Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba in gender identity custody dispute
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
Deadly antisemitic attacks reach 30-year high in 2025, report finds
A new report from Tel Aviv University found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in more than three decades.
A new report from Tel Aviv University found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in more than three decades.
Philz Coffee to remove Pride flags from all locations
Bay Area-based coffee chain Philz Coffee is removing Pride flags from all its locations, prompting backlash from some employees who say the decision undermines the company’s inclusive culture.
Bay Area-based coffee chain Philz Coffee is removing Pride flags from all its locations, prompting backlash from some employees who say the decision undermines the company’s inclusive culture.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
Supreme Court rules against law banning 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
Nike’s diversity initiatives under EEOC scrutiny for alleged discrimination against White workers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Nike over allegations that the company’s diversity initiatives unlawfully discriminated against White employees and job applicants.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Nike over allegations that the company’s diversity initiatives unlawfully discriminated against White employees and job applicants.
San Francisco's mayor signs reparations fund ordinance for city's Black residents
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has signed an ordinance creating a reparations fund for Black residents. It's a step supporters say acknowledges historic harm, but critics argue is unnecessary and legally questionable.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has signed an ordinance creating a reparations fund for Black residents. It's a step supporters say acknowledges historic harm, but critics argue is unnecessary and legally questionable.
San Jose marks International Migrants Day with calls for protection
Across the nation and in the Bay Area, communities on Thursday observed International Migrants Day.
Across the nation and in the Bay Area, communities on Thursday observed International Migrants Day.
Indigenous artists reclaim culture and community through music
Indigenous musicians like Colorado-raised rapper and climate activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and Peruvian rapper Renata Flores are redefining success in the streaming era by centering community, language, and cultural roots.
Indigenous musicians like Colorado-raised rapper and climate activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and Peruvian rapper Renata Flores are redefining success in the streaming era by centering community, language, and cultural roots.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Assata Shakur, Black liberation figure and activist sought by US, dies in Cuba
Shakur, who was born Joanne Deborah Chesimard, died Thursday in the capital city of Havana due to "health conditions and advanced age," Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
Shakur, who was born Joanne Deborah Chesimard, died Thursday in the capital city of Havana due to "health conditions and advanced age," Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
UC Berkeley named 'hostile' to Muslim students by CAIR
A prominent Bay Area university has a dubious distinction — UC Berkeley was placed on a list of centers for higher learning deemed "hostile" to Muslim students.
A prominent Bay Area university has a dubious distinction — UC Berkeley was placed on a list of centers for higher learning deemed "hostile" to Muslim students.
Kaiser Permanente pauses gender-affirming care for youth under 19
Kaiser Permanente will pause gender-affirming surgeries for patients under the age of 19, the healthcare provider announced.
Kaiser Permanente will pause gender-affirming surgeries for patients under the age of 19, the healthcare provider announced.
US Olympic, Paralympic officials ban transgender women athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
San Francisco leaders stand up against antisemitic attacks: 'Zero tolerance' for hate
San Francisco leaders gathered on the steps of City Hall on Friday to denounce a recent string of antisemitic attacks. Joining them were residents and business owners who have found themselves targeted.
San Francisco leaders gathered on the steps of City Hall on Friday to denounce a recent string of antisemitic attacks. Joining them were residents and business owners who have found themselves targeted.
Former In-N-Out Burger employee alleges in $3.2M lawsuit he was fired for his hairstyle
A former In-N-Out Burger employee filed a lawsuit and alleges he was fired for his hairstyle.
A former In-N-Out Burger employee filed a lawsuit and alleges he was fired for his hairstyle.
Petaluma man arrested after threatening to execute school official over Pride flags
A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly threatening to execute a Petaluma City Schools employee unless all Pride flags were removed from school grounds.
A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly threatening to execute a Petaluma City Schools employee unless all Pride flags were removed from school grounds.
Tulsa mayor unveils plan for $100M trust to 'repair' effect of 1921 Race Massacre
The proposal is part of an effort to atone for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in U.S. history.
The proposal is part of an effort to atone for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in U.S. history.