Giants' first base coach Alyssa Nakken makes Major League history
For the first time in more than 145 years a woman took the field in an official capacity. San Francisco Giants first base Alyssa Nakken coached on the field during a regular season game.
For the first time in more than 145 years a woman took the field in an official capacity. San Francisco Giants first base Alyssa Nakken coached on the field during a regular season game.
Palo Alto police investigate vandalism of 'Black Lives Matter' sign as hate crime
The destruction of a Black Lives Matter yard sign in Palo Alto is under investigation as a hate crime, police said.
The destruction of a Black Lives Matter yard sign in Palo Alto is under investigation as a hate crime, police said.
San Francisco Giants' Alyssa Nakken becomes 1st MLB female coach on field
Alyssa Nakken made major league history as the first female to coach on the field in a regular-season game when she took her spot for the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night against San Diego.
Alyssa Nakken made major league history as the first female to coach on the field in a regular-season game when she took her spot for the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night against San Diego.
California reparations panel to meet in San Francisco
Gov. Gavin Newsom created the two-year reparations task force in 2020, making California the only state to move ahead with a mission to study the institution of slavery.
Gov. Gavin Newsom created the two-year reparations task force in 2020, making California the only state to move ahead with a mission to study the institution of slavery.
‘The Sports Bra’: Bar showing only women’s sports opens
One bar owner is deciding to take on the male-dominated sports world by opening a bar that only shows women’s sports.
One bar owner is deciding to take on the male-dominated sports world by opening a bar that only shows women’s sports.
California corporate diversity law ruled unconstitutional
A Los Angeles judge ruled Friday that California's landmark law mandating that corporations diversify their boards with members from certain racial, ethnic or LGBT groups is unconstitutional.
A Los Angeles judge ruled Friday that California's landmark law mandating that corporations diversify their boards with members from certain racial, ethnic or LGBT groups is unconstitutional.
Study shows Bay Area homes are more affordable to men than women
A new study from Zillow shows that more homes are available to men than women in the Bay Area due to pay disparities.
A new study from Zillow shows that more homes are available to men than women in the Bay Area due to pay disparities.
Oakland 'Jeopardy' champ Amy Schneider invited to White House for Transgender Day
Oakland's Amy Schneider, famous for her recent winning streak on the TV trivia game show "Jeopardy!," visited the White House Thursday on International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Oakland's Amy Schneider, famous for her recent winning streak on the TV trivia game show "Jeopardy!," visited the White House Thursday on International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Rally in San Francisco honors Cesar Chavez's legacy of fighting for workers' rights
In honor of his fight for worker’s rights, the United Farm Workers held a rally in the Mission District on Cesar Chavez Day.
In honor of his fight for worker’s rights, the United Farm Workers held a rally in the Mission District on Cesar Chavez Day.
Biden says government to stand up for transgender Americans against 'hateful' state bills
Biden said his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against what he's called “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.
Biden said his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against what he's called “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.
California task force votes to limit reparations to slave descendants
A first-in-the nation task force charged with studying the issue of reparations for Black Californians voted Tuesday to limit state compensation to the descendants of free and enslaved Black people who were in the U.S. in the 19th century, narrowly rejecting a proposal to include all Black people.
A first-in-the nation task force charged with studying the issue of reparations for Black Californians voted Tuesday to limit state compensation to the descendants of free and enslaved Black people who were in the U.S. in the 19th century, narrowly rejecting a proposal to include all Black people.
Black reparations panel could decide who gets compensation
California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations is at a crossroads, with members divided on which Black Americans should be eligible for compensation as atonement for a slave system that officially ended with the Civil War but reverberates to this day.
California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations is at a crossroads, with members divided on which Black Americans should be eligible for compensation as atonement for a slave system that officially ended with the Civil War but reverberates to this day.
'We're going to have a gay night': At Oscars, Florida’s ‘Parental Rights in Education Act’ bill target of joke
The co-hosts of the 94th Academy Awards took aim at Florida's Parents Rights in Education Act, which critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill. "We're gonna have a great night tonight—and for you people in Florida, we're going to have a gay night."
The co-hosts of the 94th Academy Awards took aim at Florida's Parents Rights in Education Act, which critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill. "We're gonna have a great night tonight—and for you people in Florida, we're going to have a gay night."
Ariana DeBose makes Oscar history with supporting actress win
Ariana DeBose made Oscar history Sunday evening, becoming the first openly queer woman of color to win an Academy Award, but the win also made her the second woman to win the prize for playing the same character.
Ariana DeBose made Oscar history Sunday evening, becoming the first openly queer woman of color to win an Academy Award, but the win also made her the second woman to win the prize for playing the same character.
Newsom appoints California's first openly transgender judge to bench
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed the state's first openly transgender judge to the bench on Friday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed the state's first openly transgender judge to the bench on Friday.
Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring Sarasota native Emma Weyant the "real" winner of the NCAA Championship 500-yard freestyle after the top spot had gone to UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, the first known transgender woman to win the title.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring Sarasota native Emma Weyant the "real" winner of the NCAA Championship 500-yard freestyle after the top spot had gone to UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, the first known transgender woman to win the title.
Lawsuit says Google discriminates against Black workers
A former Google employee sued the tech giant saying it engages in a "pattern and practice" of racial discrimination against its Black workers, steering them into lower-level and lower-paid jobs and subjecting them to a hostile work environment if they speak out.
A former Google employee sued the tech giant saying it engages in a "pattern and practice" of racial discrimination against its Black workers, steering them into lower-level and lower-paid jobs and subjecting them to a hostile work environment if they speak out.
Flag with swastika on display across from El Sobrante Christian school
For years now, an El Sobrante home has been covered with political signs and statements. No one seemed to pay it much mind — until now.
For years now, an El Sobrante home has been covered with political signs and statements. No one seemed to pay it much mind — until now.
House passes Crown Act to prohibit discrimination based on hair
The House voted 235-to-189 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of hair texture and hairstyles. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain.
The House voted 235-to-189 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of hair texture and hairstyles. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain.
Asian Art Museum holds event to mark 1-year since Atlanta spa shooting
One year ago on March 16, eight people were killed in shootings at spas in the Atlanta area. Six victims were Asian women.
One year ago on March 16, eight people were killed in shootings at spas in the Atlanta area. Six victims were Asian women.