Bilingual newspaper in Mission District celebrates over 50 years in service to SF's Latino community

A bilingual newspaper in San Francisco is celebrating more than five decades of service to the Bay Area’s Latino community. The newspaper is the longest-running bilingual publication in California, based in the Mission District.

Tulsa Race Massacre survivor Hughes Van Ellis dies at 102

Hughes Van Ellis was the youngest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. He was just 6 months old when he and his family escaped what is widely considered one of the most stark examples of racial violence in American history.

Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation

A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.

Lawsuit against NASA alleges ageism, discrimination and racism

One of the nation's most heavily unionized entities is the U.S. Government, with 1.2 million employees, 56% of its workforce in unions. Yet, a legendary Federal Agency, NASA, finds itself be sued by two former employees who say one of the reasons they were fired was for attempting to form a union.

More controversy follows Sunol school board’s decision to ban Pride flags

A special meeting of the Sunol Glen School Board was called with just 24 hours’ notice and only two of the three board members present. It comes following a divisive decision to restrict all flags flying beyond the state and national flags.

Hispanic Heritage Fiesta de las Americas show diversity of SF Latin communities

Fiesta de las Americas brought thousands of people to the heart of San Francisco's Latino Cultural District in the Mission District on Saturday.

Superintendent calls ban on Pride flags at Sunol school 'disheartening'

Trustees of Sunol Glen Unified School District, which oversees a single school, Sunol Glen School -- adopted a policy Tuesday that won't allow Pride or inclusivity flags on its official flagpole.

Legendary LGBTQ bar the Stud has found a new home

Nearly four years after the closure of the Stud in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, the collective of owners aims to reopen the legendary bar in a new location next year.

Racist emails, bomb threat at Oakland school follow weekend playdate

Chabot Elementary was evacuated on Tuesday morning after the school received a bomb threat that contained racists undertones, according to Oakland police.

Niners host 'Football for All' in final pre-season game with multiple ‘first evers’

It was a California matchup for the last pre-season home game for the San Francisco Forty Niners, and an opportunity for California to set a new standard to make professional football more inclusive with a special event. 

Global chess league imposes 'transphobic' rules

FIDE, the international governing body for chess, unveiled regulations that critics say are unfair to trans players.