SF Union Square Hanukkah celebration holds added meaning
Hundreds gathered in San Francisco's Union Square on Thursday for the first night of Hanukkah.
Hundreds gathered in San Francisco's Union Square on Thursday for the first night of Hanukkah.
Jews celebrate Hanukkah under cloud of war, spike in antisemitism
The Jewish celebration of Light, known as Hanukkah, begins Thursday at sunset. This holiday comes at a time when antisemitic attacks and rhetoric are at an all-time high.
The Jewish celebration of Light, known as Hanukkah, begins Thursday at sunset. This holiday comes at a time when antisemitic attacks and rhetoric are at an all-time high.
Antisemitism watchdog group gives Stanford a 'C' for campus climate
It’s written in a report-card style format, grading how hate incidents against Jewish people are identified, handled and how safe students feel.
It’s written in a report-card style format, grading how hate incidents against Jewish people are identified, handled and how safe students feel.
Oakland teachers participate in unauthorized pro-Palestine teach-in
The “From Gaza to Oakland" teach-in was organized by several members of the Oakland Education Association, who said it was a chance to expose students to diverse viewpoints and teach them about the human tragedy in Gaza.
The “From Gaza to Oakland" teach-in was organized by several members of the Oakland Education Association, who said it was a chance to expose students to diverse viewpoints and teach them about the human tragedy in Gaza.
UN chief uses rarely exercised power to warn of impending 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter, which says the secretary-general may inform the council of matters he believes threaten international peace.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter, which says the secretary-general may inform the council of matters he believes threaten international peace.
Palestinian flag hoisted, flown on Golden Gate Bridge
A group of protesters hoisted the Palestinian flag so it flew beneath an American flag on the Golden Gate Bridge. The action happened hours after the San Francisco Board of Supervisors introduced a resolution to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
A group of protesters hoisted the Palestinian flag so it flew beneath an American flag on the Golden Gate Bridge. The action happened hours after the San Francisco Board of Supervisors introduced a resolution to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
OUSD superintendent warns about pro-Palestinian teach-in
Oakland Unified School District's superintendent on Monday issued a firm warning to teachers planning to hold a pro-Palestinian "teach in," calling the event unsanctioned and not aligned with district educational protocol.
Oakland Unified School District's superintendent on Monday issued a firm warning to teachers planning to hold a pro-Palestinian "teach in," calling the event unsanctioned and not aligned with district educational protocol.
SF supervisors introduce resolution for sustained ceasefire in Gaza
On Tuesday, fighting back tears as they spoke, San Francisco Supervisors Dean Preston and Hillary Ronan introduced a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, joining the cities of Richmond and Oakland in publicly condemning the conflict.
On Tuesday, fighting back tears as they spoke, San Francisco Supervisors Dean Preston and Hillary Ronan introduced a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, joining the cities of Richmond and Oakland in publicly condemning the conflict.
San Francisco supervisor expected to introduce Gaza ceasefire resolution
San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston plans to introduce a ceasefire resolution Tuesday, "Calling for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid, release of hostages and condemning antisemitic, anti-Palestinian and Islamophobic rhetoric."
San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston plans to introduce a ceasefire resolution Tuesday, "Calling for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid, release of hostages and condemning antisemitic, anti-Palestinian and Islamophobic rhetoric."
San Francisco-born college student among victims of possible hate crime shooting in Vermont
The parents of a young San Francisco-born Palestinian college student, paralyzed after being shot in Vermont over the Thanksgiving weekend, said they had decided their son would remain in the U.S. over the holidays, thinking it would be safer than returning to his war-torn home.
The parents of a young San Francisco-born Palestinian college student, paralyzed after being shot in Vermont over the Thanksgiving weekend, said they had decided their son would remain in the U.S. over the holidays, thinking it would be safer than returning to his war-torn home.
Canceled -- literally: Bay Area comedian's shows nixed after pro-Palestinian jokes
A comedian was no longer welcome at a comedy club due to some of his posts about the Israel and Hamas War.
A comedian was no longer welcome at a comedy club due to some of his posts about the Israel and Hamas War.
'Extreme act of political protest'; Person sets self on fire at Midtown Atlanta building
Two people have been injured in an incident at 1100 Spring Street NW in Midtown Atlanta, according to Atlanta Police Department.
Two people have been injured in an incident at 1100 Spring Street NW in Midtown Atlanta, according to Atlanta Police Department.
Israel-Hamas war: Airstrikes on Gaza resume as cease-fire officially expires
Israel’s war with Hamas resumed after a weeklong truce expired, with each side blaming the other for the resurgence of hostilities.
Israel’s war with Hamas resumed after a weeklong truce expired, with each side blaming the other for the resurgence of hostilities.
Israel knew about Hamas attack over a year in advance, New York Times report says
A New York Times report says Israel's military knew about Hamas' plans to attack Israel more than a year before the devastating Oct. 7 operation.
A New York Times report says Israel's military knew about Hamas' plans to attack Israel more than a year before the devastating Oct. 7 operation.
16-year-old Marin boy volunteers at Israeli farms near Gaza over Thanksgiving
A 16-year-old from Marin County embarked on an unusual Thanksgiving Break, flying all the way to Israel to help farmers struggling to tend to their fields amid the ongoing war between Hamas and the country.
A 16-year-old from Marin County embarked on an unusual Thanksgiving Break, flying all the way to Israel to help farmers struggling to tend to their fields amid the ongoing war between Hamas and the country.
Israel strikes Gaza after truce expires, in clear sign that war has resumed in full force
Israel's military says it has resumed combat as truce deadline expires, accuses Hamas of violating cease-fire
Israel's military says it has resumed combat as truce deadline expires, accuses Hamas of violating cease-fire
More Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as truce in Gaza extends another day
A busload of the latest Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel has been welcomed home in the West Bank.
A busload of the latest Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel has been welcomed home in the West Bank.
Pro-Palestinian protesters march in San Francisco for permanent ceasefire
Hundreds marched through the streets of San Francisco, calling for a permanent end to the war. The demonstration lasted about 3 hours. Protestors were passionate, but peaceful. They held banners and signs while chanting, "Free Palestine."
Hundreds marched through the streets of San Francisco, calling for a permanent end to the war. The demonstration lasted about 3 hours. Protestors were passionate, but peaceful. They held banners and signs while chanting, "Free Palestine."
Demonstrators pressure congressional reps over continued aid to Israel
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators target offices of three congressional representatives, calling for conditions attached to military aid in Israel's ongoing war with Hamas.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators target offices of three congressional representatives, calling for conditions attached to military aid in Israel's ongoing war with Hamas.
Israel releases more prisoners after Hamas frees 16 hostages amid Gaza truce
Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.
Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.