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California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 hour ago

Coyote attack caught on camera near Los Angeles raises concern in Bay Area

Coyote attacks are rare, but caution is advised during pupping season due to increased territorial behavior.
#homelessness
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A shelter village provides a bridge to permanent housing

Bloomington opened its first shelter village to address homelessness exacerbated by a housing shortage and extreme winter conditions.
Social justice
fromKqed
1 month ago

Once a Last Stop for the City's Homeless, SFO Ramps Up Outreach and Support | KQED

Unhoused people are living at San Francisco International Airport, relying on airport workers and intermittent outreach while lacking IDs that block access to housing services.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 hours ago

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Social justice

Once a Last Stop for the City's Homeless, SFO Ramps Up Outreach and Support | KQED

Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Three-week-old mountain lion cub rescued by California biologists

A lion cub named Crimson was abandoned in the Santa Monica mountains and rescued by the Oakland Zoo due to health issues.
#ice-detention
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 hour ago

Alameda Co. resolution seeks to block former Dublin prison to be used as ICE detention facility

Alameda County is voting to prevent the former Dublin women's prison from becoming an ICE detention facility.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Gay man fights husband's "dehumanizing" & "barbaric" detention by ICE - LGBTQ Nation

A New York same-sex couple faced arbitrary and dehumanizing ICE detention during green card processing, revealing a deliberately cruel immigration system designed to be impenetrable and insular at every step.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 hour ago

Alameda Co. resolution seeks to block former Dublin prison to be used as ICE detention facility

Alameda County is voting to prevent the former Dublin women's prison from becoming an ICE detention facility.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Gay man fights husband's "dehumanizing" & "barbaric" detention by ICE - LGBTQ Nation

A New York same-sex couple faced arbitrary and dehumanizing ICE detention during green card processing, revealing a deliberately cruel immigration system designed to be impenetrable and insular at every step.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
5 hours ago

Mayor Mamdani to share Easter Dinner with formerly homeless veterans in the Bronx

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will share Easter dinner with homeless veterans in the Bronx, emphasizing support for their needs.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
fromFast Company
14 hours ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

The expansion of automatic license plate readers as a source of deep concern is evident as government authorities seek ways to target immigrant and transgender communities.
Privacy technologies
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

Library director Luanne James was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books from youth access, sparking significant community support and fundraising efforts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

Female same-sex couples now outnumber male same-sex couples in the U.S., with significant income disparities persisting between the two groups.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

Library director Luanne James was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books from youth access, sparking significant community support and fundraising efforts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

Female same-sex couples now outnumber male same-sex couples in the U.S., with significant income disparities persisting between the two groups.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
San Francisco

Mayor Lurie May Discuss Bringing Back Pandas to SF Zoo During Sister Cities' Tour In Asia

from48 hills
3 days ago
SF politics

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago
San Francisco

San Francisco mayor says city in talks to bring pandas back to zoo ahead of trip to Asia

Mayor Daniel Lurie will promote tourism and cultural ties in China and South Korea, while discussing the potential return of pandas to San Francisco Zoo.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
San Francisco

Mayor Lurie May Discuss Bringing Back Pandas to SF Zoo During Sister Cities' Tour In Asia

Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. probation department's new van hits the streets

The San Francisco probation department's mobile unit aims to assist homeless individuals on probation with essential services and resources.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

San Francisco mayor says city in talks to bring pandas back to zoo ahead of trip to Asia

Mayor Daniel Lurie will promote tourism and cultural ties in China and South Korea, while discussing the potential return of pandas to San Francisco Zoo.
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
US news
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Saturday Links: Therapy Cow Spotted in Sonoma County Visiting Bedridden Resident

One pilot was rescued and another is missing after a US fighter jet was shot down in Iran.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Seabirds are dying in large numbers along California beaches

"They didn't even try to fly away. They just feebly made noise," a woman told the Santa Barbara Independent on Saturday after spotting over two dozen dead or dying cormorants near Goleta Beach. "A few were on their stomachs, wings spread [and] gasping for breath.... Heartbreaking."
Miami Marlins
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
NYC parents
fromQNS
2 days ago

CM Won, education advocates rally against relocation of migrant families from LIC shelter - QNS

Community advocates rally against converting a family shelter into a site for single men, fearing displacement of families and disruption of children's education.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
Mental health
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
Fundraising
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

As gender-affirming care gets harder to access under Trump, trans people turn to GoFundMe

The cost of gender-affirming treatment is rising, leading many transgender individuals to use crowdfunding for financial support and access to care.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Dogs and People: Stories of Redemption and Mutual Rescue

Canine redemption narratives shape perceptions of mutual rescue between humans and dogs, reflecting broader themes of responsibility and redemption in society.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Celebrate "Brixton" Therapy Dog w/ Love Fest Memorial (Pier 23)

On Saturday - April 11 (12-3PM) at Pier 23 we will be celebrating the life of sweet Golden Boy - Brixton At Large the iconic Heart of San Francisco with an epic Love Fest Memorial.
San Francisco
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

New Yorkers stopped composting after city stopped giving them fines, report shows

Enforcement of composting fines in New York City has decreased, leading to a significant drop in compost collection since 2025.
US politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Trans Nonprofits Brace For Funding Cuts When Community Needs Them Most

Nonprofits for the transgender community face funding cuts amid a significant city budget deficit, impacting support when it's most needed.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Amazon donates 50 millionth pound of food to City Harvest | amNewYork

City Harvest President Carlos Rodriguez stated, 'Today, Amazon is our largest local food donor, playing a significant role in our ability to provide food to New Yorkers in need.'
Non-profit organizations
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

For Homeless Families With Health Needs, NYC's Hotel Shelters Pose a Challenge: The Food

Homeless families in NYC face inadequate food options in hotel shelters, impacting their health and financial stability.
#animal-rescue
Pets
fromAnimals Around The Globe
3 days ago

Cat Trapped Inside Brooklyn Bus Depot Rescued After Desperate Cries

A young cat named Metrocard was rescued from a locked bus depot in Brooklyn, highlighting community efforts against pet abandonment.
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Massive animal rescue operation in California seizes over 300 dogs and cats

A large-scale animal rescue operation in Lake Hughes led to the seizure of approximately 250 dogs and 66 cats due to animal welfare violations.
Pets
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Dozens Of Neglected Dogs Rescued In Brooklyn

More than 20 dogs rescued from unsanitary conditions in Brooklyn are now being placed in adoptive homes after a court granted custody to the ASPCA.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of dogs and cats rescued in largest L.A. County animal enforcement operation ever

Hundreds of dogs and cats were rescued in Lake Hughes, marking the largest animal rescue in the county and possibly the country.
fromAol
1 month ago
Pets

NYC Shelter's Video of Adoptable Dogs Choosing Their Humans Will Have You in Tears

Pets
fromAnimals Around The Globe
3 days ago

Cat Trapped Inside Brooklyn Bus Depot Rescued After Desperate Cries

A young cat named Metrocard was rescued from a locked bus depot in Brooklyn, highlighting community efforts against pet abandonment.
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Massive animal rescue operation in California seizes over 300 dogs and cats

A large-scale animal rescue operation in Lake Hughes led to the seizure of approximately 250 dogs and 66 cats due to animal welfare violations.
Pets
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Dozens Of Neglected Dogs Rescued In Brooklyn

More than 20 dogs rescued from unsanitary conditions in Brooklyn are now being placed in adoptive homes after a court granted custody to the ASPCA.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of dogs and cats rescued in largest L.A. County animal enforcement operation ever

Hundreds of dogs and cats were rescued in Lake Hughes, marking the largest animal rescue in the county and possibly the country.
fromAol
1 month ago
Pets

NYC Shelter's Video of Adoptable Dogs Choosing Their Humans Will Have You in Tears

San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

EarthFest Weekend at SF Zoo

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens will host EarthFest Weekend on April 18-19, featuring live entertainment, activities, and conservation-focused organizations.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Why I Left Health Tech to Fix Our Broken Pet Adoption System

Neglected industries with real pain points and low software adoption offer better opportunities for founders than crowded, well-funded markets with established competition.
Mission District
from48 hills
2 days ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
NYC politics
fromDailycaller
3 days ago

Gun-Wielding Feds Reportedly Raid Homes Of Democrat Sisters In Migrant Shelter Fraud Probe

Federal investigators raided the homes of two sisters linked to bribery allegations involving migrant shelter funding.
California
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Baby mountain lion orphaned and left to starve in Southern California is rescued

A rescued baby mountain lion named Crimson requires intensive care and monitoring after losing toes and being orphaned in Southern California.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.
Pets
fromThe Boutique Adventurer
1 day ago

These Are the U.S. Zoos Animal Lovers Should Visit at Least Once - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35

Zoos in the US can be ethical, focusing on conservation, education, and research, with many being AZA-accredited for animal care standards.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why LGBTQ+ Youth Are More Likely to Be Trafficked

LGBTQ+ youth face at least twice the trafficking risk of heterosexual peers, with nearly 50 percent of commercially sexually exploited youth identifying as LGBTQ+, driven by family rejection, homelessness, and discrimination.
San Francisco
fromKqed
5 days ago

San Francisco Leaders Propose New Law Requiring Police to ID ICE Agents | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city policy enhances public safety and trust by limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration operations.
Pets
fromPage Six
2 days ago

'Ben's Animals' documentary to make US premiere in NYC

Ben's Animals is a documentary about autism, art, and advocacy, premiering in New York City during International Autism Month.
fromLady Freethinker
5 days ago

Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases

The new role was prompted in part by a disturbing case last year involving a dog that had been stabbed by her guardian live on social media. The dog's former guardian was ultimately sentenced to two to seven years in prison, and the dog has since been placed with a new family.
Pets
Pets
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Police fatally shoot dog in Queens after it bites woman, NYPD says

Police fatally shot a dog in Queens after it attacked a woman, who was hospitalized with injuries.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

SF Community Reunites Dog of SoMa Homicide Victim With Relatives

Carl Jones Jr. was fatally shot on Sixth Street in San Francisco, and a neighbor rescued his dog Teddy G, facilitating reunion with Jones's family.
#animal-welfare
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

As former L.A. Zoo elephant Tina falls ill, Samuel L. Jackson and activists call for sanctuary

Animal welfare activists advocate for relocating former L.A. Zoo elephants Billy and Tina to a sanctuary due to health concerns.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

PETA offers reward for tips on South L.A. cat shootings

PETA offers a $5,000 reward for information on a shooter targeting cats in South L.A.
Pets
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

City Council forms Animal Welfare Caucus to protect animals and make pet ownership more affordable for New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City Council establishes Animal Welfare Caucus to advance humane treatment of animals and make pet ownership more affordable for city residents.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

As former L.A. Zoo elephant Tina falls ill, Samuel L. Jackson and activists call for sanctuary

Animal welfare activists advocate for relocating former L.A. Zoo elephants Billy and Tina to a sanctuary due to health concerns.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

PETA offers reward for tips on South L.A. cat shootings

PETA offers a $5,000 reward for information on a shooter targeting cats in South L.A.
Pets
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

City Council forms Animal Welfare Caucus to protect animals and make pet ownership more affordable for New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City Council establishes Animal Welfare Caucus to advance humane treatment of animals and make pet ownership more affordable for city residents.
Pets
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYPD officer shoots and kills pit bull after animal attacks owner in Queens: cops | amNewYork

NYPD officers fatally shot a pit bull that attacked its owner in a Queens apartment building.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Our little savior': partly blind New Mexico dog hailed for warding off bear

A 12-year-old dog named Honey defended her family and animals from a bear, suffering severe injuries but ultimately surviving.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reforms must be fair tovets and pet owners | Letters

Increased veterinary costs and reduced services threaten the availability of essential pet care for owners.
Pets
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Devastated dog dad's 4 adorable bulldogs missing after NYC walker never returned with pups: owner

A Bronx resident is searching for his four bulldogs after his dog walker failed to return them over the weekend.
Pets
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Plan to round up millions of dogs sparks 'global health' warning

India's Supreme Court-ordered mega shelter plan for stray dogs risks creating a public health disaster by concentrating diseased animals in high-density facilities, potentially triggering zoonotic disease outbreaks with global consequences.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Time to splurge on the homeless

Menlo Park City Council committed $62 million to build a homeless shelter under Caltrain tracks at Middle Avenue connecting Alma Street and El Camino Real.
#pet-adoption
Pets
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 weeks ago

East Bay pets of the week for March 13

Local animal shelters feature adoptable pets including Aslan, Poppet, Moira, Hope, and Hamilton, each with unique personalities and adoption requirements.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Gay cat-lover records shocking attack from homophobic dog-walker - LGBTQ Nation

A gay man walking his leashed Bengal cat in a London park was verbally harassed with homophobic slurs by an off-leash dog owner.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New York City's real animal welfare crisis isn't the Westminster Dog Show | Lauren Caulk

The dogs come to be judged. The owners and handlers come to uphold breed standards. And, almost as reliably as the movie references and the best-in-show ribbon, Peta arrives ready to dominate the conversation. If there is one certainty about the Super Bowl of canines, it's that the protest will share the stage with the pageantry. Westminster is an annual collision of tradition, spectacle and dissent, and Peta has become exceptionally good at owning that moment.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Fremont: Authorities seek person who abandoned five unkept dogs last week

Authorities are seeking to identify a person or people believed to have abandoned five dogs in unkept condition over several days. Animal Services located and took in five similar dogs over a 72-hour period, according to a Saturday social media post from the Fremont Police Department. The dogs are all about 4 years old and none have identification. They appear to be small, fluffy breeds, according to photos.
Pets
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