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"OPD bought 3 brands of assault rifles without approval: documents show" www.ktvu.com/news/opd-bou...

These cases are nightmares. Many people had removal proceedings “administratively closed” for years; the case is off the docket and the person can stay indefinitely. Now, suddenly, ICE is restarting them. And if they miss a physical letter, they might get ordered deported without their knowledge.

Of note, several local immigration attorneys said DHS lawyers broke the law while implementing this initiative. My latest for Mission Local...

For Mission Local, I wrote about a practice DHS attorneys have used to boost up deportation numbers in SF and across the nation. Bay Area Immigration lawyers say it's targeted abuse victims... missionlocal.org/2025/11/sf-i...

Journalists, especially freelance journalists: have you ever had more than five editors working on an article you wrote that's less than 2,000 words? Trying to figure out how common this is. In my seven years doing this, this is a first.

Not surprising that a big corporation like Condé Nast would do this. It sure is a bummer though!!!!!

Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia just said in a facebook comment that the Contra Costa plans to replace SNAP benefits for one month should they be unavailable federally next month…

Not so fun fact I found in my research: A dynamite factory used to operate at this site...

I wrote about environmental remediation project, made necessary due to climate crisis, at Point Isabel, a popular off-leash dog park by the bay. Really glad I got to dive deep into the park's interesting history and present for Richmondside... richmondside.org/2025/10/22/e...

Prison guard William Daniel Eberly from Martinez just got charged with multiple lewd acts involving children. He was a prison guard despite the fact that he was arrested in 2020 for domestic violence… contracostaherald.com/corrections-...

To review: ICE ordered dozens of immigrants to an office in Stockton on the weekend (very unusual). When attorneys got their, ICE: -accused them of not being real attorneys, -prevented them from entering, -and accused them of illegally soliciting clients.

Obviously word from officials could still be wrong or intentionally or unintentionally misleading, but this could be good news... www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/24/i...

Vallejo's school district blocked a charter school's attempt to apply for funding to construct more classrooms on Wednesday. Here's my report for @vallejosun.bsky.social! www.vallejosun.com/vallejo-scho...

The Vallejo City Council balked at approving a contract to purchase controversial gunshot detection technology, flagging concerns about Flock, the company providing the technology, and the privacy of the data it collects. www.vallejosun.com/vallejo-lead...

kind of want to take a class to learn how to write (less words in my way too detailed stories that often end up getting edited down lol)

The details here are pretty wild. Recommended reading for sure for those who follow Bay Area education labor news.... richmondside.org/2025/10/14/w...

Extremely soft resolution that doesn’t even limit data center’s water use but just requires them to be open about how much water they use, rejected by Newsom because AI progress 🙃…

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation Depraved. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

Reposting with alt text. If you’re in Oakland and need some good caffeination, today would be a really good time to support a local business!

Statement from Jerusalem Coffee House. Someone smashed a window of the Palestinian owned cafe Tuesday morning...

Just noticed that National Labor Relations Board is not closed due to the government shut down...

Last week, Vallejo school district's superintendent said the district is considering cutting 30% of its staff. If that were to happen, over 350 would lose their jobs. My report for @vallejosun.bsky.social ... www.vallejosun.com/vallejo-scho...

"Oakland school board director faces up to $95,000 in ethics penalties" Good reporting from Ashley McBride here. oaklandside.org/2025/10/01/o...

My report on homeless students in Vallejo public schools shows that about one in 14 students experienced some form of homelessness last year. The city has few shelter and low income housing options for them... www.vallejosun.com/hundreds-of-...

"Vallejo police have a pattern of giving...awards to officers who have used force or been involved in allegations of civil rights violations. A 2021 analysis showed that two-thirds of officers who were involved in incidents that led to settlements and payouts received a promotion or award after."

❗️DONATIONS NEEDED❗️ Recently housed neighbor being held in ICE custody in VA. We need $1k to cover his bond & bring him home. C*shApp: $RemoraHouseDC or givebutter.com/remorahouse Love & solidarity 🖤🖤

In theory, the Berkeley Flea Market shut down permanently a week ago. Yesterday, I noticed that people were showing up to sell their wares anyway. I wrote a quick vibe report about it at @oaklandreviewofbooks.org . www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org/zombie-flea-...

Avery and I are hosting a poetry reading in our backyard tomorrow. DM me up if you want the address. There will be snacks!

My most up-to-date guide to how much your landlord can raise your rent in Oakland can be found here. For many Oakland tenants, the maximum allowable rent increase right now is less than 1%... bayareacurrent.com/tenant-in-oa...

Latest info from Kaiser about COVID vaccines in the Bay Area, released via a spokesperson. TL;DR... Kaiser is saying they'll make the vaccine available to all members six months or older at no cost, and they'll start getting it Monday...

A massive number of Prince George’s residents and advocates have shown up *in the rain* to protest a proposed data center in the majority Black county

Are you trying to get the current COVID vaccine in the Bay Area? Or have you already gotten it? Would you tell me how your experience went for a story I'm writing? Not required: but bonus points if you live in Richmond as this is a story for Richmondside. [email protected]

Some positive school news! Vallejo's school district has greatly expanded its visual and performing art classes thanks to funds from a state proposition. New from me for @vallejosun.bsky.social... www.vallejosun.com/state-funds-...

This is the weirdest mailer I’ve gotten all year, which is saying a lot. Just propaganda from oil company lobbyists that doesn’t actually urge action on any way. “Paid for by Californians for Affordable and Reliable Energy, CARE”

Graffiti of "Trump 2028" and swastikas was spotted today after a recent Vallejo homeless encampment sweep on Valle Vista Avenue. Photos via @vallejojustice.bsky.social

“ICE agents arrest multiple people after SoMa house raid” sfstandard.com/2025/08/28/i...

The group attempting to recall Contra Costa DA Diana Becton is starting its signature gathering effort again as its first attempt fell short. Here’s my report for Richmondside! richmondside.org/2025/08/29/d...

A shuttered OUSD school campus located next to the West Oakland library is on fire right now. I just drove by. Fire department is there. Not the first time this campus has burned in recent years.

Unmasked raids are also tools of fear. It’s bad that they’re masked but the fact that they’re masked is not the main problem here.

My neighbor works for the city of San Francisco. He used to have to go to the office 3 days a week but, largely to support downtown businesses, Dan Lurie changed the the requirement to 4 days. Out of spite, my neighbor's started bringing his lunch to work instead of going to a restaurant lol

My neighbor works for the city of San Francisco. He used to have to go to the office 3 days a week but, largely to support downtown businesses, Dan Lurie changed the the requirement to 4 days. Out of spite, my neighbor's started bringing his lunch to work instead of going to a restaurant lol

SF and East Bay air quality map. Felt it the second I woke up. They call 50-100 “moderate” but even air like this doesn’t feel good for me. Hope we it gets better and definitely hope this doesn’t become normal…

“I teach in deep East Oakland. My kids are experts in how power works.” Excellent article by Oakland history teacher Jesse MacKinnon… oaklandside.org/2025/08/18/t...

Editors and writers: if your book uses a lot of acronyms please include an acronym index so it isn’t confusing af!

To people who are like “California should just succeed!!,” have you considered that if California tried to do that the US government would probably bomb us?

If you have some cash and are angry about what's going on w/Trump-led BS in DC, Remora House does incredible work. I'm happy to vouch for them—they've been doing it for years, they work *with* people, I've met ppl involved, they're solid. ❤️ Donation links: linktr.ee/remorahousedc

Been taking it real easy and staying home because I tested positive for COVID on Tuesday. Be careful out there folks! So far feels like a mild flu -- definitely annoying but not too concerning and way less bad than when I had it in 2022 and all I could do was sleep for a week

Pretty unhinged trending list rn, ya?...

A committee has recommended Vallejo's school district close two elementary schools. My latest for @vallejosun.bsky.social... www.vallejosun.com/vallejo-scho...