Local News & Views

A growing chorus of legal experts and forensic scientists says DNA evidence in the 1983 Chino Hills murders that convicted Kevin Cooper is plagued by contamination, missing or destroyed items and unexplained foreign DNA, and they contend a 2023 state-commissioned review by Morrison & Foerster functioned more like a prosecution brief than an independent re-examination; critics urge a new, truly independent investigation as Cooper remains on death row amid persistent questions about the integrity of the forensic record.

The Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation and its Keep People Housed — Oakland program are expanding efforts to prevent displacement in East Oakland, offering legal representation, emergency financial aid and in‑person assistance to low‑income tenants as citywide housing pressures and real estate buyouts intensify; organizers say earlier intervention and stronger tenant protections are needed as local politics and development trends threaten long‑term community stability.

Through funding elder healthcare programs, supporting equity-centered healthcare policies and elevating senior citizen’s stories, SCAN serves as a change agent for those who face race and economic discrimination.

George Jackson’s 1971 funeral drew over 8,000 mourners, inspiring strength, solidarity and lifelong revolutionary commitment.

The San Francisco Bay View Foundation Nonprofit Boot Camp can grow into an event that not only uplifts current leaders, but also empowers the next generation to step into these non-profit leadership roles with confidence and clarity.

What we need is investment in what’s already working — nonprofits that are community-grown, community-led and unapologetically for us.

Solitary confinement in South Carolina causes severe mental harm, isolation, and suicides; officials ignore repeated warnings.

Tenants and working class people of the world will be familiar with our cause because there is a common thread we are all experiencing: exploitation at the hands of the 1%, who are committed to putting profit over The People!

Black workers locked out of San Francisco construction since 1998; wage data sparks renewed debate on inclusion.

SF Black Wall Street to launch recovery campaign at Bayview Night Market. Offers of support should be directed to Tinisch Hollins, tinisch@sfbwsfoundation.org.

Preeminent civil rights attorney John Burris highlights legacy and ongoing fight for justice at Sacramento screening.

Lucas leads live shows and workshops that use humor to address trauma, build confidence, and foster social support—especially within the Black community.

The India Basin park project signifies more than just the creation of a recreational space; it symbolizes the revitalization of a neglected community in an area of the city where attention is long overdue.

San Francisco Public Defender’s MAGIC program launches Summer Kickoff, bringing youth together for fun, learning, community.

CPDA calls lockdowns “collective punishment,” urging immediate restoration of visits, communications and programming.

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor led lawmakers in denouncing unconstitutional federal actions targeting Los Angeles neighborhoods.

After 23 years at UCSF, Dr. Rupa Marya, MD, was fired for opposing genocide in Gaza; "as a physician, I could not stay silent."

The unique role of Juneteenth in San Francisco and labor history will be revealed as ILWU Local 10 marks Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, at our Labor Temple, 400 North Point St., beginning at 10 a.m.

Two developers are being considered for the project. One team includes minority developers from the community who deeply understand the needs of our historically racially diverse neighborhood and deserve an equal stake.

Jeff was charged with battery on a peace officer, though the officer had attacked him. At trial he represented himself and on April 10, 2025, the jury found him not guilty.