No Kings protests this weekend: A guide
The No Kings protests in San Francisco will likely bring tens of thousands of people to the streets. A lot of events are involved, and it can be a bit confusing (and the Chron has made a point of not giving details of how to participate) so here’s the basics:
SFMTA announces closures, service changes ahead of Saturday ‘No Kings’ protests
The San Francisco Mass Transit Authority released a list of road closures and service changes ahead of planned ‘No Kings’ protests on Saturday. The changes are expected to be temporary, and last from around 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There are dozens of protests planned around the Bay...
S.F. day laborers showing up for work, but often struggle to get paid
When a truck pulls up in search of day laborers in the Mission District, they rush to be the first in. Those who are more cautious ask how much the patrón, employer, is willing to pay. But getting hired does not always guarantee getting paid. After 17 days on...
No Kings protests: Where marches are happening in San Francisco Bay Area
Organizers said today’s No Kings protests are likely to be even larger than the original, which drew 5 million nationwide. Here are the latest updates on rallies across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Pedestrian hit, killed on Highway 101 in South San Francisco; 1 arrested
(KRON) — A pedestrian was hit and killed on Highway 101 near South Airport Boulevard in South San Francisco shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of a Hyundai Ionic was headed northbound on the highway when for an unknown reason, a man ran across the highway and into […]
New Affordable Housing Complex Opens in West Oakland, Transforming Former Homeless Encampment Site into...
The once sprawling homeless encampment at Wood Street in West Oakland has transformed substantially, now occupied by the new Prescott Station, an affordable housing development designed to aid in easing the housing crisis in the Bay Area. The development, which opened its doors earlier this week with much fanfare,...
Ex-girlfriend allegedly steals truck, crashes during Bay Area chase
(KRON) — A dramatic police chase in the South Bay ended in a crash that totaled Brian Dietz’s pickup truck and damaged several other vehicles. The incident occurred after Dietz’s ex-girlfriend, Lisabet Acosta Carbajal, allegedly stole the truck and led police on a pursuit. The chase began...
UC Berkeley activist testifies she saved sick birds, not stole them, in chicken rescue...
Animal activist Zoe Rosenberg testified that she did not think the practice of open rescue was always legal, only when the birds are sick, injured or suffering.
San Francisco Police Used Drones Nearly 1,400 Times Since 2024
(TNS) — San Francisco police officers launched drones nearly 1,400 times over the past year, most frequently in pursuit of car theft, robbery or burglary suspects, according to a Chronicle analysis of recently released data. Since acquiring police drones in May 2024, the department flew them 1,371 times through...
SF: Mayor Lurie Touts Public Safety Efforts Ahead Of Major Protest
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Friday that the city is more than prepared to handle public safety matters and any potential unrest during Saturday's major "No Kings" protest downtown. "Looking ahead to this weekend, we expect protests, we expect demonstrations, we expect large gatherings," Lurie said...

















