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CBS News
3 hours ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Protests in San Francisco denouncing California ICE raids held for second day
Protesters gather in SF Mission to rally against ICE raids in California Protesters gather in SF Mission to rally against ICE raids in California Protesters gather in SF Mission to rally against ICE raids in California Hundreds of protesters in San Francisco are marching in the Mission District to protest the ongoing ICE raids in California. The protest began at Mission and 24th around 6 p.m. "The people in our federal government, who are making decisions to put troops on the streets and to round up members of our community, need to see we are not with them and that we will stand against them," one protester told CBS News Bay Area. An earlier, separate rally was held at City Hall to speak out against President Donald Trump's travel ban and ICE raids. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has said he would protect the rights of residents to hold demonstrations, but that the city will "never tolerate violent and destructive behavior. The protest in the Mission comes just a day after 154 people were arrested Sunday night during demonstrations denouncing ICE raids. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said there were 400 people during the Sunday rally, which remained largely peaceful, but that as the number of protesters dwindled, some people on the streets vandalized Muni buses and smashed store windows. Nearly all the people arrested were released, San Francisco Interim Police Chief Paul Yep said, but some of them could face charges. There was a separate protest against ICE in San Jose, which was also a rally against the city's homeless policy. San Jose Police previously confirmed that ICE has conducted operations in the city. The Department said agents called them on June 3, saying they needed help due to protesters in the area. ICE, the following day, on June 4, also confirmed it had been conducting operations in San Jose.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
2-vehicle crash in SF Mission District critically injures motorcyclist
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One person is critically injured after a Saturday night collision involving a vehicle and motorcycle in San Francisco's Mission District, said police. Driver in stolen car crashes into 4 vehicles evading CHP, gun recovered The San Francisco Police Department said its officers responded to the 900 block of Valencia Street at 8:57 p.m. to investigate the report of a crash. SFPD said the motorcyclist was suffering on the ground from life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. The cause of the crash is not yet known, and this remains an active case. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the SFPD at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411, starting the message with 'SFPD.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
27-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
San Francisco police make arrest in 2024 Mission District fatal shooting
Nearly one year after a man was killed in San Francisco's Mission District, police have announced an arrest in the case. According to officers, an adult male victim was found shot multiple times on the 500 block of Dolores Street on the night of June 5, 2024. Despite life-saving efforts from responding police and medics, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Homicide investigators were able to identify a suspect and obtain an arrest warrant. Around 1 p.m. Sunday, officers with the Community Violence Reduction Team and plainclothes officers from the Mission Station located the suspect on the 5000 block of Mission Street. Police said the suspect resisted arrest before being taken into custody. The suspect was booked into the San Francisco County Jail on suspicion of homicide, resisting arrest, carrying a loaded firearm in public, carrying a concealed firearm, carrying a concealed knife and possession of a large-capacity magazine. Police are not releasing the suspect's identity due to the suspect being a juvenile at the time of the incident. Anyone with additional infomration is asked to contact the San Francisco Police Department tip line at 415-575-4444 or to text TIP411, beginning the message with "SFPD".
CBS News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Carnaval San Francisco dancer to honor her mother during parade
After three months of rehearsals, Bloco Ginga Brasil is about to cross the finish line. Tainah Damasceno, the artistic director of Bloco Ginga Brasil, has been busy preparing for this year's Carnaval San Francisco. "We've been rehearsing for the past three months. Every Saturday, getting together, costuming together, rehearsing dances, understanding the cultural traditions behind what we're doing, understanding our theme this year, we're really excited," she said. The group will feature more than 150 performers with the group, parading down about a mile through the Mission District this year. For Damasceno, it's more than just a festival; it's a family tradition. "This is my mother," she said, showing pictures of her family. "When she founded Ginga Brasil, her intention was to showcase authentic Brazilian Carnaval culture." She and her mother carried on the tradition of performing in San Francisco Carnaval festivals throughout the years, but for the past few years, it's been bittersweet. "I took over the direction of Bloco Ginga Brasil three years ago with the passing of my mom. She struggled with lupus for around 15 years. For folks who are familiar with lupus, it's very brutal, and it took a lot out of her. Carnaval was a space where she could be creative and where she could still create outside of being a dancer," she said. Following in her mother's footsteps, Damasceno is now pouring her passion into her mother's nonprofit, BrasArte, to preserve her heritage. "Continuing the legacy of telling stories that are important to our people, telling stories that shine light on marginalized groups, shine light on folks that don't have a voice or whose voices are being ignored," she said. BrasArte Board Secretary Ashlee George added that the impact is global. "Bringing that love, the joy in the community, from people from all different backgrounds, socioeconomic backgrounds, all different places from around the world," she said. "You know, relationships. That's what's key to us and we get to share in this beautiful relationship through joy and music." Damasceno said it's all about representation as a Brazilian American woman raised in Oakland. "Being Brazilian American was something to be proud of, was something that other people were celebrating as well. So, the representation that Carnaval offers for diverse cultures is important," she said. Bloco Ginga Brasil will be participating in the parade on Sunday, May 25, from 24th and Bryant Street to Mission and 15th Street. CBS News Bay Area will be airing the Carnaval parade on PIX+ Channel 44 cable 12 and on the CBS News app. Click here to learn more about taking classes from BrasArte.
