FOLLOWING RECENT layoff notices, California Academy of Sciences employees gathered in front of City Hall on Thursday to call for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to conduct a full audit of the Academy’s finances.

About 20 current and former employees of the Academy brought instruments, noisemakers and handmade crafts. A life-sized puppet of Claude — the beloved albino alligator who lived at the Academy until his death late last year — was there to show his support.

Continue reading for free

Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox.

Or

Terms & Conditions

Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
Please visit My Account to manage your account.

Another Craig Newmark School of Journalism student, Valerie is looking forward to sharpening her deadline reporting skills while getting to know the Bay Area. Her interests include climate adaptation, community issues and LGBTQ+ reporting.