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Thawing ICE: Minneapolis protesters defy the cold and federal forces in ongoing solidarity

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News February 4, 2026October 16, 2026

A civic tribute fit for a King: Antioch honors MLK’s legacy with community day of service

by Vi Nguyen, Contra Costa Youth Journalism February 4, 2026February 2, 2026

Local News

‘Totally devastated’: California’s truck license crackdown leaves Sikh drivers on sidelines

On frozen ground in Minneapolis: Why I went — and what I saw as press freedom is tested

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News February 3, 2026October 21, 2026

California Currents

California Democrats urge gov’t shutdown after federal agents kill Minnesota nurse

by Maya C. Miller, CalMatters January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Trans youth still have safe haven in California — but pending litigation could change that

by Carolyn Jones, CalMatters January 26, 2026January 23, 2026

San Jose tattoo artist facing ICE detention awaits judge’s decision as supporters rally

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News January 24, 2026January 23, 2026

One year into Trump’s term, SF city attorney details 14 lawsuits against administration

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News January 22, 2026January 20, 2026

Local News

Stockton MLK service urges community to reject ‘sanitized’ King and confront injustice

Police urged to confront California crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News January 19, 2026October 16, 2026

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