/ Local News Community From CBSNews.com Sun, 18 May 2025 16:07:36 -0400 5 /sanfrancisco/news/native-american-apache-artist-gabriel-patton-sr-oakland/ An East Bay man is celebrating his Apache heritage and his love of Oakland through his artwork. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:36:13 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/04/b8c9e807-aa8f-4733-81af-d06b03ba6da6/thumbnail/60x60/2bed15571e566362d3389e848bb48fee/dfa1914afff5c42e46dc5937db30ef79.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 a2fb199d-aef5-4923-80d8-9a4be12377dd /sanfrancisco/news/former-farmworker-now-has-his-own-salinas-valley-farm/ A former farmworker now has his own six-acre farm outside of Salinas thanks to a nonprofit focused on giving those who work the land new opportunities. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:57:47 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/17/9d7fc03a-49a0-4034-a289-b4239d66da39/thumbnail/60x60/4983dba76069fc6e4e289b85569ef3eb/alba-farmer-espiridon-santos.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 ba88c1e4-6669-43fb-ac8a-8183e41cd654 /sanfrancisco/news/san-francisco-opera-showcase-highlights-trans-nonbinary-artists/ San Francisco company the Parallel Opera is producing a special show entitled "Expansive" which celebrates the talents of gender nonconforming opera artists. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:43:08 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/10/eda00f60-e4cb-4a0a-8db5-c98397cfb798/thumbnail/60x60/4471e4b8e0bca99b7849f7b23e4d0afd/thm-opera.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 62d418dc-b9d4-4d1a-ba3a-7d8a317c32d6 /news/sf-activists-efforts-led-to-recognition-of-transgender-history-month/ State lawmakers voted to make California the first state to officially observe Transgender History Month last year, partly thanks to the efforts of a Bay Area activist who lobbied for the move. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:26:26 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/06/bd141467-7c06-408a-b7f9-2e0d7ccd821b/thumbnail/60x60/42292ddbad9e29c182aae88bcad494d6/transhistry-sf.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 59615d34-37cd-4166-9a01-1486d586f357 /sanfrancisco/news/andrea-home-san-francisco-artist-transgender-history/ Andrea Horne has been a model, an actress and a jazz singer, known for uplifting the transgender community by giving them a voice. Now she has also given the community a history to be proud of. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:54:40 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/02/b7bf3962-0da3-4030-8392-2abfb09381c0/thumbnail/60x60/05a39e32f7fc2d5fa377297051135ee8/andrea-horne.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 0d1ca788-b712-4c52-9bbb-a6494b3e69f7 /sanfrancisco/news/oakland-designates-new-lgbtq-cultural-district/ For the first time, the City of Oakland has an LGBTQ Cultural District for Pride Month. Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:47:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/29/abec8634-ff2f-4c08-ba88-7b13687675df/thumbnail/60x60/4426b1b4d6a2af4156da2f1a7387db6d/oakland-pride.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 feb3ff66-43f4-49a9-ad96-6d2ec6e76a21 /sanfrancisco/news/san-francisco-glide-church-reverend-steps-into-role-welcoming-lgbtq-community/ Song and spirit fill the air at Glide Memorial Church Sunday mornings as Rev. Marvin White takes the stage to lead an inclusive sermon. Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:03:07 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/20/22ee5229-6160-4105-8f3f-8dabca2a3739/thumbnail/60x60/86d0da16b1a0b738d51eeab905192905/glidepastorpulpit.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 50322ae9-e5ff-448a-9ff2-75b24a3ca0a3 /sanfrancisco/news/local-brewery-known-for-pride-themed-beer-makes-comeback/ A beer that was specifically brewed to celebrate Pride Month is rising from the ashes - literally. Sat, 08 Jun 2024 21:12:15 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/08/f1b1ae38-202c-4c5a-925f-69bd86417c18/thumbnail/60x60/e1381e09f29c60fab7f76c0488278371/local-beer-co.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 b63c91ef-6db4-42ea-ae30-ce9d8102c0cf /sanfrancisco/news/interfaith-meeting-of-female-leaders-at-un-held-to-promote-peace/ As war is waged in the Middle East, one Iranian-American woman refuses to allow the inevitable strife of conflict stop her from building bridges of peace. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:32:57 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/29/a6aab1f2-0ad7-4f0f-9aaa-c82fe6bc8682/thumbnail/60x60/f034829616163161610bdf3f993dc48a/shirin-taber-founder-of-empower-women-media-and-the-abraham-womens-alliance.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 77c727a0-6f28-443d-b4a7-412049dbc9e5 /sanfrancisco/news/daisy-mcarthur-san-francisco-in-home-support-services-san-francisco-jefferson-awards/ A San Francisco woman has spent more than a quarter century helping older adults and people with disabilities remain in their homes safely. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:45:37 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/21/7878912f-8d05-47b9-ad9e-013b25629d0a/thumbnail/60x60/b61e3e10c7cdc20706abece1de6566cc/snapshot-36.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 37c37fad-cd22-4533-9e8a-a326f68d5f33 /news/educator-behind-kingmakers-of-oakland-nonprofit-opening-doors-for-students-of-color/ An Oakland man is helping close the racial gap in graduation rates, as a study by the Brookings Institution shows 76% of Black boys complete high school nationwide compared to 87% of white boys. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:24:38 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/11/09/9d53336f-ad68-4a56-b6a2-07d9d0c9662f/thumbnail/60x60/6c6c790d652abf747c6efca7c2da6b0b/chris-chatmon-with-kingmakers-of-oakland.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 1c153ee4-0594-4976-8644-30d1f242b369 /sanfrancisco/news/san-francisco-chinatown-native-praises-resilience-of-her-community/ As Lunar New Year festivities continue around the Bay Area, a student who grew up in San Francisco's Chinatown gave KPIX her unique perspective on the neighborhood's rich history, struggle and strength. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:13:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/02/16/43ebd064-d748-4863-8ed2-bd56699678f4/thumbnail/60x60/0855b2f15542e9796deaa0d4ec2f4137/sfchinatown-streetscene.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 12c849df-b2e4-43ae-99ad-d2a02e18c431 /sanfrancisco/news/congregation-at-historic-san-jose-church-hoping-for-landmark-designation/ A historic church in San Jose that was under threat of demolition could be saved with a possible city landmark designation. Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:56:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/16/820b444a-6cf3-4ed3-9c37-298528a5e00f/thumbnail/60x60/7304820f2610d1329762727d7fdd05ad/snapshot-17.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 3588a0c4-6be6-4e1e-b033-adf9f63656fe /news/womens-pro-basketball-league-staking-a-claim-in-oakland-east-bay/ Local sports teams and athletes are highlighting the progress they're making in Oakland and the East Bay as yet another professional team appears set to leave the city, using the moment as an opportunity to gain more attention and support in their community. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:55:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/08/30/f7c2c7fe-e12e-499e-919a-3dcf682d26f4/thumbnail/60x60/3973c8f98a87b3e2fdb753fb26d6bba8/snapshot.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 c4811b0f-edf5-45bf-aabe-4d11621e7ab3 /sanfrancisco/news/east-bay-retirement-community-serves-as-lgbt-senior-mecca/ While the Bay Area is known worldwide for its place in LGBTQ history, the popularity of one Walnut Creek retirement home could come as a surprise. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/08/18/42a08a50-16d1-4756-8cb4-a163dc021b0a/thumbnail/60x60/5429420dd6958918c729ef0bd4897dd4/rossmoor-lgbt.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 1c25d0ad-46c2-453d-8fb2-9cc1eb833420 /sanfrancisco/news/san-franciscos-queer-prom-returns-after-three-year-hiatus/ After a three-year COVID-19-induced hiatus, the annual Queer Prom returned to San Francisco on Friday. 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