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San Francisco Court Swarmed by Bay Bridge Cease-Fire Protesters

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December 18, 2023

San Francisco Court Swarmed by Bay Bridge Cease-Fire Protesters

Cease-fire protesters swarmed San Francisco’s Superior Court on Monday morning as activists who blocked the Bay Bridge in November are set to appear in court this week.

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced charges Friday against 80 protesters who caused traffic chaos for over four hours when they staged a die-in on the bridge. They will be arraigned in batches throughout this week.

Dozens of protesters filed into the Hall of Justice at 850 Bryant St. just after 9 a.m. The activists held their signature yellow banner demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. A long line to get into the court had formed by 9:40 a.m.

Occasional cars passing by the courthouse honked in support, drawing cheers from dozens of protesters and supporters in line outside the visitors’ entrance. All were dressed for the rainy weather. Several wore masks while a few others wore keffiyehs, the black and white patterned scarves meant to signal Palestinian solidarity.

a man stands in a crowd with a scarf on — Rami Abdelkarim of the Palestinian Youth Movement rallies outside the Hall of Justice. | Source: George Kelly/The Standard

“What brought everyone out today is that we’re outraged to see that 80 protesters were charged with five different charges related to the Bay Bridge protest,” said Rami Abdelkarim of the Palestinian Youth Movement. “We are here to heed the national call for a free Palestine, a cease-fire and an end to U.S. aid to Israel as the protesters were calling [for].”

Abdelkarim urged Jenkins to drop the charges, saying that prosecuting the protesters is a waste of taxpayers’ money.

“While we must protect avenues for free speech, the exercise of free speech can not compromise public safety,” Jenkins said in a press release. “The demonstration on the Bay Bridge that snarled traffic for hours had a tremendous impact on those who were stuck on the bridge for hours and required tremendous public resources to resolve.”

a person holds a palestine flag — Jessie Susannah Karnatz holds a sign along Bryant Street outside the Hall of Justice on Bryant Street in San Francisco on Monday. | Source: George Kelly/The Standard

In total, 80 protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip will face charges of false imprisonment, refusing to comply with a peace officer, unlawful public assembly, refusing to disperse and obstruction of street, sidewalk or other place open to public, the DA’s Office said Friday.

This is a developing story.

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BART reports major delay between Daly City and San Francisco Airport, Millbrae stations

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January 2, 2025

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BART reports major delay between Daly City and San Francisco Airport, Millbrae stations

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There is a major delay between the Daly City and Millbrae/San Francisco International Airport stations that started early Thursday morning, according to BART.

Around 5:20 a.m., BART said the major delay was due to an equipment problem on the track. SamTrans was providing bus service between Millbrae and Daly City on buses ECR and ECT, and bus 292 between SFO and Millbrae, BART said.

As of 7:18 a.m., BART reported normal service had resumed between Daly City and Millbrae/SFO stations with delays of 20 minutes.

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San Francisco Jewish community marks final night of Hanukkah in Union Square

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January 2, 2025

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San Francisco Jewish community marks final night of Hanukkah in Union Square

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On Wednesday night at Union Square in San Francisco, many from the Jewish community gathered to celebrate the final night of Hanukkah.

As the last candle was lit, the message of this holiday to overcome darkness with light had a special significance.

The Aisenberg family is not at the grand menorah lighting to just celebrate Hanukkah.

The menorah in San Francisco’s Union Square being lit for the final night of Hanukkah, Jan. 1, 2025.

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“This little boy and his baby brother were taken on October 7th 2023,” said Jackie Aisenberg.

The events of October 7th have left Jackie Aisenberg with a heavy heart. A pediatrician and a mother, she has fought to keep these children’s names in the spotlight, praying for their safe return.

“This is part of our luggage, everyday luggage,” said Jackie Aisenberg. “We need to be strong, we need to be proud and we need to speak out for them.”

Children have a special place in Jackie’s heart but she has also been impacted by the deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. The hope for 2025 is for peace and safety for everyone.

“As part of humanity, I don’t think this is pertaining in particular to necessarily to any ethnicity, or to any religion or to any people,” she said. “This is a matter of human values.”

“We never lose the hope, lost the hope or will lose the hope for a better world,” her husband Sergio Aisenberg added.

So as Hanukkah comes to an end, the Aisenberg family wants the message of standing strong and of light to resonate with people of all religions and beliefs.

“We need to stand together,” she said. “We’re Jewish people but it’s not just the Jewish people. It’s everybody who believes in humanity in open societies where we are free to stand for our values.”

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Stars Litter First 49ers, Cardinals Injury Report

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January 1, 2025

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Stars Litter First 49ers, Cardinals Injury Report

The stars were out – literally – in practice reports for both the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers today.

In the final week of regular season football for both sides, here’s what Wednesday looks like:

DNP – Hjalte Froholdt (personal)

Limited – Kelvin Beachum (knee), Sean Murphy-Bunting (toe), Matt Prater (knee), Darius Robinson (calf), Mack Wilson Sr. (ankle/quad)

The Cardinals had a walk-through today and their report is merely an estimation.

Arizona today also announced running back James Conner would go on injured reserve.

DNP – Robert Beal Jr. (ankle), Nick Bosa (knee), Spencer Buford (calf), Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf), Leonard Floyd (shoulder), George Kittle (ankle), Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder) Colton McKivitz (knee), Brock Purdy (elbow), Deebo Samuel (ribs/wrist), Isaac Yiadom (pelvis)

Limited – Ji’Aiyir Brown (ankle), Ricky Pearsall (illness/chest)

Full – Isaac Guerendo (foot/hamstring), Talanoa Hufanga (wrist)

Even with both teams eliminated from postseason contention, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has his sights set on finishing the year strong.

“That’s going to be your greatest confidence builder is winning games, but yeah, there’s no doubt you want to end the year playing good football. I know whether you’re in it or not, everybody’s trying to do that,” said Gannon.

“Then it just gives you another opportunity on Sunday to see what’s good, what’s not and how we can execute better. It’s a learning experience, but there’s no doubt we want to play well for our fans, play well for us, and win a game”

With Purdy already having been ruled out by 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, the Cardinals are set to see former quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Sunday.

Gannon when asked if he preps for the 49ers’ system rather than Dobbs himself:

“Yeah, but the great coaches out there fit their people into that system. I know (49ers Head Coach) Kyle (Shanahan) will do that, so we have to be on it defensively because they’re going to give us some different things that they can do with ‘Dobbsy’ that if we’re not ready for will win the game for them,” said Gannon.

“We have to have a good week of prep and a good week of execution, understanding the opponent and executing at a high level.”

Both teams will practice on Thursday and Friday before being required to label game designations such as questionable, out or doubtful on players.

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