Community activists and leaders across four California cities rallied on August 23 to oppose state Sen. Scott Wiener’s SB 79. Backed by the Marin-based Catalysts Institute for Local Control, nearly 50 people gathered to emphasize the importance of preserving local autonomy.

After a two-year hiatus, San Francisco’s beloved Club Deluxe is set to reopen its doors on Haight Street. The historic venue, known for its vintage music scene, announced its return at its original location, rekindling the classic vibes that made it a local legend.

More than 100 gun-reform advocates, including community leaders and students, gathered in Harrisburg to urge Pennsylvania lawmakers to enact enhanced gun-safety laws—a move they argue could prevent 1,600 deaths annually. Despite previous appeals, reformers express frustration over the lack of legislative action.