San Francisco Stands Up: Federal Troops, Worker Protests, and Tragic Accidents

San Francisco saw a mix of tension and relief this week as federal intervention plans were abruptly canceled. President Trump had initially ordered National Guard troops and federal agents to the city, citing crime concerns that local leaders disputed. Mayor Daniel Lurie and other officials quickly responded, holding a press conference and rallying protesters to block potential troop deployments. The situation took a turn when Trump agreed to postpone the plan after a conversation with Lurie, though uncertainty lingers about the rest of the Bay Area. Meanwhile, workers at San Francisco International Airport faced a different battle. Cabin cleaners, represented by the SEIU union, were suspended after raising concerns about unsafe working conditions. The workers, who had been in contract negotiations, were accused of being under investigation, a move the union sees as retaliation. The suspended employees are now demanding reinstatement and fair bargaining, filing charges against their employer. Tragedy struck in San Jose with two fatal accidents. In one incident, a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car outside a crosswalk. The driver initially fled but later returned to cooperate with police. Another accident involved a driver under the influence, who struck and killed a pedestrian on a highway ramp. Both incidents led to road closures and ongoing investigations. In Watsonville, a high school became the scene of violence when a student stabbed a staff member and another student. Four students were arrested after a series of attacks, including one that occurred off-campus. The injured victims are expected to recover, but the incident has raised concerns about school safety.