APEC 2023 in San Francisco: Global Summit, Local Impact
From November 11 to November 17, 2023, world leaders assembled in downtown San Francisco to discuss the global economy at the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Conference […]
From November 11 to November 17, 2023, world leaders assembled in downtown San Francisco to discuss the global economy at the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Conference […]
In June 2023, multinational real estate company Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) defaulted on the San Francisco Centre’s $558 million loan. The mall’s unknown future raises questions for […]
Since October 2021, when California became the first state to add Ethnic Studies to graduation requirements, schools have begun integrating the class into their curriculums. […]
On August 8, 2023, wildfires swept across the island of Maui, Hawaii, killing at least 97 people and marking the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history […]
Lick-Wilmerding High School, a top-rated private college-preparatory school with rigorous coursework and selective admissions, can sometimes be referred to as a “pressure-cooker” among its students. […]
Around the city, many food programs have persisted in providing good, nutritious meals to those who otherwise don’t have access to such food. However, recently […]
Substance education is an essential piece of high school health class. Lick-Wilmerding and Urban High Schools have two unique curriculums centered around harm reduction. Erin […]
When the COVID pandemic in 2020 encouraged working from home, various companies embraced this style of working. The San Francisco Downtown area, once a hub […]
In a matter of days, California, which has endured years of extreme drought, was hit by severe storms causing devastating flooding. San Francisco Assessor-Recorder Joaquín […]
As college admissions roll out, one decision is still yet to come. Five months ago, The US Supreme Court heard Students for Fair Admissions Inc. […]
My grandfather, Thu Le, fled Vietnam five decades ago in 1974, seeking change and liberty in the United States of America. This November, at 83 […]
Two chairs to my right, a woman sobbed. The film, Zurawski v Texas, wasn’t even five minutes in and the echo of heartache, grief and […]
Jeanna Yoo joins the Lick-Wilmerding community as the new Director of Advancement. Her role—primarily dedicated to inspiring philanthropy, forming relationships, and advancing Lick’s mission—is “more […]
Amidst record-breaking climate change-driven floods in North Carolina, The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) has faced criticism for its efforts to advertise environmentally conscious […]
The Lick-Wilmerding community welcomes Kim Bowers as a new member of the English department. Growing up in Arlington, Texas, Bowers loved the kindness and strong […]
As the highly-viewed 2024 Paralympics came to an end on September 8th, a renewed focus has been turned to the ways that certain institutions—including the […]