Lucas Thornton, Author at 48 hills

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This is not a battlefield: Scenes from yesterday’s SF demonstration in support of Ukrainians

February 25, 2022

More than one thousand Ukraine American San Franciscans and allies gathered on Thursday in front of City Hall to protest the Russian invasion of...

Protest

Haitian immigrant justice protests show border activism alive in Biden era

September 25, 2021

In the wake of thousands of deportations and the release of disturbing photos and video, two SF protests spoke out.

Protest

PHOTOS: Rally for Breonna Taylor decries lack of change one year after she was killed by police

March 18, 2021

Protesters gathered at Mission High, re-upping call to dismantle a racist justice system.

Culture

PHOTOS: Celebrating Skatin’ Place, SF’s ‘joy vortex’ during the pandemic

March 3, 2021

A colorful community rolled, danced, and twirled through the dark days of COVID—led by the Skate Godfather, of course.

Culture

PHOTOS: Palo Alto’s 1400-acre Foothills Park at last opens for all

December 22, 2020

After half a century, a beautiful public space joins the options for Bay Area fitness and fresh air.

Culture

Hiking the Crosstown Trail: a photo-essay, part two

February 1, 2020

Read part 1 of Lucas' journey here. From the grassland of McLaren Park to the forests of Golden Gate and the cliffs of Lands End,...

Culture

Hiking the Crosstown Trail: a photo-essay, part one

January 31, 2020

Read part 2 of Lucas' photo-essay here. A wind-swept bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A grotto of impossibly luxe mansions. An overgrown canyon carved by...

Lucas Thornton

This is not a battlefield: Scenes from yesterday’s SF demonstration in support of Ukrainians

Haitian immigrant justice protests show border activism alive in Biden era

PHOTOS: Rally for Breonna Taylor decries lack of change one year after she was killed by police

PHOTOS: Celebrating Skatin’ Place, SF’s ‘joy vortex’ during the pandemic

PHOTOS: Palo Alto’s 1400-acre Foothills Park at last opens for all

Hiking the Crosstown Trail: a photo-essay, part two

Hiking the Crosstown Trail: a photo-essay, part one

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