Platforms like Instagram and TikTok are being used for cultural expression and public announcements, drawing criticism of city management policies.

The entities involved

• San Francisco Police Department →

  POST participating California Law Enforcement Agency

  Nothing else this week.

• Daniel Lurie →

  researcher

  Nothing else this week.

• Instagram →

  photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms

  • Linton, an artist, is performing in residences in Cambridge and Hanoi, while working and living in Berlin, and maintains a professional presence on Instagram.Mon 17:24
  • PBS is leveraging social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to grow its audience and attract top talent for future projects.Mon 17:13
• TikTok →

  video-focused social media platform

  • The FBI is investigating election fraud in Los Angeles, following claims documented in a TikTok video.Mon 15:13
  • Both Instagram and TikTok were used for lamenting product discontinuation.Mon 15:06

Related events

• The Mayor of New York City used the Instagram platform to address public criticism.Sep 12
• Eli’s Mile High Club in Oakland announced its closure via Instagram, citing impacts from city zoning decisions.Sep 17
• Police forces are utilizing the Instagram platform to issue public safety warnings.Sep 2
• SFPD conducted arrests in Oakland, while Lurie publicly supported ongoing law enforcement efforts.Aug 8
• The San Francisco Police Department was involved in an incident, and details were provided to the press on August 24, 2026.Aug 25