Twelve white male San Francisco police officers who were passed over for promotions are suing the city for race and sex discrimination. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court, is the latest round of a conflict that dates back at least to 1973, when an organization representing black and female officers sued the San Francisco police force for discrimination in hiring and promotions.
Jacky is San Francisco’s only female sportfishing captain, and has held that mantle since she became the city’s first female captain — 46 years ago. But what’s more notable than Jacky’s gender is her age: She turned 90 this month and is still taking fishing groups out four to five times a week, still able to withstand long days chasing salmon behind the helm of her 50-foot boat.