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Did you see that 120-foot banner on Twin Peaks?

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You won't believe what they hung on Twin Peaks

Okay so, you know how sometimes you're just driving past Twin Peaks, maybe trying to catch a sunset or impress out-of-towners, and you see something wild? Well, yesterday wasn't just another scenic overlook moment. A group of activists displayed a massive 120-foot banner on Twin Peaks, clear as day, that read "End U.S. aid to Israel." It was huge, right there for anyone driving up Portola or even just looking up from the Castro to see.

Now, this isn't just about the message itself, which, obviously, sparks a lot of conversation in the City. It's about *where* it happened. Twin Peaks isn't just some random hill; it's one of those iconic spots, like Baker Beach with the Golden Gate Bridge looming, where the City's landscape meets its activism. We've seen protests in the Mission, marches down Market Street, but putting a statement that big on such a visible, almost sacred, landmark? That's a whole other level of making sure your voice is heard. It’s hard to ignore a 120-foot banner when it’s practically in your backyard.

### Why This Matters for San Francisco

* **Visibility:** Twin Peaks offers unparalleled views of the entire Bay Area. A banner there gets seen by hella people, not just folks on the ground.

* **Activist Tradition:** San Francisco has a long, proud history of public, visual activism, from the AIDS Memorial Quilt to the various murals in the Mission. This is just another chapter.

* **Local Conversation:** These kinds of public displays always spark debate across neighborhoods, from the Outer Richmond dim sum shops to the cafes in North Beach.

Ultimately, it’s a very San Francisco way to get attention for a cause. It's bold, it's public, and it definitely got people talking, probably over their morning coffee at Tartine Manufactory. That's the City, fam — fog, hills, and all.

Vivian Leung, MiTL Sports Desk.

You gotta hear what Liam and the crew are saying about this banner tomorrow morning — tune in live at mornings.live.

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