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fromKqed
5 days ago
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Trans Activists Vow to 'Liberate Compton's' Despite Appeal Loss | KQED

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fromABC7 San Francisco
3 hours ago

SF board expected to give final vote on plan to restrict RV parking across city

San Francisco plans to ban RVs as shelter for unhoused people to keep sidewalks clear and reduce trash.
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fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

July Fourth Constitutional: Expect Fog to Mar the Fireworks In SF

Fourth of July events in the Bay Area include fireworks, parades, and public displays, but fog may impact visibility.
fromKqed
5 days ago
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Trans Activists Vow to 'Liberate Compton's' Despite Appeal Loss | KQED

fromMission Local
5 days ago

Former Parks Alliance board members describe financial chaos within organization

We had great fear, which proved to be correct, that if funders and donors realized the depth of issues that we were still uncovering, they would dry up all fundraising.
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#local-government
fromKqed
5 days ago
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Supervisor Questions SFPD's Response to ICE Protests in SF | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city status emphasizes immigrant safety and restricts local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration agents.
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago
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Miley: Jerry Brown's changes in 1998 led to Oakland's broken government today. Here's how to fix it.

Oakland's city charter must be changed to ensure effective governance and improve city operations.
fromKqed
5 days ago
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Supervisor Questions SFPD's Response to ICE Protests in SF | KQED

#trump-administration
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago
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Democrat Melanie Stansbury triggers Marjorie Taylor Greene into gavel-banging meltdown at House hearing-again

fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
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Popular Cycling Roads and Trails Threatened by Trump's Public Lands Sell-off - Streetsblog USA

fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago
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Democrat Melanie Stansbury triggers Marjorie Taylor Greene into gavel-banging meltdown at House hearing-again

fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
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Popular Cycling Roads and Trails Threatened by Trump's Public Lands Sell-off - Streetsblog USA

#public-safety
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago
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JJ Smith, S.F. street videographer and provocateur, hit with restraining order

Kevin Jones won a restraining order against Omar Ward, who filmed him and later vandalized his vehicle.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
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SF Man Charged After Hayward Pedestrian Attack and I'm a Pimp' Outburst

A San Francisco man was arrested for allegedly attempting to force a woman into prostitution after assaulting her.
#homelessness
from48 hills
1 week ago
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Tests for the supes: The budget, protecting rent-controlled housing .... - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 week ago
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Will supes oust one of the most effective members of the Homeless Oversight Commission? - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 week ago
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Tests for the supes: The budget, protecting rent-controlled housing .... - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 week ago
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Will supes oust one of the most effective members of the Homeless Oversight Commission? - 48 hills

#assault
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
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Castro Walgreens Manager Found Guilty of Assaulting Shoplifter and Lacerating His Eye

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
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Castro Walgreens Manager Found Guilty of Assaulting Shoplifter and Lacerating His Eye

fromBoston.com
1 week ago

2 'knuckleheads' illegally dumped trash in Somerville, police say. It apparently did not go according to plan.

Police stated that two men, referred to as 'knuckleheads,' illegally dumped trash on an MBTA right of way and got stuck with the U-Haul truck they used in the process.
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fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Here's Why SF Homeless Advocates Are Glad Lurie Ditched Push for 1,500 Shelter Beds | KQED

Currently, only 13% of individuals utilizing San Francisco's various shelter options successfully transition to permanent housing, indicating a significant gap in effective outcomes.
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#immigration
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
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ICE agents and SF protesters clash in brutal altercation, videos show

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
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ICE agents and SF protesters clash in brutal altercation, videos show

fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Federal oversight drags on as Oakland police struggle with internal investigations

"We're not there yet," U.S. District Judge William Orrick stated, acknowledging the strides made by the Oakland Police Department but emphasizing the need for full compliance with federal oversight.
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fromKqed
1 month ago

Tesla Driver Charged With Running Into 69-Year-Old 'No Kings' Protester in SF | KQED

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins confirmed that a man has been charged with multiple felonies after recklessly injuring a protester during the No Kings march in San Francisco.
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fromMission Local
1 week ago

Day 120 at the 16th St. Plaza: Mission St. calm on the west, hopping on east

The west side of Mission Street on Wednesday continued to look better with little loitering and a fair number of workers from the Department of Public Works and Ahsing Solutions keeping the sidewalk clear and clean.
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fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Gen Z Needs Office Etiquette Coaches, Managers Say | Entrepreneur

Rosalinda Randall, an etiquette coach, noted a significant rise in requests for her services, with calls up 50% in recent months, as companies seek to instill office etiquette in first-time workers.
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#bay-area-events
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
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SF's "Free America Weekend" Dolores Park March to Pier 39 + Fireworks Dance Party (2025)

fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
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SF's "Free America Weekend" Dolores Park March to Pier 39 + Fireworks Dance Party (2025)

#sfpd
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Local Bartender Accused of Slashing Patron's Throat In Random Attack at Divisadero Bar

The attack occurred around 1:30 am in the men's restroom of The Fishbowl Bar & Grill when bartender Taylor 'TJ' Vindigni was assaulted by an unknown patron.
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#california-budget
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Letters: San Jose airport is travelers' best option

Having just flown through San Jose, I saw lots of new restaurants, great signage and new visual technologies deployed. San Jose International remains one of the very easiest in and out airports in our region.
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fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

Florida's New Alligator Alcatraz' Prison Almost Makes Me Miss the Days When Pam Bondi Was in Charge

The alarming polling news reveals Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leading Senator John Cornyn by 19 points among Texas Republican primary voters, indicating serious electoral challenges ahead.
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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 weeks ago

Education Department Outlines Plan to Change PSLF Rules

"The law does not empower the Secretary of Education to opine on the supposed illegality of a public service employer's mission-an unprecedented exercise of executive power that extends far beyond the Higher Education Act."
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#legislation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Following Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone's resignation, a special election to replace him will cost at least $13.1 million

It's too bad that the $13 million or actually $26 million if there's going to be two elections will be spent on this rather than other county needs.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Threatens to Call Cops on Conservative Reporter in the Capitol: You're Harassing Me'

Greene asserted that she knows of no Americans personally harmed by Iran, while highlighting the danger posed by illegal immigration and drug cartels in the U.S.
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fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Fine Gael poised for internal battle over presidential candidate as two big names emerge

Fine Gael is preparing for an internal contest as nominations for a presidential candidate approach, which may see MEP Seán Kelly challenging Mairead McGuinness.
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fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

SSA head wants to beef up agency tech as it sheds thousands of staff

"My vision for Social Security is clear: putting the customer first," said Bisignano. "This will be driven by a technology agenda."
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#congress
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
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Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' is one big betrayal of American energy progress

fromFortune
4 weeks ago
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Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' is one big betrayal of American energy progress

#california
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

SCOTUS Allows South Carolina to Block Planned Parenthood From Accepting Medicaid

The Supreme Court's decision enables South Carolina to block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides essential health services to low-income women, threatening their access to care.
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#gavin-newsom
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

40m in cash evidence held by An Garda Siochana, Oireachtas Committee hears

The amount of cash held by An Garda Síochána is concerning, especially as investigations relate to it. A robust system is in place, but risks persist.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Skelton: Big state budget questions linger about crime, Medi-Cal, Delta tunnel

California's Legislature is actively working on important legislative decisions, particularly around budget and spending of tax dollars.
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fromwww.thelocal.se
3 weeks ago

Politics in Sweden: Who is the new leader of the struggling Liberals?

Simona Mohamsson, in her inaugural speech as leader, emphasized a ‘tough love’ approach to immigration and integration, signaling potential shifts in party policies.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Garcia: East Side - Do the right thing for fair election reform - San Jose Spotlight

The California Voting Rights Act mandates that at-large elections do not undermine the ability of defined protected classes to elect preferred candidates.
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#public-lands
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
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Thousands of miles of federal lands in the U.S. could be up for sale. Here's where Western governors stand on the issue

fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
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Thousands of miles of federal lands in the U.S. could be up for sale. Here's where Western governors stand on the issue

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Former Republican US Sen. Scott Brown in Massachusetts seeks to succeed Shaheen in New Hampshire

"We've been blessed by two great governors, Chris Sununu and Kelly Ayotte. But in Washington, we haven't been represented by the right people."
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Mateo supervisors scrutinize sheriff's spending for $74,000 table, massage chairs, $600,000 TV'

Supervisor Jackie Speier raised concerns over costly items purchased by the Sheriff's Office, including a $600,000 TV and a proposed $74,000 conference table.
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fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Sources: Texas State expecting offer from Pac-12

The anticipation of Texas State's potential joining of the Pac-12 has intensified, with a formal offer expected soon, especially before the July 1 exit fee increase.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Kari Lake Can't Remember That People in Armenia Speak Armenian in Painfully Awkward Exchange With House Dem

During a testimony before Congress, Kari Lake had an awkward exchange with a House Democrat about the Armenian language, revealing a lack of knowledge about the country.
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fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

State Dept. further prepares for mass layoffs even as court block remains

The American Foreign Service Association denounced the changes and said they were particularly troubling, highlighting the potential impact on the effectiveness of U.S. diplomacy.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Member of RFK Jr's new vaccine panel withdraws over conflict of interest

Dr. Michael Ross withdrew from the CDC's vaccine advisory panel after a conflict of interest review revealed ties to private healthcare companies.
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fromNature
4 weeks ago

Coherent bunching of anyons and dissociation in an interference experiment - Nature

The interference measurements revealed unexpected flux periodicities of Δ Φ =  ν−1Φ0 for 'particle-hole conjugated' states, challenging existing theories in fractional quantum Hall physics.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Alexander Spellane Spotted at Waldorf Astoria Event Headlined By Charlie Kirk

The luxurious Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach hosted an influential gathering of conservatives, prominently featuring entrepreneur Alexander Spellane, who represents the growing voice for financial independence and media freedom.
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fromSCSJ
4 weeks ago

Groups Go to Court Over Permit for New Landfill in Aiken County

The permit for a new 292.5-acre landfill in Aiken County has been challenged by local citizens, citing the area's existing pollution and health concerns.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

PG&E is hiring an executive bodyguard. Combat shooting experience required

Experts say their use of executive bodyguards raises questions about what sorts of threats they are receiving, how they are addressing the underlying controversies and how they are handling the expenses.
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fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Doug Emhoff Heads To Top Law School To Serve As Visiting Professor - Above the Law

It is great to be back home in Los Angeles, and I am excited and honored to return to USC Gould, where my legal journey began. In Washington, I had the privilege of not just serving as Second Gentleman, but also serving as a professor to law students at Georgetown University.
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fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

Civilization 7 Supports Steam Workshop On PC And Offers Larger Maps After Latest Update

Update 1.2.2 for Civilization 7 introduces Steam Workshop support, extensive modding capabilities, and new game options, enhancing gameplay for a deeper player experience.
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fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

Texas bans 'red flag' laws that allow guns to be taken from owners in crisis

"The laws take effect Sept. 1. Lawmakers voted to loosen gun restrictions days after the anniversary of the May 24, 2022, rampage in Uvalde, Texas, where a shooter killed 19 fourth-graders and two teachers."
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