Chesa Boudin, the former San Francisco District Attorney removed through a recall last year, has taken the job of founding executive director of UC Berkeley School of Law’s Criminal Law & Justice Center.
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San Francisco Divers Still Paying Some of the Highest Gas Prices in the Country
San Francisco drivers are still paying some of the highest gas prices throughout the country.
Despite Crime and Business Exodus, San Francisco Launches $6 Million Tourism Ad Campaign
San Francisco is looking to increase tourism with a new ad campaign “Always San Francisco”.
Increased BART Police Presence Resulting in More Arrests
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Police Department has reported a surge in arrests in March and April, marking the highest monthly arrest totals since March 2020.
State Farm Stops Home Insurance in California, State Blames Climate Change
State Farm will stop accepting new homeowner insurance applications in California, with the state claiming that the decision is due to climate change.
Old Navy Flagship Store in Downtown SF Set to Close, Employees Cite Rampant Crime
Old Navy has announced that it will leave its Market Street location on July 1st, becoming the latest retail chain store to leave San Francisco’s downtown in recent months.
CHP Announces Memorial Day Weekend ‘Maximum Enforcement Period’
Beginning at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, May 26, the California Highway Patrol will implement a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period in anticipation of the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
California Ranked One of the Worst States for Retired Veterans
A recent study ranked California as one of the worst states for veterans to retire.
With Eye Towards Being CA Governor, AG Bonta Interfering With DA Jenkins Decision
While considering a run for Governor, California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, will review a decision by the San Francisco District Attorney, Brooke Jenkins, not to bring any charges against the private security guard who shot and killed Banko Brown outside a Walgreens store last month.
Your Guide to Escaping The Bay this Memorial Day Weekend
Pack your patience and keep it on 560 KSFO for dependable traffic updates because a AAA travel forecast says that over 42 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Gas Ban Exemption Given to Celebrity Chef for New Palo Alto Restaurant, What About Everyone Else?
Local officials in Palo Alto have given an exemption to celebrity chef José Andrés that will allow his new restaurant to use gas stoves despite having banned natural gas in new construction at the beginning of the year.
With the End of Title 42, San Jose Looks to Be ‘As Welcoming and Inclusive as Possible’ to Illegal Migrants
San Jose has taken an “inclusive” stance on the migrant influx caused by the end of Title 42.
California Bill Aimed at Banning Police Dogs Due to Racial Bias Advances
The California Assembly’s Public Safety Committee has recently approved Assembly Bill 742, which aims to ban the use of police dogs for arrests, apprehensions, or crowd control, due to concerns of racial bias and violence.
Republican Eric Early Leads Race to Replace Feinstein as New Poll Says She’s Unfit to Serve
The latest Berkeley IGS poll asked California voters for their opinions about the state’s senior U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein.
New Poll Shows Failing Grade From Voters for SF Mayor London Breed
The majority of San Francisco voters are not happy with Mayor London Breed’s leadership and the direction of the city.
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