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Berkeley voters react to city native Harris as possible president
On Sunday morning, the nation was facing a presidential election involving two elderly white men. But just 24 hours later, the political landscape had completely changed, and voters are still coming to grips with it. Democrats were a common sight on the streets of Berkeley Monday. But there was also a lot of doubt about the condition of President Joe Biden...especially after how feeble he appeared during the televised debate. "I think that his mental capacities are starting to diminish...or diminishing," said Democrat voter Colonel Davis. "And so, we need someone who's still got the sharpness." Sunday's...
After Heavy Criticism, San Francisco Mayor London Breed Seeks To Aggressively Remove Homeless Encampments In City
San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D) promised to remove the homeless encampments within the city. During a mayoral debate on July 18, Breed claimed that despite the city’s attempts to offer more housing options and catered services, they have not been able to bring the majority of homeless off the streets.
SF pledged $120M to help Black residents. The money’s gone in some strange directions
No city in the country has made a bigger monetary investment in its Black community than San Francisco since the racial reckoning of 2020, which saw millions of people across the country take to the streets to protest the police killing of George Floyd. In February 2021, Mayor London Breed...
Staffer Fired By DA Brooke Jenkins Over Reply-All ‘Panties’ Email Sues City Over His Firing
An SF District Attorney’s Office employee who was fired for a reply-all email to his colleagues saying “what color panties you have on” is now suing, claiming the city and the DA’s office defamed him. It takes a fair amount of nerve to send a reply-all...
Can chess games and toilet paper change prison culture? Inside San Quentin’s big experiment
SAN QUENTIN, Calif. — To someone living outside these dank walls, the changes might seem small. A sergeant greets a prisoner with “good morning” rather than barking an order. Guards start calling the prisoners “residents.” They shake hands, exchange jokes. The toilet paper locker gets...
Twitter’s Departure Can Boost San Francisco
Elon Musk’s announcement that “X” (formerly Twitter) will leave San Francisco for Texas brought mixed responses. Many are glad to be rid of Musk while others see it as a major loss for the city. Elon Musk tweeted complaints about Mid-Market but never used his vast wealth...
The salary you need to be considered middle class in the 25 largest U.S. cities—it can be over $250,000 in San Francisco
A middle class lifestyle can look different depending on where you are. It may mean owning a house and a car in one city and simply being able to rent a place on your own in another. In the San Francisco area, an annual income of $250,000 would classify your...
Harris and Newsom thrust Bay Area politics into national spotlight
OAKLAND, Calif. - President Joe Biden has ended his reelection bid, positioning Vice President Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as two perceived front-runners for the Democratic Party nomination. The vice president and governor, who have established political careers, are well-acquainted from their time working closely together when Harris...
Las Vegas A's have no one to pay for their new ballpark. Literally
The Oakland A's are expected to move to Las Vegas to begin the 2028 season. When that time comes, they'll need to have a new stadium. About that... While this will hopefully bring some exciting new changes to the franchise, the organization had a presentation earlier this week for the new stadium that didn't go so well. At the presentation, the A’s confirmed there are currently no financing plans for a proposed $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas, per Scott Roeben from Vital Vegas. This should raise some concern for the franchise and its fans.
After a trying year, Berkeley superintendent reflects on state of the school district
When Enikia Ford Morthel was selected in summer 2022 to take on the top job at Berkeley Unified, she said her plan was to engage in some “really intense and authentic listening” to inform the district’s next steps. Two years later, in a phone interview with Berkeleyside,...
Former San Francisco DA's Office Employee Sues City for Defamation After Email Incident and Termination
A former San Francisco District Attorney's Office employee, Jovan Thomas, has taken legal action against the city and his ex-employer following a controversial email incident that led to the termination of his position, as reported by East Bay Times. Thomas, previously serving as a victim advocate, mistakenly replied to an office-wide email with an inappropriate remark intended for a personal friend, which read, "what color panties you have on." According to a statement obtained by East Bay Times, he promptly apologized for the mishap. However, by the day's end, he was informed his employment was over, with details later emerging that branded his exit as a firing due to "misogynistic behavior."
PG&E shuts off power to customers in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin counties
(KRON) — PG&E turned off the power to over 200 customers in portions of Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Joaquin Counties on Saturday afternoon. PG&E announced the power shutoff at approximately 4 p.m. They said about 220 customers will be affected. Customers who had their power shut off, according to PG&E: Customers still in scope […]
‘Kilroy Was Here’ — Have you seen him?
The photo above and much of the information below was posted on the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park Facebook page. The park is in Richmond, California. It’s about the graphic and slogan “Kilroy Was Here” that was famous during World War II. (In today’s terminology you...
Therriault Appointed to California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
Benjamin Therriault, of the City of Martinez, has been appointed to the California Commission of Peace Officer standards and Training by Governor Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, of Martinez, has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Therriault has been a Police Sergeant at the Richmond Police Department since 2023, where he was a Police Officer from 2009 to 2023. He served as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Air Force from 2001 to 2007. Therriault is President of the Richmond Police Officers Association, Vice President of the Peace Officers Research Association of California and a member of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Advisory Committee. He is a member of the Martinez Civil Service Commission, Martinez Refinery Oversight Commission, Contra Costa 100 Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Center for Youth Development through Law Board of Directors and the Richmond Police Activities League Board of Directors. Therriault earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of San Francisco. This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Therriault is a Democrat.
S.F. employee sues after losing job over salacious ‘reply-all’ email
A former employee is suing after losing his job in the San Francisco district attorney’s office because of a salacious “reply-all” email. Jovan Thomas on Friday, July 19, filed a complaint in Superior Court against the city of San Francisco, DA Brooke Jenkins, her office and other employees; his allegations include invasion of privacy, defamation and infliction of severe emotional distress, according to a document posted by Courthouse News Service.
SF Mayor plans homeless crackdown soon, Valley Cities make own plans
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — San Francisco plans on cleaning up the city by taking advantage of the new Supreme Court ruling on homelessness. That begs the question, will the Central Valley be making some changes, too?. On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court gave cities more power to arrest,...
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