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"Very Aggressive" Homeless Crackdown to Begin Next Month in San Francisco, Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has announced plans to initiate a "very aggressive" crackdown on homeless encampments starting in August, following a Supreme Court ruling that broadens the authority of cities across the country to enforce encampment regulations. During an election debate hosted by the firefighter's union, Breed stated that the enforcement could include "criminal penalties," a shift from the city's previous compassionate stance, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
San Francisco to begin clearing homeless encampments in August, mayor says
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is preparing to clear the city of most homeless encampments. Breed, who was at a mayoral debate Thursday, said despite the city’s efforts to provide more housing options and catered services, it’s not enough,. “The problem is not going to be solved by...
Seven-story building on the Great Highway to house homeless people. Neighbors are pissed
On a clear day, future residents of 1234 Great Highway will see Golden Gate Park’s canopy to the right and the Pacific Ocean in front. While plans to build a seven-story apartment building at the site, currently occupied by Motel 6, are in the early stages, the affordable housing project is drawing the ire of neighbors who take issue with everything from its proposed height to the inclusion of formerly homeless residents.
Lululemon ‘booster' sentenced for SF Centre Mall snatch-and-grabs: DA
(KRON) — A San Francisco judge sentenced Bernard Appel, 32, to two years in prison on Friday. The District Attorney’s office said Appel was sentenced for committing a series of snatch-and-grabs from two Lululemon stores in the city. Prosecutors allege that from July 10, 2023, through November 19, 2023, Appel “consistently used either a large […]
Dutch Goose forced to close by health inspector, back open on Friday
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Dutch Goose in Menlo Park was forced to close on Wednesday, July 17, by San Mateo County Environmental Health Services due to the presence of “vermin, rodents, insects, birds or animals,” according to the department’s website. An inspector with the...
Bay Area voters weigh in on President Joe Biden dropping out
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The hot topic on Sunday: President Joe Biden’s announcement that he’s out of the race. Voters were serving up their opinions on presidential politics during Sunday brunch at Vally Medlin’s in downtown Danville, where Biden was the talk of the table. "I was relieved,"...
Holding court for media, Willie Brown calls on Biden to resign, Harris to pick Whitmer VP
Outside John’s Grill on Ellis Street, former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown feigned shock to find reporters from several local outlets with cameras. “Who are you people? What are you doing here?” Brown joked. When a reporter told him that it was because he was popular, Brown said,...
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 […]
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...
Matt Dorsey: 'Recovery Housing First' offers urgent alternative
When the California State Legislature first enacted our statewide “Housing First” policy in 2016 to address homelessness, it defied federal guidance from the Obama Administration that strongly encouraged state and local governments to adopt a Housing First strategy that “addresses the housing needs of people at all stages of recovery” from addiction and alcoholism. Instead, California effectively prohibited state funding for recovery-oriented housing. In fact, the legislature’s absolutist approach —...
People We Meet: Faustino Castro, 17 years as a Mission paletero
Faustino Castro sat on a green plastic stool at the northwestern corner of 20th and Mission streets, shaded from the 75 degree heat. Dressed in a red and black zip-up and a black baseball cap that read “San Francisco,” he waved and said hello to a half dozen people while he tried to get others to stop and see how fresh the cut papaya, mango, watermelon and jicama looked.
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