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Inmate conversations could prove Scott Peterson is innocent, LAIP says
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) — Scott Peterson’s attorneys with the Los Angeles Innocence Project told a judge on Tuesday that jail phone calls and conversations between inmates could potentially prove that Peterson is innocent. Tuesday marked Day 2 of a hearing for LAIP’s post-conviction discovery motions in the San Mateo County Hall of Justice. Peterson […]
Millbrae councilmembers who backed affordable housing targeted in recall
Millbrae citizens, angry over the potential conversion of a hotel into a permanent supportive housing project, are in the middle of a special election that could recall two councilmembers who support it. Millbrae Vice Mayor Maurice Goodman and Councilmember Angelina Cahalan are facing a petitioned recall election that opened June 24 and closes July 23. Some residents in their districts are upset that the two supported a move by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to acquire the La Quinta Inn and Suites at 1390 El Camino Real, a 100-room hotel and restaurant developed in 1988. It was one...
San Mateo County Superior court reducing services after state budget cuts
San Mateo County Superior Court will reduce several services due to state budget cuts, the court announced Monday. Most of the cuts will impact civil, probate or family law cases, the court said. In child custody cases, for example, the time between meeting with a counselor and the first hearing with a judge will increase from 8-10 weeks to as much as four months. Court officials said that parties can expect some of their civil or family law judgements to be delayed for up to six months. However, most criminal proceedings appear to be unaffected by the changes. The reductions...
SF still losing tech jobs, but is a rebound on the horizon?
When it comes to employment levels, San Francisco’s tech industry might not have reached rock bottom yet — but it could be getting closer. The combined tech workforce of San Francisco and San Mateo counties is now smaller than it was at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has continued to shrink in recent months. Tech companies have done little hiring lately, and trends in the industry and in the economy at large could keep hiring depressed for the time being. ...
Bay Area DoorDash drivers face waitlist amid gig economy shift
OAKLAND, Calif. - Catherine Mojica of Fremont said she earned good money as a full-time rideshare driver years ago and when she found herself in need of some extra cash, she decided to sign up to be a delivery app driver. "I started thinking about doing DoorDash to make some...
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on why she's seeking another term
Building a Better Bay Area means giving you the information you need to vote. And what happens in the San Francisco mayor's race will impact not only the city, but the entire Bay Area.On Tuesday, the incumbent San Francisco Mayor, London Breed joined ABC7 News at 3 p.m. to talk about why she's seeking another term, and on topics including crime.San Francisco is a frequent target of republicans and the city got bashed Monday night at the convention.Tech billionaire David Sacks - who is a resident - was the latest to go after the city.MORE: San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel...
Now We Know What’s Replacing Slanted Door in the Ferry Building (Sorta)
Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. The guessing game about what will happen with Slanted Door’s Ferry Building location has finally ended. Alex Hong, the chef behind Michelin-starred Sorrel in Pac Heights, announced Tuesday that he is opening a new restaurant and bakery in the expansive Slanted Door space, with an expected opening date of early 2025. Details are scarce on the style of food and the name of the new project, but a press release teases that it will be a “large format, full-service restaurant offering a seasonal ingredient menu rooted in the bounty of the California coastline.” The restaurant will have an open kitchen, seated bar, outdoor seating, and showstopper, Bay Bridge-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows. Meanwhile, the connected bakery will focus on laminated pastries.
Ryan Seacrest's Bay Area estate just hit the market for $22M
ST. HELENA, Calif. - An expansive and private Napa Valley estate owned by television and radio superstar Ryan Seacrest has hit the market for $22 million. The Tuscan-style renovated property, located on North Fork Crystal Springs Road in St. Helena, sits on more than 40 acres on the valley floor and offers sweeping mountain views.
Summer of Black art and music at the Ruth Williams Opera House
The month of June set off an indelible vibrant art and music experience at The Ruth, marking the kickoff of Juneteenth and the summer season. This event, “Black Art & Music at The Ruth,” as promised and a spectacular afternoon filled with live performances and stunning visual art.
Former mayor known for guaranteed income programs launches bid for California lieutenant governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Michael Tubbs is running for lieutenant governor of California, returning to politics four years after voters in his Central Valley hometown ousted him as one of the country’s youngest mayors following his reboot of guaranteed income programs for the poor that made him a star.
Progressive hero seeks political comeback in California
Michael Tubbs, the former mayor of Stockton, Calif. who became a hero to progressives, is seeking a political return years after pushing guaranteed income during the presidency of former President Trump and losing his reelection bid. The big picture: Tubbs tells Axios he is running for lieutenant governor in California...
Intuit layoffs to impact hundreds of Bay Area workers as part of AI pivot
(KRON) — Intuit Inc. is set to lay off hundreds of employees, with many of those impacted based in the Bay Area, according to state filings. The Mountain View-based financial tech company which specializes in business and personal finance software, will be cutting 384 jobs at its headquarters. Additionally, the company plans to cut 215 […]
'It Really Hits Home': Bay Area Leaders Reflect on Political Violence After Trump Shooting
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend has awakened national memories of violence across the political spectrum. For several Bay Area leaders, the shooting served as a reminder that threats they receive — which, by several accounts, have escalated in...
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