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Woman convicted in 2021 pepper spray attack on shopkeeper in San Francisco's SoMa
A jury in San Francisco has convicted a woman for a 2021 incident where she attacked a shopkeeper with pepper spray after violating COVID-19 mask rules in place at the time, prosecutors said.According to District Attorney Brooke Jenkins' office, 25-year-old Sahra Bozorgmehr was found guilty of one count of assault in connection with the Feb. 16, 2021 incident in the city's South of Market."The jury's verdict holds Ms. Bozorgmehr accountable for her actions and makes clear that violent incidents will not be tolerated by San Franciscans," Jenkins said Tuesday.Prosecutors said Bozorgmehr attempted to enter a grocery store on the 100...
SF bans towing company from city contracts for 5 years over illegal tows
A towing company in San Francisco has been banned from receiving city contracts for the next five years after illegally towing vehicles, officials said Tuesday.City Attorney David Chiu announced that his office was granted a request to ban the company Auto Towing LLC, saying the company engaged in "predatory behavior" along with "unfair business practices.""This company intentionally misled and scammed people out of hundreds of dollars by illegally towing cars. Our City has no interest in contracting with exploitative businesses engaged in illegal conduct," Chiu said in a statement Tuesday.According to the city attorney, Auto Towing towed several cars from...
The rent is too damn AI: Peskin seeks ban on price-hike software
In a city desperate to court artificial intelligence for the sake of reviving its hollowed-out office sector, one use of the technology is facing serious backlash. Last week, Supervisor Aaron Peskin, a candidate for mayor, introduced an ordinance that would make San Francisco the nation’s first city to ban the sale and use of algorithmic software programs that guide residential landlords in setting prices.
Abridge, Mayo Clinic, and Epic Collaborate to Develop an Integrated Artificial Intelligence Documentation Solution for Nurses
PITTSBURGH & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- Today, Abridge, Mayo Clinic, and Epic announced a generative AI ambient documentation workflow for nurses. This collaboration will put cutting-edge solutions in the hands of nurses. Powered by Epic, Abridge’s new product combines the strength of Abridge’s generative AI platform with seamless integration into existing Epic nursing workflows. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723135629/en/ (Graphic: Business Wire)
Grade the trade: 3-team megadeal lands Brandon Ingram in Golden State, Lauri Markkanen in NOLA
The Golden State Warriors are probably the most active team in trade talks right now, at least when factoring in the scale of their ambition. After narrowly whiffing on Paul George, the Warriors have turned their attention to Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen. It goes without saying that the 27-year-old would help the Dubs quite a bit.
BART Continues To Replace Series of Interlockings
SAN FRANCISCO – Crews will work on replacing track switches in Oakland during the weekend of August 17th and 18th. On June 5th, RT&S reported Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) would start replacing a series of interlockingsbetween its Rockridge, MacArthur, and 19th Street stations. The work that was originally scheduled for the weekend of July 20th-21st was postponed until August.
Oakland to clear homeless encampment near Bay Bridge toll plaza
The city of Oakland on Tuesday is expected to clear a homeless encampment near the Bay Bridge toll plaza after an advocates' lawsuit failed to block the sweep. At least six unhoused residents live in the encampment on Toll Plaza Beach, which is just northwest of the toll plaza. Some live in RVs, and at least one person has lived there for four years.
Suspect in Alameda domestic killings appears in court
(KRON) — The man accused of shooting and killing five members of his family in Alameda earlier this month appeared in court Monday. Members of the victims’ families saw the suspect, Shane Killian, for the first time since the killings. Wearing a vest preventing him from causing self-bodily harm, Killian, 54, appeared before Judge Elena […]
Port of Oakland gets green light for $20 million for solar energy
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Kenzie Smith, Oakland Activist Involved In ‘BBQ Becky’ Incident, Dies at 43
Kenzie Smith, an Oakland activist, community advocate and onetime city council candidate, unexpectedly died over the weekend at age 43. As of Monday, the circumstances of his death were unclear. News of Smith’s passing began to circulate among friends and family members on Saturday morning. The news became public on...
Fremont police chief speaks out against 'senseless acts of violence'
FREMONT, Calif. - The Fremont community is grappling with three slayings over the past nine days, including the death of a young girl. The body of 3-year-old Ellie Lorenzo of Fremont was found at a recycling facility in San Jose on July 13, though she had been reported missing from Fremont. Police Chief Sean Washington said that because investigators have not yet determined where Ellie was killed, San Jose police will lead the investigation since her body was discovered within their jurisdiction.
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