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Harvey Milk birthday celebrations kickoff in the Castro
SAN FRANCISCO - After the U.S. State Department issued a global travel warning for LGBTQ travelers last week, some members of the LGBTQ community are on edge, but that didn't stop them from coming out to celebrate Harvey Milk and his legacy this weekend. Pride flags waved in the wind...
Brooke Jenkins makes her case for a full term as district attorney
As part four of my special Meet the 2024 Candidates series — currently airing on the WE ARE SAN FRANCISCO podcast and YouTube show — I chatted with San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, who is currently running for reelection. What follows is an edited transcript of our conversation. You came into office in unusual circumstances after the recall of the prior district attorney. What is the first thing you did to restructure the office? I had to make sure that we had experienced prosecutors...
Presidio Social Club Closes After 18 Years in San Francisco Amid Rising Costs and Lease Struggles
After nearly two decades of serving the San Francisco community, the beloved Presidio Social Club has permanently shut its doors, with Mother’s Day marking its final service. The decision to close the iconic establishment, situated in former military barracks with picturesque views of the Presidio, was rooted in escalating operational costs and staffing struggles, according to owner Ray Tang. The restaurant, famed for its casual American cuisine and charming ambience, had welcomed around 2 million patrons since its 2006 inception, Tang relayed in a heartfelt announcement on the restaurant's website.
Contra Costa DA's Office Rules Richmond Police Shooting of Kevin McDonald Justified, No Charges Filed
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office has released a report detailing the events leading up to the use of force death of 66-year-old Kevin James McDonald in Richmond. The report, part of an initiative aimed at providing transparency in cases involving law enforcement, sheds light on the incident that occurred last June.
TogetherSF Action cancels Monday mayoral debate after three candidates bail
And then there were none. TogetherSF Action canceled its planned mayoral debate for Monday, finally ending a flurry of controversy over the event. The political organization opted not to move forward with the debate after three of top five mayoral candidates declined to participate, citing concerns that included ties between TogetherSF and candidate Mark Farrell. ...
Young father killed by suspected DUI driver outside Tesla plant in Fremont
FREMONT, Calif. - A 26-year-old Oakland man and his wife were expecting their fourth child when his life was suddenly cut short outside his workplace, the Tesla plant, in Fremont. His family is heartbroken but proud of who Taniela "Finau" Hafoka was. He was killed by a suspected drunk driver...
SFPD fails to comply with state law governing use of military gear. They aren't the only one
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's Police Department has failed to comply with a state law governing the use of military equipment, even though the law was written by its city attorney, David Chiu. The lack of compliance this week prompted two supervisors to call on the department to fulfill its...
DA rules use of force was justified in Richmond police killing
(KRON) — The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office ruled that Richmond Police Department officers were justified in using lethal force when they fatally shot 66-year-old Kevin McDonald on June 28, 2023. No charges will be filed for McDonald’s death. The shooting happened as officers were serving a search warrant on the home of a […]
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