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Fear over crime and homelessness in California paid off in some primaries. Will it carry over to November?

Less than three years after earning a major win for a national movement seeking to elect progressive prosecutors, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin was recalled from office Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Progressive DA Chesa Boudin is out, which will solve none of San Francisco’s problems

Progressive San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin lost his recall election in a landslide on Tuesday. And yes, that absolutely is a commentary on how quickly consensus on the need for criminal justice reform evaporated.

Tribune News Service

Gonzalez’ hit, Blackmon’s error gives Giants extra-inning win over Rockies

SAN FRANCISCO – Luis Gonzalez singled to right field and an error by outfielder Charlie Blackmon allowed Donovan Walton to score, giving the Giants a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies in 10 innings at Oracle Park.

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Where did it go wrong for Chesa Boudin, San Francisco’s ousted progressive DA?

The former public defender, who instituted many criminal justice reform policies, was recalled after less than three years in office

The Guardian - US

Primary sends mixed signals in heavily Democratic California

California is a Democratic fortress, but Tuesday’s primary election may have revealed some cracks

The Independent UK

California tells San Francisco, Valley farmers to halt water diversions as drought worsens

State regulators have ordered the city of San Francisco and scores of San Joaquin Valley farmers to stop pulling water from Valley rivers, the latest sign of worsening conditions in California’s drought.

Tribune News Service

San Francisco voters recall District Attorney Chesa Boudin

San Francisco voters recalled District Attorney Chesa Boudin on June 7, 2022. Mayor London Breed will appoint a temporary replacement, who will serve until voters elect a permanent district attorney in November.

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Dems confront criticism on crime after San Francisco defeat

Democrats are defending their record on crime a day after an election for district attorney in California exposed lingering vulnerabilities

The Independent UK

Albert Breer expects Jimmy Garoppolo trade talks to ramp up soon

Albert Breer expects Jimmy Garoppolo trade talks to ramp up in next two weeks. #49ers

USA Today Sports Media Group

There's Still Hope for Prosecutorial Reform After Recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin

The recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin demands a rethinking of the "progressive prosecutor" brand.

Reason

United Airlines Adds New Transpacific Destination - Guess Where?

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) plans a year-round, nonstop service between San Francisco and Brisbane starting in October. Because of the airline's new collaboration with Virgin Australia, United customers will be able to conveniently connect to nearly 20 other cities within Australia from Brisbane. United's new Brisbane service will operate three times weekly…

Benzinga

Media falls for GOP copaganda on crime

Rising crime is a national problem, escalated by Trump policies that Democrats haven't been able to repeal

Salon

Former Tesla Worker Sees Racism Damages Cut From $137M To $15M

US Districk Judge William Orrick from San Francisco said he reduced the initial $137 million award as it was excessive and rejected Tesla's bid for a new trial.

InsideEVs

Chesa Boudin, San Francisco DA raised by radicals in Hyde Park, ousted in heated recall

Political experts say the political newcomer who narrowly won in 2019 was in the crosshairs of outside forces that made him an easy target for public frustration.

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The Guardian - UK

Enigmatic, transgressive, gleefully queer: the 1970s cult film you’ve never seen

Warhol and Dalí loved it – but Luminous Procuress, Steven Arnold’s trippy sex film, was never widely released. Now on Blu-ray, it offers a rare glimpse into the artist’s esoteric world

The Independent UK

San Francisco voters recall liberal district attorney Chesa Boudin

Recall proponents blame Boudin for a rise in crimes in the liberal enclave

Tribune News Service

Crawford leaves with injury as SF Giants’ homestand starts with a thud

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants have been the definition of average since they owned a 14-7 record and sat in first place in the National League West at the end of April.

Axios

San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin recalled

Mayor London Breed will appoint a temporary replacement who will serve until a November election.

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The Guardian - US

San Francisco recalls DA Chesa Boudin in blow to criminal justice reform

Gavin Newsom easily advances to November election as Karen Bass and Rick Caruso head to mayoral runoff in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Times

Progressive San Francisco D.A. Chesa Boudin headed toward recall

SAN FRANCISCO — In early returns from Tuesday’s recall election, beleaguered District Attorney Chesa Boudin appeared to be on the brink of losing his job.

Reason

San Francisco Recalls Progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin

Mayor London Breed, who has herself recently pivoted away from criminal justice reforms, will select Boudin's successor.

Tribune News Service

Bay Area software company accused of systematic bias against women

A pair of recent lawsuits claims Bay Area software firm Zendesk systematically pays women less than men and discriminates and harasses women on the basis of pregnancy and gender.

The Independent UK

Transgender Lutheran bishop resigns over racism allegations

Megan Rohrer, an openly transgender cleric from San Francisco, made history last year with an appointment as a bishop by the Evangelical Lutheran church in America

Los Angeles Times

Voting underway in California’s primary election with low turnout: ‘It’s been slow’

LOS ANGELES — Voters took to the polls throughout California on Tuesday in a primary election that will help determine Los Angeles’ next mayor and prove a test for San Francisco’s progressive prosecutor.

Los Angeles Times

Man acquitted in San Francisco pier fatal shooting is sentenced on gun charges

LOS ANGELES — The man who was acquitted of homicide after a woman was fatally shot on a San Francisco pier in 2015 was sentenced Monday to time served for federal firearms charges.

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