The Latest Breaking News from San Francisco

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 · Jun 9, 2022

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 · Jun 9, 2022

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 · Jun 8, 2022

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 · Jun 8, 2022

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 · Jun 8, 2022

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 · Jun 8, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2022

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 Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2022

San Francisco voters recall liberal district attorney Chesa Boudin

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

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022