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California allows robo-taxis to expand and emergency responders aren't happy

In a 3-1 vote, California's transportation regulator allows self-driving car companies to expand their programs in the state — despite opposition from police and fire departments.

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Sad Elon Musk killed off Twitter brand? Here’s your chance to grab the last blue bird memorabilia as billionaire auctions off everything—including a sign still bolted down

The social media platform is selling off “memorabilia, art, office assets and more" to mark its rebrand as X.

Fortune

Elon Musk to auction off Twitter memorabilia from San Francisco HQ

Platform rebranded X last month lists 584 lots including Twitter signs, a wooden bird table and outsized bird cages

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2 robotaxi services seeking to bypass safety concerns and expand in San Francisco face pivotal vote

California regulators are poised to decide whether two rival robotaxi services can provide around-the-clock rides throughout San Francisco

The Independent UK

Canines catch waves at the World Dog Surfing Championships

California welcomed four-legged surfers to a San Francisco beach this weekend as part of the annual World Dog Surfing Championships.

The Week

49ers Training Camp: San Francisco Is Loaded and May Be Even Better in 2023

Brandon Aiyuk has been a star, Tyrion Davis-Price could be a diamond in the rough at running back and Clelin Ferrell could be the team’s next defensive lineman to break out.

Sports Illustrated

‘I just had to be there to say goodbye to Sinead in person’ – US singer

Karnamrita Dasi flew from her home in San Francisco to Ireland as soon as she heard the news of Sinead O’Connor’s death.

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Cruise Robotaxi Collides With Turning Semi-Truck In San Francisco

The GM-owned self-driving unit confirmed the incident and said the semi-truck was in the right lane when it tried to turn left as the Cruise car was passing.

InsideEVs

San Francisco's office sector is at the epicenter of the crash—this research firm predicts values there will fall at least 40% by 2025

Capital Economics forecasts that San Francisco office values will drop 40%, at the very least, in the next couple of years.

Fortune

Recalling a wild ride with a robotaxi named Peaches as regulators mull San Francisco expansion plan

An Associated Press reporter recalls the first time he took a ride in a car without sitting in the driver’s seat

The Independent UK

Antisemitic Incident Report: July 29-Aug. 4

Zenger News publishes a weekly listing of antisemitic incidents

Zenger

Rookie Brandin Podziemski throws out first pitch before Giants vs. Diamondbacks

The Warriors rookie tested his arm out on the bump in San Francisco before the Giants met the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

British shops: fighting a crimewave?

When liberals in California decided to effectively decriminalise thefts under $950, by downgrading such crimes to mere misdemeanours, the effects were “tediously predictable”, said Zoe Strimpel in The Daily Telegraph. Shoplifting soared – and San Francisco became so lawless, “some of America’s biggest chains” left the city’s downtown.

The Week

Tech consultant to stand trial in stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee

A San Francisco judge has ordered tech consultant Nima Momeni to stand trial for murder in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee

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Elon Musk's giant ‘X’ sign on Twitter's San Francisco office has been taken down just days after it went up

“No one can be above the rules,” the city’s mayor said.

Evening Standard

Elon Musk’s huge X taken down from Twitter roof after San Francisco squabble

The flashing X was lighting up people’s high-rise homes nearby

The Guardian - US

Giant glowing ‘X’ sign atop Twitter office in San Francisco removed

The city building department had logged 24 complaints after the new logo went up, with neighbors upset over its intrusive lights

The Independent UK

Brightly flashing 'X' sign removed from former Twitter's San Francisco headquarters

A brightly flashing “X” sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter just days after it was installed

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San Francisco Officials Investigate Unauthorized ‘X’ Logo On Former Twitter HQ

Elon Musk's rebranding sparks controversy as city authorities launch investigation into unpermitted alteration

The Independent UK

Twitter takes down huge ‘X’ sign on roof after San Francisco probe and neighbour complaints

City allege company put up sign without permit

The Independent UK

Nima Momeni: New details in Bob Lee killing revealed in court

Court hearing will determine whether Mr Momeni will face murder trial

The Independent UK

San Francisco prosecutors to lay out murder case against consultant in death of Cash App's Bob Lee

The San Francisco prosecutor’s office has started laying out its murder case against a tech consultant charged in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee

Fortune

Musk says San Fran’s ‘doom spiral’ isn’t enough to force him to move Twitter’s HQ

X will not be leaving—whether the city likes it or not.

WEKU

Twitter's 'X' sign is taken down in San Francisco after neighbors filed 24 complaints

A city inspector was denied access twice to evaluate the new "X" sign on the roof of Twitter's headquarters that was installed without a permit.

Fortune

Elon Musk denies building safety inspectors access to Twitter HQ

The entrepreneur's divisive rebrand of Twitter has already wiped billions off its value, and now the very symbol of the company is deemed a potential hazard for public safety.

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