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San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi Died from Cocaine, Alcohol Toxicity, Coroner says

March 26, 2019 7:26 amMarch 28, 2019 11:42 am

Former San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi died last month from a toxic combination of cocaine and alcohol, according to a coroner’s report released over the weekend. The report said Adachi’s cause of death was “acute mixed drug toxicity with...

Unique Aspects of California’s Electoral System

March 22, 2019 6:39 amApril 11, 2019 12:32 pm

In California stated government, there are nine constitutional offices elected statewide, as well as 120 legislative seats. Constitutional officers are limited to serving two four-year terms in each office. Having to run statewide is a major cost driver in fundraising...

Cal State System Caves on Anti-Semitism Lawsuit

March 21, 2019 2:54 pmMarch 27, 2019 11:41 am

Jewish students throughout the California State University system can finally wear their yarmulkes in peace. In Spring 2016, San Francisco State University’s Hillel invited Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat to speak on campus. All hell broke loose. According to Hillel student...