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Two Violent SF Attacks in 48 Hours Lead to Demands for More Police, Tougher Crime Measures

April 8, 2023 2:30 amApril 8, 2023 12:14 pm

Former San Francisco Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani was brutally assaulted in San Francisco’s Marina District Wednesday night. 48 hours before, tech executive Bob Lee was stabbed to death in the city. Many citizens in San Francisco are now demanding more...

Gov. Newsom Forced to Reverse His Walgreens Ban; Violates Federal Law

April 7, 2023 3:18 pmApril 7, 2023 3:19 pm

Statements from the Governor’s office and the California Department of Health Care Services confirmed on Thursday that Governor Gavin Newsom’s policies to “no longer do business with Walgreens” have been reversed because of the federal Medicaid statue prohibiting him from...

The 2024 California U.S. Senate Race: Where It Currently Stands

April 7, 2023 2:30 amApril 7, 2023 2:31 am

Since the last report by the Globe in March, the 2024 race for U.S. Senate for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat has continued to evolve, with more candidates looking for a possible run, others confirming they’re out, and some making plays to...

Bill To Require Driverless Trucks To Have A Driver in the Vehicle is Backed by Labor Unions

April 6, 2023 7:56 pmApril 6, 2023 7:59 pm

A bill to require driverless trucks to have a driver in the vehicle moved closer to a crucial Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee this week, but it wasn’t just a safety bill – labor unions are backing the bill in...

Environmental Group Sues CA Parks & Rec Agency Over Off Road Vehicle Access Plans

April 6, 2023 1:14 pmApril 6, 2023 1:15 pm

The California Department of Parks and Recreation and the Park and Recreation Commission were sued by the Center for Biological Resources, an environmental group, earlier this week over a revision for a state park that would allow greater access for...

House Speaker McCarthy Meets With Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen In Simi Valley

April 6, 2023 2:30 amApril 6, 2023 2:31 am

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen met at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley on Wednesday, with both affirming close U.S.-Taiwanese relations at a time when relations between the U.S. and China have...

Cash App Founder, Tech Executive Bob Lee Murdered In San Francisco

April 5, 2023 5:18 pmApril 5, 2023 7:12 pm

San Francisco officials confirmed on Wednesday that Cash App Founder and MobileCoin CPO Bob Lee was stabbed to death in the Rincon Hill neighborhood, leading to outrage from residents and tech leaders alike for increased policing and safety in the...