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California officials scramble to prepare for a special election on November 4 to approve Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed congressional district maps. With less than 75 days' notice, counties face logistical challenges, including securing vendors and vote centers, as they rush to meet tight deadlines. Failure to secure funding could impact essential public services during this unplanned election.
A week-old infant reported missing in San Francisco has been found safe, with Child Protective Services continuing their investigation into the situation involving the mother, Kenisha Davis. In related news, ESPN canceled a docuseries directed by Spike Lee about Colin Kaepernick due to creative differences, which some speculate may be linked to external pressures. Local developers are considering building 300 homes at the site of a closed Macy’s in Corte Madera.
Nearly 50,000 students returned to class in the San Francisco Unified School District, greeted by local leaders on the first day of school. Superintendent Dr. Maria Su addressed ongoing payroll issues affecting educators while Mayor Lurie reassured families about immigration enforcement.
A blood pressure clinic will take place at the Women’s Building in San Francisco on August 18, 2025. The event aims to address cardiovascular health, particularly among women, through educational resources and health screenings. Participants can access vital information on blood disorders and medical health.
Mayor Daniel Lurie’s directive requires 8,000 San Francisco city workers to return to the office four days a week, effective Monday. Local businesses anticipate increased sales as these employees frequent nearby shops and restaurants. This move aims to revive the city's economy, which has struggled post-pandemic.
The city of San Francisco has transformed Elm Street into a car-free zone for children at Tenderloin Community Elementary School. Advocates aim to make this closure permanent, enhancing play opportunities amidst a lack of open space in the Tenderloin, which has the city's highest density of children but the lowest park acreage per capita.
Gunfire erupted on Mission Street this afternoon, leaving one victim in critical condition. Witnesses report that a verbal argument between a man and a woman escalated into the shooting shortly before 3 p.m., prompting police to detain two individuals nearby.
A public hearing to determine the future of San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus begins Monday, lasting up to 10 days. The session follows Corpus' appeal against her ouster by the Board of Supervisors, which was enabled by a recent charter amendment. The hearing will be overseen by retired Judge James Emerson, who will recommend whether there is cause for removal.
San Jose's largest homeless encampment faces a sweep, leaving many LGBTQ+ individuals, like Diva and Robert, without safe shelter options. New Haven Inn, the county's only LGBTQ+ specific shelter, has a waitlist of 30, while harassment and safety concerns force many back to unsafe living conditions. Advocates call for more shelters to meet the diverse needs of this vulnerable population.
The Central Marin Police Authority will begin ticketing minors under 16 for riding class 2 e-bikes starting next week. This decision follows a 60-day grace period and is part of the enforcement of Assembly Bill 1778, aimed at addressing rising serious injuries associated with e-bikes among younger riders. Class 1 e-bikes remain permissible for this age group.