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Mayor Daniel Lurie announced $3.4 million in funding for immigrant legal defense, claiming credit for securing the grant. However, the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office applied for and received the funds from the Crankstart Foundation, with Lurie merely sponsoring the legislation to accept it. Critics argue that Lurie has effectively cut immigrant defense funding by not renewing previous support.
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced $3.4 million in funding for immigrant legal defense, claiming to have secured the funds. However, the grant originated from the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office's application to the Crankstart Foundation, not from Lurie’s efforts. Critics argue that Lurie’s actions are merely routine and do not significantly aid immigrant defense services.
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced $3.4 million in funding for immigrant legal defense, but he played a minimal role in securing the grant. The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office applied for the funding from the Crankstart Foundation, and Lurie’s office only sponsored the necessary legislation to accept the grant. Critics argue that Lurie’s actions do not address the urgent need for immigrant defense funding.
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced $3.4 million in funding for immigrant legal defense, claiming credit for a grant secured by the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office. Despite the announcement, Lurie did not play a significant role in obtaining the funding and has effectively cut previous support for immigrant defense services.
Former San Francisco DPH director Dr. Grant Colfax was appointed as the new director of Contra Costa Health after his tenure guiding SF through the COVID crisis. The change comes as 8,000 SF city workers are required to return to the office, starting this Monday. Meanwhile, the annual Dahlia Society of California Flower Show is set to take place this weekend in Golden Gate Park.
The San Francisco Centre, formerly Westfield Mall, continues to struggle as it loses six more restaurants, including Jamba Juice and Blondie’s Pizza. The mall's ongoing decline reflects a broader post-COVID trend in downtown San Francisco, leading to concerns over its future amid foreclosure proceedings.
San Francisco police and the mother of murder victim Aubrey Abrakasa marked the 19th anniversary of his killing, seeking public assistance to solve the case. Aubrey, shot 12 times in a suspected gang-related incident, was only 17 at the time of his death. A $250,000 reward remains available for information leading to an arrest.
Victor Serriteno received a 73-year prison sentence for the murder of Priscilla Castro and arson that contributed to the 2020 LNU Complex wildfires. Prosecutors described his actions as a cover-up for Castro's murder, which he attempted to mask by burning her body amidst raging fires. The case highlighted the tragic loss of life due to both the crime and the subsequent wildfires.
A 31-year-old man, Jonathan Bissell, faces serious jail time after being found guilty of attacking an on-duty SFPD officer at UN Plaza. Bissell punched the officer and attempted to steal his firearm during the incident on August 31, 2023. The officer sustained injuries and was hospitalized following the altercation.
Crews contained a brush fire in Solano County that burned 167 acres, achieving 30% containment by 4 p.m. on Friday. In other news, Thompson Builders plans to construct a 258-unit apartment building in San Francisco’s SoMa District. Meanwhile, an official in San Mateo County pleaded not guilty to embezzling $800,000 through fake permits.