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Some S.F. police watchdog workers say theyve lost confidence in leader

Four employees at the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability expressed a lack of confidence in director Paul Henderson, citing mishandling of budget cuts and a hostile work environment. Former policy director Janelle Caywood, who was recently fired, threatened legal action over her dismissal. The Police Commission plans to investigate the allegations of employee mistreatment and budget mismanagement.

Some S.F. police watchdog workers say theyve lost confidence in leader

Four employees of the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability expressed a lack of confidence in director Paul Henderson's leadership through letters sent to city officials. The letters criticized Henderson for mishandling budget cuts and fostering a hostile work environment. Former policy director Janelle Caywood threatened legal action following her dismissal, which has raised concerns among the Police Commission.

Some S.F. police watchdog workers say theyve lost confidence in leader

Four employees at the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability expressed a lack of confidence in director Paul Henderson's leadership through letters to the Police Commission. They criticized his handling of budget cuts and alleged a hostile work environment marked by retaliation. Former policy director Janelle Caywood threatened legal action after her firing, highlighting ongoing discontent within the department.

Novato workers strike over sales tax revenue they claim city should be sharing with them

Novato city workers went on strike Tuesday over contract disputes and staffing shortages, claiming the city is not allocating revenue from a recently approved sales tax increase. The city's Measure M, which raised sales tax to 9.25%, is expected to generate $10 million annually but has not been transparently managed according to the workers. The City Council expressed disappointment at the strike, citing offers of significant pay raises.

Old and new

Mission Local focuses on critical issues in San Francisco, including police reform, corruption, public health, housing, and homelessness. The organization urges readers to donate to support its enterprise reporting. The article titled "Old and new" highlights the ongoing changes in the city.

Some S.F. police watchdog workers say theyve lost confidence in leader

Four employees at the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability expressed a lack of confidence in director Paul Henderson's leadership in letters sent to city officials. They criticized his handling of budget cuts and alleged a hostile work environment marked by retaliation. Former policy director Janelle Caywood, who threatened legal action after her firing, highlighted concerns about layoffs targeting experienced staff.

NYT Gives Some Slightly Better PR to Berkeley Rationalist Group After Zizian Arrests

The New York Times published a profile of the Berkeley-based Rationalist movement, omitting any mention of the Zizians, a splinter group accused of violent crimes. Critics argue this oversight raises concerns about the movement's cult-like tendencies and the potential dangers of its intellectual space. Harvard chaplain Greg M. Epstein highlighted the troubling aspects of the Rationalists' focus on a fantastical future at the expense of present realities.

Some S.F. police watchdog workers say theyve lost confidence in leader

Four employees of the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability expressed a lack of confidence in director Paul Henderson's leadership through letters addressed to the Police Commission. The letters criticized Henderson's handling of budget cuts and alleged a hostile work environment, prompting an investigation by the Police Commission.

Some S.F. police watchdog workers say theyve lost confidence in leader

Four employees at San Francisco's Department of Police Accountability expressed a lack of confidence in director Paul Henderson's leadership, citing mishandling of budget cuts and a hostile work environment. Former policy director Janelle Caywood, who recently lost her job, threatened legal action following her dismissal.

Some S.F. police watchdog workers say theyve lost confidence in leader

Four employees at the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability expressed a lack of confidence in director Paul Henderson's leadership, citing budget cuts and allegations of harassment. Former policy director Janelle Caywood threatened legal action following her termination amidst these claims.

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