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Outside Lands SFs biggest music fest is back this weekend heres how to beat the traffic

San Francisco anticipates 75,000 attendees daily for the Outside Lands Music Festival this weekend, prompting expanded public transportation options. The festival advises against driving due to limited parking and heavy traffic, with additional Muni services and designated taxi stands to facilitate travel.

Residents claim San Jose homeless housing site unsafe, exhibits mold and other issues

Residents at San Jose's first multi-story modular housing site report unsafe living conditions, including mold and poor ventilation. A lawsuit has been filed against the city for failing to enforce safety standards, while the city denies the allegations.

Stockton city manager to probe use of funds without approval for entertainment event

Stockton city officials launched an investigation into the unauthorized use of $50,000 from the city's Risk Mitigation Fund for a recent entertainment event. Allegations suggest Vice Mayor Jason Lee may have improperly engaged with city staff and event promoters, raising questions about his conduct and adherence to city policies.

Injured Gaza children arrive in San Francisco for medical care, welcomed by supporters

Two injured children from Gaza, Leyan and Ghazal, arrived at San Francisco International Airport for medical treatment after being evacuated by HEAL Palestine. A welcoming party of volunteers and community members greeted them, celebrating their arrival amid chants of "Free, Free Palestine." The nonprofit organization coordinated the travel of these children due to the deteriorating medical situation in Gaza.

Some police watchdog workers declare loss of confidence in leader

Four employees of the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability expressed a lack of confidence in director Paul Henderson's leadership, citing budget cuts and a hostile work environment. Former policy director Janelle Caywood threatened legal action following her dismissal, while other staff voiced concerns about overwork and layoffs at Police Commission meetings.

Community Music Center Shenson Faculty Concert Series

Guitar faculty Larry Dunn leads an insightful concert featuring faculty singer-songwriters at the Community Music Center (CMC). The event showcases the creativity of the musicians, offering an engaging show-and-tell experience.

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.

Can boats and whales share San Francisco Bay? For answers, researchers go underwater.

Researchers aboard the Mike Reigle study whale behavior in San Francisco Bay as they monitor interactions with boats. Their project aims to understand how human noise affects whale communication and migratory patterns. Attorney General Pam Bondi's visit coincided with their research expedition, highlighting the area's ecological significance.

Mendocino County Superior Court launches new online portal for accessing case records

Mendocino County Superior Court launched re:Search CA, a new online platform for accessing court records, replacing the previous Case Information Portal. The system integrates with existing case management software and offers enhanced features for users, including custom dashboards and alerts. Confidential documents remain accessible only to authorized users.

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, citing his management of budget cuts and allegations of harassment. Former policy director Janelle Caywood threatened legal action following her dismissal, while other employees reported a hostile work environment. Police Commission president C. Don Clay acknowledged the situation's seriousness and plans to investigate.

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