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COVID cases are surging in the Bay Area this summer, prompting public health officials to take action. Budget airline Avelo, now conducting deportation flights, is halting all commercial operations in California, while police in Greece continue their manhunt for a gunman who killed a Berkeley professor.
San Francisco activists aim to reclaim the site of the historic Compton’s Cafeteria Riot from GEO Group, which has operated a transitional housing facility there for over 30 years. They argue that the facility's use contradicts the site's significance to the transgender community and are appealing a planning department decision reaffirming its status. The appeal will be heard today before the Board of Appeals.
The San Francisco City Attorney filed a lawsuit against landlord Charles C. Kartchner for failing to provide hot water and allowing unsafe living conditions at a residential building. The lawsuit cites multiple violations, including sewage leaks and rodent infestations, affecting approximately 25 tenants, all of whom are Vietnamese immigrants. City Attorney David Chiu emphasized the necessity of holding landlords accountable for tenant safety and health.
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder demanded accountability from city officials regarding the handling of protests against ICE and alleged police cooperation with federal agents. Fielder's letter raised concerns over recent confrontations, police statements, and potential violations of California's sanctuary laws. The lack of SFPD intervention during a protest clash is particularly alarming.
California lawmakers are advancing a bill to limit the volume of ads on streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu, seeking to align them with federal standards established by the 2010 CALM Act. The bill, introduced by Senator Tom Umberg, enjoys bipartisan support despite opposition from the entertainment industry. If passed, it would provide consumer protections for Californians against excessively loud commercials.
Local influencer Grand-o The Snack Sensei discussed his impact on San Francisco's food scene during a live segment on ABC7 News. He highlighted his business, "Home of the Smack or Wack," and shared his passion for local cuisine.
A two-alarm fire displaced ten residents in the South of Market area of San Francisco early Tuesday morning. The fire, which began shortly before 5 a.m. on Natoma Street, was extinguished by 5:20 a.m., with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced legislation to combat RV homelessness after the Board of Supervisors approved the plan. The new measures include specialized outreach, service offerings, and citywide parking restrictions to improve safety and cleanliness on local streets.
Bay Area tattoo artist Guillermo Medina Reyes returns to immigration court today amid a rally for support after receiving a temporary restraining order against ICE. Reyes has lived in the U.S. without documentation since he was six years old.
The SFPD seeks a group of juvenile suspects who allegedly attacked a woman in Rincon Hill without provocation. Witnesses described the incident as premeditated, with the assailants potentially filming the attack. The victim, in her 20s or 30s, was shaken but uninjured.