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ICE agents clashed violently with protesters in San Francisco while attempting to detain an immigrant. The confrontation escalated as protesters linked arms to block the agents, leading to the use of pepper spray and batons. This incident marks one of the most intense altercations between ICE and demonstrators in the city to date.
Following recent ICE arrests at a San Francisco immigration courthouse, summer camp attendance in the Mission District dropped significantly, with one camp reporting a 25% decline. Parents fear deportation and have chosen to keep their children at home, affecting the camp's operations and the children's access to educational activities. City officials deny observing any overall attendance changes in public camps.
Willie Mays' personal collection, including his Presidential Medal of Freedom, will be auctioned on Sept. 27-28 in San Francisco. Proceeds will benefit the Say Hey! Foundation, which Mays founded to support youth education and health services.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie marks six months in office, reporting 400 of the promised 1,500 shelter beds for the homeless. He emphasizes the need for comprehensive care beyond just providing shelter, while advocating for housing reforms and enhanced police staffing to improve safety.
PG&E reports over 2,500 scam attempts targeting customers in the Bay Area this year, with aggressive tactics including spoofed caller IDs. Approximately 250 customers have lost an average of $900 each, prompting PG&E to urge vigilance and report suspicious calls. Authorities advise residents to hang up and verify any claims of owed payments directly with the utility.
Two candidates, Yan Zhao and Neysa Fligor, vie to succeed Larry Stone as Santa Clara County assessor in a $13 million special election. The winner will influence property tax assessments, affecting housing development and school funding in Silicon Valley. The election is set for November 4, with a possible runoff on December 30.
High school senior Angelo Ray faces involuntary manslaughter charges after he shot his girlfriend, Izabella Raquedan-Retuta, claiming the incident was accidental. A judge released him from custody without bail as he awaits trial, emphasizing the lack of evidence for wantonness in Ray's actions. Prosecutors plan to re-file murder charges against Ray.
Oakland recorded 25 days without a homicide in June, marking a significant drop in violent crime for the city. Meanwhile, the death toll from Texas floods has risen to 104, prompting Senator Ted Cruz to defend the National Weather Service's communication methods. In other news, 11 individuals face charges for an alleged ambush on ICE officers in Texas.
The Trump administration plans to withdraw $4 billion in federal funding for California's long-delayed high-speed rail project between San Francisco and Los Angeles. In response, California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, aim to appeal the decision while seeking private investment to fill the funding gap.
A United Airlines flight crew prevented a near-miss incident at San Francisco International Airport when an air traffic controller mistakenly instructed them to cross a runway with an incoming jet. The incident, which occurred on June 24, highlights concerns about air traffic controller fatigue and safety in air travel. The FAA is now investigating the situation.