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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget and Appropriations Committee approved Mayor Daniel Lurie's $15.9 billion budget for the next two fiscal years, which includes cuts to nonprofits and city departments. Despite restoring some funding for vulnerable communities, supervisors expressed dissatisfaction with the budget's impact on city workers and services.
Over 30,000 low-income high school seniors in the San Francisco Unified School District have not claimed funds from automatic college savings accounts. Only 29% of seniors accessed their Kindergarten to College (K2C) savings, despite the average balance being around $1,400. San Francisco Treasurer Jose Cisneros emphasizes the importance of these funds in fostering college aspirations among students.
Central Drug Store, the oldest retail establishment in the Excelsior District, will close permanently on July 15 as owner Jerry Tonelli retires. After 117 years at 4494 Mission Street, no family members are taking over the business, marking the end of an era for the local community.
Barry Bonds will receive a statue at Oracle Park, as confirmed by Giants CEO Larry Baer. Recology has gained approval for a 24% increase in local trash and recycling rates starting October 1, to be implemented in three phases over the next three years. Recent ICE arrest statistics reveal that 57% of those detained in LA had no criminal history.
A former Antioch police officer, Morteza Amiri, received a seven-year federal prison sentence for civil rights violations, including excessive force and fraud. Amiri abused his power by deploying a K-9 against a victim without justification and falsified records to secure pay raises for a fraudulent college degree. His case is part of a broader investigation into misconduct by multiple officers in the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments.
Anthony Tordillos leads the special election for San Jose's District 3 council seat with 64.8% of the vote, significantly ahead of Gabby Chavez-Lopez at 35.1%. Tordillos aims to address housing issues upon taking office, while Chavez-Lopez remains optimistic about the outcome as more ballots are counted.
A vehicle crashed onto a sidewalk and into a backyard at Frederick and Masonic streets in San Francisco, landing on a propane tank. The driver sustained minor injuries but no fire resulted from the incident. Firefighters and police cleared the scene, assessing damage to the affected property.
The Booksmith, a San Francisco bookstore, will stop selling the "Harry Potter" series due to author J.K. Rowling's stance on transgender issues. The decision follows Rowling's use of book earnings to fund a legal initiative that excludes transgender women from gendered spaces. The bookstore aims to align its business with the values of its customers and staff.
The U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, the largest tall ship in U.S. government service, will dock at San Francisco's Pier 17 on Saturday, offering free tours. The 295-foot ship, which serves as a classroom for Coast Guard Academy recruits, will be available for tours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. before departing on Sunday.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office following allegations of misconduct, including neglect of duties and obstruction of an investigation. Corpus plans to appeal the decision, asserting that the removal process has been flawed and biased.