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California restaurants face heightened anxiety over immigration raids from San Diego to the Bay Area, threatening their operations and workforce. Many owners, like Brandon Mejia, rely on a diverse vendor community and fear the impact of increased enforcement on their businesses.
San Francisco residents can easily request public records online through the NextRequest platform. The process is streamlined, allowing users to submit their requests without needing to visit city offices. This accessibility aims to improve transparency in local government.
San Jose City Council approved a policy banning the renting of RVs to homeless individuals and penalizing those sleeping in vehicles. The decision, made in a 9-1 vote, aims to address concerns from property owners regarding RVs parked on their property. Councilmember Pamela Campos opposed the measure, citing insufficient safe parking options for the 800 RV dwellers in the city.
San Francisco wine bar High Treason collaborates with baristas Nathan Kruse and Luis Gonzalez to open a coffee shop, HI NRG, inside the bar. This partnership aims to maximize space amid high commercial rents, attracting foot traffic while blending coffee and wine cultures.
Aunt Charlie’s Lounge, the last gay bar in San Francisco’s Tenderloin, faces uncertainty following the death of its owner. Manager Joe Mattheisen, 76, aims to keep the bar operational for a few more years as he converts it into an LLC. The establishment hosts popular drag shows and maintains a strong community atmosphere despite changing neighborhood dynamics.
Hundreds protested in San Francisco on Flag Day, expressing concerns over government overreach and recent ICE raids. Demonstrators accused the current administration of abusing its power. The protests featured contributions from local photographers, enhancing the event's visibility.
Graffiti artists Tim Hon and Eric Nodora, part of the Illuminaries collective, are painting a vibrant mural at Billiard Palacade in the Excelsior District. Their work, aimed at uplifting public spaces, reflects a shift in graffiti culture from tagging to commissioned art. This project marks the Illuminaries' first mural in the Excelsior.
San Francisco's Department of Technology removed over 50,000 public records requests, contrary to the Sunshine Ordinance's commitment to transparency. An investigation indicates that this purge may render a majority of records requests invisible to the public for the first time. The department claims the removal aligns with a new data retention policy, but concerns arise over potential cover-ups.
A Fremont battery company, Gotion Inc., faces a lawsuit alleging it employed unauthorized Chinese workers and referred to non-Chinese staff as “foreigners.” The plaintiffs, claiming harassment and job duty stripping, also accuse Gotion of violating U.S. immigration laws and lacking necessary permits at its facility.
Stockton’s Miracle Mile has canceled its Cruise Night event due to security concerns after last month’s gathering turned violent. Board President Jeff Gamboni stated the event could resume with additional police and security, but costs and risks must be assessed.