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Thursday, November 2, 2017
Counting Crows, Spearhead, and Train To Perform Benefit Concerts For Fire Relief In Napa And Sonoma
The events are being put on by BottleRock Presents, the producers behind the now annual Napa music festival that happens in May.
Tech Companies Come Out In Force Against Trump's DACA Decision
Google, Microsoft, and Facebook are a few of the 100 companies who filed an amicus brief in San Francisco yesterday, condemning Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program.
Thursday Lunchtime Links: 24 Hour Fitness Fined For Allegedly Misleading Customers
Dreamforce approaches, BART pooper surprise, San Mateo's auto break-in trouble.
PG&E; 'Recloser' Devices Implicated As Possible Wildfire Cause As Another Lawsuit Is Filed
State Senator Jerry Hill is calling on investigators to focus on "recloser" devices on power lines that are known to spark wildfires, and that PG&E;'s SoCal counterparts turn off during fire season.
Your Ocean Beach Bonfire Days Are Over (Until March)
Violators face as long as six months in jail or $5K in fines.
Supervisor Fewer Calls For Off-Duty Cops To Guard Safeways Following Attack On Employee
After an incident in which a guard was seriously injured, allegedly by a shoplifter at a Richmond District, Sandra Lee Fewer thinks Safeway should spend more on security.
Far Right Commentator Banned From Uber And Lyft After Islamophobic Tweets
Laura Loomer, a far right commentator, complained about how she couldn't find a "non Muslim" Uber or Lyft driver. Both ride services did her a solid and saved her the trouble by banning her outright.
Cyclist Reportedly Shoots Uber Driver In Tenderloin Confrontation
The victim was left with life-threatening injuries.
Jurors Hear Garcia Zarate Confession For First Time In Steinle Murder Trial
The lead investigator admits that during the interrogation he lied to the defendant and claimed to have more evidence than they actually had at the time.
Thursday Morning Roundup: Delays Send Tesla Stock Plummeting
Facebook earnings, tech ethics, Giants drop Anchor.
This Simple App Keeps Prying Eyes Out Of Your Webcam
Zuckerberg uses tape, you can use Camera Guard 2. [sponsor]
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Day Around The Bay: SF Might Issue Recreational Pot Sales Permits Sooner Than Expected
BART-stopping dog at home, Microsoft loses top female exec, cutting the Pliny line.
Internet Blasts Realtor Who Discovered 'House Hacking' (i.e., Being A Landlord)
This realtor's Facebook ad reminds us all that time is a flat circle, and prompts us to ask: what are they even trying to disrupt anymore?
More Below Market Rate Housing Found Rented Out Illegally
Affordable housing scofflaws still abound, despite city's best efforts.
Santa Cruz Bear Fire Arson Suspect Threatens Prosecutor During Arraignment
Marlon Coy, who is accused of starting the Bear Fire, appeared to threaten the Santa Cruz district attorney in court, mouthing the words, "You're next."
Wildfire-Related Insurance Claims Total More Than $3.3 Billion
With the Northern California wildfires all 100% contained, many are starting to tend to the damage left behind, the cost of which has exceeded $3.3 billion, according to insurance claims.
Feinstein Goes To Bat For Presidio Terrace Residents Whose Street Got Sold
DiFi used to live on the street, and she’s pulling strings for her former neighbors.
Water Damage Abruptly Shutters New Michelin Star Recipient Kinjo
They expect to be closed until at least January 15.
Facebook, Twitter, And Google Testimony Leaves Senators Visibly Dissatisfied
Executives from Facebook, Google, and Twitter shared some pretty disappointing responses to questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee currently investigating foreign countries' impact on politics in the U.S.
Runaway Dump Truck Crunches Divisadero Street Cars, Injures Three
Police say the truck's emergency brake failed.
NYC Terror Suspect Had Logged Over 1400 Trips As Uber Driver
Sayfullo Saipov had been driving for Uber for six months, and had passed the company's background checks.