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San Francisco‘s Dream Keepers Program Under Audit
The leader of San Francisco’s Dream Keepers program, which focuses on providing services and job training to the city’s underserved black communities, has formally requested an audit of the program’s finances. In 2020, the scheme, spearheaded by Mayor London Breed, diverted $60 million annually from law enforcement, with a Chronicle report recently exposing some questionable uses of funds. Read more
Evictions in Potrero Terrace-Annex Program
Dozens of evictions are underway in the Potrero Terrace-Annex program today, with San Francisco’s Housing Rights Committee denouncing the city’s rush to leave so many families at risk of homelessness. The evictions occurred because a property manager illegally charged rent from condemned units and pocketed the money while the buildings were slated for demolition. Read more
Burdell Named Food & Wine Restaurant of the Year
Lively Auckland soul food restaurant Burdell has just been named Restaurant of the Year by Food & Wine magazine. The editor of the national magazine has high praise for chef-owner Geoff Davis, describing his food as “grounded in the past, forward-thinking, and meltingly delicious.” Read more
Photo from Burdell/Instagram
BART Stabbing Incident Update
BART police report that a suspect has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident on a BART train Tuesday night, where a 54-year-old passenger was stabbed in the arm. The incident occurred on a train bound for Antioch, with the suspect apprehended at Orinda station. Read more
Noise Dispute at Oakland Winery
In a very Bay Area story, the trendy Oakland winery Snail Bar has garnered attention due to years of wrangling with an upstairs neighbor over noise. The situation has escalated, leading to a series of lawsuits filed by that neighbor and six others seeking damages over the noise. Read more
Anna Delvey Joins Dancing with the Stars
Fake heir con artist Anna Delvey is set to appear in the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, bringing her story to an ephemeral culturally relevant platform, complete with an ankle monitor. Read more
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Latest News Updates
San Francisco’s Dream Keepers Program Under Audit
The leader of San Francisco’s Dream Keepers program, which focuses on providing services and job training to the city’s underserved black communities, has formally requested an audit of the program’s finances. In 2020, the scheme, spearheaded by Mayor London Breed, diverted $60 million annually from law enforcement, with a Chronicle report recently exposing some questionable uses of funds. Read more
Evictions in Potrero Terrace-Annex Program
Dozens of evictions are underway in the Potrero Terrace-Annex housing program, raising concerns among residents and community leaders about housing instability and the need for support in an already vulnerable population. Read more
