Tag: San Francisco

Cash App Founder Died of Stab Wounds, Had Cocaine in His System, Autopsy Report Says

Cash App founder Bob Lee, who was killed last month in San Francisco, died from multiple stab wounds while having cocaine, alcohol, and other substances in his system, the city’s medical examiner said Monday. The 43-year-old software engineer had two stab wounds to the upper chest and a third to his right hip, according to…


San Francisco Takes Step Toward Rescinding 12X State Travel and Contracts Ban

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 7–4 on April 25 to rescind the 12X State Travel Ban. The ban is a city administrative code that prohibits city-funded employee travel to 30 listed states and forbids city contracts involving those states. It serves as a boycott of states considered to be restrictive of abortion,…


San Francisco Target Store Forced to Lock Basic Items Behind Security Glass as Theft Rises

A Target store in San Francisco has been forced to place many of its products, including everyday basic items, inside locked security cabinets in a bid to deter shoplifters. Video footage of the interior of the store, reportedly located at Folsom Street near the city’s Mission District, was posted to TikTok on April 20 and showed items including…


Newsom Directs National Guard to Help Combat Fentanyl Crisis in San Francisco

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is directing the state’s National Guard to help find personnel and resources to combat fentanyl trafficking in San Francisco. Newsom’s directive also applies to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The move comes as part of a new partnership with the City of San Francisco in its ongoing efforts to deal with…


Residents and Advocates Rally for Safer Streets in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO—Dozens of San Francisco residents and advocates protested in front of City Hall on April 16 against open-air drug markets and unsafe streets. Protesters urged officials to take measures against visible drug abuse and drug-induced crimes. The protesters held banners stating “Stop Open Air Drug Markets,” “Conservative Democrats For Rule Of Law,” “Save Our…


Residents Protest at San Francisco City Hall, Call for Restoring Public Safety

Residents gather in front of San Francisco City Hall at 11 a.m. PT (2:00 p.m. ET) Sunday, April 16, to call for restoring public safety and social order. …


LIVE April 16, 5 PM ET: Residents Protest at San Francisco City Hall Calling for Restoring Public Safety

A group of residents gathers in front of San Francisco City Hall at 5:00 p.m. ET Sunday, April 16, to call for restoring public safety and social order. …


LIVE April 16, 2 PM ET: Residents Protest at San Francisco City Hall Calling for Restoring Public Safety

A group of residents gathers in front of San Francisco City Hall at 2:00 p.m. ET Sunday, April 16, to call for restoring public safety and social order. …


LIVE NOW: Residents Protest at San Francisco City Hall Calling for Restoring Public Safety

Residents gather in front of San Francisco City Hall at 11 a.m. PT (2:00 p.m. ET) Sunday, April 16, to call for restoring public safety and social order. …


Whole Foods Closes Flagship Store in San Francisco Due to Public Safety Concerns

Downtown San Francisco’s plight continues, with Whole Foods Market closing the doors of its 8th and Market Street location due to safety concerns. “Over the last several months, the San Francisco Police Department and the Mayor’s Office have been working collaboratively with Whole Foods’ leadership to address public safety issues,” Mayor London Breed’s office told…