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Sunday, May 12

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WHAT COULD GO WRONG? San Francisco Using Tax Dollars to Buy Vodka and Beer for Homeless Alcoholics

The city of San Francisco is using tax dollars to buy vodka and beer for homeless alcoholics.

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Neighbors rally for Black San Francisco man targeted with racist dolls at his doorstep

abc7news.com

People gathered in Alamo Square Saturday to show their love for Terry Williams, who recently experienced two separate incidents when he received racist deliveries to his home.

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San Francisco's iconic Top of the Mark celebrates 85th anniversary

www.cbsnews.com

For families in the Bay Area, the Top of the Mark in San Francisco is the place you go to celebrate a special occasion. Now, the historic cocktail lounge is celebrating its 85th anniversary. Juliette Goodrich has more.

Saturday, May 11

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San Francisco slammed for $5M a year program to give free alcohol to the homeless: ‘This isn’t working’

nypost.com

San Francisco runs a “managed alcohol program” for its homeless where nurses dispense controlled doses of vodka and beer to them.

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San Francisco buys vodka shots for homeless alcoholics in taxpayer-funded program

www.foxnews.com

A pilot managed alcohol program in San Francisco provides free glasses of beer and vodka shots to homeless alcoholics so that they won't use the city's emergency services.

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Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants play in game 2 of series

wtop.com

Cincinnati Reds (17-21, third in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (17-23, fourth in the NL West) San Francisco;…

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Waymo says its Waymo One robotaxis now complete over 50K paid trips every week across San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, up from 10K rides in May 2023 (Abubakar Idris/The Information)

www.techmeme.com

Waymo says its Waymo One robotaxis now complete over 50K paid trips every week across San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, up from 10K rides in May 2023 — Waymo, Google's autonomous car unit, said it now completes more than 50,000…

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San Francisco is giving taxpayer-funded shots of vodka to homeless alcoholics in $5m program organizers claim 'improves participants' health'

www.dailymail.co.uk

San Francisco's managed alcohol program provides beer and vodka shots to homeless alcoholics as part of a harm reduction strategy. The program has been running for four years.

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Biden raising money in San Francisco, Seattle areas

www.washingtonpost.com

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.

Friday, May 10

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Oakland Says SF Has No TM Rights To 'San Francisco Bay'

www.law360.com

The city of Oakland has pushed back at San Francisco's trademark infringement complaint over Oakland's plan to incorporate "San Francisco Bay" into its airport name, arguing that the Golden Gate City's claims are doomed because its airport…

Pirates acquire pitcher Daulton Jefferies from San Francisco for minor-league OF

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Amid the buzz of introducing top overall prospect Paul Skenes at PNC Park on Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates orchestrated a minor trade, acquiring right-hander Daulton Jefferies from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for minor-league…

Oakland’s airport officially changes name to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

thepointsguy.com

It’s official: Oakland, California’s airport has changed its name. The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners, which oversees Oakland International Airport (OAK), voted unanimously Thursday to change the airport’s name to San Francisco Bay…

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California Investor Purchases San Francisco Retail Storefront

www.costar.com

The 1923-Era Property Sold for Less Than Its 2001 Price

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Baker at famed Bob's Donuts in San Francisco run over by hit-and-run driver

abc7.com

A GoFundMe was set up to help Jesus Zamudio, who has a wife and two children in Mexico who depend on him.

Flight attendants praised for breaking up a fistfight on San Francisco-bound EVA Air flight

www.eastbaytimes.com

The plane’s captain contacted San Francisco police mid-flight, and the two combative passengers were taken in for questioning on arrival, according to EVA.

Flight attendants praised for breaking up a fistfight on San Francisco-bound EVA Air flight

www.mercurynews.com

The plane’s captain contacted San Francisco police mid-flight, and the two combative passengers were taken in for questioning on arrival, according to EVA.

Oakland officially adds 'San Francisco Bay' to airport name despite legal challenge

abcnews.go.com

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously voted to rename Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

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Despite legal threat, Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco Bay' to airport's name

www.latimes.com

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted Thursday to change the name of the airport to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" in an attempt to bring more recognition to the airport.