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Tuesday, Aug 13

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San Francisco offers businesses free rent to fill downtown stores

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San Francisco is offering up to six months of free rent for businesses to move into empty storefronts downtown that lost tenants during the pandemic. Sarah Dennis Phillips, the executive director for San Francisco's Office of Economic and…

San Francisco prosecutors charge 26 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who blocked Golden Gate Bridge

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco prosecutors have charged 26 protesters who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge for hours in April to demand a cease-fire in Gaza. The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office says the protesters were charged…

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World News | San Francisco Prosecutors Charge 26 Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Who Blocked Golden Gate Bridge

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. San Francisco prosecutors have charged 26 protesters who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge for hours in April to demand a cease-fire in Gaza.

San Francisco D.A. brings charges against pro-Palestinian protesters who blocked Golden Gate Bridge

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The group faces several charges for the April 15 protest over the war in Gaza.

Last remaining Denny’s in San Francisco closes over plague of dine-and-dashers

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Chris Haque, the franchise owner, told SFGATE that he had no choice but to shutter the diner after nearly 25 years in operation.

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WATCH: San Francisco traffic officer circled by masked motorcyclists in tourist area

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A group of masked motorcyclists were caught on camera in one of San Francisco's most well-known tourist areas "antagonizing" a police officer, video shows.

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San Francisco rejuvenates city center through vacant store transformations

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San Francisco is undergoing a city centre rejuvenation, with vacant stores transforming into thriving business centers. Businesses such as Devil’s Teeth Baking Co. and Paper Son Coffee, beloved by the Latin and Asian communities, are…

Disturbing moment San Francisco woman is violently arrested for JAYWALKING in crime-ridden city

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A San Francisco woman was violently thrown against a wall by police after being accused of jaywalking.

Fight in vehicle leads to arrest of San Francisco man on suspicion of kidnapping

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Pittsburg police arrested the man at an undisclosed location.

Fight in vehicle leads to arrest of San Francisco man on suspicion of kidnapping

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Pittsburg police arrested the man at an undisclosed location.

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Outraged San Francisco condo residents are being kept awake at night by parking lot full of driverless cars that constantly beep at each other

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Furious San Francisco neighbors say they are losing sleep over a parking lot full of driverless cars that continually honk at each other.

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California Condo Prices Plunge in San Francisco, Worth Less Than Decade Ago

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Condos in downtown San Francisco are still seeing drastic price reductions by sellers, despite hopes of real-estate recovery.

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In the Race for San Francisco Mayor, Chinese Voters Take Center Stage

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The leading mayoral candidates are racing to hire influential activists in the city’s large Chinese community and looking for every opportunity to reach Chinese-speaking voters.

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Loveleen Arun, Bengaluru-Based Travel Influencer, Hits Out at Air India After Delhi-San Francisco Flight 'Arbitrarily' Cancelled, Airline Apologises

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A Bengaluru-travel influencer Loveleen Arun took to X to complaint about the 'abruptly' cancelled Air India flight to San Francisco. Reacting to her post, Air India apologised.

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Honking robotaxis are keeping San Francisco residents awake at night

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There are lots of noises to keep you awake when you live in a city: busy traffic, police sirens, barking dogs, driverless cars. Wait — driverless cars?!?

Monday, Aug 12

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The 49ers and Saints cancel joint practices as injuries pile up for San Francisco

www.foxsports.com

The San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints announced on Sunday the cancellation of their joint practices due to multiple Niners players dealing with injuries.

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Can free store rents revive Downtown San Francisco?

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The hope is that these pop-up operations will pay rent and sign longer leases after the free-rent period is over.

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San Francisco DA Faces Left-Wing Backlash for Prosecuting Anti-Israel Bridge Protesters

www.nationalreview.com

‘While we must protect avenues for free speech, the exercise of free speech cannot compromise public safety,’ San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins said on X.

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Waymo to begin testing driverless robotaxis on San Francisco freeways

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Waymo plans to start testing its fully autonomous vehicles with no human safety driver on freeways in the San Francisco Bay Area this week. Its employees will be the first guinea pigs, and initial testing will start outside rush hour with…