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Could a red-light district for sex work happen in San Francisco?

As San Francisco prepares to block vehicle traffic from a stretch of the Mission District this month in an attempt to stifle street prostitution, the idea of creating a designated district for sex work is gaining traction among some advocates and officials.

Los Angeles Times

Supermarket managers blare 'annoying' opera music to drive away homeless people

Owner of the store in Texas, Jagat Patel said: "Studies have shown that the classical music is annoying. Opera is annoying, and I’m assuming they are correct because it’s working"

Daily Mirror

A San Francisco business owner is arrested after spraying homeless woman with a hose

If convicted, 71-year-old Collier Gwin could face up to six months in county jail and a $2,000 fine, officials say. The case remains under investigation.

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Man filmed blasting homeless woman with hose in sick viral video arrested for battery

The video, filmed on January 9, shows Collier Gwin nonchalantly leaning against a gate while he turns the hose on the unnamed homeless woman sitting on the sidewalk outside his gallery

Daily Mirror

New judge named in Pelosi attack suspect David DePape's case

A new judge will be taking over the criminal case against David DePape, the man facing attempted murder and other state charges in connection with the attack against Paul Pelosi in San Francisco last month.

Los Angeles Times

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins gets a crash course in San Francisco politics

SAN FRANCISCO — During an annual Chinatown community event hosted by the police department in September, interim San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins moved through the crowd like a rock star, stopping to oblige selfie requests and chat with locals gathered at Portsmouth Square for a discussion on public safety…

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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

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Elected Republicans have become Trumpists at heart

Most were silent after Paul Pelosi was attacked.

Chicago Sun-Times

What Message Are Prosecutors Sending by Charging Paul Pelosi's Attacker With 8 State and Federal Felonies?

In addition to six state charges, David DePape faces two federal charges, each punishable by decades in prison.

Reason

How attacker evaded cameras, security, police to get inside Nancy Pelosi’s home

Sometime around 2 a.m. Friday, a private security guard noticed a man dressed in all black and walking with a backpack near the San Francisco home of Nancy Pelosi.

Los Angeles Times

David DePape planned attacks on other politicians besides Pelosi, prosecutors allege

Prosecutors say David DePape, who was charged with attempted murder and other crimes in connection with a violent attack against Paul Pelosi, was on a suicide mission and had other targets in mind when he broke into the Pelosis’ San Francisco home last week.

Los Angeles Times

Suspect in Pelosi attack told police he was on a 'suicide mission'

The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home, beating her husband and seeking to kidnap her told police he was on a “suicide mission” and had plans to target other California and federal politicians, according to a Tuesday court filing.

France 24

David DePape, suspect in Paul Pelosi attack, held without bail on attempted murder charge

The man accused of plotting to take House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hostage and break her kneecaps appeared briefly in a San Francisco courtroom Tuesday afternoon on charges of attempted murder and other crimes.

Los Angeles Times

Paul Pelosi attack suspect told police he was on a ‘suicide mission’ and had list of targets

David DePape appeared in San Francisco court where he pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted murder

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Paul Pelosi attack: DA calls for political rhetoric to be toned down as she announces charges against David DePape

Suspect also faces string of federal charges and up to life imprisonment if convicted

The Independent UK

David DePape planned to ‘break Nancy Pelosi’s kneecaps’ over ‘Democrat lies’

’If Nancy were to tell DePape the ‘truth,’ he would let her go, and if she ‘lied,’ he was going to break ‘her kneecaps’,’ the legal filing states

The Independent UK

DA dismisses conspiracies in Pelosi attack, charges expected

The San Francisco District Attorney is rejecting conspiracy theories about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband

Wales Online

Nancy Pelosi home invasion hammer attack suspect posted QAnon and antisemitic conspiracy theories

Paul Pelosi was severely beaten with a hammer

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Paul Pelosi’s covert 911 call allowed police to intervene in San Francisco attack, sources say

SAN FRANCISCO — Paul Pelosi, husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was attacked early Friday by an intruder who broke into the couple’s San Francisco home and fractured his skull with a hammer in what a law enforcement source said appeared to be a targeted assault.

The Independent UK

San Francisco mayor pledges again a crackdown on drug sales

A grim Mayor London Breed pledged for the second time in a year a serious crackdown on open air opioid drug sales and rampant public drug use that she says is destroying San Francisco

The Independent UK

The mayor of San Francisco’s long fight to get her brother out of jail over armed robbery that turned fatal

High-profile case touches on issues including the politics of crime-fighting, state law – and one family’s journey between poverty and power. Josh Marcus reports

The Independent UK

Recalled San Francisco district attorney won’t try to get his job back in special election

Chesa Boudin was defeated in June amid frustration with crime and the state of public safety in city

The Independent UK

Ousted prosecutor Chesa Boudin won't run for his old seat

Ousted San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin says he will not run for his old seat in the November election

Reason

San Francisco's New D.A. Leans Into Prohibition, Will Roll Back Plea Agreements Offered by Her Predecessor

"We have to make changes now to save lives," Brooke Jenkins said, announcing tougher penalties for fentanyl dealers.

Reason

Police Can Access Your Ring Camera Footage Without a Warrant

After Amazon admitted it gives Ring footage to police departments upon "emergency" request, San Francisco Mayor London Breed wants cops to be able to access any camera at any time.

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