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Eventually, tempers settled enough that the conversation turned into a Q&A with Boudin. He spoke about how the pandemic had led to a logjam in jury trials, his office’s decision to enter into a plea agreement with Troy McAlister, the man accused of killing two women while driving intoxicated on New Year’s Eve, and the ongoing push to reduce the state’s prison population. Tandler described this part of the event as “pretty powerful.” It’s not often that one of the city’s most high-profile politicians faces a panel of critics, on the fly, before an audience of thousands. … [Read more...] about On Clubhouse, a conversation about ‘the future of S.F.’ sparks familiar debate

The plan comes as a divided nation is in the grip of the pandemic’s most dangerous wave yet. So far, more than 385,000 people have died of COVID-19 in the U.S. And government numbers out Thursday reported a jump in weekly unemployment claims, to 965,000, a sign that rising infections are forcing businesses to cut back and lay off workers. … [Read more...] about Biden unveils $1.9 trillion plan to stem COVID-19 and steady economy

There is no difference between the statehouse and the White House. The owner of a family business and a congressman both need protection from rioters. We are all equal under the law. Now, the politically elite have experienced what people in Portland, St. Louis, Denver and many other American cities have dealt with this past year. All rioters, looters and terrorists should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. There should be no tolerance for this kind o behavior regardless of the grievances. … [Read more...] about Letters: We must protect the statehouse and family business from vandals equally (1/14/21)

The two already had been charged in June with the 49-year-old man’s killing, with the indictment expected to allow the case to proceed to trial more quickly. The pair is due back in Los Angeles Superior Court downtown on Sept. 7 for a hearing on whether the grand jury transcript should remain sealed. … [Read more...] about Famed Hairdresser’s Wife, Lover Plead Not Guilty In His Murder

Trading revenue rose 23 percent from a year earlier to $4.27 billion. Investors typically hesitate to assign much value to the company based on trading revenue because it is hard to predict and there is very little transparency around how the revenue is generated. Despite not working to benefit shareholders, trading revenues generate enormous bonuses for Goldman Sachs executives. … [Read more...] about Covid Winner: Goldman Sachs’ Trading Revenue Hits 10-Year High