Why it called black friday

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 letter writer’s analysis of the turmoil in America this past year truly demonstrates that the “man in the street” gets it! I too have been perplexed that BLM and Antifi burned and looted American cities and states and federal buildings for months while many in the government and the media failed to call them criminals or terrorists. Many in the media even justified the mayhem and quoted Martin Luther King by stating that riots are “the language of the unheard.” … [Read more...] about Letters: We must protect the statehouse and family business from vandals equally (1/14/21)

The political outlook for the legislation remained unclear. In a joint statement, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer praised Biden for including liberal priorities, saying they would move quickly to pass it after Biden takes office next Wednesday. But Democrats have narrow margins in both chambers of Congress, and Republicans will push back on issues that range from increasing the minimum wage to providing more money for states, while demanding inclusion of their priorities, such as liability protection for businesses. … [Read more...] about Biden unveils $1.9 trillion plan to stem COVID-19 and steady economy

The indictment alleges that Monica Sementilli forwarded an e-mail to Baker about how to access her home video surveillance system, notified him that her husband would be alone on the afternoon of Jan. 23 and then left to go shopping to establish an alibi for the time of her husband’s killing. … [Read more...] about Famed Hairdresser’s Wife, Lover Plead Not Guilty In His Murder

Pressure had been growing on Newsom even before Harris and President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenKaty Perry and her 'Firework' close out inauguration TV special Arizona Republican's brothers say he is 'at least partially to blame' for Capitol violence Tom Hanks: After years of 'troubling rancor,' Inauguration Day 'is about witnessing the permanence of our American ideal' MORE won the White House in November. Outside groups mounted furious campaigns to lobby for their favored candidates. … [Read more...] about Newsom picks Padilla for California Senate seat