Biden Ends Reelection Campaign, Leaving Democrats’ Next Steps Unclear dlvr.it/T9tZQ6

Huge Wildfire Stirs Up Pain in Fire-Weary Butte County — and Fury Toward Alleged Arsonist dlvr.it/TB6rsQ

New byline, who dis!? Proud to say I've joined the The San Francisco Standard's politics team. These folks get the scoops, they give the context, and they have fun while they do it. Send tips my way: [email protected] My first piece: sfstandard.com/2024/08/14/bre…

Fed judge poised to order CA's prison system into receivership over problems with treatment of mental illness. Could get wrapped into ongoing oversight of prison healthcare. Pretty sure this is an exclusive from julie small, with editing by Dan Brekke. kqed.org/news/12002854/…

A Sonoma County judge is weighing a decision that could determine the limits of independent oversight for California sheriffs. kqed.org/news/12003512/…

Great work by samantha lim for KQED News !

For important context on this announcement from the SF Sheriff's Office today, read samantha lim's reporting for @kqednews on WHY a federal judge took issue with the search conditions involved in this sudden halt to this pre-trial release program in #SF. kqed.org/news/12006835/…

a follow up to my previous coverage of the lawsuit against the city of san francisco and the sheriff’s department over warrantless searches! #sf thank you for the edits Alex Emslie !!

Here's my coverage of the hearing in West Sacramento today for KQED News: kqed.org/news/12009802/…

Breaking: Former Oakland Mayor ⁦Libby Schaaf endorses the recall of ⁦ShengThaoMayor.⁩ kqed.org/news/12010065

HUGE BREAKING NEWS: SFUSD calls off closures as new superintendent takes over schools in crisis sfchronicle.com/sf/article/sfu… via San Francisco Chronicle

BREAKING: Dozens of striking workers have occupied the Powell St cable car tracks in a demonstration of civil disobedience. Workers say they are prepared to be arrested. SFPD is here but not arresting anyone yet

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District's $82 million settlement with Valero involves the largest penalty the agency has ever levied and comes in response to toxic chemical releases that went unreported for at least 15 years. Via @KQEDNews kqed.org/news/12011785/…

The San Mateo Board of Supervisors is set to call for a vote of no confidence into Sheriff Christina Corpus. That decision is based on the 408-page independent report into her leadership, which supervisors call "a good ol' boy network." Report here: sanmateocounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&…

Incisive court reporting by samantha lim for KQED

A pair of SF priests dropped off a list of clergy in good standing. Attorneys say it may be a response to allegations of childhood sexual abuse. By Alex Hall for KQED News kqed.org/news/12020370/…

Breaking: Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones and two members of the Duong family - David and Andy Duong - have been indicted. Charges include conspiracy, bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds, honest services mail and wire fraud. @KQEDNews

Strong reporting here by Tyche Hendricks. DHS, DoD looking at Travis Airforce Base to expand immigration detention in Northern California.

Thousands of Once-Secret Police Records Are Now Public. Here’s How You Can Use Them dlvr.it/TMHcDP