Category: California
Declining downtowns in San Francisco and Boston
San Francisco’s homeless population is far larger and more visible: A 2022 federal count found more than 4,300 of its 7,150 residents experiencing homelessness are living on the streets there …
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/06/21/business/urban-doom-loop-in-san-francisco/
Dozens shot, at least 10 dead, across the U.S. on holiday weekend
In San Francisco, two people were injured Sunday evening in a shooting near Fisherman’s Wharf and the Embarcadero, two of the city’s most popular attractions for visitors, police said.
San Francisco mayor proposes tearing down Westfield Mall – CNN
San Francisco’s mayor Thursday proposed remaking the city’s struggling downtown by tearing down abandoned retail space, including the city’s Westfield mall, and building new structures to …
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/23/business/sf-mayor-proposes-tearing-down-westfield-mall/index.html
Many California residents are considering leaving the state …
4 in 10 California residents are considering packing up and leaving, new poll finds. Hikers view the Los Angeles skyline from Griffith Park. Californians greatly appreciate the state’s diversity …
Gavin Newsom’s homeless survey of San Francisco | Fortune
Gavin Newsom ordered the Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative to find out just how bad San Francisco’s crisis is: ‘People are homeless because their rent is too high’. BY Janie Har …
https://fortune.com/2023/06/20/how-bad-san-francisco-homeless-crisis-rent-too-high-benioff/
Man and two dogs safe after San Francisco cliff rescue
June 21, 2023 at 2:27 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO — A man and two dogs were safe and sound after falling off a cliff Wednesday morning and being rescued a short time later, according to the San Francisco …
https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/06/21/man-and-two-dogs-safe-after-san-francisco-cliff-rescue/
Happy Wanderer: San Francisco travel destinations going strong as ever
The Presidio: San Francisco’s northwest corner, anchored by one of the most photographed structures in the world — the Golden Gate Bridge — is a national park inside a national park. The …
SF shooting near Pier 39: Officials decry violence; 2 in custody
Violent crime increased slightly in San Francisco in 2021 and 2022, inching back toward pre-pandemic levels. Through June 11, violent crime was up 4% in 2023 when compared with the same period …
https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/pier-39-shooting-embarcadero-18159544.php
ProPublica Report: Samuel Alito Went on Luxe Fishing Vacation With …
The Supreme Court justice was on vacation at a luxury fishing lodge that charged more than $1,000 a day, and after catching a king salmon nearly the size of his leg, Alito posed for a picture. To …
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a44283317/samuel-alito-fishing-trip-billionaire/
Watch Now! planDisney Podcast Talks All Things Disney California …
Join us for a closer look at Disney California Adventure park on the newest episode of the planDisney Podcast! Disneyland Resort specialists Tiffanie S. and Melissa M. sit down with host Amiyrah Martin to share insights on what to see, what to do, and most importantly, what to snack on during your Disney California Adventure park day. Here are three things to look forward to in this episode: