close Video Taxpayers could foot the bill for homeless staying in San Francisco hotels President Biden orders to increase federal assistance set at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to 100 percent; San Francisco resident Richie Greenberg says taxpayers should be outraged. San Francisco has charged taxpayers $16.1 million to shelter more than 300 people experiencing homelessness in the city , according to reports. The 262 tents used, which with services and food cost taxpayers about $61,000 apiece, are set up in six public lots called "Safe Sleeping Villages," where officials also offer food and other services such as bathrooms and 24-hour security to the city's homeless, the San Fransisco Chronicle reported Thursday. San Fransisco Mayor London Breed announced the city's first Safe Sleeping Village in series of tweets on May 15, 2020. "During normal times, two of the main ways we help people out of homelessness are shelter placements … [Read more...] about San Francisco’s homeless cost taxpayers $16.1M
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Fleetwood Mac-TikTok video guy loses $4G in San Francisco car break-ins: report
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 4 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Nathan Apodaca left his rental cars in a parking garage -- and now he's out $4,000 in credit cards, checks and personal items. Apodaca, whose viral skateboarding video last year helped revive a 1970s song called "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac – and spark sales of raspberry-cranberry juice in the process – is dealing with a setback following a trip to San Francisco with his family last week. His family lost about $4,000 in credit cards, checks and other personal items when crooks broke into their two rental vehicles, TMZ reported. 'FRIENDS' REUNION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH FILMING, ACCORDING TO DAVID SCHWIMMER; NO WORD ON HOST The crime happened in San Francisco’s Twin Peaks neighborhood, a known hotspot for robberies, according to KRON-TV of San Francisco. On Wednesday, city Supervisor Rafael … [Read more...] about Fleetwood Mac-TikTok video guy loses $4G in San Francisco car break-ins: report
Supreme Court dismisses Trump-era ‘sanctuary city’ cases
The Supreme Court on Thursday night dismissed three cases that arose during the Trump era over “sanctuary” policies that restrict local police from helping federal authorities enforce immigration laws. The justices’ move came at the request of the Biden administration and a number of state and city governments that had been locked in a legal standoff with the Trump administration over its efforts to withhold federal funds in response to sanctuary laws. The dismissals were hailed by Dennis Herrera, city attorney for San Francisco, one of the jurisdictions involved in the litigation. ADVERTISEMENT “We’re glad this issue has finally been put to rest,” Herrera said. “Federal officials can do their job in San Francisco, just like anywhere else in the country." "San Francisco is not stopping them," he continued. "But we were not about to let our police, firefighters and nurses be commandeered and turned into the Trump administration’s deportation force.” As part of his … [Read more...] about Supreme Court dismisses Trump-era ‘sanctuary city’ cases
Study shows there was no ‘mass exodus’ from California last year
Despite claims of a “mass exodus,” from California in the past year, a new study released Thursday from a nonpartisan think tank found that 2020 exits from the most highly populated American state largely mirrored historical patterns. California Policy Lab, which partners with governments in the state to provide data on key issues, said in a press release announcing the report’s findings that most of the moves by California residents in 2020 happened within the state. The group found that the most significant change recorded was a drop in the number of people moving into California. ADVERTISEMENT The city of San Francisco, however, did see a record number of people leave throughout the coronavirus pandemic. From last March to the end of 2020, net exits from the Northern California city increased by 649 percent when compared to the same period in 2019, from 5,200 departures to 38,800, the Policy Lab reported. “While a mass exodus from California clearly didn’t … [Read more...] about Study shows there was no ‘mass exodus’ from California last year
2021 West Coast Conference Women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 3 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The 2021 West Coast Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The conference tournament is set to begin on March 4 and will run until March 9. Each game will be played at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas where fans will not be permitted to attend. The conference features 10 teams, including BYU , Gonzaga , Loyola Marymount, Pacific , Pepperdine, Portland , Saint Mary’s , San Diego, San Francisco , and Santa Clara . Here is the WCC tournament schedule. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE MARCH MADNESS COVERAGE ** MARCH 4 – FIRST ROUND (8) Loyola Marymount vs. (9) Pepperdine, 85-73 (7) Saint Mary's advances MARCH 5 - SECOND ROUND (5) Portland vs. (8) Loyola Marymount (6) Pacific … [Read more...] about 2021 West Coast Conference Women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more