Corporate Capture in California
The state DMV went to extreme lengths to shield Waymo from having to release any information about how it obtained permits for self-driving taxis in San Francisco.
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In Memory of Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the Immortal Beat (AUDIO, VIDEO)
A page in honor of legendary poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who died today in San Francisco at the age of 101.
Facebook Accused of Watching Instagram Users Through Cameras
Facebook Inc. is again being sued for allegedly spying on Instagram users, this time through the unauthorized use of their mobile phone cameras.
Why Did a Tech Executive Install 1,000 Security Cameras Around San Francisco?
Chris Larsen knows that a crypto mogul spending his own money for a city’s camera surveillance system might sound creepy. He’s here to explain why it’s not.
Kamala Harris Is No Progressive Prosecutor
The freshman Senator and former Attorney General from California has shown herself to be opportunistic and politically calculating, easily adopting whatever focus group-driven stance or policy will help her reach her career ambitions,
Past Masterpiece of the Week [+Bonus Record!!] (Mar 1-11, 2017): The Mummies – Shitsville 7″ (1990) + Never Been Caught (1992)
The Mummies were an American garage punk band from San Bruno, CA. Formed in late 1988, they exhibited a defiantly raw and lo-fi sound, dubbed “budget rock.” The Mummies, with their unique sound coupled with their rebellious attitude and distinctive performance costumes, established themselves as a major influence on garage punk and garage rock revival acts later in the decade, as well as in the 1990s.
City of San Francisco Just Banned Fossil Fuel Extraction In Light of Trump Presidency
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved legislation prohibiting new fossil fuel leases on city-owned property in an effort to combat climate change.