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Kelly Waldron reports that the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed D9 Sup. Jackie Fielder‘s bill to enact interim controls in some light industrial areas, enraging tech figures like Garry Tan. The law will require DoorDash to get permission from the Planning Commission to operate drones outdoors at its drone-delivery testing site in the Mission.
Immigrant asylum-seekers and detainees are desperate for legal representation, writes Sage Rรญos Mace, but Bay Area immigration lawyers have long waiting lists. Read how scammers, notarios, and fake attorneys are filling the gap.
We’ve got a new guide for how to spot an immigration scam.
And for the back story, read all about Leo Lacayo, the predatory immigration consultant fined by San Francisco for continuing to offer fradulent legal advice to vulnerable immigrants.
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
Drone wars: Doordash will need S.F. permit to test flying burritos in the Mission
“Safety and privacy are shattered if unregulated delivery drones are allowed to fly around our city.”
Asylum-seekers are desperate for lawyers. Scammers are filling the gap.
“When a loved one is detained, you’re desperate to get help.”
Fake immigration lawyers are scamming Bay Area families. Hereโs how to protect yourself.
“Be wary of someone promising you the moon.”
Back Story
S.F. court fines alleged immigration fraudster $600K
“The 8 year long campaign of weaponization by the ultra corrupt SF City Attorneyโs office is pure unadulterated garbage.”
SNAP
Nature’s golden palette
By Zach Smith
Events
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Tomorrow: BYOB (Bring Your Own Beamer) Pop-Up Projector Show, at Gray Area Grand Theater, December 18, 7-10PM
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