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Chris Larsen, the billionaire co-founder of crypto firm Ripple, is a top funder of SF law enforcement and tough-on-crime ballot measures. But now federal law-enforcement is seeking $2 billion from Ripple for operating in violation of securities law. Joe Eskenazi gets into the weeds of the case.
Aaron Peskin kicked off his mayoral campaign this weekend, promising an end to city corruption and “a Marshall Plan for the middle class.” Mark Farrell’s campaign manager, the former chief of staff for Together SF, showed up at the rally with about 20 protestors.
Eiad Eltawil, the owner of Yasmin restaurant, said he was starting a 30-day hunger strike to protest the Valencia Street bike lane. Eltawil wants the city to remove the center bike lane and restore his parklet.
What do D9 supervisorial candidates have to say about the bike lane? Our newest reporter, Oscar Palma, has answers. On Thursday at 11 a.m., Oscar will be at Charlie’s Cafe, 3202 Folsom—drop by to talk with him about the district.
More soon,
Sara
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Federal law-enforcement wants $2 billion from Chris Larsen
“People who needed protection the most didn’t get it.”
Yasmin’s owner pledges 30-day hunger strike over Valencia bike lane
“This is not a stunt. It’s a real protest with real pain,”
Election 2024
Aaron Peskin kicks off campaign with promises — and protestors
“It’s not enough to make people safe. We have to make them feel safe too.”
Valencia bike lane: D9 supe candidates weigh in
“Hate the Valencia Bike Lane design!”
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