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In the wake of beloved cat KitKat’s killing by a Waymo, D10 Supervisor Jackie Fielder and representatives of the Teamsters gathered to ask that voters get the right to curb robotaxis in their counties. Oscar Palma talks with experts about what autonomous vehicles canโand can’tโunderstand.
See our back story on how Waymo got onto Market Street.
D10 Supervisor Shamann Walton, who opposed Mayor Daniel Lurie‘s ban on RVs, says he and his constituents were not consulted about the city’s plans to store potentially hundreds of towed vans in his district. Marina Newman reports on what could happen at Dogpatch’s Pier 68.
The South Asian queer nonprofit Parivar has launched its first legal-aid program for transgender immigrants. Anusha Subramanian looks at the challenges faced by trans asylum seekers.
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
KitKat killing drives experts to say Waymo must come clean
“There is no such thing as object permanence with these cars. It’s out of sight, out of mind.”
S.F. supervisor blasts move to store towed RVs at Dogpatch pier
“Once again strong-arming and treating District 10 as a dumping ground for the cityโs hardest challenges.”
S.F. nonprofit offering legal aid to trans immigrants; requests pouring in.
“That is trans joy; enduring the most difficult situations and still having a big heart.”
Back Story
How did Waymo get onto Market Street?ย
“These are not very intelligent vehicles.”
SNAP
Doggie
By Allison Schaffer
Events
Today: The Key System Five at the Woodchopper’s Ball, Verdi Club, November 4, 9-11:30PM
Tomorrow: Korean Soju and Late Night Bites Party, at 18 Reasons, November 5, 6-9:30PM