Good afternoon!
• A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former deputy DA who’d been fired by then-DA Chesa Boudin. Charges of “retaliation” by fired staffers helped fuel the recall effort that ousted Boudin, but the judge said there was no evidence of retaliation or discrimination.
• If the mere thought of following the city’s upccoming budget battles exhausts you—or, if like me, you get easily lost in the wonky details— Will Jarrett has a great explainer to guide us through understanding the proceess. Study up: there will be a full day on June 26 for public comment on the budget.
• There’s lots of stuff to do this weekend, including queer films at the Frameline Film Festival, Juneteenth celebrations, and El Rio’s Daytime Realness June Pride Kick Off. And check out three different Venezualan musicians who’ve been enlivening New York’s jazz scene, and will be playing around the Bay Area this month and next.
More soon,
Sara
The Latest News
Judge dismisses lawsuit against ousted DA Boudin
No evidence of retaliation in case of deputy DA fired by Boudin.
San Francisco’s budget timeline, explained
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Budget season.
Stuff to do: Frameline Film Fest, Juneteenth, El Rio Realness
Free Black, queer movie night at Silver Sprocket Comic Shop.
SNAP
