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Breaking: Natalie Gee has dropped out of the November race for D4 Supervisor. Read Junyao Yang for the full story, and to find out what Gee’s departure might mean for other candidates.

Another class-action lawsuit against the city and sheriff’s department has been filed, this one by nine women held in S.F. C0unty Jail #2. Abigail Vรขn Neely reports the women allege “dirty” and “unhealthy” conditions, and say they have less access to sunlight, hot water, and healthy food than men in jail.

For back story, see Abigail’s story about the separate class-action lawsuit over alleged mass strip searches of women by sheriff’s deputies in the jail.

Vidrale Franklin, the longtime principal at Bayview’s Drew elementary school, spoke at its graduation ceremony, slamming the SFUSD. Franklin says she was unfairly forced to resign for managing school funds in ways she alleges are common in schools without PTAs.

And here’s some good news: SCRAP, the nonprofit recycled art-supply store co-founded by Ruth Asawa fifty years ago, has found a new home! Check it out.

More soon,

Sara

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Latest News

A woman wearing glasses and a glove reaches for a bag of snacks outside an Asian grocery store, holding several colorful items in her other arm.

Natalie Gee bows out of November race for District 4 supervisor

“It wasnโ€™t a fair race. We were basically running against the mayor.”

A child holds a kindergarten diploma while posing with two adults on stage; another adult speaks at a podium in a decorated school auditorium.

Ousted S.F. school principal rips district at Bayview graduation ceremonyย 

“The district has a history of removing Black principals in the Bayview.”

A group of people at a protest hold signs with messages like โ€œSTRIPPED ON CAMERA,โ€ โ€œMY PRIVACY!!! MY RIGHTS,โ€ and "NO STRIP SEARCH" while standing outdoors.

Women sue San Francisco over โ€˜unhealthy conditions‘ in jail

“Even in jail, women are second-class citizens with fewer rights than men.”

Back Story

A group of people is seen through the back window of a rusted metal structure, with one person holding a strip search sign and others standing nearby.

Deputy said video of strip search was โ€˜just like YouTube,โ€™ย the complaint alleges.

SNAP

A Hello Kitty plush toy is lodged in the fork of a tree on a city street with shops, parked cars, and buildings in the background.
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By Eleni Balakrishnan

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Today: The Carington Swing Quartet at the Woodchopper’s Ball, Verdi Club, June 9, 9-11:30PM

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