Good afternoon! Here’s the latest:
The public defender’s office has alleged to the Bar that DA Brooke Jenkins‘ office has a “pattern and practice” of improperly withholding evidence that could support a defendant’s innocence. They cite 50 incidents, including withheld police reports that contradict officers’ statements.
Wow, have you been following Marina Newman on former parking enforcement officer Elias Georgopoulos and his suit against the SFMTA? The final day of testimony featured more charges of yelling and bullying, and tales of drama at The Jelly Donut.
“He can say whatever, but I want to see action,” according to a resident of Julian Avenue, who says the mayor’s visits to the Mission haven’t changed anything.
Lovely story about Valencia Cyclery, the neighborhood bicycle repair shop that’s turning 40. Oscar Palma talks with owner Paul Olszewski, now 72, who says biking still “feels like freedom” to him.
More soon,
Sara
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“A gamble that paid off.”
16th St. Plaza Crackdown
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Events
Today: Recombinant Media Labs presents Maria Somerville, Gray Area Grand Theater, May 23, 8-10PM
Tomorrow: Chillonas present Dragiarte, at Galería de la Raza, May 24, 7-10PM
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