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An SFPD investigation found that Chris Samayoa, the rookie cop who shot and killed an unarmed man through his squad car window in 2017, had only violated the department’s camera and seatbelt policies. Criminal charges against Samayoa were dropped by D.A. Brooke Jenkins after she replaced Chesa Boudin.
A federal judge has ruled that 113 children and adults arrested by S.F. police officers at the notoriousย 2023 Dolores Park “hill bomb” can legally join forces and sue the city together. The city has argued that the SFPD exercised “appropriate crowd control” at the skateboarding event.
For the back story, see Joe Rivano Barros‘ award-winning reporting, beginning with the night of the hill bomb arrests.
The U.S. Navy is still cleaning up the toxic mess at its former shipyard in Hunters Point. Explore our interactive timeline showing 100 years of the shipyard’s history.
And see ten ways you can celebrate Dia de los Muertos this weekend!
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
113 arrested in โhill bombโ can sue as a group
“An outrageous round-up and mass arrest of children and youth.”
SFPD: Cop who killed unarmed man only broke seatbelt rules
โI felt like I was being ambushed so I drew my weapon and fired.”
After nearly 30 years, is cleanup of Hunters Point Shipyard ending?ย
“They need to start recognizing that people in the Bayview Hunters Point are people.”
Back Story
SFPD shuts down Dolores Park hill bomb, arresting dozens of teenagers
“They were trying to trap us, I ran away, and [an officer] tried to hit me.”
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By Michael Santiago
Events
Today: Spooky Club Music All Night Long! at Bissap Baobab, October 31, 9PM-midnight
Sunday: Day of the Dead Festival of Altars in Potrero del Sol Park, 8AM-9PM. Procession begins 7PM at 22nd and Bryant.