National

SAN FRANCISCO—The shooting death of Kathryn Steinle has culminated in a proposal to stop San Francisco from receiving certain federal funding from the government. Later this week, the House of Representatives are set to discuss a bill that provides quasi-asylum for undocumented immigrants and in turn runs the risk of housing dangerous persons who pose a threat to the country. Steinle was killed by...

SAN FRANCISCO—Over a year after the death of San Francisco resident Kathryn Steinle, 32, it was announced on Friday, December 2 that a federal judge is contemplating whether or not to dismiss a lawsuit filed by her parents. Steinle's parents sued the San Francisco County Sheriff, the Immigration Customs and Enforcement, and the Bureau of Land Management for unjustified actions due to the illegal...

SAN FRANCISCO—Taco Bell has announced on Wednesday, July 8 that the fast-food chain will now deliver to three major cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas. Taco Bell CEO Brian Niccol said in a press release on their website that, “delivery is yet another example of how we’re using technology and innovation to respond to consumers’ wants and needs, further...

CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA—John Beeden, a 53-year-old British explorer has completed the first non-stop solo row across the Pacific Ocean from North America to Australia. Beeden reportedly left from San Francisco on June 1 with the goal of reaching Cairns in north-east Australia late November. Beeden was delayed due to rough waters, strong winds and currents from bad weather, and spent a total of...

LOS ANGELES—The bid for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games is up for grabs and the city of Los Angeles is right in the fold to win the honor of being the host city. Officials said on Friday, July 15, that the bid got a boost when Congress voted to throw their support behind the event happening in Los Angeles. According to...

SAN FRANCISCO—The World Health Organization announced that they are using San Francisco as a model for how the world should handle the antiretroviral drug treatment process as soon as patients test positive, as opposed to waiting for the decline of the body’s immune system to begin treatment. In 2010 and 2013, San Francisco endorsed using the method of “test and treat,” which...

SAN FRANCISCO—The charges against two former federal agents were filed in a San Francisco federal court. Both agents belonged to a Baltimore-based task force that investigated the Silk Road website. Silk Road was an online black market where illegal drugs were sold. The market was built to allow users to browse anonymously with no possible tracking. On October 2, 2013 the...

SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee released a public statement on Tuesday, August 29 in response to relief efforts to help those in the Houston, Texas region who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “As the heartbreaking destruction from Hurricane Harvey continues to unfold, the people of San Francisco are ready to act and support the people of Houston in...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, August 25, a San Francisco court judge will hear evidence brought forth in the case regarding Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez, 45, the man allegedly responsible in the shooting death of Kathryn Steinle, 32, on San Francisco's Pier 14. As part of the preliminary hearing, the judge will decide whether the evidence presented will be enough for the case against...

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco 49ers have released linebacker Aldon Smith following his arrest on charges of a hit and run, driving under the influence and vandalism. “This organization has tried very hard to help Aldon fight his issues,” the team said in a statement released on their website. “Although he is no longer a member of this team, our support and...