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Republicans lead in fundraising for Texas’ state legislative elections

Welcome to the Tuesday, February 15, Brew.

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San Francisco votes on city's scandal-plagued school board

Another chapter opens in the saga of San Francisco’s scandal-plagued school board as voters weigh whether to recall three members after a year of controversy that captured national attention

The Independent UK

Police reportedly link woman to crime using DNA taken from her rape kit

San Francisco district attorney says it was possibly a rights violation and could deter sexual assault victims from speaking out

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San Francisco police drop charges against woman whose rape kit DNA they used to link her to later crime

The practice could violate state and constitutional rights

The Independent UK

World news snapshot: New Zealand deals with aftermath of cyclone and San Francisco mourns the death of a homeless man

Japan considers easing its entry ban on non-resident foreigners while Germany warns Russia about sanctions over Ukraine

Wales Online

LeBron James reaches NBA combined points milestone, but Lakers lose to Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO — No one in NBA history has scored more points when it mattered than LeBron James.

Los Angeles Times

Russell Westbrook and the Lakers look to repair their season

Whatever Russell Westbrook felt about his name being in the Los Angeles Lakers’ trade rumors he was not sharing after practice on Friday in San Francisco.

Los Angeles Times

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World news snapshot: questions remain about a missing aircraft in New Zealand, 'lovers are in luck' in Cape Town and France eases its Covid rules

San Francisco asks when it will rain and four people are confirmed dead at a Japanese factory

Wales Online

Ex-Air Force sergeant pleads guilty to killing federal guard

A former U.S. Air Force sergeant with alleged ties to the “boogaloo” movement has changed his plea to guilty in the 2020 fatal shooting of a federal security officer in the San Francisco Bay Area

The Independent UK

Ziggy bows out, Madonna scares the pope and Dylan goes electric: 50 gigs that changed music

Five decades after David Bowie’s seminal tour, our music writers reflect on the concerts that have left a mark, from Billie Holiday to Billie Eilish

The Guardian - UK

California sues Tesla over ‘racial segregation’ claims at factory

State takes legal action over allegations of widespread discrimination and harassment of black staff at plant near San Francisco

The Guardian - UK

California accuses Tesla of racial discrimination in lawsuit

California has sued Tesla Inc. over allegations of discrimination and harassment of Black employees at its San Francisco Bay area factory

The Independent UK

Saga of San Francisco's school board heads to the ballot box

A seemingly endless amount of drama, name-calling, lawsuits and outrage from parents has made the saga of San Francisco’s school board a riveting pandemic sideshow

The Independent UK

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #1

Welcome to Hall Pass. This newsletter keeps you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. Each week, we bring you sharp commentary and research from across the political spectrum on the issues confronting school boards in the country’s 14,000 school districts. We’ll also bring you the latest…

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School districts in California and Nebraska to hold recall elections on Feb. 15

The San Francisco Unified School District in California and the Giltner school district in Nebraska are holding recall elections against a total of four school board members on Feb. 15. Voters in both school districts will be able to cast yes votes in favor of the recalls or no votes…

The Independent UK

Eileen Gu: Who is the California-born superstar freestyle skier aiming to win gold for China?

The 18-year-old athlete from San Francisco is favourite in three Beijing events

Los Angeles Times

California will lift mask mandate for vaccinated residents in indoor public places next week

SAN FRANCISCO — With the omicron coronavirus surge rapidly receding, California will lift its universal mask mandate for indoor public places next week, state officials announced Monday.

Los Angeles Times

When will California ease mask, vaccine rules? Officials warn ‘back to normal’ takes time

SAN FRANCISCO — With the omicron surge fading fast and people clamoring for a return to pre-pandemic life, public health officials in California and beyond are facing new pressure to relax mask and vaccine safety rules.

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The Independent UK

Eileen Gu: Who is the California-born superstar freestyle skier aiming to win gold for China?

The 19-year-old athlete from San Francisco is favourite in three Beijing events

Los Angeles Times

Vice President Kamala Harris is making some changes, but don't call it a reboot

WASHINGTON — As lawmakers negotiated a criminal justice bill last year, Vice President Kamala Harris seemed like a natural person to go to for guidance and leadership. She'd served as the top prosecutor in San Francisco and as the attorney general of California. As a senator, she had co-written the…

Miami Herald

Miami Dolphins hire 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel to be next head coach

The Dolphins have hired San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel as their next head coach, the team announced Sunday, bringing an end to the franchise’s month-long search for a new leader after the surprise firing of Brian Flores.

Miami Herald

Dolphins working on deal to make 49ers OC Mike McDaniel next head coach

The Dolphins are working on a deal to make San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel their next head coach, a league source confirmed Sunday, bringing an end to the franchise’s month-long search for a new leader after the surprise firing of Brian Flores last month.

Axios

U.S. COVID death toll hits 900,000

The number of people who died from COVID in the U.S. now exceeds the population of Indianapolis or San Francisco.

Los Angeles Times

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti says he held his breath during maskless photos at Rams-49ers game

LOS ANGELES — Days after facing criticism for being photographed maskless at Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams-San Francisco 49ers playoff game, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has offered an explanation: He was holding his breath.

Los Angeles Times

Uber faces 'serious questions' over transgender drivers' treatment, following report

City attorneys in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego questioned Uber's treatment of transgender drivers and called on the company to explain how it verifies accounts for transgender drivers, action prompted by a Los Angeles Times story that illustrated barriers drivers faced during the process.

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