Headlines, August 15
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9:03 AM PDT on August 15, 2024
- SFPD Sued After Violent ‘Jaywalking’ Arrest (SFChron)
- Cases Dismissed Against Drunk and Reckless Drivers (SFStandard)
- Bad Math Sinks Housing Bond (SFStandard, SFExaminer, Oaklandside)
- Oil Refinery Tax Pulled (EastBayTimes)
- Battery Electric Ferries (WorkBoat)
- Gilman Interchange Project Continues (Berkeleyside)
- Sidewalk Construction on San Pablo Ave. (Berkeleyside)
- Guide to the Presidio (LonelyPlanet)
- Caltrain’s So-Ugly-They’re-Awesome Sweaters are Selling Out (NBCBayArea)
- Commentary: Embarcadero Plaza and Skateboarding (SFStandard)
- Commentary: Don’t Forget San Mateo’s Contribution to Caltrain (DailyJournal)
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