Immigration
Homeland Security Department issues waiver to accelerate border wall construction in California
The waiver issued Tuesday will enable construction of about 2.5 miles of new wall in California.
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Education
Elite San Francisco school sees spike in D's and F's after dropping merit-based admissions
San Francisco’s elite Lowell High School is seeing a record number of failing grades in its fall 2021 class – the first admitted through a new lottery system over its merit-based admissions process
Crime
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband arrested for DUI in Napa, California
San Francisco businessman and real estate investment executive Paul Francis Pelosi, 82, was arrested in Napa County, California, just before midnight Saturday and booked at a nearby jail a few hours later on two criminal counts, according to charging documents
Entertainment
Elon Musk breaks silence over Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial
The SpaceX, Tesla CEO whose name surfaced throughout the trial expresses his observations about the case and his hopes for the future
Crime
California parole board recommends release of Manson family killer after more than five decades behind bars
After Manson told Krenwinkel to “do something witchy,” she stabbed LaBianca in the stomach with a fork before using his blood to write “Helter Skelter,” “Rise,” and “Death to Pigs” on the walls of the house
Sports
Resurgent Warriors return to NBA Finals
Golden State eliminates the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the Western Final. Stephen Curry named playoff MVP
Education
San Francisco school district eliminated 'chief' from job titles out of respect for Native Americans
The school district made the official decision Wednesday
Politics
Pelosi's adviser for Jan. 6 security review calls for protests at NRA weekend summit
Former Army Lt. General Russel Honoré is calling for a "major protest" ahead of the NRA's annual summit taking place this weekend in Houston
Culture
Dave Chapelle attacker said he was 'triggered' by LGBT comments
The man who allegedly ran on stage and tackled comedian Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl said he was “triggered” by his jokes about LGBT people and homelessness because of personal struggles he’s had related to those issues
Crime
Los Angeles city removes crosswalks painted by guerilla safety advocates
The secretive Crosswalk Collective LA claimed responsibility for the unauthorized crosswalks that popped up at the busy residential intersection of Romaine St. and N. Serrano Ave. in March
Culture
A growing number of Catholic bishops come out in support of Pelosi's excommunication
“This fundamental moral truth has consequences for Catholics in how they live their lives, especially those entrusted with promoting and protecting the public good of society,” the archbishop wrote
