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#1,842 - Street conditions in Tenderloin force sale of San Fran building owned by family for 65 years
August 11, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat happens when a family property, rooted in history for over six decades, becomes untenable due to a homeless encampment situation in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood? The answer, it seems, is a story rife with challenges, effects on property value and the dire need for solutions. Salvador Trejo, a long-time resident in this property, joins us to share his first-hand experiences and the fears that have been kindled, quite literally, by this escalating crisis. Despite the city's s...
#1,841 - Crime is so bad in Oakland police are recommending residents get air horns to fight back
August 10, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11.3 MBYou think you've heard it all, right? Wait till you hear about Democrat-run Oakland where residents are urged to arm themselves with air horns to fend off criminals. Yes, you heard it right, air horns! As crime rates spiral out of control, the police response remains less than adequate leaving citizens to resort to unique self-defense methods. We share real-life experiences of using air horns and the ridiculousness of the situation where such devices have become a tool for personal safety. ...
#1,840 - Portland’s Multnomah County lost $1 BILLION from 2020-2021, as high earners left city amid riots, pandemic, tents
August 10, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 12 MBCould your city be the next to face a mass exodus due to the pandemic? Tune into our latest chat where we expose alarming statistics surrounding the drastic income loss in Multnomah County, Oregon, shedding light on how Portland, once a thriving city, has become one of the fastest declining large cities in 2022. Discover how an exodus of high earners and a dwindling police force incapable of handling investigations and property crimes have pushed the county to its knees. However, this isn't...
#1,839 - Does it even make sense to Convert empty Office Buildings Into Apartments?
August 09, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBEver thought about the feasibility of transforming empty office spaces into affordable living units? Intrigued? Join us as we navigate this fascinating concept, brilliantly unraveling the intricacies of such a transformation. We aim to highlight the possibilities of re-purposing vacant commercial properties to address the escalating housing crisis. Discover why despite a surge in multifamily construction, a significant number of units remain unaffordable. We also discuss the impact of the pa...
#1,838 - New York Times slams Portland's Measure 110 in multiple news articles
August 09, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBBold and unapologetic, our latest conversation is an urgent exploration of Portland's escalating drug crisis. The city's move to decriminalize small amounts of hard drugs has sparked a wave of criticism, stoked by the New York Times' damning critique. Brett Stevens of the Times joins us, alongside Jacob Suleim of Reason Magazine, for an intense debate that pulls no punches. We reveal the shocking statistics of drug use in Oregon since the passage of Measure 110, discussing the surge in open-...
#1,837 - Portland business saddled with more than $160,000 in ridiculous city fees
August 07, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.9 MBOpening a business in Portland, Oregon, may feel like stepping into the ring with Mike Tyson – it's a costly and challenging process that can leave you feeling bruised and battered. The city's complicated regulations, including system development charges, sidewalk improvements, and an array of hidden costs can rack up to an eye-watering $200,000. This episode asks the tough questions: Is the city's hefty price tag discouraging entrepreneurs? And are Portland’s regulatory hurdles an unintenti...
#1,836 - The states losing the most tax revenue because of people fleeing
August 06, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.4 MBAre your dollars stretched thin in high-tax states? Are you craving for more breathing space, both financially and regulatory? This episode unravels the intriguing trend of people bolting from the fiscal clutches of expensive blue states to more affordable red ones, impacting state tax revenues in a startling way. We'll dissect the hard numbers, revealing how states like California and New York are bleeding out a combined 640 million, while Florida and Texas pocket a cool 23 billion in reven...
#1,835 - San Francisco hardware store owned by same family since 1955 loses staggering $700,000 in a single year to 'organized shoplifting'
August 05, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.5 MBReady to peel back the layers of a crisis that's wreaking havoc on small businesses and local communities in San Francisco? Brace yourself for an insightful conversation about the rampant shoplifting epidemic that costs a family-owned hardware store a staggering $700,000 in just one year. Our special guest, Sam Khalil, will shed light on the heart of the matter, including causes like organized retail theft, increased homelessness, drug addiction, and policy shifts. From surveillance footage ...
#1,834 - California is clearing homeless camps more often and we've got some unhappy Urban Campers
August 04, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.6 MBDo you ever wonder about the complex issues surrounding homelessness and encampments in cities like Oakland, California? Prepare to have your curiosity satisfied, as we pull back the curtain and expose the gritty reality of living in a homeless encampment and the challenges cities face in addressing this issue. We shine a light on a recent controversial clearance of a 40-acre homeless camp, a place that was more than just a collection of tents. Despite being equipped with solar panels, hot w...
#1,833 - San Francisco Safeway stores have tried everything to stop shoplifters, nothing is working
August 04, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBPicture this: you're trying to run a grocery store in San Francisco, but you're dealing with upwards of 100 thefts a day and even Whole Foods is shutting up shop after a staggering 500 emergency calls in just over a year. Could you still turn a profit, or would you follow Safeway's lead and close your doors, despite their classical music and security gates? We’re wading knee-deep into the unnerving realities of supermarket operation in San Francisco and sharing our own run-ins with shoplifte...
#1,832- Exploding homeless encampment in Seattle already being rebuilt by residents
August 03, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MBEver wondered who's ultimately responsible for the homeless encampments cropping up on the steep terrains of Washington State's Department of Transportation land? Brace yourselves as we unravel the baffling bureaucracy that leaves city workers in a quandary over this gnarly issue. Drawing upon the firsthand account of Jeremy Harris- the reporter who brought to light the disturbing incident of an explosion at a homeless encampment sandwiched between Interstate 5 and Harborview Medical Center,...
#1,831- Can Portland be saved?
August 03, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 11.5 MBHow does the price of freedom measure against the cost of safety and stability? We wrestle with this question as we journey into the stark reality of homelessness and addiction, through the lens of Anthony Saldana's tragic story. Anthony, who moved from Las Vegas to Portland in 2018, navigated life on the streets and a crippling drug addiction, until succumbing to his struggles. His narrative sheds light on the devastating risks of fentanyl use and the dangerous freedom that often supersedes...
#1,830 - Mayor of Anchorage floating idea of govt paid 1 way plane ticket for homeless back to mainland
August 02, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBAre you ready to venture into the heart of Alaska's escalating homelessness crisis? We're taking a hard look at Anchorage Mayor Ethan Bronson's controversial proposal to fly homeless individuals to warmer, sanctuary cities. We're not just skimming the surface; we're going deep into the nuances of drug addiction, the economics of relocation, and the optics of homeless encampments in Anchorage. In the second half of the episode, we shift our focus to the receiving end of this mass relocation...
#1,829 - Residents near Portland's notorious homeless encampment fear for their lives
August 02, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 14 MBFear is becoming a constant companion to the residents living near 'The Pit', Portland, Oregon's notorious homeless camp. Imagine treading on eggshells every time you step out of your own home, threatened by hunting knives and violence, as experienced by Aliyah Maze and her neighbors, including a transgender individual who suffered a brutal attack. These are not just stories; they're a harrowing reality that we're peeling back to expose the grave safety concerns hanging over this city. This...
#1,828- California insurance industry crises worsens: Liberty Mutual pulls out of business policy coverage
August 01, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.9 MBHave your ears perked up to the whispers of an insurance crisis brewing in California? This episode pulls back the curtain to reveal a stark reality: major insurance companies like Liberty Mutual, Allstate, State Farm, and Farmers are backing out from offering bundled insurance policies for small businesses in the Golden State. Discover why this could force many businesses to operate without any coverage - a precarious situation that could have far-reaching implications. We'll also be tuning...
#1,827 - ‘Ridiculous:’ Riverside’s Snake Burglar admits to 54 felonies, walks out of jail
August 01, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13.4 MBDiscover just how a 54-time convicted felon managed to evade a lengthy jail sentence and the outrage that ensued amongst his victims. This episode unravels the tale of the infamous 'Snake Burglar', Christopher Michael Jackson, and the audacious methods he employed to dodge detection. We also touch upon another felon, known as 'The Viper', a notorious assaulter of women, and take you on a walk through 'The Pit' - a homeless encampment that's gained notoriety. As we move through the episode,...
#1,826 - Hollywood "Walk of Fame" Turns into homeless "Walk of Shame"
July 31, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 19.1 MBCould your backyard be the new hot spot for a homeless encampment? What happens when this harsh reality is on your doorstep, or worse, next to the local school where your children go? Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we grapple with the rapidly escalating homeless crisis in Hollywood, California. We bring you raw, firsthand accounts of the situation on the streets - needles, nudity, and the appalling evidence of human suffering laid bare. We don't shy away from the tough question...
#1,825 - LA enacts new absurdly high real estate sales tax - here's how the rich are avoiding it
July 31, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBWhat if the key to solving Los Angeles' notorious homelessness crisis was found in the city's sprawling mansions and lofty penthouses? Welcome to this fascinating discussion about LA's innovative approach to tackling homelessness - the new mansion tax. This episode delves into the substantial effect this tax has had on the city's commercial and residential real estate transactions. We uncover the crafty strategies the wealthy have employed to dodge this tax - from hastily conducted high-end ...
#1,824 - Explosions in DT Seattle homeless encampment targeted attack in turf war
July 30, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 19 MBPicture a targeted attack, an explosion unfolding just steps away from a bustling hospital, right in the heart of Seattle. The scene: a homeless encampment, believed to be the battleground of a raging drug turf war. This is not the plot of a blockbuster movie, but the grim reality we're diving into today. We discuss the disturbing implications of this event, which happened on state property and shockingly close to Harborview Medical Center, and the concerning lack of urgency in the city and ...
#1,823 - New York City Mayor Eric Adams gives immigrants 60 days to get out of its shelters
July 29, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.6 MBWhat happens when the sanctuary turns away those seeking refuge? NYC Mayor, Eric Adams, is challenging the system by limiting the stay of migrants in temporary shelters to a mere 60 days. This eye-opening episode tackles the questions on everyone's minds: What happens after the 60 days? Is this just a move to discourage migration? As we draw parallels with southern border states battling migrant influx for years, we spotlight the ironies and hypocrisies of sanctuary city policies. Tune in fo...
#1,822- News crew in San Francisco watches live as man brazenly steals from a Walgreens: 'Did that guy pay?'
July 28, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.4 MBBold Statement: San Francisco is the new Wild West, where even ice cream is kept under lock and key. As we dive into the rampant issue of shoplifting, we expose the city's attempts to underplay a crisis that has transformed local stores into fortified strongholds. Learn about the Walgreens in Richmond, where chains on the ice cream aisle became symbolic of a city under siege by theft. We discuss the perplexing decision by Walgreens corporate to remove these locks, opening the door to an unpr...
#1,821- Amazon ordering corporate workers to relocate or resign as part of return-to-office policy
July 28, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.7 MBAre you ready to challenge the status quo of corporate America? Prepare to be bewildered as we unearth Amazon's latest corporate move that is causing a stir amongst its employees. We bring to light the intricate details of their 'Return to Office' policy, that demands some workers to relocate to larger cities or even headquarters, with the alternative being resignation. But that's not all, we also delve into the controversial approach of monitoring employee key card swipes for performance re...
#1,820 - Portland homeless campers moving onto freeways after daytime camping ban
July 27, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 14.2 MBA couple weeks have passed since the City of Portland’s camping ordinance officially went into effect. But while some of the city’s homeless are leaving sidewalks and parks, others are heading into more dangerous areas. Some have migrated into areas along Highway 26 and I-405, where they are just feet from cars passing by. The Oregon Department of Transportation says that despite putting up signs and fencing to prevent access, people are still getting through and setting up camp in areas u...
#1,819 - Seattle police at 50% capacity as violent side show happens during Taylor Swift weekend
July 27, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThousands of people converged on Seattle for a busy weekend of events amid what the Seattle police union described as a department overworked and understaffed. Mike Solan, the president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG), said the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is stretched too thin and patrols were down by half of its "minimum safe staffing levels" on Saturday. In a blotter post, police confirmed that initial attempts to disband a crowd off Broadway and Pike Street on Capitol Hi...
#1,818 - San Francisco city residents are stressing about being out after dark
July 26, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.6 MBSome residents in the City by the Bay are on edge as car break-ins, thefts and robberies rise, telling Fox News the city is becoming more dangerous. "The safety in San Francisco has been getting worse," Andrea, a babysitter, told Fox News. "I've lived here my whole life — it's always been a little unsafe, it's a big city, but recently, it's just been crazy high." "My mom even got her car stolen from outside of our house and there is no police to respond," the nanny continued. "It's alarmi...
#1,817 - Seattle has its own "Ewok Village" high in trees in swimming pool encampment
July 26, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBSeattle vagrants have now constructed a homeless encampment in the trees above the crime-ridden city, prompting one stunned local to liken it to the Ewok Village from Star Wars. Local journalist Jonathan Choe stumbled across the ramshackle treehouse high in the city's trees on Friday, and deployed a drone to get a closer look. The Ewok encampment has a wooden stepladder to let its residents reach the ground below it. Its floor appears to be comprised of foam blocks, with a net supporting ...
#1,816 - An itemized list of how Multnomah County (Portland) spent $84K on smoking supp
July 25, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.4 MBThe Multnomah County Health Department has provided an itemized list of its controversial purchase of $84,212.93 in “smoking supplies” — including 31,000 straws, 90,000 sheets of tin foil and more than 55,000 pipes, which it planned to begin handing out to local drug users in July. Public pushback regarding the highly publicized plan caused county officials to temporarily suspend the policy on the grounds that it didn’t follow “proper implementation protocols.” However, Multnomah County Hea...
#1,815 - 'It's the wild, wild west': Barricades rise as tension mounts over sprawling swimming pool encampment
July 25, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 21 MBRoad crews spent the morning Wednesday placing cement barricades along Myers Way in Seattle's Highland Park neighborhood to prevent any more vehicles from entering a sprawling homeless encampment in the woods. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) placed notices in the encampment last week advising people to remove operable vehicles from the site before the barricades are placed. Despite the warning, there are still at least a dozen vehicles inside the encampment, and th...
#1,814 - Portland's 90 Day Crime Reset unravels on day 91 - Not Shocking
July 24, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBPortland’s 90-day reset to help clean up the city’s central eastside was temporarily effective according to business owners. However, they say once the reset ended, the same issues returned. Starting in January, the city worked for three months to clean up crime and homelessness in the district amid rising concerns from business owners. With visibly less trash in the neighborhood, but still plenty of tents and graffiti, Anne Barwick, president of the Sheridan Fruit Company, says she notic...
#1,813 - Bay Area drivers may soon get automatic tickets for going 11 mph over speed limit
July 24, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 16.2 MBDrivers may soon get speeding tickets without ever talking to an officer, if a bill gets approved authorizing speed limit cameras. The program would give speeding drivers a ticket by using speed cameras and an automatic billing system, according to Assembly Bill 645. "The speed safety system shall capture images of the rear license plate of vehicles that are traveling 11 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit and notices of violation shall only be issued to vehicles based on th...
#1,812- Enough Empty Office Space for Nearly 180,000 People in S.F.
July 23, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MBAs we outlined last week, the amount of vacant office space in San Francisco has ticked over 23 million square feet. For context, the 1,070-foot-tall Salesforce/Transbay tower at First and Mission, which is the tallest building in San Francisco, contains 1.35 million square feet of office space spread across 59 floors. Employing the framework we introduced back in 2020, and others have since co-opted as their own, there is now 17.1 Salesforce Towers, or over 1,000 Salesforce Tower floors, ...
#1,811- Half to 90% of federal agency HQs offices empty, billions of your taxpayer dollars being wasted
July 22, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 12.1 MBThe evacuation of federal headquarters during the COVID-19 crisis appears to have become permanent and costly with up to 90% of several agency headquarters empty, according to a federal audit. At least 6 of 24 Washington area headquarters are 90% empty, including several that manage federal office space and employees such as the General Services Administration and the Office of Personnel Management. The audit from the Government Accountability Office found that just six agencies were opera...
#1,810 - Portland homeowner threatens to sue city over homeless camps, claims he can't sell house & leave
July 21, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.9 MBA Portland man KATU spoke with more than a year ago is now threatening to sue over homeless camps near his property. Chris Pearcey is trying to sell his house but says he's trapped by the tents nearby. Pearcey had July 7 circled on his calendar. It's when Portland's new daytime camping ban took effect. "It breaks my heart that the city keeps giving these empty promises," said Pearcey. "On the 7th, there was supposed to be new action." The same day he put his North Portland home on the mar...
#1,809 - San Fran Walgreens padlocks ice cream cooler due to unrelenting theft
July 21, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MBTheft has become so bad in San Francisco that some stores are now padlocking shut their freezers and tying metal chains to ensure the doors remain closed overnight. Video shot by one potential shopper at a local Walgreens in the city sees aisle after aisle of products locked away behind Perspex and glass, out of the reach of thieves. Even lower value items such as toothpaste and tissues are kept under lock and key, such is the rampant theft that has been occurring in many of the city's ph...
#1,808 - Goldman Sachs gives back "Trophy Building" in DT Portland to lender due to no tenants
July 20, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MBThe owners of Field Office, a 290,375-square-foot office complex near the Willamette River, have defaulted on their $73.8 million loan after being unable to find enough tenants, becoming the latest office owners to throw in the towel on Portland’s struggling office market. Field Office is owned by New York investment bank Goldman Sachs and Lincoln Property Co., a Dallas-based real estate firm with operations in Portland. The pair bought Field Office from local developer Project^ and Nationa...
#1,807 - Littlejohn Candies in San Fran closes up shop due to terrible street conditions
July 20, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.4 MBFor the last 11 years, Littlejohn's Candies has been one of the locally-owned businesses working to try to revitalize San Francisco's Mid-Market corridor, but the owners now say, despite their best efforts, it's time to close the location. The final day of business for the small candy shop will be Thursday, July 20. The owners say their plan is to open a different site, but they haven't found that site yet and don't know when they will open it. Co-owner Christopher Graves did say he and hi...
#1,806 - Dallas, Other North Texas Cities Don't Want You Giving to Panhandlers
July 19, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBYou may have seen the signs cropping up in North Texas cities: “Don’t give money to panhandlers,” they advise. For those of us raised on Texan values of friendship and kindness, this directive may come as a surprise. Some support the signs’ framing, but others say it works to further stigmatize an already marginalized group. The city of Dallas tweeted out a similar instruction last week. “Giving spare change from the window of our cars may seem like a quick fix, but it often perpetuates t...
#1,805 - Despite huge sweeps in 2021 and 22 Venice Beach is overrun with Urban Campers (again!)
July 19, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 22.3 MBHomeless encampments are back in Venice Beach - after nearly 200 people were cleared from the iconic boardwalk last summer. Almost a year later, footage from the Los Angeles town show dozens of tents back up, and some 120 vagrants overtaking the beach once again. Residents are now complaining about a renewed stream of garbage littering the promenade, as well as elaborate processions erected by individuals camping outside. For residents of the area, the issue is a recurring one - after th...
#1,804 - Newsom Adviser Defends Spending $17.5 Billion on Homelessness as Homeless Population Surged
July 18, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBDuring a portion of an interview with CNN National Correspondent Nick Watt aired on Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Jason Elliott, who serves as an Adviser to California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on homelessness, defended the state spending $17.5 billion to fight homelessness over the past four years even though homelessness in the state went up by 32% by stating that the problem would be worse without the state’s intervention. Watt began the report by stating “$17.5 billion. That’s wh...
#1,803 - Office space glut so big that Boston will offer 75% tax breaks on office-to-residential conversions
July 18, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBAll eyes are on the office sector, watching as it largely unravels in the aftermath of the pandemic. And as the billionaire developer, Ross Perot Jr., recently told Fortune, “it’ll be years before we really understand the damage the pandemic did to the world,” adding that for one, “it broke the habit patterns of millions of people that used to go to work every day in a real office.” Office vacancy rates have reached record highs in many major markets as employees lean into remote and hybrid...
#1,802 - California approves new math guidelines that encourage 'teaching toward social justice
July 17, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBCalifornia will officially adopt a new "equity" and "social justice" based mathematics framework for its K-12 schools after a vote from the State Board of Education on Wednesday. After multiple revisions and years of development, the board unanimously passed the 2023 Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools which seeks to renew the state’s "commitment to ensuring equity and excellence in math learning for all students." "This framework provides strategies to challenge, engage, a...
#1,801 - SF's Anchor Brewing Company, country's 1st craft brewery, shutting down after 127 years
July 17, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.6 MBAfter 127 years in business, San Francisco's Anchor Brewing Company is shutting down. According to a press release, the brewery has been facing challenging economic factors and declining sales since 2016. "This was an extremely difficult decision that Anchor reached only after many months of careful evaluation," Anchor Brewing spokesperson Sam Singer said. "We recognize the importance and historic significance of Anchor to San Francisco and to the craft brewing industry, but the impacts of...
#1,800 - Vacant Commercial Building on Market Heavily Vandalized by Homeless in Downtown Portland
July 16, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Charles F. Berg building in the heart of downtown Portland, a historic structure known for its once avant-garde design and shimmering gold façade, has fallen prey to an unfortunate plight. Vacant for several years and up for grabs in the market, the building has become the latest symbol of the urban decay eating away at the city's core, thanks to an unsolicited inhabitance of squatters. This pearl among the city's architectural treasures is now adorned with graffiti, stained with blood, ...
#1,799 - Swimming Pool Installed at Seattle Homeless Encampment Angers Neighbors
July 15, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.9 MBWhen summer comes to Seattle, the locals seek to cool off in whatever way they can - it appears that even those residing in homeless encampments feel the heat. A bizarre addition has appeared amidst the usual clutter of a homeless camp located near Highway 509 and Myers Way, a full-fledged swimming pool. As one might imagine, this has sparked a deluge of reactions from the locals, most of them not amused in the slightest. This makeshift recreational facility, which popped up alongside the e...
#1,798 - Popular San Francisco food hall closing as 'dealing, CRIME, public defecation' scare off guests
July 14, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBA popular San Francisco food hall, La Cocina, is closing after some restaurateurs are claiming that the sidewalks outside the hall are too full of drug dealing, public defection and crime to allow for a pleasant experience for guests, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The food hall, located in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, was supported by a nonprofit that provided assistance primarily to "women from communities of color and immigrant communities." One chef, Wafa Bahlou...
#1,797 - Farmers joins list of insurance companies pulling out of California
July 14, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 14.3 MBAfter another round of musical chairs in the insurance market, Farmers Insurance has become the latest player to reduce their commitment to California. The company is restricting the sales of its new homeowner policies in the Golden State, joining the likes of Allstate and State Farm who have stepped back entirely. The reason? Let's say it's a wild-firestorm of events: California's skyrocketing claim and reconstruction costs due to recurrent wildfires, coupled with surging inflation rates. ...
#1,796 - San Fran police investigate 3 armed robberies inside a week in now infamous Union Square
July 13, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThe notorious Union Square in San Francisco strikes headlines again with an alarming spree of three armed heists at high-end retail stores, all within a single week. What once stood as a hub for luxury shopping now harbors a grim environment for both shoppers and storekeepers, as relentless lawbreakers exploit the leniency in the city's policies, treating it as an open season on retail. In the latest series, marauders targeted an elite triad of fashion moguls: Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Burb...
#1,795 - Century old hat store is the latest retail victim in San Frans Union Square
July 13, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.9 MBIn a reflective turn of events, the well-aged Union Square hat shop in San Francisco has finally decided to close up shop, and it's not a stand-alone instance. It seems that the city, once a beacon for tourists and tech industry employees, is gradually morphing into a ghost town. The culprit? A mix of unprecedented events, from pandemic lockdowns to soaring crime rates and the persistent homelessness issue, all of which have systematically dismantled the city's downtown aura. The century-ol...
#1,794 - Portland Urban Camping Ordinance Now in Effect But WITHOUT Enforcement!
July 12, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.8 MBIn Portland, the new city camping ordinance came into effect with a caveat that could raise a few eyebrows — no immediate enforcement. Harking back to the timeless saying, "Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime", the city's strategy seems to be one of education rather than punishment. But what's the true cost of this 'laissez-faire' approach? In what feels like a high-stakes game of ‘Simon says’, the ordinance kicks off with a grace period, a so-called 'Summer of Education'. A...
#1,793 - Empty Streets, Silent Stores: The New Normal at Embarcadero Plaza
July 12, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24.2 MBThe once-bustling Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco now bears a striking resemblance to a post-apocalyptic movie set. Once the thriving heart of the financial district, it's now become a ghost town. The bustling lunchtime crowds and shoppers have evaporated, leaving behind shuttered shops and a deafening silence that punctuates the air. Each corner of the Plaza screams a tale of economic catastrophe. Gone are the times when office-goers would frequent Pete's Coffee for their daily caffeine...