David DePape, the man convicted of attacking Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in their San Francisco home, is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The state court judge handed down the life sentence following DePape's aggravated kidnapping conviction, which stemmed from his violent assault on Paul Pelosi in October 2022. DePape, who broke into the Pelosi residence while seeking the then-House Speaker, carried out the attack after failing to locate Nancy Pelosi. Instead, he confronted her husband, striking him with a hammer in an incident that left Paul Pelosi with. . .
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Man Arrested for Sneaking Onto Mark Zuckerberg’s Yacht in San Francisco
A man has been arrested after allegedly sneaking aboard a yacht owned by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, which was docked along the Embarcadero in San Francisco. Harbor police responded to reports of an unauthorized individual aboard one of Zuckerberg's multimillion-dollar megayachts on Tuesday night, quickly apprehending the suspect before any further incident occurred.
The suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was detained by harbor police after being discovered aboard the vessel, which is part of Zuckerberg’s luxury fleet. The exact motive for the trespassing remains unclear, though authorities are investigating whether the man intended to. . .
Khazar Momeni Takes Stand in Bob Lee Murder Trial, Denies Brother’s Involvement
Khazar Momeni, the sister of Nima Momeni, took the stand today in the high-profile murder trial of her brother, who stands accused of killing Bob Lee, the founder of the popular money transfer app Cash App. In a soft-spoken manner, Khazar Momeni addressed the court, emphatically denying that her brother had any involvement in Lee’s death. The trial, now entering its second week, has drawn national attention as both the prosecution and defense present their cases.
Dressed in a designer ensemble, Khazar Momeni was composed as she. . .
Netflix Chef Wendy Drew Beaten in Racially Charged Attack in San Francisco
Wendy Drew, a chef who appeared on the Netflix show You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment, was brutally attacked in San Francisco in what authorities are describing as a racially motivated assault. The incident occurred on Sunday in the city's Financial District and has sparked widespread outrage, with Drew now speaking out about the violent encounter.
Drew, who is Black, had just left a café on Drumm Street when she was confronted by a man who hurled a racial slur at her. Shocked, Drew questioned. . .
$500 Million Severance Case Against Elon Musk Dismissed by U.S. District Court
A major legal battle involving Elon Musk and former Twitter employees has reached a significant turning point. A U.S. District Court Judge in San Francisco has dismissed a $500 million severance lawsuit brought against Musk. The lawsuit, filed by former employees of Twitter, alleged that Musk owed them millions of dollars in severance payments following their termination.
A five hundred million dollar severance lawsuit brought by former Twitter employees against Elon Musk has been dismissed. Phil Hulett has more.
The judge's dismissal is based on a lack of jurisdiction, citing that the federal Employee Retirement Income. . .
David DePape to Be Re-Sentenced for Pelosi Attack Due to Court Error
David DePape, the man who attacked former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer, is set to be re-sentenced after a court error was identified in his initial sentencing. DePape was originally sentenced to 30 years in prison last Friday for the brutal assault on 84-year-old Paul Pelosi, which occurred nearly two years ago. The re-sentencing is scheduled for May 28th.
The man who attacked former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's 84-year-old husband with a hammer will be re-sentenced due. . .
Uber Announces Shutdown of Drizly and Layoffs, Ending an Era of Alcohol Delivery
In a significant development in the world of alcohol delivery, Uber has announced plans to shut down Drizly, the popular alcohol delivery app, and lay off all of its employees by the end of March. The move is part of Uber's strategic decisions following its acquisition of Drizly in 2021.
Documents filed in Massachusetts reveal Uber's intention to terminate all Drizly positions, affecting 168 employees based in Boston. The decision marks the end of an era for Drizly, which, at the time of its acquisition, had established itself as North America's largest online booze retailer, serving more. . .
Levi Strauss to Cut 15% of Global Workforce in Restructuring Move
In a strategic move aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs, Levi Strauss & Company, the iconic denim brand, has announced plans to cut its global workforce by up to 15 percent. The San Francisco-based company revealed the layoffs as a pivotal component of its two-year restructuring plan, set to be implemented during the first half of this year.
Levi Strauss & Company's decision to reduce its workforce is part of a broader effort to enhance efficiency and navigate the evolving landscape of the apparel industry. The company is proactively addressing market challenges and seeking ways to. . .
San Francisco Airport Renames International Terminal in Honor of Dianne Feinstein
In a unanimous decision, the San Francisco Airport Commission voted to rename its international terminal after the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away last September at the age of 90. Feinstein, a California Democrat, had a remarkable career spanning over five decades, making history as the longest-serving female senator and the first woman mayor of San Francisco.
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, speaking at the meeting, emphasized Feinstein's significant contributions to the city and the airport. Brown highlighted her role in the airport's development, from the Master Plan expansion of the International Terminal to bringing. . .