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San Francisco Recalls Progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin

San Francisco Recalls, Progressive District Attorney, Chesa Boudin. On June 8, residents of San Francisco voted to recall District Attorney Chesa Boudin, one of the United States' most progressive prosecutors. On June 8, residents of San Francisco voted to recall District Attorney Chesa Boudin, one of the United States' most progressive prosecutors. CBS reports that partial results from the San Francisco Department of Elections showed that nearly 60% of voters supported the recall measure. CBS reports that partial results from the San Francisco Department of Elections showed that nearly 60% of voters supported the recall measure. San Francisco Mayor London Breed will be responsible for choosing Boudin's replacement. . That replacement will then have to run in a general election to serve until 2023, the remainder of Boudin's term. Proponents of Boudin's recall claim he failed to prosecute criminals aggressively and instituted policies that put the safety of residents at risk. Proponents of Boudin's recall claim he failed to prosecute criminals aggressively and instituted policies that put the safety of residents at risk. Supporters of the recall claimed that car break-ins, viral smash-and-grab robberies and hate crimes against Asian Americans all increased under Boudin's watch. Supporters of the recall claimed that car break-ins, viral smash-and-grab robberies and hate crimes against Asian Americans all increased under Boudin's watch. Boudin had promised widespread reform to the state's criminal justice system. Boudin had promised widespread reform to the state's criminal justice system. That reform included ending the prosecution of minors as adults, stopping the use of cash bail and reducing jail populations. That reform included ending the prosecution of minors as adults, stopping the use of cash bail and reducing jail populations. We have two cities. We have two systems of justice. We have one for the wealthy and the well-connected and a different one for everybody else. And that's exactly what we are fighting to change, Chesa Boudin, San Francisco District Attorney, via CBS. We have two cities. We have two systems of justice. We have one for the wealthy and the well-connected and a different one for everybody else. And that's exactly what we are fighting to change, Chesa Boudin, San Francisco District Attorney, via CBS. We know that this is a system that has systematically failed us, not just for decades, but for generations, Chesa Boudin, San Francisco District Attorney, via CBS

California to Distribute 'Inflation Relief' Checks to Millions of Residents

California to Distribute , 'Inflation Relief' Checks , to Millions of Residents. On June 26, California lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom reached a budget deal to distribute "inflation relief" checks to about 23 million residents. On June 26, California lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom reached a budget deal to distribute "inflation relief" checks to about 23 million residents. The checks of up to $1,050 are part of a $17 billion relief package that will also suspend sales tax on diesel fuel. The relief plan also includes additional aid to help people with the rising cost of rent and utility bills. The announcement comes as drivers in California face the highest gasoline prices in the United States. As of June 27, the average price for a gallon of gas in California was $6.32, approximately 29% higher than the national average. As of June 27, the average price for a gallon of gas in California was $6.32, approximately 29% higher than the national average. CBS reports that the relief checks will be based on income, tax-filing status and household size. Single taxpayers earning less that $75,000 a year will receive $350 per taxpayer. Couples who file jointly and earn less than $150,000 a year will receive $350 per taxpayer. Those with dependents will also receive an additional $350. . According to local station KCRA, the relief checks are expected to be sent via direct deposit or debit cards by late October

Court Rejects EPA Finding That Widely Used Weed Killer Does Not Cause Cancer

Court Rejects EPA Finding , That Widely Used Weed Killer , Does Not Cause Cancer. On June 17, a federal appeals court denied the Environmental Protection Agency's finding that glyphosate does not pose a serious health risk. . Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, the world's most widely used herbicide. The Associated Press reports that Bayer, which acquired the original producer Monsanto in 2018, faces thousands of claims that exposure to Roundup caused cancer. The Associated Press reports that Bayer, which acquired the original producer Monsanto in 2018, faces thousands of claims that exposure to Roundup caused cancer. A California U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reexamine findings that glyphosate is "not likely" to cause cancer. A California U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reexamine findings that glyphosate is "not likely" to cause cancer. According to Judge Michelle Friedland, the EPA's finding of no risk to human health , "was not supported by substantial evidence.". Friedland also ruled that the EPA failed to examine glyphosate's impact on animal species and vegetation. Writing for the unanimous three-judge panel, Friedman cited legal critics who claim the EPA , “shirked its duties under the Endangered Species Act. We agree and remand to the agency for further consideration.". Amy van Saun, senior attorney at the Center for Food Safety, called the decision , “a historic victory for farmworkers and the environment.″. EPA’s ‘no cancer’ risk conclusion did not stand up to scrutiny. , Amy van Saun, Senior attorney at the Center for Food Safety, via the 'Associated Press'. EPA’s failure to act on the science, as detailed in the litigation, has real-world adverse health consequences for farmworkers, the public and ecosystems, Jay Feldman, Plaintiff in the case against Bayer and executive director of Beyond Pesticides, via the 'Associated Press'. Because of this lawsuit, the agency’s obstruction of the regulatory process will not be allowed to stand, Jay Feldman, Plaintiff in the case against Bayer and executive director of Beyond Pesticides, via the 'Associated Press'

Happy Birthday, Kendrick Lamar!

Happy Birthday, Kendrick Lamar!. Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born June 17, 1987, and turns 33. He was born in Compton, California. His debut studio album, 'Section .80,' was released in 2011. His album, 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City,' debuted at No. 2 on the 'Billboard' 200 chart. Lamar went on to release 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' which won a Grammy for best rap album. His album, 'Damn,' was the first non-classical and non-jazz album to win the Pulitzer Prize for music. The rapper is also a member of the hip-hop group Black Hippy. He has been named the “Hottest MC in the Game” by MTV. Happy Birthday, Kendrick Lamar!