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San Francisco faces skepticism over new law-and-order measures: 'This is an election year'

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March 11, 2024

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San Francisco faces skepticism over new law-and-order measures: 'This is an election year'

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A former San Francisco police officer applauded the approval of a pair of law-and-order measures, saying the “pendulum is finally swinging” in favor of public safety as residents have become “fed up” with the crime crisis.

Joel Aylworth reacted on “Fox & Friends” Thursday, also expressing his skepticism over how much change is going to come to the liberal city. One of the measures bolsters policing and empowers law enforcement, while the other allows officials to drug test welfare recipients.

“It feels like the pendulum is finally swinging,” Aylworth told Lawrence Jones on Thursday. “But as you know, they’ve got a large… way to go… I was just in San Francisco a couple months ago, and we were at Golden Gate Park, and within 15 minutes my sister-in-law’s car got broken into, so the problems are still there. We know that.

“I do like some of these propositions, but if you read between the lines… there’s a lot of fluff in there,” he continued. “And so I worry that this is one of those feel-good propositions, but at the end of the day, nothing’s really going to happen.”

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San Francisco voters made their voices heard loud and clear on Tuesday with the passage of both measures, which some say will allow San Francisco to pivot away from crime, homelessness and drug use plaguing city streets.

The first of the two ballot measures, Proposition F, requires drug screening for people receiving public benefits and would force drug addicts to go into treatment if they want to continue receiving those benefits. The second, Proposition E, would give law enforcement better surveillance tools and rein in oversight over the force, allowing looser restrictions on car chases, for example.

It marks yet another rebuke of progressive policies in the famously liberal city, following the recall of far-left District Attorney Chesa Boudin in 2022.

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Despite the results, Aylworth argued San Francisco will “always” be left-leaning in nature, but remains hopeful for change, since residents are completely “fed up.”

“San Francisco is literally the city of Saint Francis, so they will always be a progressive city because of the leaders and the politicians that are running it, unfortunately,” Aylworth said. “So that will never change. I think just right now, we’re in a moment of time where things are swinging in the right direction because people are fed up.”

Democratic Mayor London Breed, who’s up for re-election this year and had the measures placed on the ballot for voter consideration, celebrated on Tuesday night.

Mayor London Breed proclaims “The Flaming Lips Day” at Stern Grove festival on August 20, 2023 in San Francisco, California. ((Photo by Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images))

“It is clear that people want to see changes around public safety. What’s exciting about this for me is I get the kind of tools I need to continue the work we’re doing,” Breed told reporters, according to local station KQED.

She added on X, “Thank you to the voters for passing Prop F to bring more treatment and accountability to San Francisco. This is how we get more people the help they need and change what’s happening in our City.” She also wrote Prop E gives “our officers more tools to do their jobs.”

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Former San Francisco mayoral candidate Richie Greenberg said residents are “ready” for change and “angry” about the crime-ridden state of the city. He said the shift in favor of law and order had been a “long time coming” on Thursday.

“We were really, really hoping and praying for this to come. It’s a long time coming,” Greenberg said during “Fox & Friends First,” stressing that city leaders must now follow through and deliver for residents.

“We are not only ready, we’re also angry,” he continued.

“I saw this coming for a while… I supported it very, very much… the thing is, though, that our mayor, London Breed, is taking credit for those two specific ballot measures that you mentioned. This is trying just to save face because … it’s an election year, and she’s running for re-election… so there’s politics involved.”

Fox News’ Gabriel Hays, Jeffrey Clark, David Rutz and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

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San Francisco, CA

5 teens, 3 adults arrested in San Francisco double stabbing at Dolores Park

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March 5, 2026

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5 teens, 3 adults arrested in San Francisco double stabbing at Dolores Park

March 5, 2026 / 3:42 PM PST
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Three adults and five juveniles were arrested after two people were stabbed on Wednesday at San Francisco’s Dolores Park, police said.

The San Francisco Police Department said officers responded at about 4:50 p.m. to a report of a group of people fighting at the park. On the way there, the officers were notified that there was a possible stabbing, police said.

When officers arrived, they found two men with stab wounds, and the officers began first aid before medics arrived. Both men were taken to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, police said.

Officers searched the area around the park and detained eight people; they were all arrested after investigators developed probable cause, police said. The adults were identified as 18-year-old Fernando Moreno Hernandez, 18-year-old David Paz, and 19-year-old Yeferson Mondragon-Ortiz. Each was booked into the San Francisco County Jail.

The five teenagers were taken and booked into the city’s Juvenile Justice Center.

All suspects were charged with attempted murder, conspiracy, assault likely to produce great bodily injury, and assault with a deadly weapon.

Police said the case was still under active investigation, and anyone with information was asked to contact the department at 415-575-4444, or send a text to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.

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Denver, CO

Ranking the Broncos free agent needs on offense

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March 5, 2026

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Ranking the Broncos free agent needs on offense

NFL Free Agency opens up on Wednesday, with the legal tampering period beginning on Monday. The top free agents usually all commit to a team during that period, so be ready to rock and roll to start next week.

I figured now would be a good time to do a little discussion around the Denver Broncos and where we think their top priorities should be on offense when free agency kicks off.

Broncos top FA needs on offense

Tim Lynch: For free agency, I’d say running back and tight end are the highest on my wish list.

I’d say pay big for a top free agent running back and ensure you have a monster two-headed backfield next season. They need a superior run-blocking tight end and, if they move on from Evan Engram, a pass-catcher too.

Christopher Hart: I agree with Tim. Those are the biggest needs for the offense. Getting a top-notch running back and a tight end capable of playing inline to replace Adam Trautman is a must. The two players I advocated a few weeks ago were running back Travis Etienne and tight end Cade Otton. Both would be fantastic additions and help take Denver’s offense to the next level in 2026.

Scotty Payne: Playmaker is the top and biggest need. That includes a RB, TE, and/or WR in that order.

Need to improve the run game regardless, need some sort of production out of the TEs as well as improved blocking, and if they can get a true WR1, that would be great too.

Ross Allen: I think we’re all in agreement.

Getting someone who can be the dominant running back and have RJ Harvey serve that glamorous “joker” role would be huge for this offense. And given that they also don’t have a legitimate playmaker at the receiving position hurts them. A TE or WR can fill that role.

Sadaraine: The #1 need for the Broncos on offense is a top-notch running back. I will be blown away if the Broncos don’t sign a top-tier free agent running back to upgrade the offense (and no, J.K. Dobbins wouldn’t be that guy…not with his injury history).

There’s a significant gap in need after that until we start talking about tight ends and receivers. I think we’re more likely to see more money spent on a tight end than a receiver, but this offense could use both to be sure.

Ian St. Clair: Not to beat a dead horse, but running back is the biggest need and priority for this team when free agency starts. Having a consistent and effective running game will make Nix and the offense exponentially better. It will make the team better. After running back, the Broncos need to figure out their tight end.

Adam Malnati: Give Bo a weapon. I don’t care which position. Yes, RB is a need. Yes, TE is a need (thanks a lot Evan Engram). Still, a weapon would be nice.

Predictably, we’re all heavily keyed in on running back and tight end. That was a big part of our free agent profile coverage too and for good reason. There have been many rumors around Denver looking to target both positions next week and where there is smoke there is usually fire.

The question really becomes: go big or go affordable? With the championship window open, I’m leaning go big on premium play-maker positions this offseason.

Where do you stand on this discussion? Give us your top free agent needs on offense and how you hope the Broncos address them next week.

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Seattle agencies map out transit plan for downtown World Cup 2026 matches

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March 5, 2026

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Seattle agencies map out transit plan for downtown World Cup 2026 matches

SEATTLE — Seattle is one of the only host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a stadium in the heart of downtown. While that gives soccer fans a wide range of options to get to a match or join a celebration, it also requires intensive planning to meet the varying transportation needs.

Sound Transit, King County Metro, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) laid out how each of their agencies is preparing for the upcoming competition during presentations on Thursday before the Seattle City Council’s Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee.

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The overarching goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere for visitors while limiting traffic impacts to the shortest time period possible for those not participating in the FIFA events. Adding to the challenge is that the international match-ups are scheduled to take place on weekdays while people are trying to get to their jobs.

Extensive street closures will be in effect around the Stadium District on game days, beginning four hours before kick-off and extending two to three hours post-game. That will help accommodate the intense pedestrian traffic that is anticipated, as many as 750,000 visitors try to navigate downtown on foot.

King County Metro plans to add more service during the four weeks of the World Cup. On match days, an additional 60 buses will be in operation, scaling back to an extra 30 buses on non-match days. There will also be a Waterfront service available.

Sound Transit will add more trains and expects to transport up to 2,800 riders per hour. The added capacity will extend from three hours before a match begins and continue until three hours after the match. Service from the eastside will also be available when the Crosslake Connection opens on March 28th.

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Both systems will now allow payment to be made by tapping a debit or credit card, in addition to the standard ORCA cards that have been used to cover fares. Sound Transit will also introduce a three-day visitor pass available through an ORCA card.

WSDOT will tear down its Revive I-5 construction zone on the Ship Canal Bridge and alternate the express lanes between north- and southbound directions depending on the time of day.

To help in these transit efforts, just this week Congress allocated money $8.4 million for transit service, which is on top of $9 million already promised last year by the state.

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