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Oakland weighs temporary pause on new data centers as downtown project draws scrutiny

The City Council is expected to consider a 45-day halt to new data centers, with concerns focused on a proposed 20,000-square-foot downtown facility. Residents have raised questions about noise and demands on power and water, while others see potential jobs and city revenue.

October 6, 2026

Politics

Connie Chan urges San Francisco Democratic Party leader Nancy Tung to step down

Supervisor Connie Chan says the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee has lost credibility under Chair Nancy Tung…

October 6, 2026

Politics

SFPD starts using BriefCam video-analysis software under $198,000 contract

San Francisco police began using BriefCam in August to search and analyze surveillance footage for a vehicle-crime unit. The…

October 6, 2026

Politics

S.F. Democrats face scrutiny over handling of misconduct complaint as District 8 race shifts

San Francisco Democratic Party Chair Nancy Tung apologized for the party’s handling of a sexual misconduct complaint against…

October 6, 2026