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Miami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

How the Miami Herald and el Nuevo's coverage in 2023 sparked activism and accountability

Impactful journalism uncovers corruption and holds powerful accountable
Miami Herald strives for public service and positive impact through reporting [ more ]
sfist.com
5 months ago
SF food

SF SAFE Scandal Gets Way Bigger, With Allegations of Check Forgery, and Millions of Dollars Missing

SFPD-funded nonprofit SF SAFE is under investigation for financial mismanagement and alleged check forgery.
The organization has fired its executive director and temporarily halted operations. [ more ]
SFGATE
6 months ago
San Francisco

More than a hundred SF condos may become rentals

Investor Steven Hong has applied to transform a vacant San Francisco condo building into rentals, putting 109 apartments up for lease if approved.
The building, known as 'The Oak,' was completed in 2020 and is one of several buildings involved in a corruption scandal. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
17 hours ago
US news

Join Us to Hear About the Loopholes of Hawaii's Pay-to-Play Law

Hawaii's largest corruption scandal involved politicians accepting bribes through campaign contributions.
Journalists uncovered systematic failures in Hawaii's anti-corruption reform efforts.
A hybrid discussion will be held to delve into the investigation detailing campaign contributions and state contracts. [ more ]
Miami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

How the Miami Herald and el Nuevo's coverage in 2023 sparked activism and accountability

Impactful journalism uncovers corruption and holds powerful accountable
Miami Herald strives for public service and positive impact through reporting [ more ]
sfist.com
5 months ago
SF food

SF SAFE Scandal Gets Way Bigger, With Allegations of Check Forgery, and Millions of Dollars Missing

SFPD-funded nonprofit SF SAFE is under investigation for financial mismanagement and alleged check forgery.
The organization has fired its executive director and temporarily halted operations. [ more ]
SFGATE
6 months ago
San Francisco

More than a hundred SF condos may become rentals

Investor Steven Hong has applied to transform a vacant San Francisco condo building into rentals, putting 109 apartments up for lease if approved.
The building, known as 'The Oak,' was completed in 2020 and is one of several buildings involved in a corruption scandal. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
17 hours ago
US news

Join Us to Hear About the Loopholes of Hawaii's Pay-to-Play Law

Hawaii's largest corruption scandal involved politicians accepting bribes through campaign contributions.
Journalists uncovered systematic failures in Hawaii's anti-corruption reform efforts.
A hybrid discussion will be held to delve into the investigation detailing campaign contributions and state contracts. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Prosecutors drop charges in 'ghost gun' case linked to LAPD gang unit scandal

Los Angeles County prosecutors have dismissed a gun possession charge against a man due to the involvement of officers from a scandal-plagued gang unit within the LAPD's Mission Division.
The decision to dismiss the charge came after the defense argued that the gun was recovered during an illegal stop, and three of the officers involved would not be available to testify due to a pending investigation. [ more ]
The New York Sun
7 months ago
New York City

The 'Hard Part' Is Here for Mayor Adams

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing multiple challenges, including a drop in popularity, criticism for closing public libraries, and a corruption scandal.
A majority of New York City residents now disapprove of Mayor Adams's job performance, according to a survey from Marist Poll.
Governor Cuomo may be preparing for a comeback amidst the challenges faced by Mayor Adams. [ more ]
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