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San Francisco, as seen from the Marin headlands. (Courthouse News photo / Chris Marshall) SAN FRANCISCO (CN) – The California Supreme Court on Wednesday unlocked hundreds of millions of dollars for San Francisco’s childcare and early education programs by refusing to consider an appeal in a case challenging a voter-approved tax increase. The state’s highest court declined to review a decision finding a tax on commercial landlords making $1 million or more per year was legally passed by a simple majority vote and did not require approval by two-thirds of voters as opponents had argued. �...

Recology to repay San Franciscans nearly $100M in overcharged garbage fees KTVU's Christien Kafton reports. SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) - San Francisco's City Attorney Dennis Herrera announced a lawsuit and $100 million settlement with Recology, the city's recycling and trash collection company. The suit alleges Recology's cozy relationship with the former head of San Francisco's Department of Public Works, Mohammed Nuru allowed the company to overcharge customers following a rate increase in 2017. Under the agreement Recology will pay customers back $95 million and has agreed to a $7 million settle...

Company. so that might make people a little suspect. >> well, i wouldn't really say suspect. they've given me a complete -- i've come in here to really look at the responsible use of energy drinks. the reason the company approached me, i have a best-selling book, "the aztec diet," and in that i mention that i actually use energy drinks. it's a completely responsible use, but i don't think it's suspect at all. you know, the key issue here, carol, is that. in the report, and i read through attorney herrera's report here. his concern is caffeine levels. so his concern is that in eight fluid ounce...