Brooke Jenkins loses another dubious case, clogging court
Plus: Sweet new restaurants for summer, OMB rule threatens CA aid, Carlos Niño drums up a vibe
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Today's headlines:
Again, Jenkins takes dubious case to trial—and loses. It’s a disturbing pattern
By Tim Redmond
A felony charge over $54 worth of underpants (that weren't even stolen). This is what the current DA is doing to clog the courts
Good Taste: Summer’s delicious coming attractions
By Tamara Palmer
Turkish delights, fresh food halls, exciting expansions—and some old favorites return to the scene.
Politicized federal funding rule could spell disaster for California aid programs
By Bruce Mirken
OMB's breathtakingly broad proposal would subject disaster recovery, medical research, healthcare, more to ideological review.
Percussion wizard Carlos Niño feels a sparkling transition
By John-Paul Shiver
Improvisational player-composer has been everywhere lately, holding 'space' as a visionary jazz wave pushes through.
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