The judge on the case said she hadn't seen the viral video of the attack before ordering man's release from jail By Drew Costley, SFGATE Published 12:51 pm PDT, Sunday, August 18, 2019 San Francisco police say Austin James Vincent, 25, assaulted a woman outside of her Embarcadero condo on Aug. 11, 2019. San Francisco police say Austin James Vincent, 25, assaulted a woman outside of her Embarcadero condo on Aug. 11, 2019. Photo: Handout / SFPD Photo: Handout / SFPD Image 1 of / 10 Caption Close Image 1 of 10 San Francisco police say Austin James Vincent, 25, assaulted a woman outside of her Embarcadero condo on Aug. 11, 2019. San Francisco police say Austin James Vincent, 25, assaulted a woman outside of her Embarcadero condo on Aug. 11, 2019. … [Read more...] about Man accused in attack on SF woman ordered to wear ankle bracelet
Leaked UK memos warn of food, drug shortages in ‘no-deal’ Brexit
Demonstrators walk a flock of sheep outside British Government's Department of International Trade as part of a protest against Brexit, in central London, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. Protestors are walking sheep past government buildings as part of 'Farmers for a People's Vote' to highlight the risk Brexit presents to livestock. (AP Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)Demonstrators walk a flock of sheep through the streets as part of a protest against Brexit, in central London, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. Protestors are walking sheep past government buildings as part of 'Farmers for a People's Vote' to highlight the risk Brexit presents to livestock. (AP Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)Demonstrators walk a flock of sheep through the streets as part of a protest against Brexit, in central London, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. Protestors are walking sheep past government buildings as part of 'Farmers for a People's Vote' to highlight the risk Brexit presents to livestock. (AP Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)A small flock of sheep is … [Read more...] about Leaked UK memos warn of food, drug shortages in ‘no-deal’ Brexit
Mexico City assesses damage to monument after anti-rape march
Mexican officials cordon off the iconic Angel of Independence monument a day after protesters defaced it with graffiti, in Mexico City, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Protests erupted in the capital this week over a perception that city officials were not adequately investigating recent rape accusations. (AP Photo/Amy Guthrie)Grafitti covers Mexico City's iconic Angel of Independence, after protesters defaced it, in Mexico City, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Protests erupted in the capital this week over a perception that city officials were not adequately investigating recent rape accusations. (AP Photo/Amy Guthrie)Mexican officials cordon off the iconic Angel of Independence monument after protesters defaced it with graffiti, in Mexico City, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Protests erupted in the capital this week over a perception that city officials were not adequately investigating recent rape accusations. (AP Photo/Amy Guthrie)Two women assault a commuter, one spraying him in the face with paint … [Read more...] about Mexico City assesses damage to monument after anti-rape march
Letter: Mallard Fillmore ‘comic’ only serves to incite hate
By Letters To The Editor | PUBLISHED: August 18, 2019 at 1:10 am | UPDATED: August 18, 2019 at 6:47 am Mallard Fillmore ‘comic’ only serves to incite hate Re: “Mallard Fillmore cartoon August 12”: I’m not sure what Bruce Tinsley is trying to intimate in his Mallard Fillmore “comic” of Aug. 12 (Page B9), but it is obscenely offensive to Jews, which I am one. John SelinBelmont Submit your letter to the editor via this formLetters to the Editor Report an error Policies and Standards Contact Us … [Read more...] about Letter: Mallard Fillmore ‘comic’ only serves to incite hate
‘Ground zero’: Portland remains focus of divided country
Noah Berger/Associated Press A man tussles with protesters against right-wing demonstrators following an "End Domestic Terrorism" rally in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Although the main protest remained largely peaceful, some skirmishes erupted in the following hours and police detained multiple protesters. Noah Berger/Associated Press Black-clad protesters, gathered to oppose conservative groups staging an "End Domestic Terrorism" rally, hold signs in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Police have mobilized to prevent clashes between conservative groups and counter-protesters who plan to converge in the city. Sound The gallery will resume inseconds Gillian Flaccus/Associated Press A posted sign reads "Be Safe. August 17th" is posted in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Right-wing groups and counterprotesters gathered in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Saturday and authorities set up concrete barriers and closed streets in an effort to … [Read more...] about ‘Ground zero’: Portland remains focus of divided country