In this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, Ericka, Maria and Alan discuss how mass layoffs at the LA Times have brought renewed attention to a California bill that would force tech companies to pay news outlets, San Mateo County’s vote to make it a crime to camp in certain areas when shelter beds are available, and a former prosecutor under Chesa Boudin who’s decided to enter the race for San Francisco District Attorney. Plus, we introduce our new intern!
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As layoffs batter L.A. Times, California lawmaker renews push to force Google, Facebook to pay for news

S.F. D.A. Brooke Jenkins fired him. Now he’s running against her

San Mateo County Supes Vote to Criminalize Camping in Unincorporated Areas