San Francisco's Urban Alchemy reiterates its mission after worker's shooting death

Joey Alexander spent 23 years behind bars before finding purpose and freedom as a practitioner for Urban Alchemy. For the past two years, he worked outside San Francisco's Main Library, checking on unhoused neighbors, deterring violence, and...

NBA Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers’ $13.44 Million Guard Predicted to Receive Massive Contract Extension in 2026 Free Agency

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center (Image via Imagn). The Los Angeles Lakers are at the center of a rather interesting NBA contract saga involving their rising star Austin Reaves, who is...

LeBron James Injury Report: Los Angeles Lakers Star Receives Concerning Glute Injury Update Ahead of Lakers’ Preseason Opener Against Suns

LeBron James at the Playoffs against the Timberwolves (Image via Imagn). The Los Angeles Lakers received unsettling news just before their preseason opener against the Phoenix Suns, as superstar forward LeBron James was ruled out with a glute...

20 Reasons (and 60 Restaurants) Why Los Angeles Is a Plant-Based Paradise

When it comes to next-level plant-based scenes, no city in America beat Los Angeles. The food here spans every flavor, neighborhood, and culinary style—it’s cultural, creative, and constantly evolving. And thankfully for hungry Angelenos and...

California declares kratom illegal, raids stores in Sacramento and San Diego

California authorities have started to crack down on kratom products, like these two 7-OH products pictured at a smoke shop in Daly City, Calif. Lester Black/SFGATE California authorities have recently raided dozens of stores and distributors of...

Health and Lamb of God’s Willie Adler Unite in New Track “Vibe Cop”

I’m not gonna beat around the bush on this one. The new track from Health titled “Vibe Cop” that dropped earlier today hits hard. It really wastes zero time in its three minutes to kick some ass. Joining the “cum metal” outfit Health on this one...

California congressman says ‘trust is broken' in DC

California stands to feel some of the biggest impacts from the nation’s partial government shutdown. Outside of Washington, D.C., the Golden State has the largest number of federal workers in the country – nearly 150,000, according to data from...

California Governor Signs Bill To Integrate Hemp And Marijuana Markets After Banning Intoxicating Cannabinoids Outside Of Dispensaries

The governor of California has signed a bill to integrate intoxicating hemp products into the state’s existing marijuana market—an attempt to consolidate the cannabis industry and prevent youth access to unregulated hemp. After the legislation...

California WIC offices remain open during shutdown, warn long-term closure could be severe

NORTHSTATE, Calif. — California Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) offices remain open during the government shutdown. However, the California WIC Association(CWA) warns that a long-term shutdown could impact services and cause funding to run out....

California Legislature Passes Two Healthcare Bills Aimed at Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and MSOs

Earlier this month, the California Legislature passed two bills — Assembly Bill 1415 (“AB 1415”) and Senate Bill 351 (“SB 351”) — which seek to strengthen the state’s oversight and control over private equity groups, hedge funds, and management...

Homeless outreach worker shot dead in San Francisco after asking man to stop using drugs in front of main library

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California in Your Chatroom: AB 1064’s Likely Constitutional Overreach

Kevin Frazier Among the dozens of AI bills sitting on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, at least one is particularly worthy of national attention. AB 1064, the Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act, addresses growing concerns...

San Francisco Urban Alchemy ambassador dies days after being shot outside public library

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Charges could be announced as early Thursday in the death of a beloved Urban Alchemy ambassador, who was shot outside of San Francisco's main public library. On Friday afternoon, 60-year-old Joey Alexander was working his...

Matthew Stafford's wife, Kelly, steps away from podcast, citing mental health struggles

Kelly Stafford, wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, has made a surprising announcement: she's pausing her podcast The Morning After to focus on her mental health. The 36-year-old revealed the decision during Thursday's episode,...

Government shutdown: Bay Area Democrats lay out demands in health care fight

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and two fellow Bay Area legislators gathered in San Francisco on Thursday to explain why Democrats are digging in their heels during the government shutdown. Pelosi and the two other congressmen laid out the main...

Speaker Mike Johnson Rips Democrats, Legacy Media for ‘Intentionally Lying’ About Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants

by Adam Pack House Speaker Mike Johnson blasted Democratic lawmakers and their allies in the legacy media on Thursday for appearing to intentionally mislead Americans about illegal immigrants receiving taxpayer-funded healthcare. Johnson and top...

San Francisco Anti-Drug Outreach Worker Murdered By Homeless Junkie In Broad Daylight: REPORT

An outreach worker for the homeless was shot Friday outside San Francisco’s main library after telling a man not to use drugs near children, police said. Joey Alexander, 60, worked for Urban Alchemy, a nonprofit that deploys staff to discourage...

7 women making moves in healthcare

Since March 14, the following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s. Editor’s note: This live webpage was created March 20 and updated on Oct. 2. Sept. 27 to Oct. 2 1. Tracy Moyer was appointed executive vice...

Speed and innovation drive LTR Pharma growth

Well known for its nasal spray mist offering rapid onset to treat erectile dysfunction, LTR Pharma is expanding its portfolio The company’s strategy is to get into the market as quickly as possible with products targeting unmet needs LTR Pharma is...

Public Health Releases Report on the Impact of Asthma on Children in Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Asthma Coalition of Los Angeles County, released Breathless: Impact of Asthma on Children in Los Angeles County, a new report highlighting the ongoing and significant...