- President-elect Trump has asked the Supreme Court to delay the impending TikTok ban until he takes office. A spokesperson indicated that the his administration hopes to pursue a "political solution" to the issue. [AP]
- Los Gatos resident Warren Upton, who was the oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor, died on Christmas Day at age 105. Upton helped mark the 80th anniversary of the attack in 2021 at a brunch in Cupertino with other survivors, and he told a local news outlet, "One thing I have to say is that war is hell." [KTVU]
- Homelessness spiked by 18% across the US in 2024, owing to a lack of affordable housing. It follows a 12% national jump in the year prior. [CBS]
- Marin's Tamalpais School District has been ordered to pay a settlement worth $17.5 million to four people sexually abused by one of their former tennis coaches. [KRON]
- Red wine sales in San Francisco did the opposite of going supernova this year, reportedly declining by nearly 30% when compared to 2023. [Chronicle]
- Trump allies are threatening California lawmakers, saying they could face prison time under federal anti-racketeering laws for passing sanctuary city laws. [CalMatters]
- Oakland Athletics President Dave Kaval, who played a pivotal role in relocating the team to Las Vegas, says he will resign in the coming days. [KQED]
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