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The teenager suspected of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/31/49ers-ricky-pearsall-reportedly-shot-during-unionsquare-robbery/">shooting San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall</a> has been charged with attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and attempted second-degree robbery, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced Tuesday.

49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall shot during robbery in San Francisco

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The teenager suspected of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/31/49ers-ricky-pearsall-reportedly-shot-during-unionsquare-robbery/">shooting San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall</a> has been charged with attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and attempted second-degree robbery, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced Tuesday.

Pearsall — a 23-year-old Phoenix native and the 49ers’ first-round pick in the last NFL draft — was walking past 77 Geary St. around 3:30 p.m. Saturday when the 17-year-old suspect walked up and pointed a gun at him, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The teenager was reportedly trying to steal Pearsall’s Rolex watch.

Pearsall — a 23-year-old Phoenix native and the 49ers’ first-round pick in the last NFL draft — was walking past 77 Geary St. around 3:30 p.m. Saturday when the 17-year-old suspect walked up and pointed a gun at him, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The teenager was reportedly trying to steal Pearsall’s Rolex watch.

A struggle ensued that culminated with both Pearsall and the teen being shot, SFPD Chief Bill Scott told reporters outside San Francisco General Hospital, where the victim and suspect were hospitalized Saturday evening.

A struggle ensued that culminated with both Pearsall and the teen being shot, SFPD Chief Bill Scott told reporters outside San Francisco General Hospital, where the victim and suspect were hospitalized Saturday evening.

Officers responded “almost immediately,” Scott said, and arrested the suspect — a Tracy resident — while he was trying to run from the crime scene.

Officers responded “almost immediately,” Scott said, and arrested the suspect — a Tracy resident — while he was trying to run from the crime scene.

The suspect&#8217;s name is not being released because he is a minor, officials said. Jenkins said the attempted murder charge includes special allegations that he personally and intentionally discharged a firearm.

The suspect's name is not being released because he is a minor, officials said. Jenkins said the attempted murder charge includes special allegations that he personally and intentionally discharged a firearm.

The suspect&#8217;s name is not being released because he is a minor, officials said. Jenkins said the attempted murder charge includes special allegations that he personally and intentionally discharged a firearm.

&#8220;At this time, the charges will be filed in the juvenile court,&#8221; Jenkins told reporters, explaining that under California law, her office would need to request a transfer hearing for a judge to determine whether the case should go to adult court.

"At this time, the charges will be filed in the juvenile court," Jenkins told reporters, explaining that under California law, her office would need to request a transfer hearing for a judge to determine whether the case should go to adult court.

&#8220;At this time, the charges will be filed in the juvenile court,&#8221; Jenkins told reporters, explaining that under California law, her office would need to request a transfer hearing for a judge to determine whether the case should go to adult court.

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins speaks to members of the media prior to the town hall, in San Francisco on Thursday, August 3, 2023. The San Francisco District Attorney’s office held the town hall at the St. Anthony Foundation to address public safety in the Tenderloin.

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Attempted murder is one of the crimes for which her office would consider asking for such a hearing, the DA said, but no decision has been made.

Attempted murder is one of the crimes for which her office would consider asking for such a hearing, the DA said, but no decision has been made.

&#8220;It is premature for me to opine on that right now,&#8221; Jenkins said. &#8220;We have a lot to review as far as not only this case but the background of the minor. &#8230; SFPD is still gathering information about this crime, and we will make the appropriate decision.&#8221;

"It is premature for me to opine on that right now," Jenkins said. "We have a lot to review as far as not only this case but the background of the minor. ... SFPD is still gathering information about this crime, and we will make the appropriate decision."

&#8220;It is premature for me to opine on that right now,&#8221; Jenkins said. &#8220;We have a lot to review as far as not only this case but the background of the minor. &#8230; SFPD is still gathering information about this crime, and we will make the appropriate decision.&#8221;

The suspect is due to be arraigned Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Youth Guidance Center.

The suspect is due to be arraigned Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Youth Guidance Center.

Pearsall was released from the hospital Sunday. His mother said he was &#8220;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/01/ricky-pearsall-shooting-update-sanfrancisco/">in good spirits.&#8221;</a>

Ricky Pearsall&#8217;s mom says her son&#8217;s in &#8216;good spirits&#8217; after bullet missed his vital organs

Pearsall was released from the hospital Sunday. His mother said he was "<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/01/ricky-pearsall-shooting-update-sanfrancisco/">in good spirits."</a>

Pearsall was released from the hospital Sunday. His mother said he was &#8220;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/01/ricky-pearsall-shooting-update-sanfrancisco/">in good spirits.&#8221;</a>

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During a <a href="https://abc7news.com/post/ricky-pearsall-shooting-san-francisco-49ers-general-manager-john-lynch-gives-update-rookie-wide-receiver-after-he-shot-sf/15264249/">press conference</a> earlier on Tuesday, 49ers General Manager John Lynch said it was &#8220;miraculous&#8221; that Pearsall is doing as well as he is. The wide receiver has been placed on the team&#8217;s non-football injury list, meaning he&#8217;ll miss four games.

During a <a href="https://abc7news.com/post/ricky-pearsall-shooting-san-francisco-49ers-general-manager-john-lynch-gives-update-rookie-wide-receiver-after-he-shot-sf/15264249/">press conference</a> earlier on Tuesday, 49ers General Manager John Lynch said it was "miraculous" that Pearsall is doing as well as he is. The wide receiver has been placed on the team's non-football injury list, meaning he'll miss four games.

During a <a href="https://abc7news.com/post/ricky-pearsall-shooting-san-francisco-49ers-general-manager-john-lynch-gives-update-rookie-wide-receiver-after-he-shot-sf/15264249/">press conference</a> earlier on Tuesday, 49ers General Manager John Lynch said it was &#8220;miraculous&#8221; that Pearsall is doing as well as he is. The wide receiver has been placed on the team&#8217;s non-football injury list, meaning he&#8217;ll miss four games.

&#8220;Ultimately, [we] decided the best thing for Ricky was to have a little bit of time, and he’s going to need that time physically, he’s going to need that time emotionally,&#8221; Lynch said.

"Ultimately, [we] decided the best thing for Ricky was to have a little bit of time, and he’s going to need that time physically, he’s going to need that time emotionally," Lynch said.

&#8220;Ultimately, [we] decided the best thing for Ricky was to have a little bit of time, and he’s going to need that time physically, he’s going to need that time emotionally,&#8221; Lynch said.

&#8220;We’re going to put our support and love behind Ricky,&#8221; he added. &#8220;He’s a very fortunate young man, and we’re so grateful.&#8221;

"We’re going to put our support and love behind Ricky," he added. "He’s a very fortunate young man, and we’re so grateful."

&#8220;We’re going to put our support and love behind Ricky,&#8221; he added. &#8220;He’s a very fortunate young man, and we’re so grateful.&#8221;

Teen charged with attempted murder in shooting of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall

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When it comes to addressing political rumors, the most effective strategy might be to sidestep them with a wink and a smile. San Francisco’s top prosecutor did exactly that Friday.

When it comes to addressing political rumors, the most effective strategy might be to sidestep them with a wink and a smile. San Francisco’s top prosecutor did exactly that Friday.

In a wide-ranging, live-streamed interview with The Standard, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins gave early hints at her political future and voiced concern over the future of fentanyl prosecution in San Francisco under the Trump administration.

In a wide-ranging, live-streamed interview with The Standard, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins gave early hints at her political future and voiced concern over the future of fentanyl prosecution in San Francisco under the Trump administration.

During her reelection bid this season, which she handily won, Jenkins emerged as an outspoken Democrat <a href="https://x.com/BrookeJenkinsSF/status/1856847197003816987">urging the party to take a more tough-on-crime approach</a>. Her rising profile sparked rumors she’d run for the attorney general seat that Rob Bonta may vacate for a gubernatorial run in 2026.

During her reelection bid this season, which she handily won, Jenkins emerged as an outspoken Democrat <a href="https://x.com/BrookeJenkinsSF/status/1856847197003816987">urging the party to take a more tough-on-crime approach</a>. Her rising profile sparked rumors she’d run for the attorney general seat that Rob Bonta may vacate for a gubernatorial run in 2026.

Earlier this year Jenkins opened a committee to support Proposition 1, a state ballot measure to fund behavioral health services. She introduced herself to voters statewide while stumping the issue.

Earlier this year Jenkins opened a committee to support Proposition 1, a state ballot measure to fund behavioral health services. She introduced herself to voters statewide while stumping the issue.

When pressed by reporters, Jenkins did not admit to or deny any political ambitions but said she will eventually seek other opportunities.

When pressed by reporters, Jenkins did not admit to or deny any political ambitions but said she will eventually seek other opportunities.

“Here&#8217;s a little nugget I will give you. I&#8217;m 43 years old. I don&#8217;t think I will retire as the DA of San Francisco,” Jenkins said. “Right now, look, my focus has been getting the job accomplished.”

“Here's a little nugget I will give you. I'm 43 years old. I don't think I will retire as the DA of San Francisco,” Jenkins said. “Right now, look, my focus has been getting the job accomplished.”

“Here&#8217;s a little nugget I will give you. I&#8217;m 43 years old. I don&#8217;t think I will retire as the DA of San Francisco,” Jenkins said. “Right now, look, my focus has been getting the job accomplished.”

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There’s a precedent for Jenkins’ rumored career path. Kamala Harris, who was also a moderate-leaning, San Francisco district attorney, went on to become state attorney general, senator, vice president, and Democratic Party presidential nominee.

There’s a precedent for Jenkins’ rumored career path. Kamala Harris, who was also a moderate-leaning, San Francisco district attorney, went on to become state attorney general, senator, vice president, and Democratic Party presidential nominee.

Jenkins addressed rumors that Harris would run for governor in 2026.

Jenkins addressed rumors that Harris would run for governor in 2026.

“We’ll have to see if Kamala Harris decides that a little break would be enough, and that she wants to come back into the game here,” Jenkins said. “I think it would be exciting.”

“We’ll have to see if Kamala Harris decides that a little break would be enough, and that she wants to come back into the game here,” Jenkins said. “I think it would be exciting.”

The district attorney also addressed the stubborn Tenderloin open-air drug markets and her collaboration with federal law enforcement to tackle them.

The district attorney also addressed the stubborn Tenderloin open-air drug markets and her collaboration with federal law enforcement to tackle them.

Jenkins said her office has had great relations with the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California, Ismail Ramsey, that have “significantly contributed” to the progress San Francisco has made prosecuting drug dealers in the Tenderloin and downtown. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi <a href="https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-announces-san-francisco-approved-for-operation-overdrive-to-combat">helped make San Francisco part of the federal government’s “Operation Overdrive”</a> to combat fentanyl in 2023.

Jenkins said her office has had great relations with the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California, Ismail Ramsey, that have “significantly contributed” to the progress San Francisco has made prosecuting drug dealers in the Tenderloin and downtown. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi <a href="https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-announces-san-francisco-approved-for-operation-overdrive-to-combat">helped make San Francisco part of the federal government’s “Operation Overdrive”</a> to combat fentanyl in 2023.

Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) waves to the crowd as she rides in a car during the SF Pride Parade on June 30, 2019 in San Francisco, California. Sen. Harris spent the weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area where she attended a fundraiser and the annual SF Pride Parade.

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However, Trump’s election creates uncertainty as Ramsey, <a href="https://www.law.com/therecorder/2022/11/29/new-energy-to-the-office-biden-taps-ismail-ramsey-for-san-francisco-u-s-attorney-post/?slreturn=20241214-41409">a Biden appointee</a>, will likely be replaced by a new appointee. Trump <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/26/trump-mass-deportation-sanctuary-cities-doge-immigration/">has reportedly considered</a> threatening federal assistance for sanctuary cities that block his efforts at mass deportations. That may imperil the joint operations, Jenkins said.

However, Trump’s election creates uncertainty as Ramsey, <a href="https://www.law.com/therecorder/2022/11/29/new-energy-to-the-office-biden-taps-ismail-ramsey-for-san-francisco-u-s-attorney-post/?slreturn=20241214-41409">a Biden appointee</a>, will likely be replaced by a new appointee. Trump <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/26/trump-mass-deportation-sanctuary-cities-doge-immigration/">has reportedly considered</a> threatening federal assistance for sanctuary cities that block his efforts at mass deportations. That may imperil the joint operations, Jenkins said.

“There will have to be a discussion. I don&#8217;t know what&#8217;s going to unfold,” Jenkins said. “I don&#8217;t know whether they will respect the fact that we have sanctuary city obligations that we must abide by, from my office&#8217;s standpoint, and whether we&#8217;ll be able to reconcile that.”

“There will have to be a discussion. I don't know what's going to unfold,” Jenkins said. “I don't know whether they will respect the fact that we have sanctuary city obligations that we must abide by, from my office's standpoint, and whether we'll be able to reconcile that.”

“There will have to be a discussion. I don&#8217;t know what&#8217;s going to unfold,” Jenkins said. “I don&#8217;t know whether they will respect the fact that we have sanctuary city obligations that we must abide by, from my office&#8217;s standpoint, and whether we&#8217;ll be able to reconcile that.”

Jenkins thinks Trump’s federal prosecutors will continue tackling drug dealing cases and would take fentanyl “very seriously.” But “there may be a distance” in the coordination if sanctuary city disagreements aren’t resolved, she said.

Jenkins thinks Trump’s federal prosecutors will continue tackling drug dealing cases and would take fentanyl “very seriously.” But “there may be a distance” in the coordination if sanctuary city disagreements aren’t resolved, she said.

Jenkins also reflected on Democrats’ losses nationally and in San Francisco. Harris and Mayor London Breed both lost at the polls, which Jenkins attributed,at least in part, to Democrats’ struggles to address voters’ crime concerns.

Jenkins also reflected on Democrats’ losses nationally and in San Francisco. Harris and Mayor London Breed both lost at the polls, which Jenkins attributed,at least in part, to Democrats’ struggles to address voters’ crime concerns.

“We’ve denied there’s a public safety crisis. We’ve told people who are suffering that the data doesn’t reflect their experiences. But that was a failure,” she said.

“We’ve denied there’s a public safety crisis. We’ve told people who are suffering that the data doesn’t reflect their experiences. But that was a failure,” she said.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins sat for an interview with The Standard's Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez and Han Li on Friday, December 13. 

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Jenkins said the Democratic Party has lost sight of bread-and-butter issues like public safety, messaging “what feels good and what sounds good” instead of practical solutions to everyday problems.

Jenkins said the Democratic Party has lost sight of bread-and-butter issues like public safety, messaging “what feels good and what sounds good” instead of practical solutions to everyday problems.

She pushed back on the “tough on crime” label, recasting her policies as “thoughtful on crime” and more balanced. Her critics have said she’s swinging San Francisco in a conservative direction, <a href="https://48hills.org/2023/10/the-new-war-on-drugs-isnt-working-any-better-than-the-old-one-did/">including reigniting the war on drugs</a>.

She pushed back on the “tough on crime” label, recasting her policies as “thoughtful on crime” and more balanced. Her critics have said she’s swinging San Francisco in a conservative direction, <a href="https://48hills.org/2023/10/the-new-war-on-drugs-isnt-working-any-better-than-the-old-one-did/">including reigniting the war on drugs</a>.

Perhaps demonstrating that Jenkins has waded into murky waters, public records show that in October she met with Ricci Wynne, a social media influencer who lambastes San Francisco’s open-air drug markets as a Fox News talking head. Late last month, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/25/san-francisco-ricci-wynne-pimping-arrest/">Wynne was arrested</a> on suspicion of pimping.

Ricci Wynne, Fox News darling and SF hater, lands in jail as suspected pimp

Perhaps demonstrating that Jenkins has waded into murky waters, public records show that in October she met with Ricci Wynne, a social media influencer who lambastes San Francisco’s open-air drug markets as a Fox News talking head. Late last month, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/25/san-francisco-ricci-wynne-pimping-arrest/">Wynne was arrested</a> on suspicion of pimping.

“At that time, he was an advocate for cleaning up the Tenderloin. And so he wanted to sit down and have a conversation,” Jenkins said. “I made myself available to have that discussion about the work that I was doing in the Tenderloin and to address some of his concerns. That is separate and apart from what private behavior somebody is engaging in that may come to light later.”

“At that time, he was an advocate for cleaning up the Tenderloin. And so he wanted to sit down and have a conversation,” Jenkins said. “I made myself available to have that discussion about the work that I was doing in the Tenderloin and to address some of his concerns. That is separate and apart from what private behavior somebody is engaging in that may come to light later.”

DA Brooke Jenkins breaks silence on rumored run for higher office

The building housing a Black-led San Francisco youth nonprofit was defaced with racist graffiti, and a noose was left hanging on one of the doors, city officials said Friday.

The building housing a Black-led San Francisco youth nonprofit was defaced with racist graffiti, and a noose was left hanging on one of the doors, city officials said Friday.

Images <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_TGkS0PPN2/">posted</a> to social media showed racist language spray-painted on the side of the turquoise building that houses <a href="https://youth1stprogram.com/index.html#about">Youth 1st</a>. The nonprofit — which offers year-round tutoring in math, science, English, and other subjects — is based out of the Merced Heights Playground near Ingleside.

Images <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_TGkS0PPN2/">posted</a> to social media showed racist language spray-painted on the side of the turquoise building that houses <a href="https://youth1stprogram.com/index.html#about">Youth 1st</a>. The nonprofit — which offers year-round tutoring in math, science, English, and other subjects — is based out of the Merced Heights Playground near Ingleside.

The San Francisco Police Department is investigating.

The San Francisco Police Department is investigating.

&#8220;We don&#8217;t want to let this divide us. We want to get to the bottom of this, but let&#8217;s build our community up,&#8221; Renard Monroe, executive director and founder of Youth 1st, said at a press conference. &#8220;I’m sad for these children that are going to have to hear about this. … It’s a teachable moment for all of us, but this isn’t something that we should be having to learn from or to be teaching in 2024.&#8221;

"We don't want to let this divide us. We want to get to the bottom of this, but let's build our community up," Renard Monroe, executive director and founder of Youth 1st, said at a press conference. "I’m sad for these children that are going to have to hear about this. … It’s a teachable moment for all of us, but this isn’t something that we should be having to learn from or to be teaching in 2024."

&#8220;We don&#8217;t want to let this divide us. We want to get to the bottom of this, but let&#8217;s build our community up,&#8221; Renard Monroe, executive director and founder of Youth 1st, said at a press conference. &#8220;I’m sad for these children that are going to have to hear about this. … It’s a teachable moment for all of us, but this isn’t something that we should be having to learn from or to be teaching in 2024.&#8221;

A wet paint sign hung on the outside walls of Youth 1st on Aug. 30, 2024. The afterschool and summer program for at-risk youth had its building tagged with the N-word.

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There have been other racist incidents reported in San Francisco in recent months. In May, a man reported that <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/05/09/alamo-square-dog-walker-racist-threats/">blackface dolls with nooses</a> around their necks were left near his home, and in June, racist graffiti was painted <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/06/05/city-hall-defaced-disgusting-racism-sexism/">next to the front doors of City Hall</a>.

&#8216;They want me to run&#8217;: Black San Francisco dog walker faces down racist threats

City Hall defaced with ‘disgusting racism and sexism’

There have been other racist incidents reported in San Francisco in recent months. In May, a man reported that <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/05/09/alamo-square-dog-walker-racist-threats/">blackface dolls with nooses</a> around their necks were left near his home, and in June, racist graffiti was painted <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/06/05/city-hall-defaced-disgusting-racism-sexism/">next to the front doors of City Hall</a>.

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins called the graffiti at Youth 1st a hate crime and said her office will &#8220;do everything to hold the person or persons behind this accountable.&#8221;

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins called the graffiti at Youth 1st a hate crime and said her office will "do everything to hold the person or persons behind this accountable."

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins called the graffiti at Youth 1st a hate crime and said her office will &#8220;do everything to hold the person or persons behind this accountable.&#8221;

&#8220;But I also stand before you as a Black woman and a woman raising two Black children in this city,&#8221; Jenkins said at the press conference. &#8220;That didn&#8217;t just happen against an organization and a man. It happened against our children, our babies.&#8221;

"But I also stand before you as a Black woman and a woman raising two Black children in this city," Jenkins said at the press conference. "That didn't just happen against an organization and a man. It happened against our children, our babies."

&#8220;But I also stand before you as a Black woman and a woman raising two Black children in this city,&#8221; Jenkins said at the press conference. &#8220;That didn&#8217;t just happen against an organization and a man. It happened against our children, our babies.&#8221;

City officials said the vandalism occurred sometime Friday morning. SFPD said officers responded to the building around 8:20 a.m. and found both graffiti and &#8220;a rope resembling a possible noose.&#8221;

City officials said the vandalism occurred sometime Friday morning. SFPD said officers responded to the building around 8:20 a.m. and found both graffiti and "a rope resembling a possible noose."

City officials said the vandalism occurred sometime Friday morning. SFPD said officers responded to the building around 8:20 a.m. and found both graffiti and &#8220;a rope resembling a possible noose.&#8221;

Supervisor Ahsha Safaí, who represents the area, said the epithets were targeted at Monroe.

Supervisor Ahsha Safaí, who represents the area, said the epithets were targeted at Monroe.

&#8220;This appalling display of hate has no place in our community,&#8221; Safaí said in an email. &#8220;This incident is not just an attack on a building; it&#8217;s an attack on the values we uphold in San Francisco — diversity, inclusion, and respect for all.&#8221;

"This appalling display of hate has no place in our community," Safaí said in an email. "This incident is not just an attack on a building; it's an attack on the values we uphold in San Francisco — diversity, inclusion, and respect for all."

&#8220;This appalling display of hate has no place in our community,&#8221; Safaí said in an email. &#8220;This incident is not just an attack on a building; it&#8217;s an attack on the values we uphold in San Francisco — diversity, inclusion, and respect for all.&#8221;

The supervisor said the racist graffiti appeared days after an encounter between Monroe and an unidentified woman at the Merced Heights Playground. He said the woman was walking her dog in the playground when Monroe asked her to move to a dog run nearby. The woman became hostile, called Monroe a &#8220;dirty N-word,&#8221; and said, &#8220;We shouldn&#8217;t have given you books,&#8221; adding, &#8220;I&#8217;m gonna make it my job to shut your organization,&#8221; Safaí told The Standard by phone.

The supervisor said the racist graffiti appeared days after an encounter between Monroe and an unidentified woman at the Merced Heights Playground. He said the woman was walking her dog in the playground when Monroe asked her to move to a dog run nearby. The woman became hostile, called Monroe a "dirty N-word," and said, "We shouldn't have given you books," adding, "I'm gonna make it my job to shut your organization," Safaí told The Standard by phone.

The supervisor said the racist graffiti appeared days after an encounter between Monroe and an unidentified woman at the Merced Heights Playground. He said the woman was walking her dog in the playground when Monroe asked her to move to a dog run nearby. The woman became hostile, called Monroe a &#8220;dirty N-word,&#8221; and said, &#8220;We shouldn&#8217;t have given you books,&#8221; adding, &#8220;I&#8217;m gonna make it my job to shut your organization,&#8221; Safaí told The Standard by phone.

Ahaha Safaí address the crowd at the second mayoral debate, held at UC Law in San Francisco on Monday, June 17th, 2024.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240614-secondmayoraldebate-ac-391.jpg?w=2500" alt="A man in a suit and tie is speaking in front of an audience. He has one hand on his chest and the other gesturing outward. A microphone is clipped to his jacket." class="wp-image-284219"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Supervisor Ahsha Safaí says the graffiti appeared after a woman threatened the nonprofit&#8217;s director.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240614-secondmayoraldebate-ac-391.jpg?w=2500" alt="A man in a suit and tie is speaking in front of an audience. He has one hand on his chest and the other gesturing outward. A microphone is clipped to his jacket." class="wp-image-284219"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Supervisor Ahsha Safaí says the graffiti appeared after a woman threatened the nonprofit's director.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240614-secondmayoraldebate-ac-391.jpg?w=2500" alt="A man in a suit and tie is speaking in front of an audience. He has one hand on his chest and the other gesturing outward. A microphone is clipped to his jacket." class="wp-image-284219"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Supervisor Ahsha Safaí says the graffiti appeared after a woman threatened the nonprofit&#8217;s director.</figcaption></figure>

On Wednesday, representatives from the California Department of Social Services showed up at the nonprofit to respond to an anonymous complaint that Youth 1st was operating without a license, according to city officials. Park rangers also responded Thursday to an anonymous noise complaint at the playground, which they determined was meritless, a spokesperson for the Recreation and Parks Department said.

On Wednesday, representatives from the California Department of Social Services showed up at the nonprofit to respond to an anonymous complaint that Youth 1st was operating without a license, according to city officials. Park rangers also responded Thursday to an anonymous noise complaint at the playground, which they determined was meritless, a spokesperson for the Recreation and Parks Department said.

Emily Davis, a spokesperson for San Francisco&#8217;s Department of Children, Youth, and their Families, which provides funding to Youth 1st, told The Standard the nonprofit is not subject to the licensing requirements for childcare facilities.

Emily Davis, a spokesperson for San Francisco's Department of Children, Youth, and their Families, which provides funding to Youth 1st, told The Standard the nonprofit is not subject to the licensing requirements for childcare facilities.

Emily Davis, a spokesperson for San Francisco&#8217;s Department of Children, Youth, and their Families, which provides funding to Youth 1st, told The Standard the nonprofit is not subject to the licensing requirements for childcare facilities.

A spokesperson for the state&#8217;s Department of Social Services said the agency is investigating and declined to comment further.

A spokesperson for the state's Department of Social Services said the agency is investigating and declined to comment further.

A spokesperson for the state&#8217;s Department of Social Services said the agency is investigating and declined to comment further.

Calling the vandalism a &#8220;cowardly act,&#8221; Monroe said it&#8217;s important to teach children to love their community.

Calling the vandalism a "cowardly act," Monroe said it's important to teach children to love their community.

Calling the vandalism a &#8220;cowardly act,&#8221; Monroe said it&#8217;s important to teach children to love their community.

&#8220;We don&#8217;t teach hate here, we teach love,&#8221; Monroe said. &#8220;We need to teach San Francisco to love.&#8221;

"We don't teach hate here, we teach love," Monroe said. "We need to teach San Francisco to love."

&#8220;We don&#8217;t teach hate here, we teach love,&#8221; Monroe said. &#8220;We need to teach San Francisco to love.&#8221;

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A former San Francisco prosecutor who was fired by District Attorney Brooke Jenkins after she took office in 2022 is running to replace her this November.

A former San Francisco prosecutor who was fired by District Attorney Brooke Jenkins after she took office in 2022 is running to replace her this November.

Ryan Khojasteh, 30, who currently works part-time at the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, will be the first major opponent to challenge Jenkins.

Ryan Khojasteh, 30, who currently works part-time at the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, will be the first major opponent to challenge Jenkins.

A progressive attorney who graduated from UC Law (formerly UC Hastings) in 2018, Khojasteh worked as a volunteer attorney at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office in 2019 before being hired by the District Attorney’s Office under Chesa Boudin in 2020. He worked as an assistant district attorney at both the juvenile unit and general felony unit.

A progressive attorney who graduated from UC Law (formerly UC Hastings) in 2018, Khojasteh worked as a volunteer attorney at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office in 2019 before being hired by the District Attorney’s Office under Chesa Boudin in 2020. He worked as an assistant district attorney at both the juvenile unit and general felony unit.

Boudin was recalled in June 2022, and Jenkins, a leader of the recall campaign, was appointed by Mayor London Breed to replace Boudin. Jenkins <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/07/15/firings-rumored-in-first-major-staffing-shakeup-by-da-brooke-jenkins/">fired more than a dozen staffers in July</a> of that year, including Khojasteh.

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Boudin was recalled in June 2022, and Jenkins, a leader of the recall campaign, was appointed by Mayor London Breed to replace Boudin. Jenkins <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/07/15/firings-rumored-in-first-major-staffing-shakeup-by-da-brooke-jenkins/">fired more than a dozen staffers in July</a> of that year, including Khojasteh.

Khojasteh declined to be interviewed for this story as he is expected to announce his candidacy at City Hall on Friday at noon.

Khojasteh declined to be interviewed for this story as he is expected to announce his candidacy at City Hall on Friday at noon.

Citing “a better way for safety” in a press advisory, Khojasteh is an advocate of progressive criminal justice policies, in contrast with Jenkins’ more traditional, tough-on-crime approach. He’s supported by Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón, who was San Francisco’s district attorney, former state Sen. Mark Leno and multiple current elected education officials.

Citing “a better way for safety” in a press advisory, Khojasteh is an advocate of progressive criminal justice policies, in contrast with Jenkins’ more traditional, tough-on-crime approach. He’s supported by Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón, who was San Francisco’s district attorney, former state Sen. Mark Leno and multiple current elected education officials.

Despite his relatively young age, Khojasteh is not new to San Francisco politics.

Despite his relatively young age, Khojasteh is not new to San Francisco politics.

He ran for Congress against Rep. Nancy Pelosi in 2018, <a href="https://sfelections.sfgov.org/june-5-2018-election-results-summary">receiving about 5%</a> of votes in the primary. He also served on the city’s Immigrant Rights Commission for almost six years.

He ran for Congress against Rep. Nancy Pelosi in 2018, <a href="https://sfelections.sfgov.org/june-5-2018-election-results-summary">receiving about 5%</a> of votes in the primary. He also served on the city’s Immigrant Rights Commission for almost six years.

According to the <a href="https://www.sf.gov/reports/november-2024/candidates-november-5-2024-consolidated-general-election#district-attorney">Department of Elections</a>, Jenkins is the only candidate who has formally declared her intention to run for district attorney.

According to the <a href="https://www.sf.gov/reports/november-2024/candidates-november-5-2024-consolidated-general-election#district-attorney">Department of Elections</a>, Jenkins is the only candidate who has formally declared her intention to run for district attorney.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins speaks during the town hall, in San Francisco on Thursday, August 3, 2023. The San Francisco District Attorney’s office held the town hall at the St. Anthony Foundation to address public safety in the Tenderloin.

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In a statement, Jenkins’ campaign spokesperson, Elizabeth Power, defended the firing as necessary to “reverse the damage” caused by Boudin. She touted Jenkins&#8217; effort to stabilize the office by hiring 40 new prosecutors, which she said is “making San Francisco safer” and has led to an increase in convictions for violent crime.

In a statement, Jenkins’ campaign spokesperson, Elizabeth Power, defended the firing as necessary to “reverse the damage” caused by Boudin. She touted Jenkins' effort to stabilize the office by hiring 40 new prosecutors, which she said is “making San Francisco safer” and has led to an increase in convictions for violent crime.

In a statement, Jenkins’ campaign spokesperson, Elizabeth Power, defended the firing as necessary to “reverse the damage” caused by Boudin. She touted Jenkins&#8217; effort to stabilize the office by hiring 40 new prosecutors, which she said is “making San Francisco safer” and has led to an increase in convictions for violent crime.

“The district attorney looks forward to putting her record up against any candidate who wants to revert back to the failed policies,” the statement said, “that clearly were not working for this city.”

“The district attorney looks forward to putting her record up against any candidate who wants to revert back to the failed policies,” the statement said, “that clearly were not working for this city.”

Chesa Boudin ally challenges District Attorney Brooke Jenkins

The sentencing of a man who stabbed a 94-year-old Asian woman in San Francisco has stirred not only a political uproar but also angry clashes between street protesters.

The sentencing of a man who stabbed a 94-year-old Asian woman in San Francisco has stirred not only a political uproar but also angry clashes between street protesters.

Dozens of Asian American activists, elected officials and political candidates held a rally outside the Hall of Justice Friday morning to protest a judge’s sentencing of Daniel Cauich, who stabbed Anh &#8220;Peng&#8221; Taylor in 2021 and received five years&#8217; probation and mandatory intensive treatment programs.

Dozens of Asian American activists, elected officials and political candidates held a rally outside the Hall of Justice Friday morning to protest a judge’s sentencing of Daniel Cauich, who stabbed Anh "Peng" Taylor in 2021 and received five years' probation and mandatory intensive treatment programs.

Dozens of Asian American activists, elected officials and political candidates held a rally outside the Hall of Justice Friday morning to protest a judge’s sentencing of Daniel Cauich, who stabbed Anh &#8220;Peng&#8221; Taylor in 2021 and received five years&#8217; probation and mandatory intensive treatment programs.

The ruling outraged District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and many in the Asian American community, who argued that the sentence was too lenient.

The ruling outraged District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and many in the Asian American community, who argued that the sentence was too lenient.

“There is no one more vulnerable than a 94-year-old woman,” Jenkins said in the rally. “If there is no accountability for the people who attack them, if we don&#8217;t have adequate consequences for that behavior, it will continue.”

“There is no one more vulnerable than a 94-year-old woman,” Jenkins said in the rally. “If there is no accountability for the people who attack them, if we don't have adequate consequences for that behavior, it will continue.”

“There is no one more vulnerable than a 94-year-old woman,” Jenkins said in the rally. “If there is no accountability for the people who attack them, if we don&#8217;t have adequate consequences for that behavior, it will continue.”

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Jenkins’ prosecutor had asked the court to sentence Cauich to 12 years in prison, but the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/15/san-francisco-asian-94-year-old-grandma-stabbing-attack/">judge sided with Cauich’s defense attorney</a>.

Man who stabbed 94-year-old woman gets probation despite prosecutor’s protests

Jenkins’ prosecutor had asked the court to sentence Cauich to 12 years in prison, but the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/15/san-francisco-asian-94-year-old-grandma-stabbing-attack/">judge sided with Cauich’s defense attorney</a>.

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