Jonah Owen Lamb

The U.S. government has declared San Francisco a potential target for a terrorist attack or civil disruption during the high-profile Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November, which means the Secret Service will head up security during the international event as part of a designation rarely used outside of Washington, D.C.

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<p>The U.S. government has declared San Francisco a potential target for a terrorist attack or civil disruption during the high-profile Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November, which means the Secret Service will head up security during the international event as part of a designation rarely used outside of Washington, D.C.</p>

The secretary of Homeland Security in March designated the APEC conference, which runs Nov. 12-18, a &#8220;National Special Security Event.&#8221; That designation will result in heightened measures by federal authorities, who are taking the lead for all security for the event, which is expected to draw top officials from about 21 countries. The last APEC summit in the U.S. was in 2011 in Hawaii, where federal authorities took similar measures.

<p>The secretary of Homeland Security in March designated the APEC conference, which runs Nov. 12-18, a "National Special Security Event." That designation will result in heightened measures by federal authorities, who are taking the lead for all security for the event, which is expected to draw top officials from about 21 countries. The last APEC summit in the U.S. was in 2011 in Hawaii, where federal authorities took similar measures.</p>

<p>The secretary of Homeland Security in March designated the APEC conference, which runs Nov. 12-18, a &#8220;National Special Security Event.&#8221; That designation will result in heightened measures by federal authorities, who are taking the lead for all security for the event, which is expected to draw top officials from about 21 countries. The last APEC summit in the U.S. was in 2011 in Hawaii, where federal authorities took similar measures.</p>

“This is a first designation of a National Special Security event in Northern California,” Shawn Bradstreet, special agent in charge of the Secret Service’s San Francisco field office, told The Standard.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<p>“This is a first designation of a National Special Security event in Northern California,” Shawn Bradstreet, special agent in charge of the Secret Service’s San Francisco field office, told The Standard.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

The designation is rare outside of the U.S. capital, where it has been used during inaugurations and presidential addresses to Congress. Outside of Washington, it has been used during political party conventions, NATO meetings and other high-profile events.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<p>The designation is rare outside of the U.S. capital, where it has been used during inaugurations and presidential addresses to Congress. Outside of Washington, it has been used during political party conventions, NATO meetings and other high-profile events.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

When the declaration was made in the past, such as for the inaugurations of Joe Biden and Donald Trump, several federal agencies took the lead for planning and executing security operations. For example, the Secret Service led the planning and operation of security. Homeland Security, meanwhile, headed up incident management, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency would have been responsible for recovery and clean up in the event of an attack. The FBI was tasked with investigating any incidents that occurred.

<p>When the declaration was made in the past, such as for the inaugurations of Joe Biden and Donald Trump, several federal agencies took the lead for planning and executing security operations. For example, the Secret Service led the planning and operation of security. Homeland Security, meanwhile, headed up incident management, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency would have been responsible for recovery and clean up in the event of an attack. The FBI was tasked with investigating any incidents that occurred.</p>

People walk through Moscone Center  in San Francisco, Calif. on Thursday, June 30, 2022. | Camille Cohen/The Standard


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APEC was created in 1989 and convenes regular gatherings largely focused on international trade; member countries are mostly Pacific Rim nations, including the United States, Japan, China, Australia and South Korea. The main APEC event is known as Leaders Week, a gathering of heads of state and other government officials. President Joe Biden will be in attendance. Overlapping with that event is a CEO Summit Nov. 14-16 at Moscone Center West that will attract top executives from major international firms.

<p>APEC was created in 1989 and convenes regular gatherings largely focused on international trade; member countries are mostly Pacific Rim nations, including the United States, Japan, China, Australia and South Korea. The main APEC event is known as Leaders Week, a gathering of heads of state and other government officials. President Joe Biden will be in attendance. Overlapping with that event is a CEO Summit Nov. 14-16 at Moscone Center West that will attract top executives from major international firms.</p>

“San Francisco is pleased to work with our federal partners to ensure leaders and attendees from APEC member economies feel safe and welcome during the APEC Leaders Meeting in November,” Mayor London Breed’s office said in a statement.

<p>“San Francisco is pleased to work with our federal partners to ensure leaders and attendees from APEC member economies feel safe and welcome during the APEC Leaders Meeting in November,” Mayor London Breed’s office said in a statement.</p>

The event’s epicenter will have layers of security, including a zone requiring passes to enter, and another where only pedestrians will be allowed. The restrictions around the Moscone Center could close roads and affect everything from mass transit to flight patterns and boat traffic.&nbsp;

<p>The event’s epicenter will have layers of security, including a zone requiring passes to enter, and another where only pedestrians will be allowed. The restrictions around the Moscone Center could close roads and affect everything from mass transit to flight patterns and boat traffic.&nbsp;</p>

“It’s like turning that area into a little mini White House,” Bradstreet said.&nbsp;

<p>“It’s like turning that area into a little mini White House,” Bradstreet said.&nbsp;</p>

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which will be helping in efforts around security, also laid out its scope of authority in a statement.&nbsp;

<p>The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which will be helping in efforts around security, also laid out its scope of authority in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

“The FBI&#8217;s role is that of crisis management, investigation, and intelligence support for threat prevention,” an FBI spokesperson said. “We will be working with our partners on prevention of any threats, and will be the lead responding agency if something were to happen that was within our scope of responsibility during the event.&#8221;

<p>“The FBI's role is that of crisis management, investigation, and intelligence support for threat prevention,” an FBI spokesperson said. “We will be working with our partners on prevention of any threats, and will be the lead responding agency if something were to happen that was within our scope of responsibility during the event."</p>

<p>“The FBI&#8217;s role is that of crisis management, investigation, and intelligence support for threat prevention,” an FBI spokesperson said. “We will be working with our partners on prevention of any threats, and will be the lead responding agency if something were to happen that was within our scope of responsibility during the event.&#8221;</p>

San Francisco police did not respond to requests for comment, but <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/28/san-francisco-apec-police-crime-response/">SFPD has sent orders to the rank and file that no vacations</a> will be approved throughout the conference and that every officer will be expected to work 12-hour shifts.&nbsp;

San Francisco blocks cops from taking vacation during week-long international trade summit

<p>San Francisco police did not respond to requests for comment, but <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/28/san-francisco-apec-police-crime-response/">SFPD has sent orders to the rank and file that no vacations</a> will be approved throughout the conference and that every officer will be expected to work 12-hour shifts.&nbsp;</p>

The total staffing for the event’s security could be anywhere from 2,000 to 5,000 officers, federal authorities estimated. The San Francisco Police Department has roughly 1,500 sworn officers currently on staff.&nbsp;

<p>The total staffing for the event’s security could be anywhere from 2,000 to 5,000 officers, federal authorities estimated. The San Francisco Police Department has roughly 1,500 sworn officers currently on staff.&nbsp;</p>

The security planning for the event has been underway since at least April, when local and federal authorities held a large meeting in Mission Bay. Since then, regular planning meetings have continued, and many details have yet to be finalized, Bradstreet said.&nbsp;

<p>The security planning for the event has been underway since at least April, when local and federal authorities held a large meeting in Mission Bay. Since then, regular planning meetings have continued, and many details have yet to be finalized, Bradstreet said.&nbsp;</p>

The US Attorney is charging the San Francisco FBI office of accepting bribes including prostitutes and motorcycles from an Armenian organized crime group. | Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images


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The Secret Service has been tasked with planning everything from protection against potential sea and air attacks from drone and manned aircraft to setting up committees to coordinate local, state and federal authorities.

<p>The Secret Service has been tasked with planning everything from protection against potential sea and air attacks from drone and manned aircraft to setting up committees to coordinate local, state and federal authorities.</p>

Security measures could include increased numbers of police and even National Guard personnel, bomb-detecting dogs, surveillance and sharpshooters. Authorities will also take measures to detect and mitigate weapons of mass destruction, such as chemical agents or dirty bombs.&nbsp;

<p>Security measures could include increased numbers of police and even National Guard personnel, bomb-detecting dogs, surveillance and sharpshooters. Authorities will also take measures to detect and mitigate weapons of mass destruction, such as chemical agents or dirty bombs.&nbsp;</p>

Flight patterns will be restricted over certain areas of the event, the Coast Guard will step up patrols on the bay, and rail and mass transit will have increased levels of security. Roads will also be closed, disrupting traffic.&nbsp;

<p>Flight patterns will be restricted over certain areas of the event, the Coast Guard will step up patrols on the bay, and rail and mass transit will have increased levels of security. Roads will also be closed, disrupting traffic.&nbsp;</p>

While many one-time Downtown San Francisco office workers have already adopted remote work, Bradstreet said those who continue to commute into the city might find it easier to work from home during the week of APEC.

<p>While many one-time Downtown San Francisco office workers have already adopted remote work, Bradstreet said those who continue to commute into the city might find it easier to work from home during the week of APEC.</p>

APEC summit in San Francisco: Secret Service will lead security amid fears of attacks

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Jennifer Wadsworth

Donald Trump’s campaign says he is “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.

<p>Donald Trump’s campaign says he is “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.</p>

Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said that the suspected gunman was dead and at least one rally attendee was killed. In a statement hours later, the U.S. Secret Service confirmed that one spectator was killed and two others were wounded.

<p>Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said that the suspected gunman was dead and at least one rally attendee was killed. In a statement hours later, the U.S. Secret Service confirmed that one spectator was killed and two others were wounded. </p>

A statement from the Trump campaign said the former president &#8220;thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act.&#8221; It adds that “he is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”

<p>A statement from the Trump campaign said the former president "thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act." It adds that “he is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”</p>

<p>A statement from the Trump campaign said the former president &#8220;thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act.&#8221; It adds that “he is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”</p>

Two officials who spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation said the shooting is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee.

<p>Two officials who spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation said the shooting is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee.</p>

They said the shooter was not an attendee at the rally and was killed by U.S. Secret Service agents.

<p>They said the shooter was not an attendee at the rally and was killed by U.S. Secret Service agents.</p>

Secret Service tend to republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump onstage at a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.


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In a statement a few hours after the shooting, the Secret Service said the suspected shooter fired &#8220;multiple shots from an elevated position outside of the rally venue.&#8221;

<p>In a statement a few hours after the shooting, the Secret Service said the suspected shooter fired "multiple shots from an elevated position outside of the rally venue."</p>

<p>In a statement a few hours after the shooting, the Secret Service said the suspected shooter fired &#8220;multiple shots from an elevated position outside of the rally venue.&#8221;</p>

&#8220;U.S. Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased,&#8221; the statement continued.

<p>"U.S. Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased," the statement continued. </p>

<p>&#8220;U.S. Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased,&#8221; the statement continued. </p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here is the latest information from our investigation.  We are grateful to the Secret Service team and our law enforcement partners for their swift action. Our thoughts go out to the families affected by this tragedy. <a href="https://t.co/E8FazqtUVZ">pic.twitter.com/E8FazqtUVZ</a></p>&mdash; Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecretSvcSpox/status/1812288378596982908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The former president and presumptive Republican nominee was showing a chart of border crossing numbers during his last rally before the Republican National Convention opens Monday when bangs rang out through the crowd.

<p>The former president and presumptive Republican nominee was showing a chart of border crossing numbers during his last rally before the Republican National Convention opens Monday when bangs rang out through the crowd.</p>

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024.


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Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. There appeared to be blood on his face.

<p>Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. There appeared to be blood on his face.</p>

In a sign of how important Pennsylvania is for both parties, Trump and Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>, and first lady&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-jill-joe-debate-nato-80908101a89993736dcdd406754d4e55">Jill Biden</a>&nbsp;were all campaigning in the state Saturday.

<p>In a sign of how important Pennsylvania is for both parties, Trump and Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>, and first lady&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-jill-joe-debate-nato-80908101a89993736dcdd406754d4e55">Jill Biden</a>&nbsp;were all campaigning in the state Saturday.</p>

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.


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Ever since President Joe Biden&#8217;s dismal debate performance Democrats have wrestled with whether he should continue on as their presumptive nominee. Biden has vowed to continue in the race.

<p>Ever since President Joe Biden's dismal debate performance Democrats have wrestled with whether he should continue on as their presumptive nominee. Biden has vowed to continue in the race.</p>

<p>Ever since President Joe Biden&#8217;s dismal debate performance Democrats have wrestled with whether he should continue on as their presumptive nominee. Biden has vowed to continue in the race.</p>

He&#8217;s expected to meet virtually with members of the two largest Democratic caucuses on Capitol Hill as he looks to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-2024-lawmakers-debate-2c426f98063ab30143a7675cba10a5b4">rebuild momentum</a>&nbsp;for his reelection campaign, even as the number of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pelosi-biden-2024-election-democrats-333c0774dec4de05c32c353255b5f627">Democrats calling for him to step aside</a>&nbsp;increases.

<p>He's expected to meet virtually with members of the two largest Democratic caucuses on Capitol Hill as he looks to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-2024-lawmakers-debate-2c426f98063ab30143a7675cba10a5b4">rebuild momentum</a>&nbsp;for his reelection campaign, even as the number of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pelosi-biden-2024-election-democrats-333c0774dec4de05c32c353255b5f627">Democrats calling for him to step aside</a>&nbsp;increases.</p>

<p>He&#8217;s expected to meet virtually with members of the two largest Democratic caucuses on Capitol Hill as he looks to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-2024-lawmakers-debate-2c426f98063ab30143a7675cba10a5b4">rebuild momentum</a>&nbsp;for his reelection campaign, even as the number of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pelosi-biden-2024-election-democrats-333c0774dec4de05c32c353255b5f627">Democrats calling for him to step aside</a>&nbsp;increases.</p>

A law enforcement officer move during republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump's rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.


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The shooting prompted condemnations from both sides of the aisle—and pushed some to openly express their support for the presidential candidate.

<p>The shooting prompted condemnations from both sides of the aisle—and pushed some to openly express their support for the presidential candidate.</p>

A day after <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-12/elon-musk-donates-to-trump-tapping-vast-fortune-to-swing-2024-race">Bloomberg reported</a> that Elon Musk contributed to a group backing Trump&#8217;s presidential bid, the billionaire made his endorsement official on X shortly after news of the apparent assassination attempt.

<p>A day after <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-12/elon-musk-donates-to-trump-tapping-vast-fortune-to-swing-2024-race">Bloomberg reported</a> that Elon Musk contributed to a group backing Trump's presidential bid, the billionaire made his endorsement official on X shortly after news of the apparent assassination attempt. </p>

<p>A day after <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-12/elon-musk-donates-to-trump-tapping-vast-fortune-to-swing-2024-race">Bloomberg reported</a> that Elon Musk contributed to a group backing Trump&#8217;s presidential bid, the billionaire made his endorsement official on X shortly after news of the apparent assassination attempt. </p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery <a href="https://t.co/ZdxkF63EqF">pic.twitter.com/ZdxkF63EqF</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1812256998588662068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In another post, Musk wrote: &#8220;Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt.&#8221;

<p>In another post, Musk wrote: "Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt."</p>

<p>In another post, Musk wrote: &#8220;Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt.&#8221;</p>

The Tesla CEO also took to X to go after venture capitalist Reid Hoffman over a comment about Trump in a conversation with fellow billionaire Peter Thiel.

<p>The Tesla CEO also took to X to go after venture capitalist Reid Hoffman over a comment about Trump in a conversation with fellow billionaire Peter Thiel. </p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Peter Thiel sarcastically thanked Reid Hoffman for funding lawsuits against Trump because they had turned him into “a martyr,” increasing his chances of re-election.<br><br>From the stage, Hoffman shot back with his own sarcastic quip: “Yeah, I wish I had made him an actual martyr.” <a href="https://t.co/c9u6ifLvaW">https://t.co/c9u6ifLvaW</a></p>&mdash; Dylan Byers (@DylanByers) <a href="https://twitter.com/DylanByers/status/1811855698566975936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Reid Hoffman’s of the world got their dearest wish … but then the martyr lived <a href="https://t.co/laaRBc5yol">pic.twitter.com/laaRBc5yol</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1812276202184589329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, meanwhile, joined a host of political leaders in condemning political violence.

<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom, meanwhile, joined a host of political leaders in condemning political violence. </p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Violence has NO place in our democracy. My thoughts are with President Trump and everyone impacted at the rally today.</p>&mdash; Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) <a href="https://twitter.com/GavinNewsom/status/1812258282691772709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, whose husband was attacked by a hammer-wielding intruder in an act of political violence, echoed Newsom&#8217;s condemnation.

<p>Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, whose husband was attacked by a hammer-wielding intruder in an act of political violence, echoed Newsom's condemnation.</p>

<p>Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, whose husband was attacked by a hammer-wielding intruder in an act of political violence, echoed Newsom&#8217;s condemnation.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As one whose family has been the victim of political violence, I know firsthand that political violence of any kind has no place in our society. I thank God that former President Trump is safe.<br><br>As we learn more details about this horrifying incident, let us pray that all those…</p>&mdash; Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerPelosi/status/1812268746574020870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&#8220;As one whose family has been the victim of political violence,&#8221; she wrote on X, &#8220;I know firsthand that political violence of any kind has no place in our society. I thank God that former President Trump is safe.&#8221;

<p>"As one whose family has been the victim of political violence," she wrote on X, "I know firsthand that political violence of any kind has no place in our society. I thank God that former President Trump is safe."</p>

<p>&#8220;As one whose family has been the victim of political violence,&#8221; she wrote on X, &#8220;I know firsthand that political violence of any kind has no place in our society. I thank God that former President Trump is safe.&#8221;</p>

In a post on X, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin, called the would-be assassination &#8220;absolutely despicable.&#8221;

<p>In a post on X, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin, called the would-be assassination "absolutely despicable."</p>

<p>In a post on X, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin, called the would-be assassination &#8220;absolutely despicable.&#8221;</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Political violence is NEVER the answer. Ever. Ever. Ever. <br><br>What happened today is absolutely despicable.</p>&mdash; Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepSwalwell/status/1812258289029349486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a press conference Swalwell hosted Saturday evening, he said he&#8217;s happy to hear Trump is well and saddened that at least &#8220;one innocent person&#8221; lost their life. The East Bay congressman went on to say he hopes people steer away from political divisiveness.

<p>In a press conference Swalwell hosted Saturday evening, he said he's happy to hear Trump is well and saddened that at least "one innocent person" lost their life. The East Bay congressman went on to say he hopes people steer away from political divisiveness. </p>

<p>In a press conference Swalwell hosted Saturday evening, he said he&#8217;s happy to hear Trump is well and saddened that at least &#8220;one innocent person&#8221; lost their life. The East Bay congressman went on to say he hopes people steer away from political divisiveness. </p>

“To anyone who is seeking to use this for any political benefit,&#8221; he said, &#8220;I urge you not to do that. Unity must be our antidote in a moment like this.”

<p>“To anyone who is seeking to use this for any political benefit," he said, "I urge you not to do that. Unity must be our antidote in a moment like this.”</p>

<p>“To anyone who is seeking to use this for any political benefit,&#8221; he said, &#8220;I urge you not to do that. Unity must be our antidote in a moment like this.”</p>

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Fremont, who represents the South Bay and Peninsula, said he was &#8220;absolutely appalled&#8221; by what happened.

<p>Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Fremont, who represents the South Bay and Peninsula, said he was "absolutely appalled" by what happened.</p>

<p>Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Fremont, who represents the South Bay and Peninsula, said he was &#8220;absolutely appalled&#8221; by what happened.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am absolutely appalled by the gun shots fired at Donald Trump. Violence is never acceptable in our democracy. I pray he was not seriously hurt and for our deeply divided nation.</p>&mdash; Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoKhanna/status/1812255793997369536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Former President Barack Obama said in a statement that “there is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy.” He added that while details were still scarce, “we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics.”

<p>Former President Barack Obama said in a statement that “there is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy.” He added that while details were still scarce, “we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics.”</p>

In <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/13/statement-from-president-joe-biden-6/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a statement issued</a> by the White House, Biden said he&#8217;s &#8220;grateful to hear&#8221; that Trump is safe and doing well.

<p>In <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/13/statement-from-president-joe-biden-6/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a statement issued</a> by the White House, Biden said he's "grateful to hear" that Trump is safe and doing well. </p>

<p>In <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/13/statement-from-president-joe-biden-6/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a statement issued</a> by the White House, Biden said he&#8217;s &#8220;grateful to hear&#8221; that Trump is safe and doing well. </p>

&#8220;I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information,&#8221; Biden continued. &#8220;Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.&#8221;

<p>"I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information," Biden continued. "Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it."</p>

<p>&#8220;I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information,&#8221; Biden continued. &#8220;Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.&#8221;</p>

Bay Area lawmakers, tech leaders react after apparent Trump assassination attempt

Kevin Truong

The rapidly approaching Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit has generated headlines fretting if the city is ready to host an unprecedented international event expected to bring 30,000 visitors and world leaders from 21 countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<p>The rapidly approaching Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit has generated headlines fretting if the city is ready to host an unprecedented international event expected to bring 30,000 visitors and world leaders from 21 countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

The event, which will draw major heads of state, is a high-wire act requiring a heavy security presence in the city. Businesses and residents around the conference’s main hub, Moscone Center, are worried about how they will be impacted by the security zones and checkpoints meant to keep VIPs safe.&nbsp;

<p>The event, which will draw major heads of state, is a high-wire act requiring a heavy security presence in the city. Businesses and residents around the conference’s main hub, Moscone Center, are worried about how they will be impacted by the security zones and checkpoints meant to keep VIPs safe.&nbsp;</p>

At a meeting Tuesday hosted by the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District, the Southern Station’s commanding officer, Capt. Luke Martin, shared additional information about the security planning taking place for the event. One major message to locals? Stay away unless you have a reason to be there.

<p>At a meeting Tuesday hosted by the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District, the Southern Station’s commanding officer, Capt. Luke Martin, shared additional information about the security planning taking place for the event. One major message to locals? Stay away unless you have a reason to be there.</p>

“It’ll be difficult to navigate around this side of the city; the west side of the city would probably be a lot easier,&#8221; Martin said. &#8220;But if you’re heading towards Downtown, there’s going to be huge impacts on traffic.&#8221;

<p>“It’ll be difficult to navigate around this side of the city; the west side of the city would probably be a lot easier," Martin said. "But if you’re heading towards Downtown, there’s going to be huge impacts on traffic."</p>

<p>“It’ll be difficult to navigate around this side of the city; the west side of the city would probably be a lot easier,&#8221; Martin said. &#8220;But if you’re heading towards Downtown, there’s going to be huge impacts on traffic.&#8221;</p>

While noting that specific dates are still in flux, Martin said security preparations will be active around Moscone Center from Nov. 10-19 with a more intense presence between Nov. 14-17, corresponding with the time the central APEC meeting and an associated APEC CEO summit will take place.&nbsp;

<p>While noting that specific dates are still in flux, Martin said security preparations will be active around Moscone Center from Nov. 10-19 with a more intense presence between Nov. 14-17, corresponding with the time the central APEC meeting and an associated APEC CEO summit will take place.&nbsp;</p>

The city and the Secret Service plan to hold a joint press conference on Oct. 18 to share finalized details on <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/08/28/apec-san-francisco-downtown-summit-security-mass-transit-business-impacts/">the security perimeter</a> and associated disruptions.&nbsp;

Here&#8217;s where APEC will lock down San Francisco

<p>The city and the Secret Service plan to hold a joint press conference on Oct. 18 to share finalized details on <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/08/28/apec-san-francisco-downtown-summit-security-mass-transit-business-impacts/">the security perimeter</a> and associated disruptions.&nbsp;</p>

A rendering of the approximate plans for a security zone around the Moscone Center. | Lu Chen


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A tentative map of the security perimeter shared during the meeting splits the enclosed area into two zones. A vehicle exclusion zone, where roads will be closed to public vehicle traffic, is bordered by Market Street in the north, Harrison Street in the south, Fifth Street in the west and Second Street in the east.&nbsp;

<p>A tentative map of the security perimeter shared during the meeting splits the enclosed area into two zones. A vehicle exclusion zone, where roads will be closed to public vehicle traffic, is bordered by Market Street in the north, Harrison Street in the south, Fifth Street in the west and Second Street in the east.&nbsp;</p>

SFPD will be bolstered by roughly 1,000 California Highway Patrol officers, who will help staff posts on the outer perimeter.

<p>SFPD will be bolstered by roughly 1,000 California Highway Patrol officers, who will help staff posts on the outer perimeter.</p>

Martin said that vehicles will be able to travel along those streets but prohibited from turning inward thanks to police barriers. This outer barrier will essentially function as a checkpoint where workers and residents will need to show proof of identity to go to their homes or places of work. Officials said a standard for proving residence or employment is still being determined.&nbsp;

<p>Martin said that vehicles will be able to travel along those streets but prohibited from turning inward thanks to police barriers. This outer barrier will essentially function as a checkpoint where workers and residents will need to show proof of identity to go to their homes or places of work. Officials said a standard for proving residence or employment is still being determined.&nbsp;</p>

Arash Ghanadan, a partner at Novela, a bar that sits within the security perimeter, drew a distinction between Dreamforce, held earlier in the month, and the forthcoming international summit. For Dreamforce or other major conferences, he said that events are planned and communicated months in advance.&nbsp;

<p>Arash Ghanadan, a partner at Novela, a bar that sits within the security perimeter, drew a distinction between Dreamforce, held earlier in the month, and the forthcoming international summit. For Dreamforce or other major conferences, he said that events are planned and communicated months in advance.&nbsp;</p>

“It’s just mind-boggling,” Ghanadan said of the lack of communication from the city. “We’re a month and a half away, and nobody knows what&#8217;s going on. People are coming from 20-something countries, and it feels like we’re just winging it.”

<p>“It’s just mind-boggling,” Ghanadan said of the lack of communication from the city. “We’re a month and a half away, and nobody knows what's going on. People are coming from 20-something countries, and it feels like we’re just winging it.”</p>

<p>“It’s just mind-boggling,” Ghanadan said of the lack of communication from the city. “We’re a month and a half away, and nobody knows what&#8217;s going on. People are coming from 20-something countries, and it feels like we’re just winging it.”</p>


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Ghanadan said there’s potential for the summit to be a “tailwind event” for a neighborhood that has been hurting due to remote work and the slow return of business travel, but that relies on effective communication.

<p>Ghanadan said there’s potential for the summit to be a “tailwind event” for a neighborhood that has been hurting due to remote work and the slow return of business travel, but that relies on effective communication.</p>

“We organize our staffing a month in advance,” Ghanadan said. “Everyone’s concerned and wondering what’s the plan. We’re not looking at this just as another potential disruption. We’re looking at this as a potential Dreamforce opportunity.”

<p>“We organize our staffing a month in advance,” Ghanadan said. “Everyone’s concerned and wondering what’s the plan. We’re not looking at this just as another potential disruption. We’re looking at this as a potential Dreamforce opportunity.”</p>

The Moscone Center was filled with thousands of people who attended Dreamforce in San Francisco on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. At this year’s Dreamforce event, Marc Benioff committed that if San Francisco does not address its drug and homeless problem, it might be the last time the event takes place in the city. AI tools had a significant presence at the event, and discussions revolved around Salesforce’s efforts to protect user data. However, despite the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in San Francisco, few COVID-19 protocols were observed, and many attendees remained unmasked.


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Priya Clemens, a media liaison for APEC’s host committee, said the city is working with federal partners to minimize disruptions and reaching out to businesses to gather their concerns.

<p>Priya Clemens, a media liaison for APEC’s host committee, said the city is working with federal partners to minimize disruptions and reaching out to businesses to gather their concerns.</p>

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us to strengthen the deep business ties and economic opportunities that APEC economies are bringing San Francisco,” Clemens said in a statement. There will be some inconvenience during the conference, but this will also open up long-term opportunities and gains to San Francisco’s business community.”

<p>“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us to strengthen the deep business ties and economic opportunities that APEC economies are bringing San Francisco,” Clemens said in a statement. There will be some inconvenience during the conference, but this will also open up long-term opportunities and gains to San Francisco’s business community.”</p>

The public will be allowed to access the Metreon through what is being dubbed a “pedestrian chute” that will allow a single point of entry and exit. Officials at the meeting said it’s likely that a portion of the Fifth and Mission parking garage will remain open during the summit, but details are still being determined.&nbsp;

<p>The public will be allowed to access the Metreon through what is being dubbed a “pedestrian chute” that will allow a single point of entry and exit. Officials at the meeting said it’s likely that a portion of the Fifth and Mission parking garage will remain open during the summit, but details are still being determined.&nbsp;</p>

An inner higher-security zone centered on the Moscone Center and Yerba Buena Gardens will be secured with 14-foot unscalable fencing erected by the Secret Service, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/search/?query=secret%20service">which will run security</a> for this inner ring, with access strictly limited to those with credentials.

<p>An inner higher-security zone centered on the Moscone Center and Yerba Buena Gardens will be secured with 14-foot unscalable fencing erected by the Secret Service, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/search/?query=secret%20service">which will run security</a> for this inner ring, with access strictly limited to those with credentials.</p>

Martin said the Secret Service is taking over security management of the summit on Nov. 15, and the fencing will be erected beginning the day prior.&nbsp;

<p>Martin said the Secret Service is taking over security management of the summit on Nov. 15, and the fencing will be erected beginning the day prior.&nbsp;</p>

Security barriers and street closures are not static. For example, vehicle traffic will be completely shut down as world leaders are transported via motorcade to and from their hotels and the sites of their diplomatic meetings, which would impact the ability for residents and workers to access buildings.&nbsp;

<p>Security barriers and street closures are not static. For example, vehicle traffic will be completely shut down as world leaders are transported via motorcade to and from their hotels and the sites of their diplomatic meetings, which would impact the ability for residents and workers to access buildings.&nbsp;</p>


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