Senior Investigations Reporter

Michael Barba

San Francisco police Sgt. Davin Cole made a living helping people who struggle with drug addiction. Then he allegedly robbed a pharmacy.

Foragers, brokers and distributors operate in a legal gray area. 

After Sportico valued the franchise at $500 million, the expansion team has entered uncharted territory.

“It’s like freaking open season,” said a former district employee.

Palestinian American Al Shawa recently returned from the Middle East after a desperate mission to evacuate his daughter and her family from Gaza.
