Michelle kicks off the episode with a warm welcome and a weather update. She provides an overview of the top stories, including the closure of Ubisoft's San Francisco studio. The episode delves into the city's budget shortfall and potential spending cuts. Michelle discusses Snowflake's new office lease and the recall effort against Joel Engardio. She also highlights increased ferry ridership and shares a touching story about the medical treatment of a Palestinian teen in San Francisco. The episode wraps up by addressing the financial challenges facing the city's new mayor, offering listeners a comprehensive look at the latest developments in San Francisco.
(0:00) Welcome and introduction with weather update
(1:33) Top stories overview and Ubisoft studio closure
(3:31) San Francisco's budget shortfall and spending cuts
(4:06) Snowflake's new office lease
(4:18) Joel Engardio recall effort and increased ferry ridership
(4:42) Medical treatment of Palestinian teen in San Francisco
(5:21) Financial challenges facing the new mayor