San José Mayor Matt Mahan unveiled an initiative to pressure homeless people into accepting shelter or facing jail time, following a U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing local bans on camping. Bay Area cities like Berkeley and Oakland have adopted aggressive tactics to clear out homeless camps, with Mahan focusing on increasing short-term shelter beds in San José instead of permanent housing options, leading to a proposal that would escalate punishment for rejecting shelter offers. Despite opposition from homeless advocates, Mahan believes helping people with mental health and addiction issues break destructive cycles is key to addressing homelessness in the city.
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Astronomer’s ‘clever’ PR move embracing CEO scandal
AstronomerFollowing a viral scandal involving its former CEO, Astronomer released a humorous promotional video featuring Gwyneth Paltrow to boost brand awareness. The video addresses common public inquiries and highlights the company's services, resulting in a significant increase in website traffic and media attention. Want More Context? 🔎
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