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- Michael Gerold, a high-profile SF-based entrepreneur, social insider, and former US Army captain, is accused of forcing at least ten women into sex work. Gerold, who’s been dubbed “the Epstein of the West,” threatened to sue his alleged victims if the Standard published their piece. [SF Standard]
- Bay Area officials are contending with the rise in popularity of high-speed e-bikes among youth, which has led to a sharp increase in traumatic injuries. While European e-bike motors are reportedly limited to 250 watts, US e-bikes can legally go up to 750 watts, and the peak is even higher — a loophole Assemblymember Diane Papan of San Mateo is trying to close. [Chronicle]
- San Francisco’s Chinatown kicked off its “Year of the Fire Horse” celebrations Saturday with…