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Student shot near Galileo High in San Francisco; suspect at large, police say
Police are investigating a shooting that happened near San Francisco's Galileo Academy of Science and Technology on Wednesday.Police say a student was shot around 12:30 p.m. at North Point St. and Polk Street.The victim has been taken to a local hospital.Their injuries are considered non life-threatening, police told ABC7's Suzanne Phan.SFPD says there are no reports of additional injuries.The owner of North Point Market said the student was shot in the shoulder.He said that two teens were involved in some sort of fight outside his store right up the street. It ended in a shooting and the teen ran into...
SFO patrol dog in the running for TSA's Cutest Canine contest
A dog at SFO is a finalist in the TSA's 2024 Cutest Canine contest. Barni, a 5-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, patrols SFO and sniffs out explosives.She also sniffed a big prize in this contest.MORE: Wild Thang crowned winner of 2024 'World's Ugliest Dog' contestBarni will now compete for the title.Voting runs through Thursday on the TSA's social media platforms. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
BART's 'Sound Tracks' outdoor music series returns with Bay Area artists: Here's what to expect
BART's "Sound Tracks" outdoor music series returns on Wednesday.The free concerts are part of BART's rider engagement strategy.š¼ Sound Tracks, BARTās free summer concert series, returns for 3 shows in August and September. The outdoor series is part of BARTās rider engagement strategy to activate stations, show appreciation for riders and neighbors, and support local artists.https://t.co/1nb4aPG4e1 pic.twitter.com/2MB2yp5dMzā BART (@SFBART) August 12, 2024 Sound Tracks encourages riders to support local artists and shows appreciation for all BART riders.The "Patron Latin Rhythms" will perform at the El Cerrito Del Norte station at 5 p.m. Wednesday.Itās Sound Tracks tonight! Come on down to listen to some free music. Donāt forget your dancing shoes šÆāāļø.š El Cerrito del Norteš5pm - 6:30pmCanāt make it? Click here for the full schedule: https://t.co/1nb4aPGC3z pic.twitter.com/xDEXTU8Zrvā BART (@SFBART) August 21, 2024 Concerts will also be held August 28 and September 4th at the Pleasant Hill and Balboa Park stations.You can find more information on BART's concert series here.
SFO patrol dog in the running for TSA's Cutest Canine contest
A dog at SFO is a finalist in the TSA's 2024 Cutest Canine contest. Barni, a 5-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, patrols SFO and sniffs out explosives.She also sniffed a big prize in this contest.MORE: Wild Thang crowned winner of 2024 'World's Ugliest Dog' contestBarni will now compete for the title.Voting runs through Thursday on the TSA's social media platforms. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Warriors Hall of Famer Al Attles, among NBA's 1st Black head coaches, dies at age 87
Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more than six decades with the organization as a player, general manager and most recently team ambassador, has died.He was 87. The Warriors announced Wednesday that Attles had died in his East Bay home on Tuesday surrounded by family.The Golden State Warriors mourn the loss of franchise legend Alvin Attles, who passed away yesterday at the age of 87.Alvin leaves behind a profound legacy within the game of basketball and the Bay Area community, but especially as a family man and humanitarian. We mourn hisā¦...
New UCSF study raises questions over e-bike and e-scooter safety
The electric bicycle market is growing fast as many young teens take their e-bikes and scooters to school.For the past 16 years, Dough Schwartz has sold e-bikes and scooters at ELV Motors in Santa Clara.In California, there are three e-bike classes depending on their features."This is what a lot of the kids love this is the Super 73 this is a class 3 at 28 miles an hour," Schwartz said.And then there's the products marketed as e-bikes but the motor can go over 28 miles per hour."We put this as an off-road vehicle because you can flip the switch and...
Drunk driving suspect who killed North Bay mom has 4 prior DUIs, now faces murder charge
Last Friday, a 31-year-old mother and Sonoma County peace officer was killed when police say a DUI driver slammed into her car as she traveled to pick up her daughter from school in Santa Rosa. A young girl who we're told, is now with family members.On Tuesday, a murder charge was filed against the suspect in the case.The man believed to me responsible for the car crash is 68-year-old Nhan Van Nguyen, and authorities say he was under the influence of alcohol when he crashed that car.Prosecutors say 31-year-old Jessica Avila Munoz was driving that car and on her way...
Nonalcoholic options surge as new data shows health risks of drinking any amount
Two recent studies from the World Health Organization have shown the dangers of drinking alcohol.The first says alcohol consumption contributes to the deaths of over 2.6 million people a year. And another concludes that there is no safe level of drinking when it comes to your health.A departure from older, more traditional thought processes, some of which encouraged things like a glass of red wine a day."The research is really evolving. So we're starting to see new studies come out with new associations with cardiovascular disease, cancer, that we didn't see before," said Amy Conroy, a researcher at UCSF.The new...
San Francisco moves 20+ RV residents into permanent housing
After the implementation of new parking restrictions and threats of ticketing and towing on roads near Lake Merced, many people living in RVs in that area finally have stable housing.After a year living in an RV with her daughter and two grandkids, Eucevia Rosales and her family finally have a home."We are very happy because we have a stable place. We don't have to be out on the streets anymore," said Rosales.The apartment may look empty with no furniture, but she says it's filled with so much love and peace. We sat on the carpet where she talked about being...
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg displays 7-foot-tall sculpture of wife, Priscilla Chan
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is showing his love for his wife in turquoise and chrome.He posted a photo on Instagram showing the seven-foot-tall sculpture he had created in the likeness of his wife, Priscilla Chan.MORE: 'You can't do a good job as a mom unless you have a tribe': Dr. Priscilla Chan talks being mom, doctor amid COVID-19Dr. Priscilla Chan is Co-founder and CEO of Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative. She co-founded the philanthropy with her husband, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in 2015, to build a better world for their first child, daughter Max."Bringing back the Roman tradition of making sculptures of your wife," Zuckerberg wrote.The sculpture is placed in the couple's backyard garden.
Don't take that cow selfie! East Bay Parks issue advisory for calving season
Abigail Chavez brings the toddler she baby sits to Tilden Little Farm every week."It's really useful to entertainment. Especially without (having) them inside, using their iPads and things like that," she says.The little one loves to feed the cows. And, sometimes they take selfies for social."Yeah, we take pictures all the time!" say Chevaz.At Little Farm, the animals are captive and used for human interaction. But out in the East Bay Regional Park District's open spaces, it's not always a good idea to try and snap a selfie.MORE: Hundreds of sea lions invade popular Monterey beach, forcing it to close...
CA delivers final delegates to ceremonially make VP Harris the Democratic presidential nominee
Ahead of former President Barack Obama's big speech, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered the final delegates to make Vice President Kamala Harris the Democratic presidential nominee ceremonially.Harris Mojadedi is a first-time delegate from the East Bay and he's excited for Tuesday's big roll call."This is a key moment for our nation to nominate the first woman of color, an African American woman, and a South Asian American woman - as the son of a South Asian woman. I might get a little teary-eyed," said Mojadedi.MORE: Watch Kamala Harris' journey from Berkeley to be 1st Black, Asian woman elected to vice...
Several Bay Area counties receive CAL FIRE grant for wildfire prevention
Every year, CAL FIRE hands out grants for wildfire prevention projects -- and this year, several Bay Area agencies are recipients.Oakland received a grant to trim and remove trees along evacuation routes in the hills.The Berkeley Fire Department received one for a defensible space program.Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa and Sonoma counties are also getting money for fire prevention projects. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Bay Area native, former SF Giants star Brandon Crawford released from St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals released veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford and reinstated infielder Matt Carpenter from the injured list on Tuesday.Crawford, a four-time Gold Glove winner and three-time All-Star in 13 seasons with the San Francisco Giants, hit .169 with a homer and four RBIs in 80 plate appearances for the Cardinals this season. He last played on Aug. 10.MORE: St. Louis Cardinals signing former SF Giants star Brandon Crawford, sources tell ESPNThe 37-year-old Crawford was signed as a free agent this offseason to back up rookie Masyn Winn, who has been having a strong season as St. Louis' regular leadoff hitter. That meant fewer opportunities for Crawford.Carpenter had been sidelined with a lower back strain. He's hitting .255 with three homers and 11 RBIs in a utility role.The Cardinals also optioned outfielder Jordan Walker to Triple-A Memphis and recalled infielder Luken Baker ahead of Tuesday night's game against NL Central-leading Milwaukee.The news of St. Louis Cardinals signing longtime San Francisco Giants infielder and Bay Area native Crawford was first announced in February.KGO-TV staff contributed to this report
Person found dead inside Richmond utility vault was likely electrocuted, officials say
A person was found dead inside a Richmond utility vault on Tuesday, according to fire officials.Emergency dispatchers received a call about an explosion around 3:30 a.m. at Cutting Blvd and South 2nd St.When crews arrived, they discovered a manhole was blown off with a deceased person inside the vault.During the investigation, officials say the person came in contact with energized lines and was likely electrocuted, according to Deputy Fire Chief Aaron Osorio.The person was found above 4 to 6 feet of standing water.MORE: Man injured after getting trapped inside San Francisco sewer pipe, fire department saysThe Richmond Fire Department is waiting for PG&E to deenergize power in the vault, so they can safely remove the person's body.The area will remain closed to traffic for a few hours.The person has not been identified and it's unclear why they were in the vault.
Hundreds of sea lions invade popular Monterey beach, forcing it to close to humans
Hundreds of sea lions have taken over a Monterey beach, forcing officials to close the beach to humans indefinitely.The sea lions started moving in at San Carlos Beach last week -- right as the world famous Monterey Car Week was happening.Loud noises from the car show scared the sea lions back into the water -- but only briefly.This past Sunday night, dozens of sea lions were covering the sand."We've had a few people say they've never seen them come over here in this many numbers. This is definitely an odd thing to happen here," said Megan Patton with Monterey Bay Scuba.MORE: Record number of sea lions swarm SF's Pier 39; largest gathering in about 15 years, officials sayPier 39 is getting a lot of attention right now. It's seeing the largest number of sea lions gathered in about 15 years.The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary has been talking to people about the importance of giving the animals their space.They've also been alerting divers since this is one of the most popular diving spots in Monterey.
UC president vows to enforce protest rules, bans on encampments as students return to campuses
The fall semester starts this week at UC Berkeley.For University of California President Michael Drake, it's been a summer of reflection.In a letter on Monday, he said campus leaders spent recent months reviewing the events of the past year, which involved pro-Palestinian protests taking over UC campuses.MORE: UC admits 'largest, most diverse class' in history for fall 2024Some, like demonstrations at UCLA, evolved into violence. Now, the UC system wants to strengthen and clarify policies and procedures.Drake is vowing to enforce bans on campus encampments and identity-concealing masks but said in his letter, "Our ultimate goal is for all of...
Super Blue Moon: Bay Area night sky lit up by lunar spectacle
If you didn't see the moon Monday night, it might be worth a walk outside Tuesday night.We are in the midst of a super blue moon, a larger-than-normal full moon. The actual peak was during the daytime hours Monday but experts say this will last until Wednesday morning."It's much bigger than I thought it would be," said Rob Allegar who was watching in Sausalito."It doesn't look like the moon," said Shannon Lantzy.VIDEO: Northern Lights seen over CA Sunday night, and may soon be visible againSunday night, the aurora borealis were visible across the Northern Hemisphere including areas of California.A super...
Waymo exec. joins livestream, apologizes to SF residents for robotaxi honking mess
This is the latest chapter in a very San Francisco story. After multiple videos surfaced of Waymo vehicles honking at each other in late hours of the night, the AV company issued a statement and deployed two changes to their software that stopped the honking for a while.Waymo also offered residents ice cream following the incidents and on Monday, they spoke directly to the community via the livestream that oversees the parking lot where the Waymos were caught honking at each other.After multiple sleepless nights, San Francisco resident Sophia Tung took matters into her own hands.It started with posting a...
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