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California environmentalists sue Port of Los Angeles, alleging clean water violations
A California environmental group on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit against the Port of Los Angeles, accusing the defendant of unleashing toxic pollutants into the San Pedro Bay. The activists — from the organization Environment California — claimed that the port has violated the federal Clean Water Act with more than 2,000 illegal discharges in the past…
At-large arson suspect causes damage to Target in San Rafael, considered ‘dangerous': police
(KRON) — Authorities are looking for a suspect who allegedly lit a trashcan on fire outside of a Target store, the San Rafael Police Department said. Police said the arson happened around 11:57 p.m. on Monday at the Target on Shoreline Parkway. Surveillance video (above) shows the suspect in the act. The individual is seen […]
GM’s Cruise Robotaxis Very Softly Relaunch, But Not In SF, and With Human Drivers Again
In a sense, the controversial self-driving robotaxi firm Cruise is back on the road. But they’re not on the road here in SF, their fleet is now much tinier, and there are human drivers supervising things again. It was a stunning and quick fall from grace for the self-driving...
Mission high schoolers discover life in the Presidio — and want changes in District 9
Each morning, 15-year-old Max Trujillo boards three different Muni buses to get from his home in the Mission to his Presidio private school. Peering out the window, Trujillo said he feels like he’s entering another world. The stark difference between the two environments never sat right with him. The...
Man, 23, died in Redwood City jail from ‘natural causes,' investigators say
(KRON) — A cause of death was released for a 23-year-old man who suddenly died while he was in custody at a San Mateo County jail in Redwood City. Anthony C. Harding suffered a seizure because of complications from severe opioid withdrawal, according to a coroner’s report. Harding’s cause of death on January 14 was […]
San Francisco Eyes Potential Increase in Housing with New SoMa Zoning Proposal
San Francisco Mayor London Breed, the Planning Department, and the Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD) have introduced a new legislative proposal to increase the city's housing stock. This legislation would remove zoning restrictions that currently mandate a minimum office space in mixed-use projects within the South of Market (SoMa) area, potentially paving the way for thousands of new housing units.
Fellow rapper arrested in connection to fatal Tan DaGod shooting
(KRON) — An arrest has been made in connection to the recent death of up-and-coming Oakland rapper Alliauna Green, 27. The East Bay native, who went by the alias “Tan DaGod,” was shot at a meet and greet during a store opening on Saturday July 13. On Tuesday, the Oakland Police Department announced the arrest […]
ACC notebook: Cal, Stanford ready for cross-country trips
As the Pac-12 Conference fell apart in summer 2023, a lifeline came for San Francisco Bay Area institutions Cal and Stanford from an unlikely destination: the Atlantic Coast Conference. On Tuesday, the Golden Bears and Cardinal football programs received formal introductions to their cross-country conference mates during ACC media days in Charlotte, N.C. Cal coach Justin Wilcox was asked about his team's "wild" schedule, in which the Golden Bears will travel to Auburn in Week 2 before flying 2,200-plus miles to Tallahassee just two weeks later to take on Florida State in ACC play. "If you would have asked me...
West Oakland metal recycling company charged in 2023 scrap fire
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price has charged Radius Recycling and two Radius employees with 10 criminal counts related to a massive metal heap fire at the company’s West Oakland recycling yard last August. “Today is a historic moment,” said Price during a press conference today. Radius Recycling,...
Family members of 5 Alameda murder victims face accused killer in court
OAKLAND, Calif. - Family members of five Alameda murder victims are demanding justice after prosecutors say Shane Killian shot and killed his own family. More than a dozen devastated family members of the July 10 mass murder in the small island community gathered outside the Alameda County courthouse in Oakland on Monday to console one another after seeing the accused killer for the first time.
Kenzie Smith, Oakland community activist and parks advocate, passed away over the weekend
Kenzi Smith, a cherished and prolific Oakland public figure and younger brother of rapper Mistah F.A.B., passed away at his home in Oakland on Saturday, July 20. Mistah F.A.B. first announced the passing of his younger brother on Instagram. “Sadden to wake up and share the news that my little brother passed yesterday,” read part of the caption.
Northern California forecast: Scorching temperatures expected Tuesday, when relief could happen
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tuesday is forecast to be an even hotter day for Northern California than Monday was. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said downtown Sacramento hit 107 degrees on Monday. High temperatures on Tuesday will peak from the 102-110-degree range, with downtown Sacramento expected to reach 109 degrees. The average for this time of year is 95 degrees.
Liberal tech entrepreneurs and Democrats in Silicon Valley invigorated by VP Kamala Harris
In many ways, the Bay Area will play a pivotal role in deciding the presidency. And especially, when it comes to fundraising.Last week, local tech heavyweights like Elon Musk and David Sacks announced their ringing support for Donald Trump's running mate Senator J.D. Vance.He's a former venture capitalist with deep ties to Silicon Valley. Now, we're hearing from Silicon Valley folks on the left excited about throwing their support behind Kamala Harris' run for president.Liberal tech executives and investors and young Democrats - they all say they're invigorated by the changes in store.VIDEO: How Silicon Valley is showing support for...
AR-15, illegal cannabis found at Oakland smoke shop
(KRON) — The Oakland Police Department is investigating a smoke shop after officers with the department’s Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) found guns and illegal cannabis at the store, OPD said. ABAT officers inspected the shop on the 3800 block of San Leandro Street after receiving reports from community members about illegal activity in the […]
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