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Robbers take shots of tequila after ransacking popular SF LGBTQ club 'Oasis'
SAN FRANCISCO - Popular LGBTQ nightclub, Oasis, is bouncing back after being ransacked by robbers last week in San Francisco's SoMa District. Surveillance video captured the suspects breaking in, before holding the club's cleaning crew at gunpoint early Thursday morning. "[They] threw our cleaning crew to the ground, were demanding...
Juvenile detained in connection with shooting in SF's Crocker-Amazon District
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A juvenile was detained in connection with a shooting that happened Monday night in San Francisco, the San Francisco Police Department said. Police responded to the area of Geneva Avenue and Naples Street at about 6:49 p.m. for a reported shooting. The adult male victim was located on Geneva Avenue between […]
Pleasanton rideshare driver searching for woman who helped save his life
A rideshare driver is searching for a woman who helped save his life when he had a medical emergency while driving.Christopher Hunt is an Uber driver with a special delivery. "So, in case she happened to be here we wanted to get some flowers for her just to say thank you," said Christopher Hunt.The flowers were thanks for a passenger he was giving a ride to until he had a medical emergency."I started twitching violently and was unable to speak. She knew something was wrong," Hunt said.He was driving along Hopyard Road in Pleasanton when he had a seizure."I am losing...
‘High School Musical’ debuting at Amador Theater
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The historic Amador Theater stage will be transformed into the East High School campus circa early-2000s for the coming days as Pleasanton Youth Theater Company presents its rendition of “High School Musical”. Adapted from the popular 2006 Disney Channel movie starring Zac...
Lanes reopen on I-280 after multi-vehicle wreck near San Mateo
(KRON) — Two lanes were blocked Monday afternoon after a multi-vehicle crash near San Mateo, Cal Fire CZU announced on X. The crash happened on the southbound lanes of I-280 north of Bunker Hill. As of 7 p.m., all lanes have reopened. At least four vehicles were involved in the crash, according to the California […]
Popular Asia-based toy store opens first San Francisco location
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One of the most famous toy companies is opening a store in San Francisco later this month. POP MART is opening a location at the Stonestown Galleria this Saturday, July 27, the company announced in a news release. The store, located at 3251 20th Ave., will be POP MART’s 11th brick-and-mortar […]
11-year-old San Francisco girl reported missing
UPDATE: Kinsey has been found. SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Police Department is searching for a missing 11-year-old girl. Kinsey Joyner was last seen around 11 a.m. Monday on the 1700 block of Waller Street in the Haight-Ashbury District. She is considered at-risk. Kinsey is described as a Hispanic girl who stands 5-foot-3 […]
Alleged attempted Sequoia High kidnapper was released days before incident due to paperwork error
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Just two days before 24-year-old Trey Von Duus attempted to kidnap a Sequoia High School student, he was arrested and released on his own recognizance for trespassing at a strip mall and getting close to children because the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office was unaware of a previous felony conviction in Santa Barbara.
SFPD Arrests Suspect in Serial Vandalism of Autonomous Vehicles
“SFPD Makes Arrest in Serial Vandalism Case Involving Autonomous Vehicles. On June 26, 2024, an autonomous vehicle company reported to SFPD that 20 of their vehicles had their tires slashed between June 24 and June 26. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that the suspect and suspect vehicle were the same in all the cases. The suspect vehicle was determined to be a rental car that was past due.
Silicon Valley nonprofits mismanaged federal dollars
Dozens of uncashed checks. Expenditures that were not allowed. Tardiness in submitting quarterly performance reports. These are some of the issues found in an audit of local nonprofits providing housing assistance during the pandemic. The San Jose Housing Department contracted with accounting firm Pun Group to track whether nonprofits complied with federal grant requirements. In fiscal... The post Silicon Valley nonprofits mismanaged federal dollars appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Press Release: SF Zoo Welcomes ‘Little Mebo,’ the Red Panda
Newest arrival flown onboard Southwest Airlines from Memphis to San Francisco. San Francisco Zoo and Gardens continues to invest in Asian conservation as part of its strategic focus on supporting endangered species with the recent addition of a young female red panda named “Little Mebo.” Red pandas are an endangered species with their population in the wild decreasing.
Phil Lesh & Friends Mark 50th Anniversary Of Grateful Dead Show At Sunday Daydream Vol. 3
Phil Lesh & Friends headlined the Sunday Daydream Vol. 3 event at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael, California on Sunday. The band ran through a slew of Grateful Dead classics for the first of two Sunday Daydream events this summer. The Phil & Friends lineup Sunday featured guitarist Grahame...
Readers Reveal Eye-Catching Summer Staples
Weather report. Bay Area summer temps can run the gamut depending on where you are at any given point in the day — so it’s best to be prepared with extra layers. For Emmy Award–winning reporter Betty Yu, that includes Moncler’s Leda Parka in Black ($1,350). “This water-repellent jacket is a must-have in my closet because it’s the perfect blend of style and practicality,” explains the newest member of KTVU FOX 2’s on-air news team. “I’m always on the move, and I need something that is light and easily packable for San Francisco’s dramatic weather swings.” Designed in a lightweight technical poplin, the cropped parka has a drawstring hood hidden in the collar, generous patch pockets and room to spare. “I’m also currently loving oversized fits, and this piece can complement any outfit on sunny days and chilly nights.” Breaking news: It’s also available in beige. 212 Stockton Street, San Francisco; moncler.com.
Former San Francisco DA's Office Employee Sues City for Defamation After Email Incident and Termination
A former San Francisco District Attorney's Office employee, Jovan Thomas, has taken legal action against the city and his ex-employer following a controversial email incident that led to the termination of his position, as reported by East Bay Times. Thomas, previously serving as a victim advocate, mistakenly replied to an office-wide email with an inappropriate remark intended for a personal friend, which read, "what color panties you have on." According to a statement obtained by East Bay Times, he promptly apologized for the mishap. However, by the day's end, he was informed his employment was over, with details later emerging that branded his exit as a firing due to "misogynistic behavior."
Livermore Library presenting Bharatanatyam dance performance
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Livermore Public Library is set to showcase the South Indian dance form Bharatanatyam in a performance next month led by Tri-Valley choreographer and teacher Shruti Abhishek. “Bharatanatyam is characterized by precise movements, dynamic hand gestures and facial expressions. This art form breaks boundaries...
Six Flags enforces new youth chaperone policy
VALLEJO, Calif. - Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will start enforcing a chaperone policy for youth beginning this Friday. All guests 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 to gain admission to the park. The chaperone must stay with the youth for the duration of their visit.
2 men caught on camera putting skimmer on gas pump wanted by Fairfield PD
(KRON) — Police in Fairfield are looking for two men who were caught on camera placing a skimming device on a gas pump on Saturday. The skimmer, according to police, was placed on the pump at a local business at around 2:55 p.m. Only two customers used the pump before the device was removed, the […]
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