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The 8th Annual Allman Betts Family Revival Announces 2024 Dates and Initial Lineups
Today, The Allman Betts Family Revival announced 2024 tour dates and initial lineup for their 8th annual celebration honoring Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, and The Allman Brothers’ enduring music and legacy. The tour begins on November 30 in Saint Charles, IL, and concludes December 21 with a return to the historic Fillmore in San Francisco.
Huge San Jose hospital project heads to key public development review
SAN JOSE — A massive project that will add a new hospital and medical center in San Jose is now available for the public to scrutinize, an environmental review that’s a crucial step in the project’s approval. Good Samaritan Hospital has proposed a big increase in the...
Gomez: The real dangers of the Credit Card Competition Act
The Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) poses significant risks to our local businesses, consumers and the vitality of small financial institutions in our community. While the legislation claims to promote competition, it creates conditions that unfairly disadvantage our local economy, primarily benefiting large retailers through reduced fees. The CCCA threatens popular credit card rewards programs, including cash back and travel benefits. While massive corporations would continue to grow wealthier if the bill is passed, consumers and small businesses would lose out.
Telegraph Quartet Begins Residency at The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
The string quartet will begin its residency at the school in the fall of 2024. The Telegraph Quartet will begin its three-year artist residency at the University of Michigan’s (U-M) School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) in fall 2024. Members of the string quartet are violinists Eric Chin and Joseph Maile, violist Pei-Ling Lin, and cellist Jeremiah Shaw.
Tip of the Hat, June 2024
Please applaud these new, promoted, reclassified, and retiring Civil Service employees. Keelen Barlow, Athletics Communications Assoc, Intercollegiate Athletics. Brady Bergman, Campus Recreation Coordinator, Campus Recreation. Emily Bollinger, Media Write Produce Announc I, Radio Station WGLT. Dustin Dawson, Storekeeper I, Building Maintenance. Beau Dill, Campus Recreation Coordinator, Campus Recreation. Mindy Finch,...
Bitget Joins Forces with Upland to Debut Metaverse Headquarters with 888 Exclusive Properties
Bitget, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, and Web3 technology player has joined forces with Upland, a renowned immersive gaming platform, in an exciting collaboration. Together, they are set to unveil the utility token SPARKLET on the Ethereum network. This partnership will involve creating Bitget’s virtual headquarters in the metaverse developed by Upland. It will also offer generous token airdrops and rewards for members of the Upland and Bitget communities.
Chocolate Bash Expands with New Franchise in San Jose, California
a premier destination for chocolate lovers, is thrilled to announce the opening of a new franchise location in San Jose, California. This marks the second location for the same franchisee, demonstrating their continued commitment to bringing the finest chocolate delights to the community. The new San Jose franchise will...
San Francisco could millions in Kroger Co. opioid settlement
(The Center Square)- The city of San Francisco will receive up to $3.4 million as part of a national settlement from Kroger Co. for the company’s alleged “improper and unlawful” dispensing of prescription opioids at its pharmacies. Kroger Co. and several states have agreed to the national settlement to resolve multiple government claims, according to documents from a July 18 Government Audit and Oversight Committee meeting. The Cincinnati-based grocery store...
California College of the Arts Debuts a Unified Campus in San Francisco's Design District
It’s one of the biggest things to happen to the California College of the Arts in its 117-year Bay Area history. The last time something this significant occurred was in 1996, when the private art school, founded in Berkeley by Frederick Meyer, rolled into a former Greyhound maintenance building in San Francisco’s burgeoning Design District, transforming the expansive, light-filled structure into the institution’s main campus in time for that year’s fall semester.
Community Rallies in Search for Missing San Francisco Man, Anthony Moniz III
The community is on high alert following the recent disappearance of Anthony Moniz III, a 28-year-old Caucasian male, who was reported missing yesterday. According to a notice on Nixle published by local authorities, Moniz was last seen at approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 21. He is described as being 5'11" tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Efforts to locate Moniz have been initiated, with police asking anyone with information to come forward.
Pianist Aldo López-Gavilán brings his unique compositions to Stanford Jazz Workshop
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Cuban composer and pianist Aldo López-Gavilán, acclaimed for his composition skills and impressive technique, will be joined by bassist Hannah Marks, drummer Michael Ode and saxophonist Anisha Rush for a performance as part of the Stanford Jazz Festival. López-Gavilán, accomplished in both the classical and jazz realms, has performed around the world (at high-profile venues including Carnegie Hall), collaborated with a number of orchestras and has been releasing albums since 1999.
Meet Babacar Diene, Mervin James, and Quinn Kinner: Rider University’s Top Male Athletes of 2023-24
Rider University named Babacar Diene, Mervin James, and Quinn Kinner as the 2023-24 Rider Male Athletes of the Year for their outstanding performances in soccer, basketball, and wrestling respectively. Diene led men's soccer with 13 goals and 29 points, becoming an All-East Region Third Team and All-MAAC First Team honoree.
SFPD’s ranks are thinning fast, and recruitment is lagging. Is the damage ‘permanent’?
The chatter of incoming freshmen at Sacramento State University filled a conference room on a recent hot day. Would-be students walked among tables touting clubs and options for academic aid. At one station, a quartet of current students, wearing tucked-in green polo shirts and khaki cargo pants, offered another kind...
Man fatally shot by officer: SFPD
(KRON) – The San Francisco Police Department announced a man suffered a fatal gunshot from an officer on Sunday. Around 11:56 p.m. on Sunday, uniformed San Francisco police officers responded to the area of Willow Street and Van Ness Avenue for the report of an armed robbery. According to SFPD, the robbery occurred on McAllister […]
The Future of Water Tech Comes Together to Address Water Challenges and Provide Solutions
Solutions for Water’s Greatest Challenges at Imagine H2O Demo Day. Imagine H2O fast-tracked our access to industry leaders with whom we wouldn’t have otherwise connected.”. — Russell Schindler, founder and president of SampleServe. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – Amid pressing global water challenges, nonprofit organization, Imagine H2O,...
Waymo Wants to Expand Self-Driving Taxis at San Francisco Airport
Waymo is trying to expand its self-driving taxi operations in San Francisco to cover the city’s airport. Emails obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request and seen by tech outlet TechCrunch reveal the extent of the company’s ambitions. They show how the firm, owned by Google parent...
The Warriors are making the right choice with Brandin Podziemski
Brandin Podziemski capped an exceptional rookie season with the Golden State Warriors by being named to the All-Rookie first team. The impressive wing played in 74 regular-season games for Golden State, averaging 9.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 45.4% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range.Since the beginning of the offseason, the Warriors have been linked to a potential trade for Lauri Markkanen. Recent reports have cited the Utah Jazz wanting a possible deal centered around Podziemski. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, though, Golden State is more likely to part with Jonathan Kuminga than their All-Rookie...
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