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Spec House In Russian Hill, Bought By Sam Altman For $27 Million, Declared a 'Lemon' In New Lawsuit
A house that notably sold well below a sky-high asking price in 2020, designed by a renowned SF architect but heavily renovated to the point that the developer was fined by preservationists, is now the subject of a new lawsuit because of its many reported defects. And it belongs to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
SF Mime Troupe | SF Shakespeare Festival | The Poems of Billy Collins | SF Playhouse
AMERICAN DREAMS - A New Musical. Written by: Michael Gene Sullivan and Marie Cartier. https://sfshakes.org/performance/free-shakes/tempest/. PETER ROBINSON explores Water, Water - the latest poems from Billy Collins, reading and discussing why poetry is an important part of our lives. In these sixty new poems, Billy Collins mixes the straightforward and...
City Council revives plan to strengthen Oakland government watchdog
After killing a proposal to strengthen Oakland’s political watchdog, the City Council made a surprising about-face and brought it back to life. The council voted 5-2 last week to put a measure on the November ballot that would improve Oakland’s Public Ethics Commission. The commission is a volunteer board that enforces Oakland’s rules around campaign finance, government transparency, and lobbying. It also has a small professional staff who investigate complaints of corruption and unethical behavior in city politics and elections.
Retail theft charges filed in Berkeley Walgreens case
Members of a group who took more than $4,000 in beauty supplies from a Berkeley Walgreens store this month are now facing retail theft charges and other felonies, according to court papers. Authorities say six people went into the Walgreens at 2801 Adeline St. at about 6:15 p.m. on July...
NFL world reacts to brutal 49ers news
It’s been an offseason full of speculation regarding the future of All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk with the San Francisco 49ers, and it sounds like that situation has taken a pretty significant turn. According to a report from league insider Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Brandon Aiyuk has...
Gun shop burglary ring busted after 9-month spree across Southern California
Six men were charged with federal crimes after running a nine-month burglary spree of gun shops across California by using similar tactics to steal hundreds of firearms, the U.S Attorney’s Office, Central District of California, said Tuesday. The men, some of whom are teenagers, are accused of using stolen...
San Francisco receives millions to expand internet access
San Francisco, Oakland, and Fremont all received a federal grant for $32 million to expand their internet access. The grant is hoping to serve people who lack fast internet service, and create more options for accessing the web. The grant comes from a program by the California Public Utilities Commission...
San Jose police confirm father suspected of killing 3-year-old daughter who went missing
Police in San Jose on Tuesday released the grim news that the father of three-year-old Ellie Lorenzo, the young girl who went missing while in his custody last week, was suspected of killing the girl before he committed suicide.Police in Fremont had issued an appeal for help from the public in finding the girl on Friday when her biological mother reported her missing after she learned that her father Jared Lorenzo was found dead in San Francisco. According to the release issued by the San Jose Police Department Tuesday afternoon, at around 4:38 a.m. Saturday morning, patrol officers...
Tuba, Turkish restaurant on Guerrero, evicted due to back rent
Tuba, a Turkish restaurant at 1007 Guerrero St. near 22nd Street, was evicted in June and closed its doors after more than 14 years. The eviction notice, posted on the doors, was dated June 12. Tuba was paying a monthly rent of about $9,400 in a five-year lease, according to court documents. The suit said that Tuba owed the landlord about $41,000 in rent.
Victims in Alameda domestic shooting identified
(KRON) — The victims in a tragic domestic shooting last week that left five family members dead have been confirmed by the Alameda County Coroner’s Office Tuesday. Four of the family members, who were previously identified as the wife, in-laws, and 6-year-old son of the suspect, were shot and killed at a family home on […]
Power, politics and process: Ronen resignation heightens retirement-benefits battle
A political power struggle in San Francisco City Hall escalated Tuesday when Supervisor Hillary Ronen abruptly resigned from her position as chair of the board’s Rules Committee. Ronen accused Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin of “undermining the credibility” of the board by scheduling special meetings to overturn the Rules Committee’s Monday decision to effectively block a charter amendment from appearing on the November ballot. Her announcement came as the...
Port of Oakland elects new board president
The 63-year old Colbruno will serve a year leading the board, his second stint as president after holding the role from July 2016 to July 2017. He replaces outgoing President Barbara Leslie, who will serve as the board's second vice president during Colbruno's tenure. Colbruno said:"I look forward to continuing...
Campus researchers emphasize civil service protections as presidential election approaches
UC Berkeley professors have researched how civil service protections, such as the Pendleton Act, have impacted the performance of postal services. The research found that because of civil service reforms like the Pendleton Act, turnover of employees reduced and efficiency of the post office improved. The Pendleton Act, also known...
16-year-old allegedly killed by drunk driver in Richmond: PD
(KRON) — A 16-year-old was allegedly killed by a drunk driver in Richmond early Monday morning. The Richmond Police Department said the suspect, Alexi Pineda Ticas, 30, has since been charged with vehicle manslaughter on the teenager with gross negligence and driving under the influence (DUI) resulting in injury. Police received calls of a crash […]
Campaign filings reveal Silicon Valley recount donors
Tech CEOs and business leaders were the main sources of funding behind a contentious Silicon Valley congressional recount earlier this year. That’s according to recent campaign filings from Count the Vote, the super PAC that directly paid for the Congressional District 16 recount that sent Assemblymember Evan Low to a November runoff election with former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo. Donors to the political action committee have been hidden — until now.
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