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70-Year-Old Michael James Flores Denied Parole for 1995 Redwood City Murder Amid Three Strikes Law
Decades after a brutal slaying that shook the Redwood City community, Michael James Flores, now 70, has been denied parole, the San Mateo County District Attorney's office announced. In 1998, Flores was handed a draconian sentence of 171 years to life for the first-degree murder of Michelle Redmond, who was savagely killed with a hammer while her 4-year-old son awaited her return in the car. The parole hearing, attended by deputy district attorneys from the Homicide Unit, marked yet another chapter in a case that, according to a San Mateo Co DA post, reflects a grim consequence of the state's three strikes law.
2 dead after car plunges off Highway 1 at Devil's Slide
SAN MATEO COUNTY – Two people have died after their car plunged off Highway 1 at Devil's Slide Friday morning, authorities said.According to the California Highway Patrol, officers were called to the area around 11:20 a.m. following reports of a vehicle of the side of the road. The vehicle, described as a gray two-door sedan, came to rest about 300-400 feet down an embankment.Cal Fire personnel along with Pacifica firefighters initiated a cliff rescue, officials said. After reaching the vehicle, rescuers found two occupants who suffered fatal injuries. The pair were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released.The incident is under investigation.Highway 1 in both directions was closed for several hours following the incident. The road was reported open as of about 3 p.m.
Student program turns climate change lessons into real-world solutions
By Molly McCrea, Anne Makovec Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Students on the San Francisco Peninsula are taking advantage of a program that teaches lessons on climate change and building projects that mitigate its effects on the community. At Oceana High School in Pacifica at the base of Milagra The post Student program turns climate change lessons into real-world solutions appeared first on KION546.
San Mateo County Harbor District Seeks $383k in TOT Monies from the City of Half Moon Bay and an MOU with San Mateo County Sheriff to Expand Ocean Search and Rescue
VIDEO. From the San Mateo County Harbor District meetings on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at 10:00am as a hybrid meeting. Public comment only in person or by email. Full Agenda. Coastside Search and Rescue Building Ad hoc Committee Report. Meeting Summary. On July 2, 2024, the Coastside Search and Rescue...
District 9 Supervisor candidate victim of hate crime, he claims
A San Francisco man is speaking out after someone yelling anti-LGBTQIA+ slurs attacked him. Trevor Chandler, a candidate for District 9 Supervisor, said he was about to canvas when a man began yelling slurs at him. Chandler added that after he took a few steps past the man began throwing things at him.
VMware Silicon Valley: Shaping Tech and Innovation Ecosystems
VMware, a global leader in multi-cloud services and digital innovation, plays a pivotal role in Silicon Valley’s dynamic tech ecosystem. As a hub for digital innovation and entrepreneurship, Silicon Valley has long been synonymous with cutting-edge technology and disruptive startups. VMware’s presence in this vibrant landscape has significantly impacted the San Francisco Bay Area’s technology sector, driving growth and fostering collaboration among industry players.
San Francisco school district hiring freeze concerns parents
Budget cuts continue to impact the San Francisco Unified School District. Families at 10 elementary schools were notified the district will not fill their vacant assistant principal positions for the 2024-25 school year. The district says the move is part of a larger hiring freeze. Boris Amchislavsky's son school was one of the 10 impacted. "It does constantly feel like we're taking a step forward and then taking at least one step back," said Amchislavsky. "There's always a reason, there's always an excuse." The 10 schools that will not fill their assistant principals are El Dorado, Dianne Feinstein, Carver, Hillcrest,...
SOMA Pilipinas: San Francisco's cultural district revitalized with art
As San Francisco continues to rebound from the pandemic, SOMA Pilipinas is utilizing the mural and 40 other pieces of public art to draw visitors back to the area—and showcase the vibrancy of the Filipino community.
Mission barbershop murder suspect to stand trial
Judge Christine Van Aken ruled today after a two-day preliminary hearing that Alexander Martinez, 30, accused of shooting and killing Alberto Vargas Quero, 23, outside a Mission barbershop in April, will stand trial for murder. Martinez has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail in San Bruno. In...
SF Fire Chief Nicholson to step down due to 'medical issues'
San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson will retire at the end of August due to “unforeseen medical issues,” the department announced Friday morning. “I am proud of the San Francisco Fire Department and the people that work day and night to protect our City and citizens,” Nicholson said in a prepared statement. “It has been a great privilege and honor to serve as your Fire Chief for the past five years.” ...
‘Appalling’: Disgraced horseback riding firm could face charges after animal dies
A horseback riding company that was kicked out of Golden Gate Park in May is under investigation by Santa Clara County officials for animal neglect following the death this month of a horse at a ranch in Milpitas. The Chaparral Corporation, whose permit with San Francisco’s parks was revoked after...
Brooke Jenkins hired friend as chief of staff, despite second job and lack of law license
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins in March quietly promoted a nursing professor with no legal license — who is a longtime friend — to run the office as chief of staff, with an annual salary of nearly $300,000. Monifa Willis, who still earns more than $100,000 a year for...
Thousands of ex-college athletes eligible for damages ranging from pennies to more than $1 million under NCAA settlement
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of ex-college athletes eligible for damages ranging from pennies to more than $1 million under NCAA settlement. News Channel 3-12 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines...
Bernal residents bemoan height of 50-ft. affordable housing proposal
One hears often about the excessive cost of housing in San Francisco. At a Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center meeting on Wednesday, the gripe was a rare one: That home values on the lower western slope of Bernal Heights could plummet. The cause? A proposed 100 percent affordable development at the...
San Francisco officials recommend wearing masks in some indoor spaces
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Department of Public Health is recommending that people begin wearing masks again in some indoor settings. In a post published to X, formerly Twitter, on Friday, the department recommended people “consider” wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces. “Make this summer a healthy one for yourself and others,” the […]
Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco Shifts to Appointment-only Shopping
Saks Fifth Avenue, in an unprecedented maneuver, is switching its San Francisco department store to an appointment-only format.Axel Arigato Opens Second London Store to Mark 10th Anniversary The switch, which happens on Aug. 28, comes amid a string of recent store closings in San Francisco due to crime, and declining sales, traffic and occupancy. Saks San Francisco and other stores including Neiman Marcus have been hit by snatch-and-grab robberies in the past, but Saks is not giving up on the city. Shifting to by appointment only may help reduce the chances of further robberies at the store. The decision by Saks is believed...
TTB Establishes Contra Costa AVA, Expands AVAs
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) officially approved the establishment of the Contra Costa Viticultural Area, along with modifications to the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast viticultural areas in March 2024, with the ruling becoming effective on April 15. The Contra Costa Winegrowers Association said, “This landmark decision marks a significant milestone for the wine industry and the entire agricultural community in the region and underscores the unique characteristics of Contra Costa County’s viticultural landscape. Establishing the Contra Costa Viticultural Area and modifying the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast Viticultural Areas not only celebrates the rich viticultural heritage of the region but also provides winemakers and grape growers with increased recognition and marketing opportunities.” Contra Costa’s AVA acreage is 167,146.
San Francisco arrives on the “late freight” to surveillance tech
The technology hub of San Francisco, one of the last holdouts on the use of policing tools from drones to facial recognition, is beginning to get comfortable with the controversial methods. The city’s Board of Supervisors voted to ban facial recognition technology in 2019. But residents have been angered by...
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