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Saks Fifth Avenue in Union Square transitions to ‘appointment-only' operations
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One of the most luxurious department stores in San Francisco is changing its customer experience. Saks Fifth Avenue in Union Square is transitioning to “appointment-only” operations later this summer, a company spokesperson said in an email to KRON4. Starting Aug. 28, customers of the Saks Fifth Avenue, located at 384 Post […]
Replica railcar for California's high-speed rail on display at state fair
SACRAMENTO – California's high-speed rail program is being showcased at the California State Fair. There you can get an up-close look at what the trains will look like and decide for yourself if the project will be a benefit or a multi-billion dollar blunder.For the first time, a replica of a California high-speed railcar is on display at this year's California State Fair. "The train itself is about a foot wider than a traditional Amtrak train," said Melissa Figueroa, a spokesperson for the high-speed rail. The exhibit is an effort by the state to highlight the electric train program. "Our train...
A California Medical Group Treats Only Homeless Patients — And Makes Money Doing It
LOS ANGELES — They distribute GPS devices so they can track their homeless patients. They stock their street kits with glass pipes used to smoke meth, crack, or fentanyl. They keep company credit cards on hand in case a patient needs emergency food or water, or an Uber ride to the doctor.
There’s A New Hug and Grab Robbery Tactic: A Warning for Las Vegas Travelers to California
Because I am aware that so many people in this town frequently travel to California, I have to warn you guys about a new criminal trend that’s been hitting the state. California police are warning locals and travelers about what they’re describing as a new form of pickpocketing. California police and authorities are even calling the new tactic the “Hug and Grab.” And it’s pretty much exactly what you think it sounds like.
San Francisco to begin clearing homeless encampments in August, mayor says
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is preparing to clear the city of most homeless encampments. Breed, who was at a mayoral debate Thursday, said despite the city’s efforts to provide more housing options and catered services, it’s not enough,. “The problem is not going to be solved by...
Smoke from California fires to bring more hazy skies through Saturday. See the map
As the winds pick up from the north, smoke from fires burning to the north in Siskiyou and Humboldt counties will make the skies above Redding hazy through the first part of this weekend. The skies above Redding this week have been intermittently smoky, though air pollution levels remained in...
From the newsroom to the ice: Ditching work to play in Snoopy’s Senior World Hockey Tournament in Santa Rosa
Don’t tell my boss, but I’m playing hooky this week. Or, as the Canadians spell it, hockey. The Snoopy’s Senior World Hockey Tournament has been on my bucket list for a long time, and on Wednesday I got to join with a bunch of guys, most of whom I’d never met, as a free agent, playing against another bunch of guys I’d mostly never met. They didn’t seem to mind that I skate like I’m wearing ...
Smoke from California fires to bring more hazy skies through Saturday. See the map
As the winds pick up from the north, smoke from fires burning to the north in Siskiyou and Humboldt counties will make the skies above Redding hazy through the first part of this weekend. The skies above Redding this week have been intermittently smoky, though air pollution levels remained in...
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