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San Francisco Mourns the Loss of Esteemed Journalist and Advocate Steve Silberman at 66
San Francisco has lost one of its most cherished voices with the passing of Steve Silberman, a journalist and advocate renowned for his work on autism and the Grateful Dead, at the age of 66. According to a post by his husband, Keith Karraker, on Bluesky, Silberman died on Wednesday night, leaving behind a legacy of contributions to science, journalism, and music history. Karraker shared his grief, urging people to "take a moment to remember his kindness, humor, wisdom, and love", as reported by SF Standard.
8-year-old girl gravely injured by stray bullet in San Francisco home
A young girl was seriously wounded by a bullet that reportedly flew into her San Francisco home while the family was preparing dinner. A San Francisco Police Department spokesperson said officers responded at 5:24 p.m. Friday to a shooting at a home on Chicago Way, a short apartment-lined street just south of McLaren Park in the city’s Crocker-Amazon neighborhood.
No Threat to Public: Hazmat Scare at San Mateo Home Depot Resolved Swiftly by Fire Dept
Shoppers at a local Home Depot in San Mateo got more excitement than they bargained for when a hazmat situation was reported yesterday. The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department responded promptly to the scene where unknown individuals had left behind materials that raised initial alarms. The department, utilizing its expertise, assessed the situation. It turns out, the scare was due to ozone gas, commonly used for water treatment, and several buckets of floor stripper.
It’s not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful
Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doctors’ promises of “just a pinch.” The local anesthetic lidocaine “might be useful for reducing patient pain” when inserting intrauterine devices. That's according to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which also encourages doctors to have a conversation with patients about pain management. Complaints of pain are not limited to the small, long-lasting birth control device. Gynecologists and patients say there need to be more conversations about options for local anesthetics — as well as other pain-relief options for relatively quick outpatient procedures.
NCAA Football: UC - Davis at California
Aug 31, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears running back Jaydn Ott (1) carries the ball against UC Davis Aggies defensive lineman Uilisoni Amone (99) during the third quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
UCSF fires staffer who challenged school’s stance on Palestine
The University of California San Francisco has fired a veteran professional staffer after she made comments critical of the administration’s position on Palestine and Zionism. Since 2015, Denise Caramagno has been an advocate and director of the school’s Campus Advocacy Resources and Education program for UCSF staff, faculty, and...
California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information California officials have issued a mandatory recall of two additional marijuana products for using an illegal pesticide. On Thursday, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a consumer advisory regarding the mandatory recall of the following legal marijuana products: Jack Herer Curepen premium THC oil vape cartridge, 1,000 milligrams. Animal Cookies Live Resin Diamonds concentrate, … Continue reading The post California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Gov. Newsom calls special session to address high gas prices
Governor Gavin Newsom called lawmakers into a special session Saturday to address spikes in gasoline prices. The move follows pushback Newsom received on a request to approve a series of bills that would cut energy costs for Californians and require petroleum refiners to maintain a stable inventory. Prices at the pump typically spike when refiners […]
Cal dominates second half to dispatch UC Davis
All-American candidate Jaydn Ott scored two touchdowns before suffering an ankle injury, California's defense dominated the second half and the Golden Bears won their first game as an Atlantic Coast Conference school, outlasting visiting UC Davis 31-13 on Saturday afternoon in Berkeley, Calif. Ott scored his second touchdown on a 6-yard run, quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw a 3-yard TD pass to Nyziah Hunter, and Marcus Harris, Cade Uluave and Nohl Williams recorded interceptions in the second half for Cal, during which the Golden Bears outscored UC Davis 17-0. Ott suffered the injury to his right ankle in the third quarter...
San Mateo deputies seize firearms after responding to mental health crisis
SAN MATEO -- More than 80 firearms were allegedly seized by San Mateo County sheriff's deputies on Friday after they successfully de-escalated a possible suicide attempt, according to a press release from the Sheriff's Office.Deputies were called to the Eichler Highlands neighborhood at about 1:40 p.m., after they received reports of a man attempting to commit suicide using a firearm.The 51-year-old man was having a mental health crisis, according to the Sheriff's Office, which called on deputies who had crisis intervention training to peacefully de-escalate the situation.The man was detained on a mental health hold and taken to a hospital.Deputies...
Multiple cars engulfed in flames after crash on I-80 in East Bay
Multiple vehicles were engulfed in flames after a crash on Interstate 80 in Richmond near the San Pablo border on Friday night, officials said. The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office said that at around 10 p.m., they spotted a possible stolen Hummer. That's when deputies did a traffic stop as the vehicle entered eastbound I-80 at El Portal Drive.
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