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Black Residents Could Finally Get Reparations In California
Black folks in California could finally get their forty acres and a mule. California announces plans to provide reparations. The post Black Residents Could Finally Get Reparations In California appeared first on Black America Web.
One Richmond Office a Hub Connecting Neighbors to Resources
The One Richmond office, the Clement Street outpost of the Richmond Neighborhood Center (RNC), is narrow and unassuming, flanked by more colorful storefronts like Exploring Music and Hamburger Haven. The confused passersby would be forgiven for not knowing what the storefront is for. “We’ve got a bit of a branding...
Summer heat brings business boom to San Francisco's Mission District
SAN FRANCISCO — Summer is in full swing, and businesses and residents are taking full advantage of the warm weather. One of the hottest spots in San Francisco is El Techo, the only rooftop bar in the Mission District. Vincent Chooi, the manager, is anticipating a bustling day."Right now, our dining room will fill up pretty soon, as you see with the view in the L shape corner of Mission and 23rd," said Chooi. "That's where the cocktail area is where people come and have drinks and small bites."El Techo offers a stunning panoramic view of San Francisco, making it...
Equinox, the peregrine falcon, rescued at the Berkeley Marina
Equinox, the peregrine falcon better known as Nox, was rescued Wednesday morning at the Berkeley Marina. Annie and Archie’s youngest chick broke a bone in his right wing and had to be rescued after a marina employee recognized the bird in distress. To learn more about Nox’s progress, go...
Photos: San Franciscans cool off at city pools—for free!—as heat wave ramps up
While much of California is roasting under a “potentially deadly” and prolonged heat wave, San Francisco is…mostly just nice. The city is under a heat advisory through 7 p.m. Thursday with highs in the lower 80s, but it will be spared from the scorching heat being felt elsewhere across the state.
Berkeley police investigating shooting that left 1 dead; no suspect arrested
Berkeley police said a shooting Wednesday evening left one person dead. The shooting happened just before 7:30 p.m. on the 2900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Officers arrived to the scene and found one person who had been shot. First responders rendered aid, but the victim was pronounced deceased. Police said no suspects have been located or arrested. Traffic in the area from Ashby Avenue to Russell Street was impacted as police investigated the scene.
July 4th is more than just fireworks
Sure, fireworks are pretty, but staring at them through the San Francisco fog feels like watching TV with a sheet over the screen. I actually heard there might not be fog for July 4th this year, but you still might be looking for alternative fun times. Personally I like making bacon-wrapped jalapeños and going to bed early. Here are some other ideas if you’re a little more active than me:
You Can Win Outside Lands Tickets By Helping Clean Dolores Park Saturday (Though It Might Be During the Dolores Hill Bomb?)
Here’s a nice volunteer opportunity: You can win free tickets to Outside Lands by volunteering to help clean up Dolores Park this Saturday. But it will be sunny with a chance of riots and mass arrests, because the infamous Dolores Hill Bomb might be the same day. It’s been...
Nine ‘Bows Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors
HONOLULU — Nine members of the University of Hawai'i swimming and diving teams earned recognition on the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America's Scholar-America Team for the 2023-24 season. The CSCAA announced the teams on Wednesday and the Rainbow Wahine placed five swimmers and divers on the NCAA Division I women's second team and four Rainbow Warriors made the men's second team. Representing the Rainbow Wahine were Anna Friedrich, Elma Lund, Isabelle Lombardi, Mandolin Nguyen and Zofia Tyminska. Making the men's list were Juan Gonzalez, Justin Lisoway, Mackaby Pennington and Mario Surkovic. To qualify for the CSCAA Scholar...
Baby falls out of window in SF's Mission District: authorities
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A baby fell out of a window of a building Wednesday afternoon in the Mission District, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. SFFD crews responded to the report of a 15-month-old falling out of the window of an apartment building at 2315 Mission St. The baby fell more than 20 […]
Dons Conclude 2024 Signing Class
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The University of San Francisco volleyball team and Head Coach Diogo Silva have officially announced the remainder of the signing class for the 2024 season. "I'm genuinely excited as we approach the upcoming season," Silva said. "We have a dynamic, youthful team brimming with talent....
BPD: Police seize rifle from man who threatened daughters
A man who threatened to shoot his teenage daughters after punching one of them in the face has been charged with multiple felonies, according to court papers. Berkeley police responded to the 1800 block of Fairview Street early Monday morning after reports of a disturbance in the area. Just after...
Golden State Warriors Trade for Buddy Hield to Replace Klay Thompson | 3-Point Specialist Joining Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are finalizing a trade to bring in Buddy Hield as a replacement for Klay Thompson, who recently departed for the Dallas Mavericks, aiming to bolster their 3-point shooting. Hield ranks 10th among active players in total career 3-pointers with 1,924. Over the past three seasons, 65.7%...
Urgent Search for At-Risk Missing Teenager, Amiraka Harris, in San Leandro
The San Leandro Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing teenager described as being at risk. Fourteen-year-old Amiraka Harris was reported as last seen yesterday departing her residence on Waterfall Way in San Leandro, stated a notice published today. According to the description, Harris wore a...
Two Men Charged With Stealing Fuel From Safeway
Two East Bay men have been charged with a scheme in which stolen credit card data was used to steal thousands of gallons of diesel fuel from South Bay Safeway locations and pumped into a makeshift bladder in the back of a truck. Yuniel Cordero, from Oakland, is accused of...
How the ‘gut-and-amend’ process swiftly changed a California law days before it started
This summer, the California Legislature felt the need to act quickly before a new law took effect. In May, the California Attorney General’s office released guidance that said restaurants would need to comply with a new law that requires businesses to include required fees in advertised and displayed prices. The law, Senate Bill 478, was […]
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