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Is The City in danger of losing its chilly climate identity?
San Francisco has long championed itself as a temperate paradise — even if it didn’t feel that way to start the month. The City opened July with its hottest stretch of the year, with San Francisco falling under a National Weather Service-issued heat advisory through the Fourth of July. But San Franciscans know that these summer warm-ups — despite increasing in frequency — remain the exception, not the rule. ...
Cal's Mark Madsen Announces Signing Of Washington State Transfer Spencer Mahoney
Spencer Mahoney has signed to play for the California men's basketball team, head coach Mark Madsen announced. Mahoney, who utilized his redshirt option as a freshman at Washington State last season, will join the Golden Bears for the upcoming 2024-25 campaign and has four years of eligibility remaining. A 6-foot-9,...
Driver faces felony charges in West Portal crash that killed family of 4
In San Francisco, the West Portal neighborhood is responding after the city's district attorney announced charges against the driver who crashed and killed a family of four earlier this year.Still shaken by the horrific crash that ended the lives of a family of four outside a library, many in the West Portal community are still grieving.RELATED: SFMTA releases findings on SF intersection where entire family was killed; residents want changes"It's something that it's edged in the neighborhood and the community where families frequent this every day. It's right next to the library where I bring my kids to," said Ray...
SF Giants Beat Braves Behind Hayden Birdsong, Three Blasts
FBI issues chilling July 4 alert warning 'lone wolf attackers' could target big celebrations
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned in a bulletin that the biggest threats are lone offenders and small groups, who find large events such as holiday gatherings 'attractive' targets
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said. Containment of the Thompson Fire near the city of Oroville in Butte County also increased to 29% from 7%.
Why are fireworks still legal in wildfire-prone California?
EL DORADO COUNTY — The Fourth of July holiday is in full swing, and while some counties have made them illegal, many of our California counties still allow safe and sane fireworks.Currently, more than 60 cities in our viewing area allow safe and sane fireworks."Every city, county or municipality can make the decision if they will allow the usage of safe and sane fireworks," State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant said. "So every city makes their own decision based on their own needs and decision making."Berlant said that some cities or counties may consider themselves a lower threat to wildfires and...
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass near the Getty Center. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were said to be heading to the area to pick up the mountain lion's body, according to the California Highway Patrol. Once they retrieve the body and run tests they will be able to determine if the big cat was tagged, according to Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California National Wildlife Federation.It's the second deadly crash involving a mountain lion on Southern California freeways in recent weeks, after another big cat was found dead on the 101 Freeway in June, just a short distance from where the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing construction continues.
San Francisco Deputies Serving Eviction Are Shot at by Suspect
1 in custody after hours-long police standoff in San Francisco. One person is in custody following an hours-long police standoff in San Francisco on Wednesday, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department said.
Progress made in containing Thompson Fire amid triple-digit Calif. heat wave
Fire officials said Thursday they have made substantial progress in stopping the forward progress of the massive Thompson Fire in northern California and held out hope evacuees could soon return to their homes.
Spectators gather in San Francisco to watch Pier 39 fireworks show
Crowds starting to gather at San Francisco's waterfront early Thursday afternoon to stake out space to watch the city's big fireworks show over the bay.Fourth of July celebrations were in full swing at Pier 39, where hundreds of people have gathered over the course of the day to get ready for the fireworks display.One of the best spots to enjoy the festivities is Luau Lounge, where we met Jazmin and Melissa."Today it's Fourth of July! America! Go America!" said Jazmin and Melissa, who have been working at Luau Lounge for a few years. Thursday, they wore their best festive outfits...
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