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Soul Beat, California's first African American TV station, is coming back
California’s first African American television station is getting ready for a relaunch. Founded in 1978 by the late Chuck Johnson, Soul Beat, the 24/7 channel based in Oakland, highlighted music, lifestyle, education and culture for more than two decades. The network went off air in 2003 after the passing...
Giants designate recently acquired pitcher for assignment
The Giants announced they’ve designated reliever Mike Baumann for assignment. The move opens an active roster spot for Spencer Bivens, who has been recalled from Triple-A. San Francisco also appointed Hayden Birdsong as the 27th man for Saturday’s doubleheader with the Rockies. San Francisco just acquired Baumann in...
Newcomers join Team USA vets in S.F. wheelchair ‘power soccer’
Imagine a mix of bumper cars and pinball, and you’ve got a quick sense of what power soccer is, the manager of San Francisco’s team jokes. In reality, it’s harder than it looks. The Eureka Valley Rec Center gym echoed with the whir of specialized power wheelchairs,...
Don't feed the meter. Save money and buy a parking permit at these L.A. and O.C. beaches
If you're a frequent beachgoer, it would be cheaper to purchase a parking permit than to park on the street. Here are the cities in L.A. and Orange counties offering permits.
WILDCOAST Launches New Campaign to Promote Safe Whale Watching Practices
WILDCOAST announced Friday the launch of “Protect the Locals,” a new campaign dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safe whale watching practices in California and beyond. The Del Mar-based nonprofit’s campaign comes in the midst of a recent uptick in boats violating the Mammal Protection Act, which states...
Kara Kohler eases to opening heat win on Day One of 2024 Olympic Games
In the women’s single sculls, Kohler (University of California, Berkeley/USRowing Training Center – Princeton) pulled away from Austria’s Magdalena Lobnig to win the sixth and final heat to advance to Tuesday’s quarterfinals. Lobnig got off the line in first position with Serbia’s Jovana Arsic slotting into...
San Francisco Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 48%, Mayor Breed Announces
San Francisco is making evident strides in its battle against climate change, as Mayor London N. Breed has announced that greenhouse gas emissions have remained down by 48% compared to 1990 levels. This has occurred despite an uptick in population by 12% over the same period. The latest findings from the City's 2022 Sector-based Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, which offers a comprehensive look at the six sectors contributing to emissions, show a sustained commitment to the Climate Action Plan, even as the city's economy continues to bounce back post-pandemic.
San Francisco Secures Over $2.5 Million in Fines Against Landlords for Code Violations
San Francisco's fight against code violations has scored the city over $2.5 million in recent court victories, bringing landlords who flouted safety regulations to book. City Attorney David Chiu announced the triumphs as a warning to those who put profit over people's safety. In a case involving 320 Alemany LLC, the court slapped the landlord with a $1.2 million fine for allowing residential units to be dangerously transformed, detailed the San Francisco City Attorney's office.
East Bay Man Charged with Federal Crimes for Firebombing UC Berkeley Police Vehicle
An East Bay man is currently facing federal charges for setting a University of California Police Department vehicle ablaze, according to an indictment released by U.S. Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey and FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert K. Tripp, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California. Casey Robert Goonan, 34, allegedly used Molotov cocktails to ignite the parked patrol car on UC Berkeley's campus on June 1, leading to significant damage and the vehicle being written off as a total loss.
Botika at San Antonio's Pearl to Shut Down, Chef Geronimo Lopez Cites Personal Reasons
San Francisco's culinary scene is witnessing yet another departure. Botika, the Peruvian fusion restaurant, is set to close its doors at San Antonio's Pearl on August 4. Chef Geronimo Lopez, the mastermind behind the eatery's innovative menu, announced the closure this week, citing personal reasons. "Life sometimes brings new priorities and opportunities. For me, this means spending more time with my family and exploring new personal and professional interests. Although this chapter is ending, I eagerly look forward to the new adventures ahead and will always treasure the amazing journey we’ve had here," Chef Lopez said, according to a post on MySanAntonio.com.
California education official embezzled over $16 million, hid cash in mini fridge, officials say
A former California public school district official was sentenced to over five years in prison Thursday after officials found he embezzled nearly $16.7 million from the district over the years — hiding stacks of cash in a small refrigerator. Jorge Armando Contreras, 53, who previously worked as the senior...
117,000 Sq. Ft. Ex-Zendesk HQ Sells for Just $13.5 Million; 989 Market Street Worth 80% Less Than 10 Years Ago
The commercial real estate market in San Francisco, still reeling from the impacts of the pandemic and the shift to remote work, is witnessing transactions that reflect a substantial devaluation of property assets. A striking case is the proposed sale of the building at 989 Market St., once the headquarters of Zendesk, which is being purchased for $13.5 million by L.A.-based BH Properties. This figure represents a nearly 80 percent cut from its $61.3 million purchase price a decade ago, as per intel gathered by the San Francisco Chronicle.
San Francisco Jury Convicts Man on Multiple Burglary Charges After Two-Year Crime Spree
In a recent update from the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, a jury has found Darvin Ramirez-Perez, age 38, guilty of a string of auto and residential burglaries. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins reported the conviction, which includes two counts of first-degree hot prowl residential burglary, attempted first-degree residential burglary, and other related charges, highlighting the individual's criminal spree that lasted nearly two years. "The jury's verdict holds Mr. Ramirez-Perez accountable for his many crimes and ensures that he will face consequences", Jenkins expressed, as per the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
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