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Coyote pup rescued by Peninsula fire crew dies of dehydration
SAN FRANCISCO -- A dehydrated coyote pup died Thursday after being rescued by Bay Area firefighters.The coyote was about six weeks old, said Colleen Crowley, spokesperson for the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA.Photos of the July 4 rescue on social media show a big-eared pup bundled up and given bowls of food at a San Mateo County fire station.The coyote was found in an unincorporated area of the county just south of San Francisco.Firefighters with Cal Fire CZU had "seen this pup running around with his mom but, this time, mom was nowhere in sight. The little animal seemed disoriented and was stumbling around," read the post accompanying photos.They gave the pup water and chicken until rescuers with the humane society could take the small coyote, who was dehydrated and malnourished.Crowley said the pup could barely open its eyes.
Power Outages Affect Thousands in San Mateo County and Beyond
Heat-related issues have led to a significant power outage affecting approximately 1,700 customers near Pescadero in San Mateo County late Thursday afternoon, according to PG&E. Widespread Outages Hit Pescadero and San Jose. As of 4:05 p.m., PG&E crews were actively working to resolve the issue, although there was no estimated...
FC Olympia visits Bay Area, faces Oakland Soul SC in West Coast Semifinal
After clinching the lone playoff spot for the Northwest Division in unbeaten fashion, the women of FC Olympia are tasked to face the Oakland Soul SC in the Western Conference Semifinal of the 2024 USL W League national playoffs kicking off on Friday, July 5, at the Pioneer Stadium in California State University, East Bay in Hayward, CA.
Owner of beloved Oakland bookstore makes comeback with community support
OAKLAND -- The owner of a beloved neighborhood bookstore in Oakland's Montclair Village is turning to the community for help as she recovers from a health battle and challenging post-pandemic retail environment. Kathleen Caldwell has loved reading books since she was a child, but she never imagined she would inherit a bookstore. But 19 years ago, Caldwell's life took a twist when she started working for "A Great Good Place for Books." The store's owner asked Caldwell if she would take over if anything ever happened to her. She agreed, never thinking it would happen. But six months later, her...
East Bay Regional Park District extends closures until Sunday morning
The East Bay Regional Park District has extended the closures of its hills and inland parks until Sunday morning due to the high fire danger caused by this week's heat wave. The district said Friday the move comes after the National Weather Service extended its red flag warning through Saturday, meaning dry and windy conditions are expected, leading to extreme fire weather risks. Swim facilities and shoreline parks will remain open. The district still urges people at the swim facilities and shoreline parks to follow safety rules and tips, including avoiding the hottest part of the day. People should drink plenty of fluids...
San Francisco police arrest suspect in Mission District homicide
SAN FRANCISCO -- A 43-year-old man has been arrested in a fatal shooting in San Francisco's Mission District, police said Friday.Hin Hoang was taken into custody about 12:05 a.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 100 block of Harold Avenue, police said.Hoang was wanted in connection with a shooting about 4:06 a.m. on June 15 in Wiese Street, a one-block alley between 15th and 16th streets.Officers found a victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.Anyone with information is asked to call the San Francisco Police Department's 24-hour tip Line at (415) 575-4444 or text TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.
SF Public Works is behind in maintenance projects, grand jury report says
San Francisco's Department of Public Works is being asked to be more transparent in reporting about city projects.A civil grand jury found that Public Works has failed to keep up with its maintenance projects and made mistakes during the construction of others.It's been more than four years since San Francisco Public Work's Director Mohammed Nuru was arrested.David Anderson, then U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California, outlined the charges."The complaint alleged corruption, bribery, side deals by one of San Francisco's highest ranking public employees," he said in a January 2020 news conference.Since then, the Department of Public Works has...
San Francisco police take steps to crack down on "Dolores Hill Bomb"
SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Police Department said Friday that officers intend to stop the annual "Dolores Hill Bomb" skateboarding event from taking place on Saturday adjacent to Mission Dolores Park. The event, in which skateboarders race down Dolores Street at high speeds with spectators watching on the sidelines, usually occurs on the second Saturday of every July in San Francisco. It is an unsanctioned, unofficial event with no known organizers, said SFPD Chief Bill Scott. Police presence will be heavily deployed in the area Saturday to stop the event from occurring, Scott said.Last year's hill bomb drew controversy when police...
Analyst Says Young Warriors Player Believes He’s Worth $200 Million
On Friday, the Orlando Magic sent shockwaves through the NBA as they agreed to a lucrative long-term contract extension with Franz Wagner, which has turned the attention to other notable players around the league who could sign a similar extension in the near future. The Golden State Warriors could be...
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Subscribe to get access to the rest of this post and other subscriber-only content. Eloise Coopersmith is a socially conscience, multi-hyphenate artist and a fierce advocate for giving voice to art inspired by thought-provoking ideas. Eloise started her formal theater education in Theater at the Young Conservatory at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, later graduating from Northwestern University with a Bachelor in Speech and finally earning her Masters in Theater at Cal State Los Angeles. Eloise also operated her own non-profit, the Fillmore Association for the Arts, and its company, Open Book Theater, whose credits include the award-winning production of “Bukowski, An Evening of Poems and Prose”. Eloise is a member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA and the Dramatist Guild of America, and is living proof it is never too late to make your dreams come true. Since the debut of her 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival show, “My (unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical, Fringe Artists have won a special place in her heart. Visit www.eloisecoopersmith.com to learn more.
Video shows dozens of people ransacking store at Oakland gas station
An Oakland gas station manager is expressing anger and frustration Friday after dozens of people ransacked his business overnight - and to make matters worse, he says police never showed up after he called for help.It happened at The 76 Station on Hegenberger Road, near Interstate 880, just up the street from the airport.EXCLUSIVE: Video shows dozens of thieves ransacking Oakland shop, stealing $100,000 in merchandiseIt all began around 4:30 a.m. when a crowd attending a nearby sideshow broke in and began ransacking the place.Station manager Sam Mardaie believes some 80 to 100 people took part - apparently unhappy that...
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