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REVIEW: Kings of Leon bring the ‘fun’ to sold-out Berkeley show
BERKELEY — The last time the Kings of Leon were due to perform in the Bay Area, it was in 2021, as the U.S. was exiting lockdowns and trying to find that new sense of normal. The brothers and cousin Followill never found it, as their mother and matriarch, who had been ill, took a turn for the worse. The Nashville band scrapped the concert and rushed home. She died several days later. The tour was canceled.
Fire damages San Francisco hardware store, family-run since 1983
SAN FRANCISCO -- A legacy, family-owned business in San Francisco's Parkside District was badly damaged in an early morning fire Sunday.Albert Chow, the owner of Great Wall Hardware on Taraval Street between 28th and 29th avenues, said the fire broke out at around 4 a.m. He said he found out about the fire through an alert from his store's security alarm as firefighters worked to battle the flames."Gosh darn it, this is the first time I wish I had a burglary instead," Chow said. "We want to continue. We want to come back. We want to be continually engaged in...
Police Arrest Two Accused Drug Dealers In Tenderloin District
San Francisco police officers arrested two people in the city's Tenderloin District for alleged narcotics sales. At about 3:41 p.m. Monday last week, plainclothes police officers conducting narcotics surveillance allegedly saw a male and a female subject selling what they suspected to be narcotics from their vehicle on the 100 block of Eddy Street.
Ensemble For These Times Reveals 2024/25 Home Season “Women In Transit”
Bay Area-based contemporary music group Ensemble for These Times has announced its 17th Home Season entitled "Women in Transit," the first in a two-year exploration of the transformational effects of women's border-crossing and liminality in "our times." Diversity and innovation will continue to serve as hallmarks of season programming, including...
1 dead following shooting at Berkeley homeless shelter Sunday
BERKELEY -- One person died following a shooting at a Berkeley homeless shelter Sunday evening, according to police.Officers responding to reports of a shooting at Harrison House Shelter on Harrison Street shortly before 5:30 p.m. found a man suffering from gunshot wounds and began lifesaving efforts along with the fire department. The victim was later pronounced dead at the scene.The suspect remained at large as of 10 p.m. Sunday and Berkeley police are investigating the incident but have not released additional details. Police said this was the fourth Berkeley homicide of the year and the third involving a firearm.
Bi-Rite Market Opens Spacious New Store in San Francisco's Russian Hill, Expanding Community-Focused Legacy
The much-anticipated third Bi-Rite Market location has finally opened its doors at 2140 Polk St. in Russian Hill, leaping into action nearly two years after its initial announcement. This flagship addition to the San Francisco grocer's family spans a spacious 4,000 square feet, boasting the title of the largest in its fleet.
Berkeley shootings in 2024: The definitive gunfire map
As of Aug. 25, Berkeley has had 21 shootings leaving three dead and six wounded. There had been 21 shootings at this time last year. The Berkeley Scanner has created a comprehensive interactive gunfire map so you can stay informed about shootings in the city and your neighborhood. As of...
Denver Men’s Soccer Stuns #4/5 Stanford in Palo Alto
#15 Denver men’s soccer (2-0) faced off against the expected national contender #4/5 Stanford Cardinal (1-1) Sunday night in Palo Alto, California. The Pioneers played a physical, tight match, slipping by the Cardinal in the final 45 minutes with a goal by freshman Keegan Kelly who hails from New Zealand.
Thousands celebrate Silicon Valley Pride's 49th year in SJ with all eyes on 2024 election
In the South Bay, love and inclusion was all around for the 49th annual Silicon Valley Pride festival.Thousands turned out for a big parade in downtown San Jose. The upcoming presidential election was a big part of the celebration conversation.In San Jose, August is unofficially Pride month. The rainbow-studded parade down Market Street always steals the spotlight."Sparkle, glitter, sequins, all that," said Andre Lismonde.Thousands showed up for Silicon Valley Pride, this celebration giving vibes of love, equality and inclusion."We're here to celebrate Pride and everyone has to understand, love is love," Elaine Rojo said.RELATED: Silicon Valley Pride Festivities kick off...
Grass fire burns 4 acres in American Canyon Sunday evening
AMERICAN CANYON -- The America Fire burning in southeast Napa County on Sunday night was 75% contained at about 3.72 acres, Cal Fire said.American Canyon Road reopened between Interstate 80 and Flosden Road as crews battled the grass fire in American Canyon, according to Cal Fire.Forward progress of the fire has been halted and one outbuilding was damaged.The blaze was first reported around 6 p.m. near American Canyon Road between Interstate 80 and Flosden Road.
Big Night Out: SF Symphony - Salonen Conducts Verdi's Requiem
You could win a pair of premium tickets to see San Francisco Symphony Musical Director Esa-Pekka Salonen Conduct Verdi’s Requiem!. Verdi's Requiem translates the medieval Latin mass for the dead into the vivid and visceral idiom of Italian opera, bringing divine scripture to the streets, and vice versa. Opening the program is a set of three choral works by Gordon Getty, a longtime friend of the Symphony and one of San Francisco’s most celebrated composers.
Cal Routs USF 6-1
SAN FRANCISCO – Five different Golden Bears scored in the California women's soccer team's 6-1 win over San Francisco Sunday night. With its first road win of the season Cal improves to 2-1-1 while the Dons drop to 2-2-0. It was an offensive showcase for the Bears, who after getting on the board via a USF own goal in the 8th minute, scored five more times. They finished the contest with 11 total shots, seven of which landed on frame for a .636 shot on goal percentage.
Tower Learning Center opens, a timeless space for modern learning
Floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden buttresses and old-fashioned chandeliers are all a part of the newly restored architectural heart of Palo Alto High School’s historic Tower Building. That heart — what’s being called the Tower Learning Center — will be available for tutoring and studying starting Monday for students and teachers...
Women's Soccer Falls to California
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Closing out its four-game homestand, the University of San Francisco women's soccer team (2-2) dropped a 6-1 decision to California (2-1-1) Sunday evening at Negoesco Stadium. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:. Following a corner kick, California opened the scoring at the eight-minute mark, taking the...
Police investigate woman's death in San Jose
Police are investigating a woman's death early Sunday morning in San Jose. The incident happened just before 4:30 a.m. on North 33rd Street near Marburg Way. According to police, the victim was found lying in the street unconscious. The woman was rushed to the hospital, where she later died. Police...
Big budget decisions loom for new Livermore school district leaders
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The new superintendent and new top fiscal administrator for the Livermore school system are having to hit the ground running as the district works to get itself off the state’s financial warning list. Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District received a “qualified certification”...
Man reported missing commits suicide when found by Union City police
UNION CITY -- A man allegedly shot himself in Union City on Saturday after police approached him following calls from family members about a missing person sending concerning messages.Police were dispatched at 5:21 p.m. The missing 46-year-old White man was sending distressing photos and making disturbing statements to family members, according to police.Police officers began a search of the nearby area alongside the missing man's family members, according to a Saturday press release from the Union City Police Department. They learned that he may have been near Mission Boulevard and F Street during their search.Police located the man in a...
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