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As San Francisco School Closures Loom, Frustrated Teachers Say Hiring Has Hit a Wall
As parents crowded the San Francisco school board meeting on Tuesday night to push back against the district’s plans for upcoming school closures, a rally by frustrated teachers and staff called out how the district’s budget crisis is already here. The proposed closures come amid continuing enrollment declines...
Warehouse at San Quentin Demolished as the State Changes Prison’s Priority
The state’s most notorious prison is marking a new milestone. San Quentin is being transformed into what Governor Newsom calls “the nation’s most innovative rehabilitation facility” near San Francisco. Crews demolished a former warehouse that served as a furniture factory, clearing the way for construction to start on an educational center in the fall. Newsom says California is building a new future “brick by brick” to make everyone safer.
Impressive Influx: Public Interest Scholars Program Welcomes 11 New Standouts
At Berkeley Law, recruiting students who want to use their legal education to benefit society is just part of the equation. There’s the deep financial aid commitment to create access for strong candidates from any background. The vast programming that offers immediate options for direct experience. The dedicated training from leading educators. The robust summer grant funding that makes possible otherwise unpaid public interest internships. The attentive mentorship from seasoned experts. The Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), one of the nation’s most generous, which helps cover student loan payments for graduates working in public interest careers.
Amerlux’s Carisma LED lighting system helps Delta’s Zero Energy green building achieve energy savings
Delta, a power management provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced its LEED Zero Energy-certified Americas headquarters green building in Fremont, California, is expected to achieve a significant 57% reduction in annual lighting and electricity consumption. This accomplishment is attributed to the recent integration of a total solution featuring systems from three Delta Group companies: cutting-edge Carisma LED lighting systems from Amerlux, intelligent building management software from LOYTEC and Delta Controls, Bluetooth low-energy drivers, and multi-sensors.
Barni, K-9 officer at San Francisco International Airport, voted TSA's Cutest Canine of 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Barni, an explosives detection K-9 at San Francisco International Airport, was voted the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Cutest Canine of 2024. The 5-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer was the top draw in the TSA's annual nationwide social media contest among four finalists, the agency said in...
The Verve Pipe comes to The Guild Theatre Thursday
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Formed in Michigan in the early ’90s, rock band The Verve Pipe rose to fame with the release of their 1996 major-label album “Villains,” featuring the hit song “The Freshman.”. After a hiatus in the early 2000s, the band ventured...
The TreeCast Episode 198: TCU Tussle
STANFORD - The 2024 Stanford Football season opener is here! A complete preview of Friday night's meeting with TCU by going on both sides of the ball with two special guests: junior CB Collin Wright and Krishnamurthi Wide Receivers & Assistant Quarterbacks Coach Tyler Osborne. Plus, 3 Things you need to know as the Card get ready for the Horned Frogs!
Former Clarity CEO Sami McCabe Launches AI-Led Comms Agency
SAN FRANCISCO — Sami McCabe, the founder and former CEO of global PR firm Clarity, has launched a new agency, Atrium, based on a proprietary technology platform that aims to enable in-house teams to rapidly incorporate AI into their workflow. McCabe (pictured, left), who exited Clarity in January after...
San Francisco to Experience Cooler Temperatures as Heat Wave Subsides This Weekend
San Francisco's brief flirtation with warmer weather is expected to take a cool turn as we head into the weekend, with a gradual cooldown beginning Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures have hovered 5-10 degrees above the seasonal average for the interior sections, but a more temperate climate is imminent.
Top 10 Stanford Cardinal football players of all time
STANFORD, Calif. (BVM) — The 2024 season will look slightly different for the Stanford Cardinal. It’s the first year Stanford will play in the Atlantic Coast Conference after competing in the Pac-12 since 1918, winning 15 conference championships and two national championships. Stanford first fielded a football team...
Voter guide: Meet SF's leading mayoral candidates
Mayor London Breed is up for re-election, but she faces a formidable slate of challengers as San Francisco grapples with a bevy of issues, including a drug overdose epidemic, a homelessness crisis, the need to build more housing and a struggling downtown. The candidates: Mark Farrell, former interim mayor of...
Father Acquitted of Battery – He Asked Two People to Stop Cutting in Line at Children’s Event
San Francisco, CA – A jury deliberated for less than 15 minutes before acquitting Marcos Ortega, of two counts of misdemeanor battery. According to the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office, Ortega had been falsely accused of pushing two women. The women had each, separately, cut in line in front of him and his daughters at an event for children with disabilities.
Report: Trent Williams wants to be ‘paid-paid’ and the 49ers are in between a rock and a hard place
Since he did not report, Trent Williams is technically not counted toward the San Francisco 49ers 53-man roster. According to Josina Anderson, Williams wants to be “paid-paid” like the very important piece that he is. In Anderson’s tweet, her source says, “San Francisco is between a real rock and a hard place because Trent is not playing around. Something may have to give unless you’re allowing for big adjustments next season.”
Contra Costa Sheriff, DA investigate in-custody death of San Ramon theft suspect
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the Contra Costa DA’s Office are currently investigating an in-custody death that occurred at the West County Detention Facility this afternoon. The male inmate, who is not being identified at this time, was arrested on August 22, 2024, by the...
Armed Suspect Apprehended After Striking Deputy's Vehicle and Leading High-Speed Chase in Oakland
A routine welfare check abruptly shifted gears into a high-stakes pursuit for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Oakland Area and Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office last Saturday. The incident commenced around 2:00 p.m. when sheriff's deputies, looking to check on a driver who seemed asleep in their car, spotted a firearm on the individual's lap. The situation escalated as the driver, suddenly alert, slammed into a deputy's patrol vehicle and sped off, prompting the chase.
Northbound Highway 680 lanes closed in Pleasanton after big-rig hits overhead sign
All lanes of northbound Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasanton were closed Wednesday morning while crews inspected an overhead sign that was struck and damaged by a big rig, according to the California Highway Patrol.Caltrans said the sign was damaged during an overnight road paving operation when the cab of the truck flipped open and struck the sign at about 3:50 a.m. south of the interchange with Interstate Highway 580.The collision prompted the full closure of the northbound lanes so the sign could be inspected, CHP officials said.Caltrans crews eventually removed the entire overhead sign because of the damage. The work also forced the closure of the northbound 680 connector to eastbound Highway 580.Drivers were diverted off the highway to Stoneridge Drive during the closure. Other northbound drivers were using the Sunol Boulevard and Bernal Avenue exits to get around the closure.Caltrans said the sign was safely removed and the lanes reopened around 10:40 a.m. The agency said it anticipated no adverse impact on the afternoon commute because of numerous signs in the area; additional highway signage would be added if necessary.No injuries were reported.
Pedestrian safety starts with you: Stay alert to protect people walking
Concord, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. Concord Police Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads. By always taking extra precautions, you can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk of crashes and injuries. Walking should always be an easy and safe option for getting around any community.
Sacramento to Sizzle, Northern California Faces a Week of Soaring Highs and Dry Conditions
The Sacramento National Weather Service confirms that Northern California should brace for warm and dry conditions throughout this week. The Sacramento area in particular is poised to experience some of the highest temperatures, creeping up toward the century mark. According to the National Weather Service, a Moderate HeatRisk is in effect, making hydration and shade paramount for outdoor activities.
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