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This SF group says it solved the math on affordable housing. Can it get others to follow?
Time kills all deals, so the saying goes. As a process drags on, doubt, uncertainty and expenses tend to multiply. That has been a recurrent lesson in San Francisco, where affordable homes have become too expensive and cumbersome to build, despite overwhelming need. But one local group thinks it has...
Newsom presses Oakland to change strict policy on police chases
OAKLAND, Calif. - Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to Oakland leaders on Friday, urging them to re-evaluate restrictions on police pursuits. First obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle, the letter was addressed to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, the city council, and the police commission. Newsom is pushing for the...
New laid-back bar Tallboy adds a twist to Oakland’s cocktail scene
H.L. Mencken said the martini is the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet, and E.B. White dubbed the cocktail “an elixir of quietude.” And while it certainly is a timeless classic, the martini’s pretentious reputation can dirty its appeal among casual cocktail enjoyers. But there’s a new bar in the Town that’s rewriting the rules of this perfect, admittedly bourgeoise beverage: Tallboy, a dive bar bringing the briny glory of the martini to the masses.
Daly City Teen Charged with Firearms Violations After San Mateo Police Seize Unserialized 'Ghost Gun'
A juvenile from Daly City was arrested on Wednesday after San Mateo police officers responded to a disturbance call on W. 25th Ave. According to the San Mateo Police Department, officers arrived at the scene around 11:54 pm to find several people in the roadway, and one was alleged to be wielding a gun. After a brief chase on foot, police detained a 17-year-old, who was found carrying an unloaded "ghost gun".
Berkeley Talks: Journalist Jemele Hill on the intersection of sports and race (revisiting)
Follow Berkeley Talks, a Berkeley News podcast that features lectures and conversations at UC Berkeley. See all Berkeley Talks. In Berkeley Talks episode 205, sports journalist Jemele Hill discusses her career at the intersection of sports, race and culture in the U.S. at a UC Berkeley event in January 2020.
Top 10 Softball Plays of 2024
Kicking us off at no. 10, @D_Brooks_23's diving catch vs CMU ?? pic.twitter.com/kQCgknogYP — USF Softball (@USFSoftball) June 18, 2024. No. 9 in 2024's top ?? ??#HornsUp ?? pic.twitter.com/gE8vA9YvmQ — USF Softball (@USFSoftball) June 21, 2024. 8.
Guest What Harlem, Injuries Have Surged, Along With E-scooter Use
Electric scooters are highly popular, but they may not be the safest form of transportation. Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) report that injuries to scooter riders have surged, coinciding with scooter use. The researchers say the use of electric scooters grew 50-fold over the last decade....
After 15 years on Mission Street, Artillery AG owners are ready to move on
The owners of the pottery studio and apparel shop Artillery AG have decided to step aside from the business after 15 years, and are looking for an interested buyer. Ivan Lopez and Kelly Ortega, who are partners, want to focus on raising their 5-year-old son and transitioning into personal artistic projects.
A homeless crackdown is looming — so why is SF slashing its outreach budget?
San Francisco has slashed funding for its Homeless Outreach Team just as the city prepares to launch a stricter enforcement policy against encampments. Officials approved a $1 million reduction to the team’s $10 million budget this year in an effort to consolidate the city’s 10 street teams tasked with responding to homelessness, public drug use and episodes related to mental illness, according to Mayor London Breed’s office.
A casino family amassed millions in San Bruno. Now, they’re in a bitter civil war
Dennis Sammut knew he was about to die. A deadly pancreatic cancer was eating at the 76-year-old’s gut, and it was time to prepare the family business for his death. This was no small task. Sammut, the no-nonsense grandson of Maltese immigrants, was the third-generation owner of Artichoke Joe’s Casino, a 103-year-old San Bruno institution he grew into one of the Bay Area city’s largest employers — and biggest cash cows.
After lengthy public comment, Berkeley City Council discusses military equipment report, passes resolution to lower voting age
Aside from the noteworthy discourse around the failed Dwight Triangle resolution, Tuesday’s Berkeley City Council meeting also saw the adoption of a resolution lowering the voting age for school board elections and discussions around the 2023 Annual Military Equipment Report. Public comments largely surrounded the war on Gaza, and...
Discussions on proposed ‘middle housing’ zoning measure follow a divided special meeting
Berkeley City Council is currently considering an ordinance that would allow small apartment buildings, known as “middle housing,” to be built in lower-density neighborhoods around Berkeley, spurring what has become a heated debate between both council members and the community. At a special meeting Tuesday, community members were...
Merola Concludes All Female-Directed Summer Festival With Merola Grand Finale
Merola Opera Program's 2024 Summer Festival comes to a triumphant conclusion with the Merola Grand Finale, where the best and brightest of tomorrow's operatic stars offer up a sampling of opera's greatest hits and hidden gems. This celebratory concert features all 29 of this year's young artists, chosen from more than 1,300 international applicants, performing dazzling operatic selections on the stage of the War Memorial Opera House. With a full orchestra conducted by Steven White and stage direction by 2024 Merola Stage Director Anna Theodosakis, this evening showcases the extraordinary talent, dedication, and passion of the 2024 Merola participants, who collectively hail from 13 states and seven countries. A reception with the artists is held immediately following the performance (additional ticket required - $85). The Merola Grand Finale will be presented 7:30pm, Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco. For more information or to purchase tickets ($25/$40/$50/$65, $10 for ages 25 and under or those attending their first Merola production), the public may visit merola.org/summerfestival or call the San Francisco Box Office at 415-864-3330.
Shooting Victim Drives Himself To The Hospital
A man managed to drive to the hospital Thursday after someone shot at his car and wounding him in the leg at a San Mateo shopping center, police said. The shooting was reported about 11:30 a.m. at the Shoreview Shopping Center in the 400 block of South Norfolk Street. The victim drove himself to a hospital, where he received treatment for a wound to his leg, according to San Mateo police.
Partially-paralyzed SFPD sergeant shares his story of survival
A San Francisco Police Department sergeant shares his story publicly for the first time after suffering from a life-changing injury while on the job. Kevin Brugaletta is putting the pieces of his life back together with his wife Brittany and two young daughters after a freak accident.
Scientist-activist group criticizes Oakland airport expansion
OAKLAND -- The Port of Oakland plan to expand the Oakland International Airport has drawn significant criticism from local scientists.That plan includes modernizing existing terminals and constructing a third terminal with 16 additional gates to accommodate projected increases in air travel. Paul English, a member of the Scientist Rebellion, has raised red flags about the potential health and environmental impacts of an expansion."The airport plan expansion will increase emissions and there's a very vulnerable community in east Oakland that's right adjacent to the airport that has very high rates of asthma, including emergency visits and hospitalizations and high rates of...
Port of Oakland: Jack London Square Farmer’s Market offers summertime food & fun
The Jack London Square Farmer’s Market is held every Sunday year-round, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Webster Street and Embarcadero West. The market features an average of 30 vendors selling fruits, vegetables, craft food products, candles, and other craft items. Anywhere from 500 to 750 people visit the market each week. It fills a need for some Oakland residents, including those in Jack London Square, who do not have regular access to fresh produce in their neighborhoods.
New 23-story, 200-unit housing building planned for Duboce and Market
San Francisco’s Planning Commissioners heard preliminary information on Thursday for a proposed housing project at Market Street and Duboce Avenue that could bring 200-units of mostly market-rate housing to the Duboce Triangle area. The project includes 98 two-bedroom units, 80 one-bedroom units, 12 studios, 10 three-bedroom units and 61...
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