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Jeff and Naomi Silk Launch the Silk Family Investment Institute at USF
University of San Francisco Trustee, Jeff Silk ’87 and his wife Naomi, will launch the Silk Family Investment Institute with an extraordinary gift to the university. The Silks have been deeply involved with USF as the creators behind the popular Silk Speaker Series. This new commitment from the Silk family will establish the Silk Family Investment Institute and provide additional funding for the Silk Speaker Series and the Swig Program in Jewish Studies and Social Justice.
Stanford academic Dante Kirkman’s balancing boxing with studies
Middleweight Dante Kirkman is navigating a path few have dared to tread – juggling the demands of professional boxing with the academic rigor of Stanford University. On Saturday, August 31, Kirkman will step into the ring at the Marriott on Broadway in Oakland, when he faces Miguel Soto-Garcia. By...
Chaos rules on final play of preseason for 49ers and Raiders
It will be a highlight, although in the end,\ nothing happened. The San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders closed the preseason on Friday in a 24-24 tie. The final play was memorable. The description of the wildness:. 2nd & 10 at SF 45. (0:03 – 4th) (Shotgun) T.Mordecai pass...
Missing Oakland teenage girl sought by police
(KRON) — Oakland police continue to ask for the public’s help in finding a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since July 30. Police said Angelina Carrillo was last seen in the 3900 block of Loma Vista Avenue, and her last known location was in Merced. There are no details of what she was wearing […]
Gallery Wendi Norris expands team
SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- In response to the evolving needs of its vibrant artist roster and collector base, Gallery Wendi Norris is pleased to welcome Ye-Bhit Hong as Assistant Director and Anya Udovik as Executive Assistant. Additionally, Melanie Cameron has been promoted to Senior Director in recognition of her exemplary work with artists such as Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo, and Alice Rahon, among others.
SF school board president resigns amid looming closures, citing health and personal reasons
The first week of school wasn't even over yet when San Francisco Unified School Board President Lainie Motamedi resigned Friday morning."Due to personal circumstances, my immediate priority needs to be my health and my family," Motamedi said. "And while I believe this to be a temporary setback, I truly am unable to give this role the attention it deserves."Motamedi leaves office just two years after being appointed by Mayor London Breed, following the recall of three board members in a special election.Board Vice President Matt Alexander will step in as president.MORE: SFUSD returns with teacher vacancies and looming school closures....
San Francisco residents speculate a utility box collapsed due to dog urine
People are theorizing why a utility box in San Francisco fell over. Some said it was due in part to dog urine. Ken Khoury, the owner of Castro Coffee Company, said the AT&T-owned telephone junction box has been a popular destination for dogs to urinate on. The box's base is now corroded.
Son of Baseball Hall of Famer signs with new MLB team
One second-generation MLB player is continuing his tour of the NL West. Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reported on Friday that the San Francisco Giants have signed utilityman Cavan Biggio. It is a minor-league contract for Biggio, who is being assigned to Triple-A. Biggio, 29, is the son of Baseball Hall of Famer... The post Son of Baseball Hall of Famer signs with new MLB team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Cops furious SF mayor endorsement didn’t involve member vote, but union rules say it’s OK
This week, Mayor London Breed clinched the sole endorsement of the San Francisco Police Officers Association in her race for reelection. Normally, this is a hotly anticipated moment in the SF election cycle, but this time around it raised bitter disagreement over the process of how the sought-after labor union makes its decision.
SF Police Arrest 10 Suspects in Shoplifting Blitz
San Francisco police are trying to crack down on shoplifters in the city. To help reduce retail thefts and to hold people who commit these crimes accountable, SF Police officers assigned to Central Station implemented ‘blitz’ operations. Blitz operations involved coordinated efforts of uniformed and plainclothes officers who wait to arrest criminals inside a partner business.
Power problems plague Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco
A San Francisco animal rescue has been limiting the number of dogs it takes in because of recent electrical issues. Muttville Senior Dog Rescue is in the process of moving to a newly renovated building but the new site overloaded PG&E's electric system. Founder and CEO of Muttville Sherri Franklin says they moved in at the end of July. On August 1st, the shelter abruptly lost power. Since then, they've been working with PG&E to get everything back up and running. "We appreciate and understand Muttville's valuable contribution to the community, and its service on behalf of vulnerable dogs," said...
In the News | More details on threat to Piedmont police from East Bay Times
The East Bay Times on Aug. 19 reported more details from court records on the threat to Piedmont’s police chief and other members of the department:. A 52-year-old man who allegedly emailed threats to Piedmont Chief of Police Jeremy Bowers and other members of the police department, including “I will show up with a machine gun and kill everyone of you,” has been arrested and charged with three misdemeanor criminal counts, according to authorities and court records.
Oaklanders joined the DNC joyfest while local politics are starting to boil
All eyes were on Chicago this week where thousands of Democrats flocked to witness the nomination of Kamala Harris for president. The East Bay-raised politician who came up through San Francisco’s potent Democratic Party machine shared the stage with other impressive representatives with Oakland roots. Roughly 2,000 miles away,...
‘We have to stop this': Oakland police chief makes plea to city after deadly week
Oakland’s police chief is calling on the public to help stop the violence after a particularly bloody week in the city. In the past seven days, the city has seen three shootings that left five people dead and several more injured along with a deadly hit and run. "What...
Prof. Bill Hing Appointed Associate Dean for Faculty Scholarship
Professor Bill Ong Hing, an immigration law trailblazer and passionate advocate, has been named the School of Law’s new associate dean for faculty scholarship. He stepped into the role on August 1 and is tasked with supporting and amplifying the impact of the faculty’s research and writing. Professor Lara Bazelon had served in the role for the past two years.
VC Neil Mehta, who’s quietly nabbing prized SF property, plans a “Y Combinator for restaurants”
Sources close to the low-flying Mehta paint a very different picture, however. They say that Mehta’s very focus is on bringing a wealth of restaurants to the area, and that he’s even planning a kind of “Y Combinator for restaurants,” says one source. According to this...
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Adds Cat Powers, Jessica Pratt, More to 2024 Lineup
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has unveiled even more artists for their 2024 lineup, which is set to take place at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park from October 4th to 6th, 2024. In its 24th year, the free music festival will feature over 70 artists performing on six stages. The festival...
MacArthur Foundation withholds $625K from San Francisco — DA charges racism
The MacArthur Foundation, a liberal organization that heavily funds criminal justice reform efforts across the country, is withholding $625,000 from the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office until the office shows it is “fully committed to the goals and strategies” of reform, according to a letter sent to the district attorney on Aug. 5.
Women’s soccer falls to No. 2 ranked Stanford, 3-1
The San Diego State women’s soccer team (1-1-1) suffered their first season loss against the nation’s No. 2 ranked team, Stanford (3-0-0), 3-1, at the SDSU Sports Deck on Thursday, Aug. 22. The Stanford Cardinal proved why they were the runner-up in last year’s NCAA tournament by taking...
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