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Oakland leaders discuss crime and public safety at town hall
OAKLAND -- Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held the first of five town halls Friday night as city leaders talked about what's being done and what still needs to be done to create a clean and safe community. This came as the city suffered a week of violent crime which left five people dead.On International Boulevard this past Monday, Oaklanders came together to keep a suspected drunk driver from fleeing the scene. The driver allegedly struck and killed a 17-year-old girl and critically injured her mother. Tay Factor recorded video of the aftermath and came face-to-face with the driver."It was shocking,"...
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...
Saints Drop First Two Matches of Big Dogs Classic
Joliet, Ill. - The University of St. Francis women's volleyball team started its 2024 campaign on a tough note as it fell twice in the opening day of its annual Big Dogs Classic at the Sullivan Center on Friday. USF (0-2) started the day with a 3-1 loss against (RV)...
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.
Brewers vs. Athletics: Odds, spread, over/under - August 24
TV: NBCS-CA Location: Oakland, California. Probable Pitchers: Colin Rea - MIL (11-4, 3.52 ERA) vs Joseph Boyle - OAK (3-5, 6.21 ERA) Brewers vs. Athletics Betting Odds, Run Line and Total. Here's a look at the odds, run line and over/under for this matchup available at several sportsbooks. Ready to...
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....
Kyle Shanahan’s decision to play starters in preseason finale threatens to backfire
The San Francisco 49ers are pros at dealing with injuries. They had to do it plenty of times in 2023. But that doesn't mean they want to keep losing guys, especially on defense. Especially in the preseason. Of course, there are things a team can do to avoid injuries. Not...
A Commanders-49ers trade package that puts Brandon Aiyuk back in play for Washington
And look who is still standing... After everybody and their brother tried to trade San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the best landing spot for him just did something interesting. That would be the Washington Commanders, who just traded Jahan Dotson to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles in the latter stages of the preseason. Why would you do that?
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.
San Francisco 49ers May Have Found the Perfect RB2 Behind Christian McCaffrey
Christian McCaffrey is one of the most explosive running backs in the league, arguably the premier player at the position, and in a lot of ways the engine that powers the San Francisco 49ers‘ offense. McCaffrey is vitally important to the 49ers’ success, and last season rushed for a...
Oakland's Jack London Square businesses fret over homeless shelter in historic district
Businesses in Oakland Jack London Square are speaking out about their crime concerns following word of a homeless shelter being planned in the historic district.Everett & Jones Barbecue has been operating out of Jack London Square for a quarter-century, but they have barely skated by after the pandemic and recent spike in crime. The restaurant and other business owners in the area are worried crime could get worse because of the shelter planned in the heart of the popular commercial districtOakland this year approved funding to convert the nearby Jack London Inn at the corner of Broadway and Embarcadero into...
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...
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.
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,...
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.
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.
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.
‘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...
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