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Highway 37 fatal crash involving car upside down in water snarls traffic; briefly closes roadway
Authorities are investigating a fatal crash Saturday that forced the closure of a portion of Highway 37 just east of Skaggs Island. According to the California Highway Patrol traffic incident website, the crash was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. when a motorist came upon another vehicle that was upside down in the water off the right-hand shoulder of the roadway. Responding emergency ...
Delta Wires brings energetic blues to Powerhouse Sunday
Blues fans are in for a treat Sunday afternoon as the Powerhouse of Blues brings another great act Historic Folsom’s Powerhouse Pub. The weekly series will feature a the Delta Wires Band, a multi-member regional favorite known for their high-energy shows and brass-driven sound. The Delta Wires, a prominent...
Berkeley Police Seek Public's Help to Locate "At Risk" Missing 18-Year-Old Skye Woodlief-Prins
The Berkeley Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public in locating Skye Woodlief-Prins, an 18-year-old "at risk" missing person. Described as a white female adult born on July 29, 2005, Woodlief-Prins is about 5 feet tall, weighs 120 lbs, and has dark brown hair and hazel eyes. Her last known outfit included a black hoodie, black leather pants, and black platform shoes with white soles.
Sunday Links: Delays and Disruptions In BART System Following Electrical Fire
Multiple BART stations were closed in Oakland Saturday night due to a fire in an electrical room and power loss at those stations. BART service was stopped between 19th Street and Fruitvale stations in Oakland, which was causing delays throughout the system, and as of 8 am Sunday there was no estimated time for reopening. [KTVU]
From segregation to upzoning: Berkeley struggles to reform housing policies
Berkeley has a penchant for approving “first-in-the-nation” policies. In 1916, the city swiftly embraced segregated neighborhood maps and byzantine zoning regulations to help protect the “public health, comfort and convenience” of its white, wealthy residents — single-family zoning laws pioneered by influential property owners and planning officials who directly lobbied state legislators for this governing authority less than a year prior.
People We Meet: Issam Dabit, 41-year owner of 828 Irving Market
We bumped into this small business owner while canvassing District 7 as part of our ongoing coverage of November’s supervisorial race. For many residents in the Inner Sunset, Issam Dabit is a familiar face: For 41 years he and his family have run 828 Irving Market, the grocery store that is predictably located at 828 Irving St.
San Francisco Frozen Film Festival: A Must-See for Cinema Fans
Celebrating its 18th year, the San Francisco Frozen Film Festival (SFFFF) continues to be a champion for independent filmmakers, offering a platform to showcase their work to a wide audience. This annual event, held in the heart of San Francisco, brings together filmmakers and film enthusiasts from around the globe to celebrate the power of cinema and art.
17-Year-Old Arrested For “Ghost Gun” Possesion
San Mateo Police officers arrested a 17-year-old boy on Thursday at the unit block of W. 25th Ave. after responding to a report of several people in a roadway, with one carrying a gun, according to a Friday press release. The group allegedly ran from police officers when they arrived...
Oakland businesses plead for help after office space break-in near Hegenberger
The office building on the end of Collins Avenue off of Hegenberger in Oakland was the target of a break-in Saturday morning. The building is an office space that houses 16 small businesses and local organizations, according to said Ken Houston, a partial owner of the building. Surveillance video from...
Vittorio Sattui Winery Casa: Italian Heritage Meets Napa Wine
Vittorio Sattui Winery, established in 1885, is the 46th oldest winery in Napa Valley and offers a unique blend of Italian heritage and Napa Valley winemaking. This family-owned winery is dedicated to creating a “Napa D’Italia” experience, where visitors can enjoy wine, food, and friendship in a welcoming atmosphere.
Cal Shakes theatre faces closure over lack of funds
A theatre nestled in the hills of Orinda since 1974 Is now on the brink of its lights going out for good. The program's executive director says if they don't raise $350K in a few weeks, their 50th-anniversary production will not go on and they’ll be forced to lay off staff.
Austin Prock Wins 6th #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at Sonoma Raceway NHRA Event
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock continues to dominate the Mission #2Fast2Tasty, securing his sixth win by defeating Blake Alexander at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Shawn Langdon and Troy Coughlin Jr. also clinched wins in their respective categories during the 12th race of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Where to see SF marathon runners Sunday morning
The 47th annual San Francisco full marathon kicks off Sunday morning at 5:15 a.m. Runners will start at Embarcadero and Market, follow the perimeter of the city through Fisherman’s Wharf and the Marina District and cross the Golden Gate Bridge and back before cutting east through the city to conclude near the starting point.
Summer baseball: Leghorns knocked out of American Legion State Tournament
The Petaluma Leghorns saw their season come to an end on Saturday in the American Legion California State Tournament in Orange County. After dropping to the loser’s bracket following Friday’s 5-4 loss to the Clovis Nighthawks, the Leghorns fell in a heartbreaker 4-3 to the ES Legion Eagles. The Leghorns end the season 30-12 overall. “Made some uncharacteristic mistakes that we had not made all ...
Three Sisters boutique in Willow Glen is closing after 16 years
After 16 years on Lincoln Avenue, owner Carole Demkowski is closing the Three Sisters boutique in Willow Glen at the end of this month after her rent more than doubled. “Everbody is demoralized,” Demkowski said of her regular customers’ reaction to the news. “It seems like all the little mom-and-pop shops are closing one by one.”
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