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33 years ago: A look back at the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Thirty-three years ago, on Oct. 19, 1991, a deadly firestorm tore through the Oakland Hills, killing 25 people and injuring 150. To this day, the cause of the fire remains unknown. The fire began as a small blaze on private property and was quickly extinguished, according to East Bay Parks. However, […]
Two California school principals honored with prestigious national award for leadership
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond has congratulated two distinguished California educators for receiving the 2024 Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership. Principal Paulette Smith of Madison Elementary School in the San Leandro Unified School District and Principal Belinda Averill of South Lake Middle School in the Irvine Unified School District were recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona as part of a select group of nine school leaders nationwide from the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Stanford psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Philip G. Zimbardo, the psychologist behind the controversial “Stanford Prison Experiment” that was intended to examine the psychological experiences of imprisonment, has died. He was 91. Stanford University announced Friday that Zimbardo died Oct. 14 at his home in San Francisco. A cause of death was not provided. In the 1971 prison study, Zimbardo and a team of graduate students recruited college-aged males to spend two weeks in a mock prison in the basement of a building on the Stanford campus. The study was ended after six days as the students playing guards became psychologically abusive and those playing prisoners became anxious, emotionally depressed and enraged, according to the Stanford statement.
Aviation-themed food hall opens near major California airport with Burgers, Tacos, Asian favorites
South San Francisco has welcomed The Hangar, a modern food hall and market that officially opened at 460 Forbes Blvd, nestled in the city's thriving biotech sector. This aviation-themed venue aims to be more than just a place to eat; it seeks to serve as a community hub where culinary creativity and innovation intersect.
People We Meet: Jonathan Koshi paints street tents
Early in his 24-year tenure as a San Franciscan, Jonathan Koshi learned that homelessness is everywhere. The tents along his regular running route faded into an unremarkable part of the landscape — until they disappeared entirely. “One day,” Koshi recounted. “They were gone.”. On another run soon...
Thousands of Bay Area residents impacted by PG&E power shutoffs due to high fire danger
In the North Bay, red flag fire conditions have left hundreds of homeowners without power after PG&E shutoff electricity for safety in high fire-prone areas across the Bay Area."Fortunately, we have a tank full of propane, we got hot water," said Kyle Glerum.Kyle Glerum is living without electricity in Sonoma's Mission Highlands neighborhood. PG&E cut power Thursday night, part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff due to red flag fire danger.Kyle's EV can't be charged, but he's making the best it."We like to camp, so we're treating it like a camping trip - we'll put perishables on ice until we...
San Francisco debuts decade-long Bayview-Hunters Point park project
(KRON) – After about a decade in the making, the long-awaited India Basin Waterfront Park at 900 Innes in Bay View-Hunters Point had its grand opening on Saturday. This park will be combined with the existing India Basin Shoreline Park area, creating one larger 10-acre waterfront park. Park officials claim the project will also close […]
FAHM Jam 2024: Celebrating Filipino American Heritage in Northern California
The Bay Area is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of Filipino American culture with FAHM Jam 2024, set to take place on Friday, October 18, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM in San Jose. This lively event, organized as part of Filipino American History Month, promises to be one of the largest Friday night celebrations in the region, paying tribute to the rich heritage of the Philippines and the contributions of Filipino Americans in Silicon Valley.
School closures scrapped as SFUSD taps Maria Su to be superintendent
The San Francisco Board of Education moments ago announced that Maria Su has agreed to take the role of superintendent for up to two years after outgoing superintendent Matt Wayne’s resignation was accepted today by a 6-1 vote. The sole dissenting vote, commissioner Kevine Boggess, felt Wayne deserved to...
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