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San Francisco Breaks Ground on Mission District's Affordable Senior Housing Project to Fight Homelessness
In a significant push to combat homelessness among senior citizens, Mayor London N. Breed has celebrated the groundbreaking of a 100% affordable housing project at 1633 Valencia Street. According to the City and County of San Francisco, this development in the Mission District is set to provide 145 units of permanent supportive housing for seniors aged 55 and older who are either currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. These future residents will benefit from rents pegged to no more than 30% of their income, a relief for those with earnings up to 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
San Francisco Department of Emergency Management Overview
The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) in San Francisco is responsible for coordinating the city’s response to emergencies and disasters, ensuring public safety and resilience. As the nerve center of the city’s emergency operations, DEM plays a crucial role in managing crises, from natural disasters to public health emergencies. The department’s 911 emergency services serve as the first point of contact for residents in need of urgent assistance, providing a lifeline during times of distress.
Former Stanford pitcher NiJaree Canady is headed to Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year NiJaree Canady will be pitching for Texas Tech after two seasons at Stanford. Canady announced her commitment on social media Wednesday. ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reported that Canady will receive a name, image and likeness deal worth seven figures. “These past two years have been amazing and I thank @StanfordSball for the ride of a lifetime. Excited for what’s ahead!,” Canady posted. Canady helped Stanford reach the Women’s College World Series the past two seasons. She had a combined record of 41-10 and a 0.67 ERA with 55 strikeouts in 365 2/3 innings pitched her freshman and sophomore seasons.
The Master’s University Announces New Track And Field Coach
Following Zach Schroeder stepping down as the Head Coach of The Master’s University’s cross country and track and field programs, the university has named a new head coach. Taking over the programs after being recommended by Schroeder is former TMU athlete and Golden Valley alum Daniel Rush. “It is an honor to hear coach (Schroeder) ...
Protesters rally outside of Israeli consulate in San Francisco against Netanyahu speech
Dozens of activists blocked streets around the Israel Consulate General in San Francisco Wednesday to protest the address of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a joint session of the U.S. Congress.Protesters blocked the intersection of Montgomery and Sacramento Streets in the city's Financial District beginning at about 7 a.m., police said. They dispersed by about 9 a.m.Organizers of the protest said the activists called for the U.S. to end funding for what it called Israel's genocide in Gaza and occupation of Gaza and the West Bank. The protest was in solidarity with protests in front of the White House...
REPORT: Colin Kaepernick Is Starting Another New Business As He Continues To Be Blackballed By The NFL
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has started another new business. While Kaepernick still has designs on one day returning to the NFL, he is keeping busy with various other ventures. As such, he launched a new artificial intelligence company on Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal’s Andrew Beaton is...
A San Francisco Restaurant Faces an Uncertain Future in Inner Richmond
Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. Restaurants are taking a hit from all sides, with rising costs of meat, produce, and utilities, and this week's stories of businesses on the verge of closure highlight that struggle. Broke-Ass Stuart recently profiled Manora’s Thai Cuisine in SoMa, which is in danger of closing. Now Mission Local covered the (potential) closure of the three-year-old Caliente Bistro Kitchen at 4828 Geary Boulevard. Chef and owner Raul Garcia-Antolin told the publication that he owes close to $45,000 in back rent and that he may have to close in September. He applied for business loans and city grants, but those applications were all rejected.
Video of SFPD Shooting Fleeing Man Doesn't Prove Self-Defense, Expert Says
Video that appears to show San Francisco police fatally shooting a man who was running away in the Tenderloin this week does not on its own show enough evidence to justify lethal force, according to a criminal law expert. Officers were responding to an armed robbery before the shooting, according...
SF could be paying $600K to $3M a year to delay officers' retirement amid staffing crisis
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to put a new measure on the ballot to help with police staffing levels.It's called the Deferred Retirement Option Program, known as DROP and it hopes to incentivize officers to postpone their retirement in exchange for more pay."If we can keep those members around a few more years as we fill the ranks of incoming officers, then the department will grow," said SFPD Chief Bill Scott.With 500 officers short, the San Francisco Police Department is facing a staffing crisis leading to an increase in overtime."There is about 800 or so in operation and...
San Francisco Police Seek Public's Help to Find At-Risk Missing Man Jose Villalobos
The San Francisco Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in finding 26-year-old Jose Villalobos, who has been reported missing and is at risk due to potential suicidal thoughts. He was last seen in the vicinity of Fulton and Hyde streets, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Villalobos...
South Bay gas station accused of giving drivers diesel instead of unleaded fuel
Close to a dozen drivers in Cupertino are left frustrated after fuel pumped into their automobiles damaged their vehicles. Danean Gallaher of Cupertino had finished filling her tank on June 28 with what she thought was unleaded fuel, but after driving three block her car “completely died.”. That same...
Jamba Berkeley gone, Tacos El Ultimo Baile Oakland closes storefront
The Jamba smoothie and juice chain, nee Jamba Juice, has permanently closed its busy Bancroft storefront across from UC Berkeley’s campus. Though the shop is marked temporarily closed on Yelp, the physical space has been fully emptied and signage has vanished. Jamba was at 2514 Bancroft Way in Berkeley.
Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite
AI Agents, AI Assistants, and AI Intelligence transform member communication and service and bring in new operational efficiencies with Generative AI. SANTA CLARA, Calif., – July 24, 2024 – Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced the general availability of the industry’s most advanced Safe-AI suite built exclusively for credit unions and community banks. The comprehensive suite includes AI Agents, AI Assistants, and AI Intelligence, designed to enhance service, operational efficiency, and provide better conversation intelligence for credit unions and community banks.
Geeta Anand will step down after 5 years of journalism dean
Geeta Anand, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism’s first female dean and Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, will step down from her nearly five-year tenure and return to full-time teaching next summer. Anand began her role as interim dean during a critical period in 202o, leaving her distinguished career in journalism...
Danville Police Investigate Wells Fargo Bank Robbery
The Danville Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Wednesday at a Wells Fargo Bank. According to police, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at approximately 12:28 p.m., the Danville Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Wells Fargo branch at 585 San Ramon Valley Blvd.Three males entered the bank armed with handguns then demanded items from customers and cash from tellers.
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