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Dolores Park hill bomb goes on, skaters avoiding SFPD barricades
Despite the San Francisco Police Department’s pleas for skaters to stay away from Dolores Park today, the annual hill bomb went on — and was calmer than expected. Skaters attending the much-anticipated event skipped the heavily barricaded Dolores Street hill to instead roll through the park before moving to the steeper Church Street. There was no sign of the confrontations with police that marked last year’s version of the downhill race.
Gov. Gavin Newsom leaves California amid brutal heat wave and wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom is visiting other states, campaigning for President Joe Biden. This comes on the heels of the presidential debate, which left Americans wondering about Joe Biden's stamina for another term. Many Californians are frustrated with the governor for leaving the state during a brutal heat wave and devastating fires. He's off campaigning for President Biden's re-election, being very vocal about his support. Something Republicans say he's using as a guise to campaign for himself should Biden step aside. "Gov. Newsom has been running a shadow presidential campaign for quite some time," said the chairwoman of the...
Man seriously injured in San Francisco shooting
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A man suffered serious injuries after he was shot multiple times in San Francisco on Friday night, the San Francisco Police Department said. SFPD responded to the 1100 block of Connecticut Street at about 9:50 p.m. for the report of a shooting. The victim was found lying in the street. He […]
1 shot, 1 injured before car crashes into San Jose home, bursts into flames
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A quiet neighborhood on Liska Lane near Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center turned into chaos just before 5 a.m. Thursday when San Jose police said a man driving a car was shot and killed. Witnesses too afraid to reveal their identities were left stunned. "I...
Ellen DeGeneres admits she’s ‘demanding’ and ‘impatient’ but denies she is ‘mean’ after canceling standup shows
ELLEN DeGeneres has owned up to being ‘demanding’ and ‘impatient’ after canceling a string of standup shows on her tour. The former talk show host, who stepped out of the spotlight following a “devastating” scandal, launched a comeback tour called Ellen’s Last Stand…Up. Earlier this week, Ellen, 66, performed a show at the Luther Burbank […]
Goop Unveils New Retail Concept With Marin Country Store
Goop is opening a new store in the Bay Area at the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur, Calif., on Friday. It’s the company’s sixth retail location.Viral Retail Theft Sign Near Louis Vuitton in San Francisco Was Removed by Police For the first time, the company will unveil an in-store treatment room. It was “a pipe dream” of founder Gwyneth Paltrow to open “an experiential facial room,” said Matthew Blythe, senior director of retail operations and development at Goop. “Early on, when we were designing the store, we baked it in and designed that into the layout,” he continued. “We’ve never done something...
Local Lit: July | Top tips for Bay Area book lovers
Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation’s Distinguished Speaker Series | All month. The library’s extensive collection, frequent author appearances, special teen room, and terrific proximity to the area’s multiple culinary temptations make an in-person visit to the downtown library worth the trek through the tunnel. But timing is tricky when the beach calls, the temperatures soar, or traffic is a nightmare. Luckily, the library’s online YouTube channel offers a literary feast accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Watch 60-minute appearances from the archival collection with past and recent bounty such as best-selling authors Joyce Maynard, Jessica Shattuck, Dr. Charan Ranganath, Lisa See, Kim Bancroft, Kelly Corrigan, Mary Roach and more.
Revised Housing Element Public Comment Period Open
Providing housing for all income levels is a focus for all Bay Area cities, including Palo Alto. Palo Alto has long been a leader in the production of affordable housing and currently has the second highest inventory of affordable housing for incorporated jurisdictions within Santa Clara County (as a percentage of total housing stock).
Heat advisory in effect through Wednesday
– Portions of California, including North County, remain under an excessive heat warning until 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday. Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from 106 to 116 degrees are expected, with today anticipated to be the hottest. Nights will also remain very warm. There is a high risk...
New wildfires start as crews gain containment on existing ones in Northern California
California's wildfire season has been aggressive this year, with over 145,000 acres burned so far, and several major fires are burning in Northern California, including the Thompson Fire, French Fire, and Basin Fire.
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