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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Daughter Shiloh Takes Out Ad in L.A. Newspaper to Publicly Announce She's Dropping Dad's Last Name
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter Shiloh is wasting no time.Around two months after the famous offspring legally filed a request to drop her dad's name from her hyphenated "Jolie-Pitt" surname, she took out an ad in the Los Angeles Times to announce her decision publicly.According to reports, this is a standard practice when it comes to name changes, so Shiloh is required to do so before her request is officially approved.If anyone objects to her filing, they have to appear in court by a certain date. If there are no issues, the teenager will soon go by "Shiloh Nouvel...
Port of Oakland Invests $19.3 Million in Solar Energy to Power Airport, Seaport, and Cut Costs
The Oakland Port Commissioners have spent $19.3 million to buy solar power. This investment will last 20 years and aims to enhance its environmental reputation while securing stable energy costs. Instead of keeping all the energy for themselves, they will sell it to tenants like the Oakland International Airport and the Oakland Seaport. This move benefits both sustainability goals and financial stability amid fluctuating energy prices, according to the Port of Oakland.
Dutch Goose forced to close by health inspector, back open on Friday
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Dutch Goose in Menlo Park was forced to close on Wednesday, July 17, by San Mateo County Environmental Health Services due to the presence of “vermin, rodents, insects, birds or animals,” according to the department’s website. An inspector with the...
Saks Fifth Ave. won’t say if Union Square transition result of merger
Saks Fifth Avenue would not say whether its shift to appointment-only shopping in San Francisco’s Union Square is a consequence of its parent company purchasing rival Neiman Marcus, nor whether it will result in layoffs as has been reported. Meanwhile, advocates for the area say they are unfazed by the transition amid the shopping district’s well-documented retail woes. Officials with Saks Fifth Avenue, the luxury goods department store headquartered in...
Red panda ‘Mebo' arrives at San Francisco Zoo
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A young female red panda named “Little Mebo” arrived at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens this week. Zoo officials said its newest resident is part of their mission to invest in Asian conservation and support endangered species like red pandas. "The newest red panda was placed here as part of […]
'Dream vacation gone': Global outage cripples travel plans for SFO passengers
SAN FRANCISCO - A computer outage that crippled the airline industry nationally is having effects right here in the Bay Area. As of 10:25PM on Friday, SFO had seen 162 flight cancelations over 24 hours, according to site FlightAware. Frustrated passengers, some on the verge of tears, have no idea...
Laurene Powell Jobs buys 17,300-square-foot San Francisco mansion for $70 million
Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, acquired a sprawling mansion in San Francisco’s Billionaires Row. The historic 17,300-square-foot estate reportedly cost $70 million, setting a new record for the most expensive home purchase in San Francisco. Powell Jobs is known for her leadership of the Emerson Collective, her founding of the Steve Jobs Archive, and her acquisition of The Atlantic magazine.
Warriors center flashes intriguing skillset in much-anticipated debut
Quinten Post's combination of size and shooting was always going to be intriguing for the Golden State Warriors, with that sentiment only enhanced in his much-anticipated Summer League debut on Friday night. Having missed the first six Summer League games due to a leg injury, Post impressed under a minutes...
San Jose becomes 1st in CA to allow property owners to sell ADUs
San Jose is now the first in the state to allow the sale of ADUs - those accessory dwelling units in many backyards.They've been a way to raise money or help out a relative. Now, they can help people get into affordable homes.A new law passed in January, allows ADUs to be sold separately from the main house."People surprised how small a footprint you need for ADU," said Dan Kearnan.He built his 500-square-foot ADU behind his five-bedroom home back in 2021.VIDEO: San Francisco home selling for $488,000 but you can't move in until 2053A San Francisco Russian Hill home is...
Warning re: Benicia’s “Rose Estates” proposal for Seeno property
BenIndy – The breaking news story below highlights yet another ominous reminder for Benicia City staff and electeds to be extremely wary of any Seeno proposal to develop here. Which is to say, the “Rose Estates” proposal, which is currently under review. For more info on the “Rose Estates” proposal see the City’s brief description and map (at right) or dive in deep on the City of Benicia website, either the current proposal page or the long listing of individual documents.
SF Supervisor Aaron Peskin wants city to be a 'more livable home for all' in race for mayor
Building a Better Bay Area means giving you the information you need to vote. And what happens in the San Francisco Mayor's race will impact not only the city, but the entire Bay Area.This week, we've talked with each of the top five mayoral candidates on ABC7 News at 3.Wrapping up the week with us was San Francisco District 3 Supervisor and President of the board, Aaron Peskin.MORE: San Francisco mayoral candidates spar in 1st debate"I've run for supervisor five times, and I've never lost. I love this city, and it's my community. And I actually think I have a...
Cleaning crew allegedly robbed at gunpoint at SF nightclub
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A cleaning crew was robbed at gunpoint while working at a San Francisco club early Thursday morning, according to an Instagram post from Oasis Cabaret & Nightclub. The San Francisco Police Department confirmed the robbery and vandalism. Oasis said four armed gunmen broke into the club and “trashed” the space after […]
Silicon Valley candidates backed by Vietnamese American heavyweights
The FBI probe into a Bay Area recycling hauler — and the showdown between its owner and another influential Vietnamese figure — has sent a ripple through one of Santa Clara County’s hottest elections. It’s also revealing how two of Silicon Valley’s most powerful Vietnamese figures are backing competing Vietnamese American political candidates in a... The post Silicon Valley candidates backed by Vietnamese American heavyweights appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Del Mar racing season kicks off with opening day and an eventful summer ahead
Del Mar's 85th summer meet begins Saturday with a sold out Opening Day, marking the first time since the 1950s that the racing season will begin on Saturday rather than a weekday. Del Mar officials say the shift to a weekend start was spurred in part by the July 7...
Seven-story building on the Great Highway to house homeless people. Neighbors are pissed
On a clear day, future residents of 1234 Great Highway will see Golden Gate Park’s canopy to the right and the Pacific Ocean in front. While plans to build a seven-story apartment building at the site, currently occupied by Motel 6, are in the early stages, the affordable housing project is drawing the ire of neighbors who take issue with everything from its proposed height to the inclusion of formerly homeless residents.
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