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A casino family amassed millions in San Bruno. Now, they’re in a bitter civil war
Dennis Sammut knew he was about to die. A deadly pancreatic cancer was eating at the 76-year-old’s gut, and it was time to prepare the family business for his death. This was no small task. Sammut, the no-nonsense grandson of Maltese immigrants, was the third-generation owner of Artichoke Joe’s Casino, a 103-year-old San Bruno institution he grew into one of the Bay Area city’s largest employers — and biggest cash cows.
SF dog owner wants to find unhoused man who rescued his lost pet, gave tender loving care
Here's a story that will brighten your day and perhaps even restore your faith in humanity. It's about how an unhoused man rescued a lost dog and gave him a little extra TLC---or tender loving care---until that dog was reunited with its owner.And when that man was offered a little money for his trouble, he turned it down.Now, the dog owner wants to find that Good Samaritan to say thank you.Bob Eicholz of San Francisco walks his two whippets Wardy and Taylor often. Wherever the dogs go, they have a GPS tracker on them.But last Saturday, the dogs were staying...
Step inside unique SF 'museum' home for sale full of medieval artifacts
A one-of-a-kind home is up for sale in San Francisco. Many say it's more like a museum than a house.The home on Portola Drive was owned by a Roman Catholic priest born in Cuba. It is chock-full of all sorts of artifacts.Step inside the home and you will be utterly amazed--maybe even overwhelmed by an extensive collection."He likes swords and dragons and basically anything medieval," listing agent Charlie Maden said about the owner."When the auctioneer came by to appraise the home, he made a beeline for these two and said these were the real deal," Maden said about the medieval...
Tiger Cub Rescue Sparks Investigation into Wildlife Sanctuary
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A California wildlife sanctuary is under scrutiny for alleged animal abuse and...
Mazzetti Bakery honors founder with scholarship
Mazzetti Bakery in Pacifica has established and is accepting applications for the Rudy J. Mazzetti Scholarship, which will award $2,500 annually to individuals pursuing education in the culinary arts. Named after the bakery's founder, the scholarship honors his legacy after his unexpected passing in July 2023 in his late 60s.
Fish Emeryville Fleet's Scores for 7/26/2024 :
• Lady K • 1/2 Day AM • 6 anglers • 12 Striped Bass, 5 Halibut. • New Huck Finn • Full Day • 6 anglers • 60 Rockfish, 12 Striped Bass, 5 Lingcod. • Oakland Anglers II • 1/2 Day AM • 7 anglers • 14 Striped Bass, 1 Halibut.
1/2 Day Trip Wrap Up
Today we ran a 1/2 day trip. We spent the first part of the trip looking for the bass to pop up but they never materialized for us. We switched gears to halibut and finished the day with 11 halibut, 3 striped bass & 1 lingcod for our efforts. Tomorrow is a new day!!! We have lots of room TOMORROW, MONDAY, WED, THURS, FRI, SAT(1/2 day) & SUN(1/2 day). Make your reservation on our website at www.lovelymartha.com.
Pets of the Week: Kittens
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA’s Pets of the Week are kittens!. It doesn’t get much cuter than this! It’s peak kitten season, and we’ve got a shelter full of chasing, pouncing, ambushing, pawing, tail-chasing, leaping, and dancing kitties! There are black ones, gray ones, and orange ones, oh my! They are mischievous and adorable, and some think they can fly! Consider adopting one or maybe two. They will entertain you for days, sometimes while leaping and attacking your shoe. Some have long hair, some have short hair, and all are guaranteed to steal your heart! When you take one of these treasures home with you, smiles will fill your days and you’ll never want to be apart.
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