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Now the Bay Area Has Its Own Fire, as Point Fire in Contra Costa County Grows to Nearly 500 Acres
There were evacuations Friday in Bay Point and Concord, as the Point Fire in Contra Costa County grew to more than 470 acres, but was 40% contained as of Saturday. This is already a terrible weekend for California wildfires, as the Park Fire in Butte and Tehama counties has now burnt up more than 348,000 acres, making it the seventh-largest wildfire in California history. That wildfire is currently 0% contained, so the Park Fire news may get worse as the weekend progresses.
San Francisco officials recommend wearing masks in some indoor spaces
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Department of Public Health is recommending that people begin wearing masks again in some indoor settings. In a post published to X, formerly Twitter, on Friday, the department recommended people “consider” wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces. “Make this summer a healthy one for yourself and others,” the […]
San Francisco Enforces Law for Homeless Sweeps
The housing crisis in the Bay Area is a major concern for many residents. In particular, homelessness on the streets of San Francisco has long been on the road to improvement. Despite initiatives, the homeless population is increasing and those who refuse refuge still prevail on the city’s streets. San Francisco Mayor London Breed plans...
SF District 9 supervisor candidate speaks out about hate crime attack, suspect denies allegations
A San Francisco man is speaking out after someone yelling anti-LGBTQIA+ slurs, attacked him Sunday. Trevor Chandler, a candidate for District 9 Supervisor, said he was about to begin canvassing his neighborhood along Harrison Street. He said as he crossed 23rd Street, a man began yelling slurs at him. Chandler added after he took a few more steps, the man threw a metal A-frame at him. It didn’t hurt him, but it was frightening enough that he called police.
San Francisco Secures Over $2.5 Million in Fines Against Landlords for Code Violations
San Francisco's fight against code violations has scored the city over $2.5 million in recent court victories, bringing landlords who flouted safety regulations to book. City Attorney David Chiu announced the triumphs as a warning to those who put profit over people's safety. In a case involving 320 Alemany LLC, the court slapped the landlord with a $1.2 million fine for allowing residential units to be dangerously transformed, detailed the San Francisco City Attorney's office.
Kamala Harris will tap Gavin Newsom for Cabinet position, says Willie Brown
Former Mayor Willie Brown made his way to The San Francisco Standard’s office Thursday morning for an interview with senior political editor Annie Gaus and longtime reporter Carla Marinucci, formerly of Politico and the San Francisco Chronicle. Brown gave his full-throated support to Vice President Kamala Harris at the...
SFFD Chief Jeanine Nicholson to retire over "unforeseen medical issues"
San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson on Friday announced she will retire at the end of August due to "unforeseen medical issues."Nicholson, who has spent 30 years with the city's Fire Department, was its first openly LGBT chief when Mayor London Breed chose her in 2019 to take over after the retirement of her predecessor, former chief Joanne Hayes-White."I am proud of the San Francisco Fire Department and the people that work day and night to protect our city and citizens. It has been a great privilege and honor to serve as your Fire Chief for the past 5 years," Nicholson said in a statement.Breed said Nicholson "is retiring with a distinguished and decades-long record of public service" and "has shown extraordinary leadership and dedication to our great city and we are indebted to her for her service."More details about the chief's medical issues were not released, but she is a breast cancer survivor and has been a proponent of efforts to prevent cancer among firefighters. During her career, Nicholson also suffered second-degree burns from a 2009 arson fire that injured five other firefighters.
Judge rules in favor of recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
A judge has tentatively ruled that the public ethics commission overstepped its bounds in a document request related to a recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, and if the commission accepts the ruling, the hearing will be canceled.
After Lots of Public Outreach Half Moon Bay City Council Approves Downtown Streetscape Master Plan; Next Step is Grant Hunting for Funding
VIDEO. From the Half Moon Bay City Council meeting on Tuesday, July, 16th, 2024 at 7:00pm, as a hybrid meeting. The Downtown Streetscape Master Plan was funded in the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). There is no additional fiscal impact related to this action. Implementation of the overall Master Plan is not currently budgeted, and staff will identify appropriate funding opportunities to move forward the enclosed recommendations.
City Attorney secures million dollar victories in code enforcement lawsuits
Judgments bring accountability to landlords who profited off unsafe units. City Attorney David Chiu announced today that his office secured three separate court victories, collectively worth over $2.5 million, against landlords who created serious health and safety issues for the tenants living at their properties. In San Francisco v. 320...
San Mateo County Harbor District Seeks $383k in TOT Monies from the City of Half Moon Bay and an MOU with San Mateo County Sheriff to Expand Ocean Search and Rescue
VIDEO. From the San Mateo County Harbor District meetings on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at 10:00am as a hybrid meeting. Public comment only in person or by email. Full Agenda. Coastside Search and Rescue Building Ad hoc Committee Report. Meeting Summary. On July 2, 2024, the Coastside Search and Rescue...
Here's how to get around The City during the San Francisco Marathon
Over 30,000 runners will descend on The City this weekend for the 47th San Francisco Marathon, culminating with 13.1- and 26.2-mile races Sunday morning that transportation officials said will lead to numerous street closures and public-transit reroutes. “This will be a large citywide running event,” a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency spokesperson said. “Traffic around the city will be affected as soon as the race begins.” Here’s what you need...
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