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San Francisco man gets federal prison for shooting at postal worker multiple times
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco man has been sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison after being convicted of shooting at a U.S. Postal Service worker delivering mail over a dozen times.United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey's office announced Friday that 38-year-old Vo Nguyen received an 11-year sentence. Nguyen pleaded guilty on May 2 in connection with the shooting incident, which took place on April 1, 2023.According to prosecutors, the victim was delivering mail to Nguyen's home when he came out of his house and started yelling at the employee. Nguyen then acted like he wanted to...
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...
San Francisco Adds Guard/Forward Veniamin Abosi
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Head coach Chris Gerlufsen and the University of San Francisco men's basketball program announced the addition of forward Veniamin Abosi (Heraklion, Greece) on Friday afternoon. "We are thrilled to announce the addition of Veniamin Abosi to our San Francisco family," said Gerlufsen. "Ben is a versatile guard/forward from Greece who brings immense skill, toughness, and basketball IQ. We anticipate great things for Ben here on the Hilltop, and we can't wait for his arrival in the fall!" Known for his athleticism and versatility, Abosi arrives on the Hilltop after spending time with Olympiacos in Greece, where...
Lululemon ‘booster' sentenced for SF Centre Mall snatch-and-grabs: DA
(KRON) — A San Francisco judge sentenced Bernard Appel, 32, to two years in prison on Friday. The District Attorney’s office said Appel was sentenced for committing a series of snatch-and-grabs from two Lululemon stores in the city. Prosecutors allege that from July 10, 2023, through November 19, 2023, Appel “consistently used either a large […]
After making threat against roller-skaters, the Godfather of Skate faces more accusations
David Miles Jr., the city’s “Godfather of Skate,” has worked for decades to create a positive, all-access roller-skating culture through his landmark Church of 8 Wheels and by spearheading the inaugural Skate Week San Franciso festival, which launched Tuesday with the help of Mayor London Breed. But...
Daly City PD looking for suspect in jewelry heist
(KRON) – The Daly City Police Department is searching for a suspect in a grand theft that happened earlier this month. The theft occurred at Zales Jewelers in the Serramonte Center at 1:10 p.m. on July 10. A customer representative told responding officers that the suspect asked employees to look at necklaces. An employee removed […]
San Francisco Symphony Proposes Huge Cut to San Francisco Symphony Chorus
The San Francisco Symphony management has proposed an 80 percent cut from the San Francisco Symphony Chorus’ budget. In a letter published by AGMA, the chorus recounts why the cut is the wrong approach noting that its budget is only over one percent of the overall budget and is vital in attracting audiences and donors.
Salesforce CEO says San Francisco must 'refund' police
SAN FRANCISCO - Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is calling on San Francisco to refund and empower its police department. Benioff reacted to a local news report on Thursday about the San Francisco Police Department being barred from making pretextual stops — stops in which officers use a minor traffic offense as an opening to investigate a driver for contraband or other crimes.
Public comment period opens for Woodside’s fifth housing element draft
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The fifth draft of Woodside’s housing element is now open for public comment from July 16 through July 23. The Town Council will be reviewing the draft at its meeting on July 23 at 7 p.m. in Independence Hall. Comments on the housing...
Man Rescued After Jumping Off Bay Bridge to Avoid Police Following Car Accident
A California man was rescued by the U.S. Coast guard after jumping off the Bay Bridge in an attempt to avoid law enforcement over a car accident. San Francisco-based news station KRON 4 reports the incident took place Thursday afternoon, when the California Highway Patrol received a call regarding a two-car crash that left one vehicle overturned on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
2 California orthopedic practices merge, open Pacific Crest Orthopedics
Pacific Crest Orthopedics has opened in San Francisco following a merger between Urgently Ortho and the Institute for Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine, according to a July 19 report from City Buzz. The practice will provide a wide range of orthopedic services, from acute injury treatment to complex surgical procedures. Pacific...
Oakland Man Charged with Drug Trafficking Offenses, Denied Bail in San Francisco
In a recent crackdown on drug trafficking within the Tenderloin district, an Oakland man has been taken into custody and charged with multiple felonies. Pedro Vargas Medina, 25, faces allegations of possession and intent to sell controlled substances, namely fentanyl and cocaine base. On Wednesday, he appeared in court, pleading not guilty to all counts.
Matt Dorsey: 'Recovery Housing First' offers urgent alternative
When the California State Legislature first enacted our statewide “Housing First” policy in 2016 to address homelessness, it defied federal guidance from the Obama Administration that strongly encouraged state and local governments to adopt a Housing First strategy that “addresses the housing needs of people at all stages of recovery” from addiction and alcoholism. Instead, California effectively prohibited state funding for recovery-oriented housing. In fact, the legislature’s absolutist approach —...
Waymo Renews Push to Operate at San Francisco Airport But Roadblocks Abound
In a recent test of Waymo's robotaxis in Los Angeles, the lack of autonomous rides to LAX was a big drawback. The service is also not available for pick-ups or drop-offs at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) thanks to a separate permitting process, but executive emails show that Waymo is forging ahead despite recent setbacks.
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