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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.
Timothy Koch ’02 Returns to Rider University as Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
Timothy Koch '02 has been named the Head Coach for Men's and Women's Tennis at Rider University, returning to his alma mater with a vision to elevate the program to compete for MAAC Championships consistently. Koch graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2002 from Rider University. He started all four years...
Lawsuit: San Francisco Police Violating Facial Recognition Ban
(TNS) — Five years ago, San Francisco became the first U.S. city to require police and other agencies to seek approval from elected officials before using new methods of technology to conduct surveillance. But a lawsuit says the city has ignored its law for at least four years and allowed officers to use whatever surveillance techniques they choose.
Elderly man found beaten, robbed; Pacifica PD searches for suspect
(KRON) – The Pacifica Police Department is searching for witnesses of a robbery of an elderly man. Pacifica PD was alerted to a person down on the street near Clifton Road and Waterford Street on Wednesday. Officers responded to the area at 8:57 p.m. and contacted a 62-year-old man. The man reported to police that […]
3 shootings in one West Oakland neighborhood in 2 weeks
Neighbors are upset and frustrated following 3 shootings in a span of two weeks in their area in West Oakland. One frightening incident was captured on video. They are calling on city leaders to protect their neighborhood.
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...
PHS sells pickleball apparel to support athletics
Jumping on the pickleball craze, the new PHS Athletic Director said in an email to the school community that the athletic department is selling Piedmont Pickleball apparel to help support the school’s athletic programs. The school does not have a pickleball team, but the sport has been widely adopted...
Grass fire burning by train tracks damages home in Fremont
FREMONT, Calif. - A vegetation fire in Fremont burned near train tracks and homes and extended to nearby trees, authorities said. Crews first responded around 3:25 p.m. in the area of Paseo Padre Parkway and Finnigan Terrace. One home suffered some damage, though the extent of it wasn't specified. Officials...
Survey extended: What types of businesses do you want to see in Piedmont?
Help inform future standards for what types of businesses are allowed in Piedmont’s commercial districts by completing a brief online survey. The Planning & Building Department is working to streamline permitting processes for new business in Piedmont’s commercial areas along Grand and Highland Avenues. Your input will help staff understand what types of businesses residents want to see.
Learn what new state housing laws mean for Piedmont
A controversial housing project on Wistaria Way has recently focused attention on state housing law SB 9 — a relatively new law that allows owners of properties with single-family homes anywhere in the state to sell or split off part of their lot, and permits each lot to include up to two units, including duplexes.
Notes and Quotes: “A different willingness, a different desire”
Resilience has defined the squad over the past few weeks, coming off of a 0-0 draw with NCFC to conclude the four-game homestand. Now entering the second half of the season, the Boys in Old Glory Red will pack their bags and head on the road to face notorious Norcal rivals, Oakland Roots SC.
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.
Man in Berkeley robs USPS mail carrier via threats of a gun
A man claiming to have a gun robbed a mail carrier in Berkeley of her keys on Friday afternoon and then fled the scene, authorities report. Details were limited as of publication time. But police said the man approached the woman in the 2400 block of Ellsworth Street, near Channing...
Police chase catalytic converter thieves: 1 arrested, 1 escapes
A man brandished a gun and may have fired it during a catalytic converter theft attempt Friday morning leading to a police chase through the Berkeley Hills, authorities report. During the pursuit, the men threw items at a Berkeley police officer and damaged his windshield, BPD said. The officer was...
Suspect Arrested, Array of Firearms Seized After Road Rage Shooting on California Freeway
Law enforcement officials were able to swiftly apprehend a suspect following a freeway shooting incident in June. The shooting, which arose from a road rage confrontation, ended without injury but set off a search that concluded with the discovery of a significant firearm. On the evening of June 16, a...
How Oakland residents can qualify for a free $160 transit debit card
(KRON) — After a successful “Universal Basic Mobility” launch in East Oakland, the city will start giving eligible residents transit debit cards in West Oakland. The city says these debit cards-which give residents access to “BART, AC Transit, BayWheels bike share, Lime and VeoRide E-scooters, Amtrak and other forms of public transportation”-will give out up […]
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