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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...
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...
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.
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 —...
Express: Man arrested after kidnap attempt at Sequoia High | Air District extends air quality advisory through Saturday
Our inbox is always open. If you want to contribute a photo to our newsletter or if you have a story idea, email us at editor@rwcpulse.com. The Town Palo Alto Replaced (pt. 1) Let’s examine what preceded Palo Alto and why Mayfield is no longer there. Air District extends...
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.
"Very Aggressive" Homeless Crackdown to Begin Next Month in San Francisco, Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has announced plans to initiate a "very aggressive" crackdown on homeless encampments starting in August, following a Supreme Court ruling that broadens the authority of cities across the country to enforce encampment regulations. During an election debate hosted by the firefighter's union, Breed stated that the enforcement could include "criminal penalties," a shift from the city's previous compassionate stance, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Redwood City Patrol Leads to Arrest of Man on Weapons and Drug Charges
Last Thursday, a routine patrol by the Redwood City Police Department’s Street Crime Suppression Team swiftly transitioned into an arrest rife with firearms and drug charges for a 25-year-old resident. Elijah Harrington, the man in question, was apprehended on the 2300 block of Massachusetts Avenue, an area frequented by locals in the heart of Redwood City, as reported by the Redwood City Police Department.
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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