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Kenzie Smith, Oakland community activist and parks advocate, passed away over the weekend
Kenzi Smith, a cherished and prolific Oakland public figure and younger brother of rapper Mistah F.A.B., passed away at his home in Oakland on Saturday, July 20. Mistah F.A.B. first announced the passing of his younger brother on Instagram. “Sadden to wake up and share the news that my little brother passed yesterday,” read part of the caption.
Huge San Jose hospital project heads to key public development review
SAN JOSE — A massive project that will add a new hospital and medical center in San Jose is now available for the public to scrutinize, an environmental review that’s a crucial step in the project’s approval. Good Samaritan Hospital has proposed a big increase in the...
Staffer Fired By DA Brooke Jenkins Over Reply-All ‘Panties’ Email Sues City Over His Firing
An SF District Attorney’s Office employee who was fired for a reply-all email to his colleagues saying “what color panties you have on” is now suing, claiming the city and the DA’s office defamed him. It takes a fair amount of nerve to send a reply-all...
2 men caught on camera putting skimmer on gas pump wanted by Fairfield PD
(KRON) — Police in Fairfield are looking for two men who were caught on camera placing a skimming device on a gas pump on Saturday. The skimmer, according to police, was placed on the pump at a local business at around 2:55 p.m. Only two customers used the pump before the device was removed, the […]
Video: San Francisco police officer shoots man from behind as he flees
Footage from a neighbor’s security camera, shared with The Standard, recorded an officer yelling “stop” before firing shots at the unidentified man as he ran down Willow Street toward Van Ness Avenue just before midnight. Four gunshots are heard and three muzzle flashes from the officer’s gun are seen in the video.
California College of the Arts Debuts a Unified Campus in San Francisco's Design District
It’s one of the biggest things to happen to the California College of the Arts in its 117-year Bay Area history. The last time something this significant occurred was in 1996, when the private art school, founded in Berkeley by Frederick Meyer, rolled into a former Greyhound maintenance building in San Francisco’s burgeoning Design District, transforming the expansive, light-filled structure into the institution’s main campus in time for that year’s fall semester.
SF pledged $120M to help Black residents. The money’s gone in some strange directions
No city in the country has made a bigger monetary investment in its Black community than San Francisco since the racial reckoning of 2020, which saw millions of people across the country take to the streets to protest the police killing of George Floyd. In February 2021, Mayor London Breed...
The A's Have Apparently Failed To Secure Any Investors For Their Vegas Stadium + There's A Rumored Gag Order In Place On Bay Area Investment Groups Interested In Keeping Baseball in Oakland
We've got a little update from the Oakland/Sacramento/Vegas A's. Last week they detailed their financing plan for how their new stadium will be built in Sin City. That plan is: up to $380M in public funding (they claim they only need $350M) + $300M in debt financing + $850M in family equity. Seems straight forward, but nothing is actually that simple when it comes to this move. The $850M from the family would involve investors because obviously the cheap fucks that the Fisher family are wouldn't dare spend that out of their own pocket. The A's claim they have not reached out to any investors yet.
San Francisco tourism continues to inch toward pre-pandemic levels
San Francisco continues to see its tourism industry rebound, which is good news for local businesses, but it will still be a few years until it reaches pre-pandemic levels.Don McFarland started working in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf when he was 15 years old. It's a family business that's been around since 1927. "That's Frank Sabella and Lou La Torre. The founding partners, grandpa and cousin," said McFarland. Sabella and La Torre survived COVID restrictions, but the post-pandemic rebound has been slow. He's the owner, runner, bartender, and whatever role needs to be filled. "They would be proud but would say...
NBA Fans Concerned For Steph Curry After Bloody Photo Emerges Online
On Monday afternoon, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and Team USA pulled off a 92-88 win over Germany in the final game of the USA Basketball Showcase in London, England. The USA men's national basketball team finished with a perfect 5-0 record in its Olympic exhibition games. Curry had a ...
Six Flags enforces new youth chaperone policy
VALLEJO, Calif. - Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will start enforcing a chaperone policy for youth beginning this Friday. All guests 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 to gain admission to the park. The chaperone must stay with the youth for the duration of their visit.
The 8th Annual Allman Betts Family Revival announces 2024 dates and initial lineups
GIBSON presents The 2024 Allman Betts Family Revival. Today, The Allman Betts Family Revival announced 2024 tour dates and initial lineup for their 8th annual celebration honoring Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, and The Allman Brothers' enduring music and legacy. The tour begins on November 30 in Saint Charles, IL, and concludes December 21 with a return to the historic Fillmore in San Francisco.
Scientists Discover a New Hormone That Can Build Strong Bones
A newly discovered hormone coined Maternal Brain Hormone keeps the bones of breastfeeding women strong during the postpartum period could also help bone fractures heal and treat osteoporosis in the broader population, according to a new study published in Nature. Researchers at University of California (UC) San Francisco and UC...
Celebrate National Tequila Day with Clase Azul in San Francisco.
On July 24th, you need no excuse to savor the flavors of Clase Azul all over the city. While tequila’s history goes back hundreds of years, Clase Azul has spent more than the last 25 perfecting the quintessential Mexican spirit in both taste and style. Inspired by Mexico’s rich legacy and the desire to share the magic of Mexico with the world, today the brand boasts five tequilas in its portfolio of icons—plenty of reason to celebrate.
Let's Talk: A New Wave of Businesses Hit Walnut Creek
Stylish New Restaurant Lounge Debuts on Main Street. The team behind Honey + Brie charcuterie are opening Chateau in August. Located at 1376 S. Main Street, this chic Parisian-style bistro will feature creative boards, craft cocktails, caviar service, seasonal small plates. Read More. More Good News for Main Street. Napa...
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