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Breed yanks support from TogetherSF-backed charter-reform measure
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has withdrawn support for a ballot measure that would slash the number of city commissions and give mayors more power, citing in part the flood of money that rival mayoral candidate Mark Farrell has raised — more than $1.3 million — for an independent committee backing the initiative. The mayor’s about-face came amid a tsunami of more than $5 million of political contributions that has poured into two charter reform campaign committees supporting Proposition D, which would at least cut...
Peskin: It's time for The City to end student homelessness
Wherever I go in The City, people raise their concerns about homelessness and ask me what I am going to do about it. Homelessness is the biggest issue facing San Francisco, but it’s not a single issue. People wrestling with mental illness, substance abuse or both might be the faces of homelessness for many San Franciscans, but if we limit our understanding of homelessness to that group, we will never get to effective solutions. ...
Former SF Giants hurler returns to majors with Reds after half-decade hiatus
Here is a name that you probably did not expect to see in the news in 2024. Former SF Giants hurler Casey Kelly has returned to the majors after his contract was selected by the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Former SF Giants hurler returns to majors with Reds after half-decade...
California Woman Faces 32 Charges Following High-Speed Police Chase in Utah; Tested Positive for Drugs after Arrest
After leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit in Utah County, a lady was eventually charged with 32 separate offenses. According to court records, authorities in […]
Interview: A WICKED CONNECTION: Carol de Giere on Documenting the Legacy of Stephen Schwartz
With the national Wicked tour scheduled to play at San Francisco's Orpheum Theater from August 28 thru October 13, it seemed like a good time to speak to Carol de Giere. She is the longtime biographer of Stephen Schwartz and has spent years uncovering the stories behind some of his beloved musicals, including Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked. With his latest show, The Queen of Versailles, making its Broadway debut in the 2025–2026 season, Schwartz continues to captivate audiences.
Aug. 11-17: Oakley Police Calls
The following is a sampling of the Oakley Police Calls reported between August 11-17 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Oakley. Recently, Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard shared the city had issued 14 citations for firework violations on the 4th of July holiday. Oakley is one of the few cities in the area to have actually issued fines over the past few years, which include 6 last year after the city updated its ordinance to include a $1k fine.
Hilton shutters airport hotel on Oakland's crime-plagued Hegenberger Road
OAKLAND -- The Hilton hotel on Hegenberger Road next to the Oakland airport will officially shut down on Wednesday but workers said Sunday was its last day of operation.Some workers said it was also their last day at work. They hugged each other and said their goodbyes."We are all heartbroken right now, all heartbroken," said Egigu Lemma. "I spent more time here than my house so the emotional effect is very high."Lemma, better known as Gigi to his co-workers, spent 35 years at this Hilton working as a bellman and guest service agent. Lemma said it was more than...
California Woman Arrested with Nearly $500K in Stolen Goods from Drug Stores, Police Report
A California lady was arrested after being caught in possession of more than $450,000 in stolen property. Claudia Cruz, 35, has been charged with organized retail crime, possession of stolen property, and conspiracy to conduct crime for her alleged role in a fencing operation, according to a Facebook post by the California Highway Patrol.
Large group of motorcyclists takes over Oakland streets, Bay Bridge
A large group of motorcyclists took over the streets of Oakland and the Bay Bridge on Sunday, disrupting traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol. In Oakland, the incident happened at around 2 p.m. near Lake Merritt and in the area of Perkins Street and Grand Avenue. The group was spotted on the Bay Bridge starting at about 11 a.m., the CHP said.
Man killed after shooting inside Berkeley homeless shelter: police
(KRON) — A man was killed after a shooting inside a home on Sunday, the Berkeley Police Department said. The shooting happened before 5:30 p.m. at Harrison House Shelter. BPD officers arrived at the house and discovered a man was shot inside, police said. Officers tried to revive the victim, but he was pronounced dead […]
Police Arrest 10 For Shoplifting In Central District ‘Blitz’ Operations Throughout Summer
San Francisco Police Department arrested 10 suspects for shoplifting in the Central District and released them at the scene between late May and mid-August, according to a Thursday press release. The arrests were part of pre-planned shoplifting and retail theft abatement efforts called 'blitz' operations, which included both uniformed and plain clothed officers.
Press Release: Sunset Night Market Returns Aug. 20, Sept. 27
Sunset Night Market Returns This Summer and Fall With Two Dates, Expanded Route. The long-awaited return of the Sunset Night Market has arrived, with two new Friday dates this summer and fall and an expanded footprint to bring more AAPI food, vendors, makers, community fun and local merchant highlights to the Irving Street corridor. The Sunset Night Markets will take place on Irving Street from 19th to 26th avenues from 5-10 p.m. on Aug. 30 and Sept. 27.
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