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Bi-Rite’s third market debuts on Polk Street. At 4,000 square feet, it’s the biggest yet
Russian Hill can rejoice. Almost two years after it was announced, a third location of upscale San Francisco grocery store Bi-Rite Market is set to open Friday on Polk Street. At 4,000 square feet, it’s 50% larger than the 10-year-old Divisadero Street location and twice as big as the 84-year-old original on 18th Street in the Mission.
San Leandro's MightyFly Earns FAA Approval for Pioneering Drone Flight Corridor in California
San Leandro-based startup MightyFly is reaching new heights in the aviation sector with its ambitious project to build drones that could significantly reshape the cargo transport landscape. These aren't your average hobbyist flyers. The company's latest drone, the 2024 Cento, is a structure rivaling the size of several cars combined, capable of autonomous flights covering a distance of up to 600 miles. Founded by the visionary Manal Habib, a former NASA intern and aviation industry veteran, MightyFly received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval for a special flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy and Byron Airport in east Contra Costa County.
Coming Soon: San Francisco’s Inaugural Ocean Beach Surf Film Festival
Bay Area surfers: there’s a special treat coming your way. Not talking about west swells groomed by indian summer offshores (although that should be inbound soon!). No, this is about the first-ever Ocean Beach Surf Film Festival, which is happening at the Balboa Theater in San Francisco from ...
San Jose could lose thousands of trees to invasive beetle
An invasive beetle killing a dramatic number of Southern California trees has found its way to San Jose — and it could threaten the urban forest that shades and cools Silicon Valley. Santa Clara County officials aren’t sure when or how the species, known as the shothole borer beetle,...
People We Meet: A Palestinian liquor store clerk builds community on the corner
His wife’s chocolate chip cookies sit in a basket on the check-out counter. A faded magazine clipping of him and his three sons is tacked up between shelves of liquor. A sign outside encourages anyone who is hungry to inquire within, where a special rack of assorted foods is available for those in need.
Standoff With Attempted Murder Suspect Closes SR-242 In Concord Early Saturday
A man suspected in the machete attack of another individual amidst the clutter of homeless encampments bordering SR-242 in Concord held police at bay for hours early Saturday, resisting attempts to communicate with police and seemingly impervious to the use of non-lethal munitions. The bloodied man, believed to be in...
SF senior dog rescue unable to operate new vet clinic amid PG&E power issues
A rescue organization for senior dogs is facing a major setback at their brand-new San Francisco location, which is triple the size of their last location.Muttville Senior Dog Rescue just moved into the new space near Florida Street and 20th Street toward the end of July.The only problem? The power.And some worry this means senior dogs across the state will be euthanized as a result."We did intake on the 28th of July and the 29th of July, our power went off and it's been off since," Sherri Franklin, the CEO and Founder of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue said.MORE: The lives...
Oakland's Jack London Square businesses fret over homeless shelter in historic district
Businesses in Oakland Jack London Square are speaking out about their crime concerns following word of a homeless shelter being planned in the historic district.Everett & Jones Barbecue has been operating out of Jack London Square for a quarter-century, but they have barely skated by after the pandemic and recent spike in crime. The restaurant and other business owners in the area are worried crime could get worse because of the shelter planned in the heart of the popular commercial districtOakland this year approved funding to convert the nearby Jack London Inn at the corner of Broadway and Embarcadero into...
East Bay bride escapes wedding nightmare, less than 2 weeks before wedding
PITTSBURG, Calif. (KRON) — A wedding nightmare was narrowly avoided by an East Bay woman less than a week and a half before the big day. The bride-to-be was devastated to learn the bridal shop holding her wedding dress closed up and left. It was an off-the-rack wedding gown that caught Akila Mwongozi’s eye. Casting […]
Man Is Charged With Murder After Deadly Fight
A Pittsburg man has been charged with murder and assault in the killing of a 65-year-old man, the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said Friday. Billy Ray Darby Jr., 28, was arrested by Pittsburg police after the death of Chito Avelino Ituriaga around 6:40 a.m. Tuesday in the 2200 block of Railroad Avenue near West Leland Road.
Republicans rally by boat in Foster City Lagoon
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Eight deck boats and a crowd of about 50 Republicans rallied in San Mateo County on Thursday at the same hour Kamala Harris accepted the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Republican Party chapter organized a flotilla event and picnic...
Thousands of classic cars on display this weekend at Alameda County Fairgrounds
More than 3,000 classic cars will be on display at the Goodguys 37th West Coast Nationals at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this weekend.Sean Sullivan took his 1965 Chevy Malibu SS to display.MORE: 2024 Silicon Valley Auto Show vrooms back to Santa Clara"Just came out to enjoy the weekend at the Goodguys car show and see some cool cars," Sullivan said."It's a full family fun event," said Steven Bunker, of Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. "We have activities for the kids, live autocross racing, industry vendors. And businesses are out here showing their products on display so that these guys can keep these old cars on the road."MORE: SJ celebrates Cinco de Mayo with parades and city-sponsored lowridingChevy Chevelles are being showcased to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the vintage car.The car show goes on until Sunday and they're expecting over 30,000 people over the weekend. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
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