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San Jose restaurant suffers two burglaries in less than a month
(KRON) – A San Jose restaurant has suffered two burglaries in less than a month. Funny Farm Restaurant took to its Instagram to inform patrons and San Jose residents that the restaurant was burglarized in the month of August. Funny Farm Restaurant posted, “Unlucky number seven!” According to the establishment, the restaurant has been burglarized […]
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 ...
Oakland police looking for 12-year-old girl missing since July
(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department is still looking for a 12-year-old who has been missing since July. Keren Escobar Corea was last seen in the 1700 block of 86th Avenue on July 5, 2024. She was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. OPD said Corea is 5 feet, 4 inches tall […]
San José Police Investigating After Pedestrian Struck and Killed, City’s 34th Traffic Fatality of the Year
The San José Police Department is currently investigating a traffic incident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian, marking the city’s 34th traffic fatality and 13th pedestrian fatality this year. According to a statement from the SJPD, the collision occurred on Thursday, at around 8:49 PM, at the intersection of Hostetter Road and Automation Parkway.
San Francisco Bay Area Sees Uncommon August Showers, Temperatures to Rise Next Week
The San Francisco Bay Area is experiencing a sprinkle of late August showers, unusual for a month typically marked by Mediterranean-like dryness. The National Weather Service's San Francisco Bay Area office reported light rain chances for today, with temperatures expected to rebound early next week. This turn in the weather comes as a low pressure system moves southeastward, temporarily disrupting the typical summer high-pressure patterns that keep the region dry.
How to watch Sylvan Esso and Poolside perform at Stern Grove
The Stern Grove Festival continues its 87th season of free concerts at San Francisco's Sigmund Stern Grove this weekend, but you don't need a ticket to enjoy the music live Saturday afternoon.Back in May, Stern Grove Festival organizers announced the full schedule of summer performances for 2024, including indie-rock headliners Tegan and Sara and Alex G, soul and funk favorites Chicano Batman and the Commodores, jazz keyboard legend Herbie Hancock and more. This weekend's Big Picnic fundraising concerts -- the first time the festival has expanded its fundraising efforts to cover two afternoon shows -- will feature indie electronic acts Sylvan Esso and Poolside on Saturday. Last year marked the first time CBS News Bay Area partnered with Stern Grove to broadcast and stream online most of the season's concerts. That partnership has continued this summer. Information on how to watch is below. Please note: Sunday's Big Picnic concert with Chaka Khan and Steel Pulse will not be broadcast or livestreamed. • What: Stern Grove Festival with Sylvan Esso and Poolside • Date: Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024• Time: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.• Location: Stern Grove in San Francisco• On TV: KPIX+ 44 Cable 12• Online stream: Live at www.cbssf.com/live on CBSSF.com and on your mobile or streaming device.
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.
Elon Musk’s split with San Francisco ends yearslong feud: ‘Good riddance’
Elon Musk and San Francisco will be parting ways in the coming weeks and it seems neither side will be shedding a tear. “I share the perspective that most San Franciscans have, which is good riddance,” City Attorney David Chiu told the New York Times. Chiu was a member of the city’s Board of Supervisors, which backed […]
Exploration Portal Opens at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is helping children discover patterns, proportion, scale, and symmetry at the intersection of math, science, and nature with its new outdoor educational play space. Exploration Portal’s eight interactive exhibits opened on June 13 and will provide endless opportunities for STEM-based discovery and learning in nature.
Oakland Composer and Harpist Destiny Muhammad Has Always Charted Her Own Path
Itting on stage with her harp resting in her lap, Destiny Muhammad repeats this mantra: “Excellence, Beauty, and Success.” It’s part mic-check and part pump-up. When she first started learning to play the harp, the Oakland-based composer and musician used to suffer from stage fright. Now, more than 30 years later, she commands the stage with a presence fit for a woman who calls herself the “sound sculptress.”
Brewers vs. Athletics: Odds, spread, over/under - August 24
TV: NBCS-CA Location: Oakland, California. Probable Pitchers: Colin Rea - MIL (11-4, 3.52 ERA) vs Joseph Boyle - OAK (3-5, 6.21 ERA) Brewers vs. Athletics Betting Odds, Run Line and Total. Here's a look at the odds, run line and over/under for this matchup available at several sportsbooks. Ready to...
Kyle Shanahan’s decision to play starters in preseason finale threatens to backfire
The San Francisco 49ers are pros at dealing with injuries. They had to do it plenty of times in 2023. But that doesn't mean they want to keep losing guys, especially on defense. Especially in the preseason. Of course, there are things a team can do to avoid injuries. Not...
Jeff and Naomi Silk Launch the Silk Family Investment Institute at USF
University of San Francisco Trustee, Jeff Silk ’87 and his wife Naomi, will launch the Silk Family Investment Institute with an extraordinary gift to the university. The Silks have been deeply involved with USF as the creators behind the popular Silk Speaker Series. This new commitment from the Silk family will establish the Silk Family Investment Institute and provide additional funding for the Silk Speaker Series and the Swig Program in Jewish Studies and Social Justice.
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...
Oaklanders joined the DNC joyfest while local politics are starting to boil
All eyes were on Chicago this week where thousands of Democrats flocked to witness the nomination of Kamala Harris for president. The East Bay-raised politician who came up through San Francisco’s potent Democratic Party machine shared the stage with other impressive representatives with Oakland roots. Roughly 2,000 miles away,...
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