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Dublin council approves ballot measure that seeks to allow development on Crosby Property
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Voters will decide come Nov. 5 whether to allow Dublin City Council the authority to approve limited development of the debated Crosby Property along a future extension of Dublin Boulevard with a ballot measure titled “Dublin Traffic Relief, Clean Air/Open Space Preservation Measure.”
Police: Motorcyclist killed after striking NICE bus in Lynbrook
It happened at around 5:30 p.m. when an N25 bus, which was not in service, was in the left-hand turning lane on Peninsula Boulevard to turn south on to Hempstead Avenue when it was struck in the rear by a motorcycle.
Cleaning crew allegedly robbed at gunpoint at SF nightclub
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A cleaning crew was robbed at gunpoint while working at a San Francisco club early Thursday morning, according to an Instagram post from Oasis Cabaret & Nightclub. The San Francisco Police Department confirmed the robbery and vandalism. Oasis said four armed gunmen broke into the club and “trashed” the space after […]
Man convicted in San Ramon rape case to be sentenced next month
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Mountain House man convicted of being behind a 2021 rape in San Ramon is in custody in Contra Costa County and set to be sentenced early next month following a jury trial earlier in July. Qais Faizi, 35, is currently at the Martinez...
San Francisco residents fed up with sideshows, stunt driving
Some San Francisco residents are hoping newly installed speedbumps will bring peace to their neighborhood. Residents near California and Divisidero streets said they have grown too accustomed to hearing revving engines and screeching tires as sideshows and strunt driving takes place at the intersection. And for Jeremy Schwartz it’s too much.
Role of the Medical Examiner in San Francisco’s Public Health
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in San Francisco handles approximately 1,200 cases each year, serving a crucial role in investigating sudden, unexpected, or violent deaths in the city. As a vital component of the City and County of San Francisco’s public health and safety infrastructure, the Medical Examiner’s Office combines forensic science and epidemiology to determine causes of death and contribute to the overall well-being of the community.
PHS sells pickleball apparel to support athletics
Jumping on the pickleball craze, the new PHS Athletic Director said in an email to the school community that the athletic department is selling Piedmont Pickleball apparel to help support the school’s athletic programs. The school does not have a pickleball team, but the sport has been widely adopted...
Drunk SFPD officer flashed gun at bar employees attempting to kick him out, documents say
(KRON) – An off-duty San Francisco Police Department officer allegedly flashed his badge “at least twice” and his gun to bar employees after he refused to leave when employees tried to kick him out for being too drunk, a complaint filed by SFPD's Department of Police Accountability (DPA) said. According to the complaint, in November […]
John’s Grill Adds Union Square’s Marisa Rodriguez to Its Wall of Fame
John’s Grill in Union Square has added a new face to its wall of fame: Marisa Rodriguez, CEO of the Union Square Alliance, who has driven the area’s post- pandemic recovery. Rodriguez’s photo joins the likes of prominent individuals such as Hillary Clinton, Willie Brown and Herb Caen.
San Francisco police searching for missing man
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Police Department is searching for a missing man. Kelley Guest, 76, has not been seen since Sunday. Guest was last seen on the 1000 block of Chestnut Street at 2 p.m. Sunday. He is known to frequent the 1600 block of Pine Street, police said. He is described […]
Del Mar racing season kicks off with opening day and an eventful summer ahead
Del Mar's 85th summer meet begins Saturday with a sold out Opening Day, marking the first time since the 1950s that the racing season will begin on Saturday rather than a weekday. Del Mar officials say the shift to a weekend start was spurred in part by the July 7...
Student Wins National Fellowship for Community Service
Kathleen Siu ’25 is on a mission to improve public schooling. Siu has worked as both a teacher and an advocate. In fall 2021, she taught English to adults in Colombia. In summer 2023, she developed a bilingual curriculum for first-graders at John Muir Elementary School in San Francisco. She now serves as an academic tutor with the Athletics Department at USF.
Learn what new state housing laws mean for Piedmont
A controversial housing project on Wistaria Way has recently focused attention on state housing law SB 9 — a relatively new law that allows owners of properties with single-family homes anywhere in the state to sell or split off part of their lot, and permits each lot to include up to two units, including duplexes.
Port of Oakland Invests $19.3 Million in Solar Energy to Power Airport, Seaport, and Cut Costs
The Oakland Port Commissioners have spent $19.3 million to buy solar power. This investment will last 20 years and aims to enhance its environmental reputation while securing stable energy costs. Instead of keeping all the energy for themselves, they will sell it to tenants like the Oakland International Airport and the Oakland Seaport. This move benefits both sustainability goals and financial stability amid fluctuating energy prices, according to the Port of Oakland.
Saks Fifth Ave. won’t say if Union Square transition result of merger
Saks Fifth Avenue would not say whether its shift to appointment-only shopping in San Francisco’s Union Square is a consequence of its parent company purchasing rival Neiman Marcus, nor whether it will result in layoffs as has been reported. Meanwhile, advocates for the area say they are unfazed by the transition amid the shopping district’s well-documented retail woes. Officials with Saks Fifth Avenue, the luxury goods department store headquartered in...
Notes and Quotes: “A different willingness, a different desire”
Resilience has defined the squad over the past few weeks, coming off of a 0-0 draw with NCFC to conclude the four-game homestand. Now entering the second half of the season, the Boys in Old Glory Red will pack their bags and head on the road to face notorious Norcal rivals, Oakland Roots SC.
San Francisco man gets federal prison for shooting at postal worker multiple times
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco man has been sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison after being convicted of shooting at a U.S. Postal Service worker delivering mail over a dozen times.United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey's office announced Friday that 38-year-old Vo Nguyen received an 11-year sentence. Nguyen pleaded guilty on May 2 in connection with the shooting incident, which took place on April 1, 2023.According to prosecutors, the victim was delivering mail to Nguyen's home when he came out of his house and started yelling at the employee. Nguyen then acted like he wanted to...
How Oakland residents can qualify for a free $160 transit debit card
(KRON) — After a successful “Universal Basic Mobility” launch in East Oakland, the city will start giving eligible residents transit debit cards in West Oakland. The city says these debit cards-which give residents access to “BART, AC Transit, BayWheels bike share, Lime and VeoRide E-scooters, Amtrak and other forms of public transportation”-will give out up […]
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