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Fire burns top floor of San Francisco building; 1 injured
A fire on the top floor of a four-story residential and commercial building near San Francisco's Civic Center on Monday injured one person and left several people displaced, authorities said.The San Francisco Fire Department said the one-alarm fire was confined to the fourth floor of the building of multi-residential units over a ground-floor commercial space at Leavenworth and McAllister Streets.One adult was hurt and was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening and at least three people were displaced, the Fire Department said.Spokesman Lt. Jonathan Baxter said the person who was injured got hurt after when jumping off the fire escape. Residents of the building were already evacuating when firefighters arrived, he said.Baxter said firefighters would remain at the scene for mop-up operations and to monitor for any hot spots, including using thermal imaging devices.The cause of the fire was not immediately determined.
San Francisco Fire Department Rescues Woman After Risky Late-Night Swim at Ocean Beach
Last night, a woman's reckless decision to take a late-night dip in the ocean prompted a robust response from the San Francisco Fire Department's Surf Rescue units. The incident occurred at Taraval and 48th Ave, close to Ocean Beach, known for its perilous waves. According to SFFDPIO's post, the condition of the sea can be treacherous at the best of times but is even more so under the cloak of darkness.
New ACC Team’s Football Field Video Goes Viral
The University of California will be one of three new teams competing in the ACC this upcoming school year. The Golden Bears, located in Berkeley, California, are ready to join the league after leaving the now-dead PAC-12. In anticipation of the move, the school’s social media page for its football team posted a video of the painting of the ACC logo on the field late last week, garnering reactions from Cal fans, and college football fans all over.
Judge Signs Off On Paul Walker’s Daughter Meadow’s Divorce Settlement With Ex Louis Thornton-Allan
The late Paul Walker‘s only child Meadow Walker is one step closer to cutting all ties with her ex-husband, Louis Thorton-Allan, after a judge signed off on their divorce settlement, In Touch can exclusively report. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, a California judge approved the agreement...
Hate crimes down, though LGBTQ and Jewish communities remain targeted
Crime continues to be one of the predominant issues in Santa Monica and the Los Angeles area, including the tragedy of hate crime events. On June 28, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the 2023 Hate Crime in California report, which showed that hate crime events in California decreased by 7.1% from 2022 (2,120 incidents) to 2023 (1,970 incidents).
Map shows 'potentially historic' heatwave as 'dangerous heat' to bake West Coast for days
The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of a "dangerous heat" that is likely to become more widespread in the West today and Saturday, with a "potentially historic" heatwave predicted
Dr. Lauren Mizock Appointed 2024-25 Ruthellen Josselson Chair in Qualitative Inquiry
Lauren Mizock, Ph.D., core Clinical Psychology faculty, was recently named as the Ruthellen Josselson Chair in Qualitative Inquiry for 2024-25. Ruthellen Josselson, Ph.D., has a storied career and is a longtime Clinical Psychology faculty member and psychotherapist. Established in 2020, the Ruthellen Josselson Chair in Qualitative Inquiry fund supports Fielding faculty research, while honoring the legacy of Dr. Josselson and affirming the importance of qualitative research in psychology as acknowledged by the American Psychological Association Division 5, Quantitative and Qualitative Methods.
15-month-old toddler who fell from Mission window has died, fundraiser says
The 15-month-old toddler who fell from a Mission window on Wednesday afternoon died shortly thereafter, according to a GoFundMe account setup to support the family. Paramedics arrived at the scene at 2315 Mission St. and found Ulises Gonzalez Rodriguez in his mother’s arms suffering from injuries “consistent with a fall,” said Capt. Justin Schorr, a spokesperson with the San Francisco Fire Department.
Men who drowned in Northern California river on Fourth of July identified
(FOX40.COM) — The men who drowned in a Northern California river on the Fourth of July have been identified by the Nevada County Coroner’s Office. One of the men was identified as 26-year-old Enrique Nieto-Hernandez of Yuba City. The other man was identified as a 24-year-old man from Nicaragua whose identity is being withheld pending […]
Washington Adds Four-Star Receiver, The Four Latest Commits
Washington is now up to 21 commits in its 2025 class. It ranks 17th nationally and sixth in the Big Ten, just slightly behind Wisconsin. The last time Washington fielded a top-20 class was the 2020 cycle where it finished 17th nationally. The jump in the rankings came Sunday night when four-star Bay Area wide receiver Chris Lawson committed to the Huskies. Over the last week, Washington picked up four player commitments, continuing its momentum from the end of June.
BART murder suspect misses court hearing due to mental illness
The homeless man accused of pushing a 74-year-old woman to her death in front of an oncoming BART train at Powell Street Station did not appear in court for arraignment Monday morning as he is being evaluated in hospital for a mental health disorder, Judge Brian Stretch said. Trevor Belmont,...
Great Lakes Energy Institute’s Grant Goodrich describes the steps homeowners need to take before installing solar panels
Associated Press: Grant Goodrich, executive director of the university’s Great Lakes Energy Institute, described the steps homeowners need to take before installing solar panels. “If you are planning to replace your shingles in the next 10 years or anticipate needing to make some roof repairs in the near future, you’ll want to complete those before having solar installed,” he said.
Golden State Warriors Make Key Signings to Boost NBA Title Aspirations
The Golden State Warriors, despite missing the 2024 NBA Playoffs, are reinforcing their roster to compete in Stephen Curry's remaining prime years, making significant free agency acquisitions to bolster their title aspirations in a loaded Western Conference. PTS: 117.8. REB: 46.7. 3PTM: 1,211. EFG%: 55.7%. Yes, But. The team's strategic...
Animal crossing: Highway bridge aims to save California's cougars
Hollywood stars aren't the only celebrities who live in the hills around Los Angeles—Southern California's mountain lions also make their homes there and are sometimes almost as famous. The animal, also known as a puma or a cougar, is the region's apex predator, and spotting them is something of...
Skaters outwit cops for Dolores Hill Bomb
Have you ever tried to tell a skater not to do something? Spoiler alert, they’re going to do it, regardless. After mass arrests (and a pending civil rights lawsuit) at last year’s annual Dolores Park renegade skate event, the SFPD tried to get in front of Saturday’s loosely organized annual Hill Bomb by setting up barricades before it began. But the bombers simply moved to the next street over.
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