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Famed World War II liberty ship in SF needs financial aid to stay afloat
SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco treasures its naval military history and is home to the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, one of the last remaining liberty ships that sailed into harm's way to help win World War II. Now it is facing another threat -- a financial one -- and they're putting out a desperate call to the public to keep the ship sailing.When the Jeremiah O'Brien was launched in 1943, it became one of 2,700 liberty ships that transported soldiers and materiel to the war in Europe. The crew of 56 was constantly under threat from swarms of German U-boats trying...
Oakland boxer hopes to revitalize Bay Area boxing scene
Undefeated middleweight boxer Amari Jones is preparing to showcase his skills in a highly anticipated main event fight at the Oakland Marriott this Saturday. Jones, 22, expressed pride in representing his hometown and the broader Bay Area in the boxing world. "Representing Oakland, and not just Oakland but the Bay Area, there's not a lot that comes out of the Bay Area in boxing," he said. Training at his Pittsburg-based gym, the Lions Den, Jones is determined to change that narrative. "Honestly, when I came up in boxing out here, there wasn't too many people doing it. So,...
DUI checkpoint in Novato nets one arrest and 21 citations
On Friday Aug. 30, 1 person was arrested for DUI. The checkpoint was held near the 1600 block of Novato Blvd. 1306 vehicles came through the checkpoint, with 67 directed to the secondary screening area. – 16 cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed. – 5 with a suspended/revoked license. DUI...
Trump’s IVF promise echoes plan from deep-blue California
Former President Donald Trump’s latest pledge to support in vitro fertilization treatments mirrors a recent proposal from California, the Democratic stronghold he’s complained is “ruined.” Trump promised this week that the government or health insurance companies would fully fund IVF healthcare if he wins a second term. His vow came the same day California Democrats […]
Shooting in San Francisco leaves girl with life-threatening injuries
San Francisco police said a shooting on Friday severely injured a girl. The shooting happened around 5:24 p.m. on Chicago Way. According to police, officers responded to a home in the area and found a girl who had been shot. She was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police described the girl as a juvenile but did not give her age.Police are still investigating and ask anyone with information to call them at 1-415-575-4444.
Gov. Newsom calls special session to address high gas prices
Governor Gavin Newsom called lawmakers into a special session Saturday to address spikes in gasoline prices. The move follows pushback Newsom received on a request to approve a series of bills that would cut energy costs for Californians and require petroleum refiners to maintain a stable inventory. Prices at the pump typically spike when refiners […]
Residential Burglars Sought After Fleeing From Break-In
A resident in Petaluma spooked two burglars as they broke into a home on Sage Way on Friday afternoon, according to police. Petaluma police said that officers were called to the 1800 block of Sage Way at 2:49 p.m. after receiving a report of the burglary. Officers allegedly found the...
San Mateo deputies seize firearms after responding to mental health crisis
SAN MATEO -- More than 80 firearms were allegedly seized by San Mateo County sheriff's deputies on Friday after they successfully de-escalated a possible suicide attempt, according to a press release from the Sheriff's Office.Deputies were called to the Eichler Highlands neighborhood at about 1:40 p.m., after they received reports of a man attempting to commit suicide using a firearm.The 51-year-old man was having a mental health crisis, according to the Sheriff's Office, which called on deputies who had crisis intervention training to peacefully de-escalate the situation.The man was detained on a mental health hold and taken to a hospital.Deputies...
Dons Narrowly Fall in Doubleheader at Rose City Showdown
PORTLAND, Ore. – Finishing out the first tournament of the season, the University of San Francisco volleyball team (1-2) dropped a highly contested doubleheader, falling to California (2-0) and Nevada (1-1) 3-2 on the final day of the Rose City Showdown at Viking Pavilion. Game One: California 3, San...
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