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‘It’s a Joy’: Mentoring Maven Patricia Lucas ’79 Gives Back Through Alumni Guide Program
Patricia Lucas ’79 didn’t have any role models in her family or friend circles when she decided to try law school. In her family’s first generation to attend college, she’d worked as a file clerk in a law firm but didn’t really know what to expect.
Wenliang Xie Transfers to Cal Men’s Golf Team: Career Highlights & High Expectations
Wenliang Xie, a former All-Big East Golfer, has joined the California men's golf program as a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility for the 2024-25 season, bringing with him an impressive track record from his time at Seton Hall. Xie has a career stroke average of 72.82 and has...
Third Public Workshop for New Aquatic Center, Saturday August 3
The City of Alameda has added a third workshop to its series of community feedback sessions on designs for the new Aquatic Center to be built at the west end of Jean Sweeney Open Space Park. The workshop will be held on Saturday, August 3, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Albert H. Dewitt Officers’ Club, 641 West Redline Ave., Alameda Point.
San Francisco firefighters rescue two from elevator, one experiencing panic attack
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Firefighters in San Francisco successfully rescued two individuals trapped in an elevator, one of whom was experiencing a panic attack. The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) responded to a call involving a single-car elevator with two occupants. Firefighters from T13 worked to open the elevator door after resetting the power, according to the fire department.
Oakland, California Introduces ‘Universal Basic Mobility’ Program for Low-Income Residents
Oakland, California, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to support low-income residents with public transportation costs. Building on a successful 2021 pilot program, the city will distribute prepaid debit cards to a thousand residents of West Oakland. Each card, valued at $320, is designated for use on public transit, according to an official statement released Thursday.
Recently Released Prisoner Identified as Suspect in Fast Food Robberies (video)
Clarence Esteen, a 31-year-old man, has been charged with robbing three fast food restaurants in Oakland last Friday. Surveillance video captured Esteen attacking and robbing two women later that same day. Release from Prison and Reduced Sentence. District Attorney Pamela Price confirmed that Esteen was released from prison just days...
SF commemorates Golden Gate Bridge suicide net completion
An addition to the most iconic span in the Bay Area was commemorated on Monday, with some saying the finished project was a long time coming.Walking along the Golden Gate Bridge, Dayna Whitmer headed to a spot that may look unremarkable to most. But for her, it's sacred ground. "I wish I knew what he was thinking being out here along with the fog," she said. At the bridge's 97th lamp post is where her son Matthew stood for the last time before jumping to his death 17 years ago. "I woke up with that feeling that everything was wrong, because he was...
Jessup University Advances into Year Two of NCAA Division II Membership
Jessup will begin NCAA Division II competition this Fall as the newest member of the PacWest Conference. Jessup University announced that it has been approved by the membership committee of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) to enter year two of its transition as a member of NCAA Division II and the Pacific West Conference (PacWest) following a two decade run competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) conference.
Giants nab potential steal of draft with slew of Day 2 picks
After taking Florida State outfielder James Tibbs III at No. 13 overall in the 2024 MLB Draft on Sunday, the Giants followed up their top pick with even more young talent on Day 2. Despite losing their second- and third-round draft picks after signing qualified free agents Matt Chapman and...
Manilatown Heritage Foundation Launches "Flipping the Boat" to Celebrate Filipino Maritime Heritage and Commemorate the Fall of the I-Hotel
Manilatown Heritage Foundation Launches "Flipping the Boat" to Celebrate Filipino Maritime Heritage and Commemorate the Fall of the I-Hotel. San Francisco, CA – The Manilatown Heritage Foundation, in partnership with the San Francisco Maritime Museum, proudly announces "Flipping the Boat," a year-long community engagement project and event. This initiative aims to honor the power and agency of Filipino-American and other Bay Area residents, drawing on maritime heritage to inspire community leadership and solidarity.
PSR Professor Rev. Kristin Stoneking Elected Bishop by UMC’s Western Jurisdiction
“Western Jurisdiction, you love — you love big. And it’s messy sometimes, but you love,” Stoneking said. “I’m so humbled at this time, at this incredibly momentous time. May we all be humble learners. I commit to you to be a humble learner and to love.”
Berkeley police watchdogs want policy reform, access after texts inquiry
The city’s Police Accountability Board is asking the City Council to codify some of the board’s investigative powers in a city ordinance and is seeking commitment from the police department, city and state leaders to strengthen protections against possible bias and arrest quotas of any sort, formal or informal.
San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie shares vision for safer city
Turning to Your Voice Your Vote, and the race for San Francisco mayor. All week long, we're interviewing the major candidates running to lead the city.San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie joined ABC7 News on Monday to share his vision for a safer city.MORE: San Francisco mayoral candidates spar in 1st debate"We need a fully-staffed police department, sheriffs department, 911 dispatch office. We need to get police out of the business of being our homeless outreach workers, and our mental health counselors," Lurie said. "I want trained clinicians out on the street and working with people who are in mental health crisis or throws of addiction. Bringing those people into 24/7 crises centers and getting them the help that they need."We'll have interviews with the candidates for San Francisco mayor all week on ABC7 News at 3 p.m.Watch the full interview in the media player above. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Who is Usha Vance? The wife of JD Vance
SAN FRANCISCO - Usha Chilukuri Vance stood by her husband, U.S. Sen. JD Vance, beaming on Monday when he was announced as former President Donald Trump's running mate and vice presidential candidate in the 2024 election. JD and Usha Vance met at Yale Law School in 2013, where they organized...
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