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Oakland Ballers fire Micah Franklin, first manager in franchise history
OAKLAND — In a surprising development, the first-year Oakland Ballers announced on Sunday afternoon they have fired manager and ex-major leaguer Micah Franklin after just 54 games. The B’s, currently in their first season while the A’s are in the midst of their last in Oakland, are currently 29-25,...
Community Mourns as Missing San Francisco Man Kelley Guest Found Dead in Marin County
The somber search for Kelley Guest that gripped San Francisco came to a heartbreaking conclusion as the 76-year-old, who had been reported missing earlier this week, was found dead in Marin County. The Marin County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team made the discovery yesterday, bringing a tragic end to the extensive search efforts.
Peninsula International Dance Festival celebrates joy of movement
SAN MATEO -- For dancer Ariella Moreno, every step of the process of performing gives her joy. As she prepared for the Peninsula International Dance Festival this weekend, she said rhythm is in her blood."My grandfather started this company back in 1967 so I was born into it. I've been dancing before I could even walk."Now her walk is a graceful reflection of Ballet Folklórico Mexicano.As she rehearsed with her team, she said she is excited to be a part of the festival's diverse cultural showcase."I feel like this is a good way to showcase how many cultures are here...
Popular San Francisco LGBTQ nightclub hit by armed robbers
A popular LGBTQ+ nightclub in San Francisco experienced a frightening gunpoint robbery. Surveillance footage showed robbers, covered from head to toe, using crowbars to pry open a door to get inside Oasis nightclub at the corner of 11th and Folsom streets in the South of Market neighborhood. It happened early Thursday morning just after 5 a.m. while three workers were cleaning up."(The robbers) didn't realize our cleaning crew was in there. And so once they got in, there was sort of the surprised confrontation of people in the building. And that's when the guns came out," said club owner D'Arcy Drollinger.Drollinger...
Man fatally shot, woman stabbed in SF's Tenderloin District
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A man was fatally shot and a woman was stabbed in the Tenderloin District, according to the San Francisco Police Department. SFPD responded to the 6th Street for a possible shooting at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Responding officers found a woman suffering from stab wounds and a man with gunshot wounds. […]
Las Vegas A's have no one to pay for their new ballpark. Literally
The Oakland A's are expected to move to Las Vegas to begin the 2028 season. When that time comes, they'll need to have a new stadium. About that... While this will hopefully bring some exciting new changes to the franchise, the organization had a presentation earlier this week for the new stadium that didn't go so well. At the presentation, the A’s confirmed there are currently no financing plans for a proposed $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas, per Scott Roeben from Vital Vegas. This should raise some concern for the franchise and its fans.
‘No pizzazz’: Instagram co-founder’s new cube-shaped mansion gets ratioed by neighbors
Residents of a San Francisco neighborhood known as one of the hottest real estate spots for tech executives are not thrilled about the latest abode under construction. The cube-shaped mansion at 801 Sanchez St. sits on a hilltop in picturesque Dolores Heights, and its stark, geometric design has upset residents who say it doesn’t fit in with the character of the neighborhood, where narrow, shingled cottages and Victorians are rubbing shoulders with the nouveau-riche dwellings.
New restaurant joins halal cluster on 16th Street
There are five halal restaurants lining just three blocks of 16th street between Mission and Guerrero. Soon, another will join them: 16th Street Diner, an American breakfast and lunch spot. The new restaurant is expected to open in the next couple weeks at 3147 16th St. near Albion Street, the...
Klay Thompson Pokes Fun At Warriors Duo Steph Curry And Draymond Green By Sharing A Humorous Clip About Playing Them Next Season
Even though Klay Thompson is no longer with the Golden State Warriors, he still jokes around with Draymond Green and Stephen Curry. Thompson posted a video on his Instagram account mocking his upcoming matchup with the Golden State Warriors in the next season. Thompson plays the role of Sonny in...
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory hosts 21 Oakland middle schoolers for free 1-week camp
An incredible one-week experience just wrapped up for more than 20 local kids.Each of them got to spend time at one of the most advanced laboratories in the world for a summer science camp.It was an unforgettable experience, not just for the students, but for the scientists and staff."This is one of the most advanced laboratories in the world, the highest powered x-ray free electron laser over two miles long," said Dorian Bohler, a SLAC staff scientist who helped develop the camp. His children are now also participants.MORE: High school students get hands-on experience with internships at UCSF Kanbar Center...
Backpacks with donated supplies filled for thousands of students
OAKLAND, Calif. - The 25th annual Stay-in-School packing event is sending 6,000 fully-stocked backpacks to Oakland Unified students after Saturday's packing party. Volunteers with Lend a Hand filled thousands of backpacks with supplies. Bags for younger students include crayons and drawing paper. For the older students, their supplies include writing...
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