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Fremont City Councilmember Jenny Kassan Resigns, Helps Husband's Run for Mayor
Fremont City Councilmember Jenny Kassan is planning to resign from her post this year, in part to help support her husband’s candidacy for mayor. Kassan, who was first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022, submitted a letter of resignation to the city clerk’s office on Thursday. She told KQED she plans to stay on long enough to help appoint an interim successor to her seat, which could take several weeks.
Wanted Vehicle Hits 140 MPH in Wild Mendocino County Pursuit
A high-speed vehicle pursuit is underway this evening in inland Mendocino County, with authorities tracking a wanted vehicle reaching speeds of up to 140 miles per hour. The chase began around 6:55 p.m., according to scanner traffic, as a motorcycle, described as a vehicle, was spotted traveling northbound on Highway 101 through Hopland. A helicopter followed the vehicle as it sped through the area.
Retired Hillview Teacher Julie Williams Shares Advice to Help with This Year’s College Essays
Julie Williams, a retired history teacher from Hillview Middle School, now coaches high school students through writing college essays. For 10 years, Williams has volunteered as a Yale alumni interviewer and discovered what many interviewees and applications lack: authenticity. “I noticed that the most successful applicants were not necessarily the...
A candlelit ‘Nightfall' will enhance the eerie autumn aura at Filoli
"Nightfall" at Filoli Historic House and Garden in Woodside. Oct. 16 through Nov. 3, 2024; Wednesdays through Sundays. A HAUNTING HISTORICAL ABODE: The middle of October can be quite bewitching in several parts of the Golden State, with all sorts of ethereal events taking ensorcelled shape. But two of the world-famous fall happenings occur fairly close to each other; well, fairly close in terms of our sizable state. We're talking about Half Moon Bay, where the mondo Art and Pumpkin Festival takes place each year, and the haunting Winchester Mystery House in San Jose. But between the two titans of seasonal sights there is another fanciful spot, this one devoted to an elegantly eerie approach to the holiday: Filoli Historic House and Gardens in Woodside.
Debate over changes to San Francisco's Great Highway intensify with Prop K
The political fight over the future of San Francisco's Great Highway had citizens on both sides of the debate back on the streets Saturday.Prop K is a November ballot measure that would permanently close part of the road and turn it into a park."We're here to ask voters what they want to do to our precious coast. We have an opportunity to create an oceanside park," said Joel Engardio, District 4 San Francisco city supervisor. "It could bring a renaissance to the Sunset District and a boon to local business, create joy for generations to come, and is good for...
Daly City apartment fire leaves 1 person injured
One resident was treated for smoke inhalation Friday in a fire at a residential apartment complex in Daly City, the North County Fire Authority said.Five companies responded at 5:15 p.m. Friday to the blaze at 111 S. Mayfair Ave., the authority said.The first arriving company found heavy smoke and flames coming from a second-floor unit of a two-story apartment building, firefighters said. The incident caused moderate to major fire and smoke damage to the unit.Residents were able to evacuate themselves. One was treated on scene by firefighter paramedics for smoke inhalation.The cause of the fire is under investigation.The North County Fire Authority serves the cities of Brisbane, Daly City and Pacifica.
'Excited' Adele Planning 'Decent-Size' Wedding to Rich Paul in California With 'Second Celebration in England'
Do we hear wedding bells? Adele and Rich Paul are getting married!Earlier this month, the "Set Fire to the Rain" singer finally confirmed she's a fiancée after keeping fans guessing for more than a year. Now, a source said wedding planning is officially underway!"It will be a decent-size affair, most likely in California, followed by a second celebration in England," the insider recently spilled to a news publication. "Adele’s very excited and so is Rich. They’re crazy in love."Adele and the sports agent had been dating for more than three years before the award-winning artist confirmed they were engaged.The "Hello"...
San Francisco residents speculate a utility box collapsed due to dog urine
People are theorizing why a utility box in San Francisco fell over. Some said it was due in part to dog urine. Ken Khoury, the owner of Castro Coffee Company, said the AT&T-owned telephone junction box has been a popular destination for dogs to urinate on. The box's base is now corroded.
Electrify Expo lets attendees test drive EVs, even the Tesla Cybertruck
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Electrify Expo is in Alameda this weekend. It's North America's biggest electric vehicle festival. "I’m just sort of obsessed with electric vehicles and power in general, so this is right up my alley," said attendee Jacob Travis. With entrance to the festival, attendees can test...
Alameda hosts North America's largest electric vehicle festival
With entrance to the festival, attendees can test drive essentially whatever electric vehicle they want, with 13 major automakers there, including Tesla, Ford, Porche and Lucid. Tesla's Cybertruck was also available for test driving.
Kyle Shanahan’s decision to play starters in preseason finale threatens to backfire
The San Francisco 49ers are pros at dealing with injuries. They had to do it plenty of times in 2023. But that doesn't mean they want to keep losing guys, especially on defense. Especially in the preseason. Of course, there are things a team can do to avoid injuries. Not...
Jeff and Naomi Silk Launch the Silk Family Investment Institute at USF
University of San Francisco Trustee, Jeff Silk ’87 and his wife Naomi, will launch the Silk Family Investment Institute with an extraordinary gift to the university. The Silks have been deeply involved with USF as the creators behind the popular Silk Speaker Series. This new commitment from the Silk family will establish the Silk Family Investment Institute and provide additional funding for the Silk Speaker Series and the Swig Program in Jewish Studies and Social Justice.
Stanford academic Dante Kirkman’s balancing boxing with studies
Middleweight Dante Kirkman is navigating a path few have dared to tread – juggling the demands of professional boxing with the academic rigor of Stanford University. On Saturday, August 31, Kirkman will step into the ring at the Marriott on Broadway in Oakland, when he faces Miguel Soto-Garcia. By...
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