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Newsom considers cutting funding for cities refusing to clear encampments
Local governments in California could have their funding for homelessness slashed next year if they fail to use what is left in this year’s budget to sweep encampments. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is purportedly weighing the funding cut for cities and counties dragging their feet on clearing large encampments that have dotted the state, Bloomberg reported Friday. […]
Swedish Retail Giant IKEA Expands Bay Area Footprint with New Specialized Colma Location
IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings behemoth, has announced the opening of a new “Plan & Order Point with Pick-up” store in Colma, marking its latest move to expand its presence in the Bay Area. According to KRON4, this new specialized facility is slated to open this fall at 35 Colma Blvd. Despite the smaller footprint of 2,340 square feet, the new outlet aims to bolster the shopping experience the larger San Francisco location provides.
Coming Soon: San Francisco’s Inaugural Ocean Beach Surf Film Festival
Bay Area surfers: there’s a special treat coming your way. Not talking about west swells groomed by indian summer offshores (although that should be inbound soon!). No, this is about the first-ever Ocean Beach Surf Film Festival, which is happening at the Balboa Theater in San Francisco from ...
San Francisco Bay Area Sees Uncommon August Showers, Temperatures to Rise Next Week
The San Francisco Bay Area is experiencing a sprinkle of late August showers, unusual for a month typically marked by Mediterranean-like dryness. The National Weather Service's San Francisco Bay Area office reported light rain chances for today, with temperatures expected to rebound early next week. This turn in the weather comes as a low pressure system moves southeastward, temporarily disrupting the typical summer high-pressure patterns that keep the region dry.
How to watch Sylvan Esso and Poolside perform at Stern Grove
The Stern Grove Festival continues its 87th season of free concerts at San Francisco's Sigmund Stern Grove this weekend, but you don't need a ticket to enjoy the music live Saturday afternoon.Back in May, Stern Grove Festival organizers announced the full schedule of summer performances for 2024, including indie-rock headliners Tegan and Sara and Alex G, soul and funk favorites Chicano Batman and the Commodores, jazz keyboard legend Herbie Hancock and more. This weekend's Big Picnic fundraising concerts -- the first time the festival has expanded its fundraising efforts to cover two afternoon shows -- will feature indie electronic acts Sylvan Esso and Poolside on Saturday. Last year marked the first time CBS News Bay Area partnered with Stern Grove to broadcast and stream online most of the season's concerts. That partnership has continued this summer. Information on how to watch is below. Please note: Sunday's Big Picnic concert with Chaka Khan and Steel Pulse will not be broadcast or livestreamed. • What: Stern Grove Festival with Sylvan Esso and Poolside • Date: Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024• Time: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.• Location: Stern Grove in San Francisco• On TV: KPIX+ 44 Cable 12• Online stream: Live at www.cbssf.com/live on CBSSF.com and on your mobile or streaming device.
People We Meet: A Palestinian liquor store clerk builds community on the corner
His wife’s chocolate chip cookies sit in a basket on the check-out counter. A faded magazine clipping of him and his three sons is tacked up between shelves of liquor. A sign outside encourages anyone who is hungry to inquire within, where a special rack of assorted foods is available for those in need.
Flavored Bubbles Will Rain Down From the Ceiling at the New Merchant Roots in SoMa
Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. Step past the blue gates of the new location of Merchant Roots in SoMa and prepare to become fully immersed in the world of this fine dining restaurant. This isn’t your typical white-tablecloth space with whispered conversations; instead, it’s a place with fine dining chops and service that leans far into the playful feelings that food can invoke.
El Camino sweeps season opener against Glendale in 3 sets
The El Camino College Warriors women’s volleyball team swept the Glendale Vaqueros in a 3-0 victory in its season opener on Friday, Aug. 23. Sophomore outside hitter Scheala Nielsen led the team in with 14 kills, along with middle blocker Aireon Scott and Payton Garrison, who are returners from last season. Scott and Garrison recorded 7 and 10 kills, respectively.
Elon Musk’s split with San Francisco ends yearslong feud: ‘Good riddance’
Elon Musk and San Francisco will be parting ways in the coming weeks and it seems neither side will be shedding a tear. “I share the perspective that most San Franciscans have, which is good riddance,” City Attorney David Chiu told the New York Times. Chiu was a member of the city’s Board of Supervisors, which backed […]
California high schools now have to use special thermometer before canceling games
Across the state, high school sports now have new rules around heat and outside play."Nobody ever wants to miss a game. Nobody ever wants to postpone a practice, but the important thing that we have to keep the forefront is the health and safety of these students' coaches and fans," says Ryan Tos, CIF Central Section Commissioner.The new CIF guidelines advise schools to move outdoor practices to cooler times, like early morning or late evening. They also require schools to postpone or cancel practice if it gets too hot outside. In the past each school or district had its own...
Alameda police save the day for girl with cancer after theft
ALAMEDA, Calif. - A thief attempted to steal a young girl’s dreams of being a superhero in Alameda, but actual heroes stepped in to save the day. Surveillance footage captured a man in July stealing a HelloFresh meal-kit package from Molly Laufer's home. Laufer later discovered the alleged thief...
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.
FCC Monitorship Threatens KPFA & Pacifica, Rescue Pacifica Press Conference
Original image (4032x3024) Rescue Pacifica held a press conference at KPFA on July 31, 2024 to warn about the FCC monitorship of KPFA and Pacifica and the dangers with the rise of fascism. The press conference participants reported that the members of The Protectors group who are on the majority...
The future of the annual Hispanic Chamber Commerce Statewide Convention.
Officials with the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have already started conversations on what to expect for next years convention and are using examples from this year's convention to improve.
Measure DD sets out to end concentrated animal feeding operations in Berkeley
The 2024 Berkeley general election will include Measure DD, a historic ballot measure that would prohibit concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. CAFOs are “agricultural operations” where animals are kept in confined stables or enclosures, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. CAFOs commonly house cattle, pigs, chicken and horses.
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