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Former SF interim Mayor Mark Farrell on why he's running for official seat, plan for downtown
We are few months away from the November election, and Building a Better Bay Area means giving you the information you need to vote.What happens in the San Francisco mayor's race will impact not only the city, but the entire Bay Area.Former Supervisor Mark Farrell served as interim mayor for several months after the death of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee in 2017.Farrell spoke to anchor Kristen Sze on ABC7 News at 3 p.m. on Wednesday on why he's running for the official seat.MORE: San Francisco Mayor London Breed on why she's seeking another termThe incumbent San Francisco Mayor, London...
Five Star Bancorp Targets San Francisco Expansion to Fill Void Left by Bank Failures
In a strategic bid to claim a fresh stake in the San Francisco Bay Area banking landscape, Five Star Bancorp is pushing forward with expansion plans following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank. Integrating new leadership alongside physical expansion, Five Star intends to open a new full-service branch in San Francisco, aiming to serve the region's commercial banking needs left unattended after recent bank implosions. According to MarketWatch, the move includes the key hiring of Jeff Winkel as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, alongside promoting Reagan Ballo to Vice President, Managing Director of Government Banking, each bringing their own rich experience to the table.
Salesforce's return to office policy expected to be boon for San Francisco as whole
Head to the Salesforce Tower in downtown San Francisco on any day during the week, and you'll notice the foot traffic in and out of the building is still much lower than before COVID-19.That could soon be changing though.Salesforce recently announcing it will require the most of its employees to return to the office for at least 3-5 days a week.Welcome news to Yolanda Olguin - who runs El Faro Mexican restaurant just half a block away."Friday was our best day before the pandemic. Now, you know, it's one of the...it's not the same," said Yolanda Olguin.MORE: What doom loop?...
Apple Invests $50 Million to Address Bay Area Housing Crisis Through Innovative Fund
In a move to combat the escalating housing crisis in the Bay Area, Apple has unveiled a partnership with several philanthropic entities to create the Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund, a project notably backed with a substantial $50 million investment. Apple announced that this collaboration with the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund, Sobrato Philanthropies, and Destination: Home aims to forge ahead in affordable housing development through offering favorable loans which should streamline the creation of over 400 new housing units in the next couple of years, and Mercy Housing is set to break ground next week on the fund's first project, delivering 145 units of supportive housing in San Francisco's Mission District.
This apartment complex would be the tallest in Outer Sunset. It just might get built
A planned Outer Sunset apartment complex has doubled in height — and if built, it will be the tallest building in a sleepy neighborhood known for avenues of single-family homes. The owner of 3601 Lawton St., where building has been stalled for nearly a decade, filed new plans with...
Giants sign former Yankees reliever who ended up being wasted trade acquisition
Back in February, the New York Yankees conducted some light business with the Milwaukee Brewers after shipping Jake Bauers to them in November. This time, the Bombers were looking for some pitching help. They acquired Clayton Andrews in a trade with the Brew Crew. Remember him? He appeared in 1/3...
Bay Area sailor rocketing towards Paris Olympics
When the 2024 Paris Olympics get underway in just over a week, a sailor who honed his chops on the bristling winds of the San Francisco Bay is hoping to rocket his team onto the podium. It helps that in addition to spending the majority of his life sailing, Hans...
Fresh Heatwave on the Way, Maybe Not as Hot as Last One
Another heatwave is taking shape that will bring more triple-digit temperatures to some inland areas, especially toward Sacramento and the Central Valley, and it should be pretty nice in the city for that Dirtybird rave on the Embarcadero. "Yes, this is happening... again," writes meteorologist Daniel Swain on X. "It...
Warriors doing everything in their power to ensure Lauri Markkanen stays in Utah
The Lauri Markkanen sweepstakes continue, with the Utah Jazz All-Star eligible for an extension starting Aug. 6. He is due $18 million this season, making Markkanen one of the best value contracts in the NBA with the looming promise of long-term team control. Of the teams engaged on the Markkanen...
Glasiers Local 718 Members Strike For Living Wages
Original image (4032x3024) Members of Glasiers Local 718 have been on strike for over three weeks for living wages. The workers reported that despite continuing profits of millions the bosses refuse to. make an offer that will keep up with inflation in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Many members...
San Francisco Giants Trade Struggling Closer for Promising Pitcher and Outfielder
The San Francisco Giants are considering a potential trade to address their struggling closer, Camilo Doval, as they navigate the MLB trade deadline and their playoff aspirations. Jose Fleury is the No. 6 prospect in the Astros' farm system, with a 6.31 ERA in 25.2 innings pitched. Colin Barber, an...
Michelin-starred restaurateurs taking over Ferry Building’s Slanted Door space
A new tenant will set up shop at the Ferry Building to take over the Slanted Door’s former outpost in San Francisco’s iconic waterfront building, building officials announced Tuesday. The team behind Sorrel, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Pacific Heights, will open its next eatery at the Ferry Building Marketplace early in 2025 after it signed a 15-year lease. The Slanted Door, which shuttered at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, decamped from the Ferry Building two months ago, citing high costs associated with renovating the...
49ers Player Appears To Take A Vicious Shot At Teammate Brandon Aiyuk With Loud & Clear Message On Social Media
There seems to be some major drama brewing in San Francisco between wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings. Despite being one of the most consistent teams in the NFL for the better part of a decade, the San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of an offseason from hell. They can’t stay out of the media because Aiyuk is demanding a new contract or alluding to a trade.
London Breed ‘should be too ashamed to run' for re-election as SF mayor, Andrew Yang says
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Former United States presidential candidate Andrew Yang has some strong opinions about San Francisco and its mayor, he shared on KRON4 News Monday. When asked if any of this year’s mayoral candidates interested him, Yang responded with criticism of London Breed. “I would say that if you’re a city that’s undergone […]
UCSF School of Nursing Steps Into Future with Farewell to Longtime Home
Saying goodbye is never easy. But in the case of the UCSF School of Nursing, trading an aging building for a future home is a sentimental end for a new beginning. “I feel a little emotional about it. It’s bittersweet.”. Carol Dawson-Rose,. PhD, RN, FAAN. “I’ve spent a lot...
San Francisco 49ers Reveal Troubling Update About Rookie WR Ricky Pearsall Ahed Of Training Camp
The San Francisco 49ers are entering 2024 with Super Bowl aspirations yet again, and with Brock Purdy playing on the final year of his rookie deal, they have been able to keep one of the most talented rosters in the NFL in tact so far. That will most likely change...
Danny Ainge Is Ready To Rob Another NBA Team Blind And He Currently Has His Sights Set On The Golden State Warriors
Now this ladies and gentlemen, is the Danny Ainge I know and love. At first I had to double and triple check in order to make sure that was a real account and a real tweet given that it reads like something a parody account would put out when it comes to a Danny Ainge trade request, but now that we know it's real it makes me love him even more.
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