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San Francisco arrives on the “late freight” to surveillance tech
The technology hub of San Francisco, one of the last holdouts on the use of policing tools from drones to facial recognition, is beginning to get comfortable with the controversial methods. The city’s Board of Supervisors voted to ban facial recognition technology in 2019. But residents have been angered by...
SFPD sergeant's journey to recovery after life-altering injury
SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco police sergeant suffered life-changing severe injuries last year when a tree fell on the department vehicle he was driving while on duty. Sixteen months after the incident, Kevin Brugaletta publicly shared his story. He describes a difficult journey as he and his family navigate the challenges of his paralysis and the fight against bureaucracy to get the care he needs.
Local with Lisa | 4th of July Parade in Piedmont
Moonlighting as a churro vendor for our city’s iconic event, I met and chatted up all the happy folks along the way. Insights, stories and interviews about homeownership and living in the East Bay. From a Piedmont native, Emmy award-winning television journalist-turned-home matchmaker, part-time radio anchor, UCLA graduate, wife...
Deputy Injured in San Leandro During Apprehension of Suspects in Stolen Vehicle Incident
A serious incident involving the Alameda County Sheriff's Office unfolded on Wednesday morning, leaving a deputy seriously injured. According to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, the encounter occurred in the Ashland area of unincorporated San Leandro as the Auto Theft Task Force sought to apprehend two suspects in stolen vehicles. During the apprehension, with the deputies from Eden Township Substation assisting, they were confronted by one suspect who used the stolen vehicle as a weapon, striking the deputy and causing significant injuries before fleeing the scene.
Newly Discovered Autoimmune Disorder Saps Vitamin B From Your Brain
Scientists from the University of California, San Francisco are claiming to have discovered a novel autoimmune disorder that keeps precious vitamin B12 from reaching our brains. The condition seems to explain some people’s previously unexplained neurological symptoms such as tremors and difficulty speaking. There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the disorder, including how commonly it actually sickens people.
After violent month in Vallejo, community set to honor victims
Community members will gather Friday evening for a vigil to honor victims of violence in Vallejo. The vigil is scheduled for 5 p.m. outside the Vallejo Police Department at 111 Amador Street, according to organizers. “We are holding space for victims of gun violence, community violence, and police violence,” a...
Kalitta posts quickest NHRA run of the year on Friday at Sonoma
Reigning Top Fuel world champ Doug Kalitta made the quickest run of the 2024 NHRA season on Friday at Sonoma Raceway, setting the track record and taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Bob Tasca III (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock) and Chase Van Sant (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
Napa judge denies resentencing request from Kayleigh Slusher's killers
(KRON) — Three-year-old Kayleigh Slusher was murdered by her mother and her mother’s boyfriend in 2014. This week, hearings were held for the Napa girl’s convicted killers because they requested for their prison sentences to be reduced under a California law, SB 1437. Napa County Superior Court Judge Francisca Tisher presided over the hearings and […]
Local artists to be recognized for fellowships
SVCreates, a regional nonprofit devoted to promoting and improving access to the arts, will celebrate dozens of 2023 California Arts Council Artist Fellows at an Aug. 10 event in Gilroy. The event will recognize 29 artist fellows from San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Clara and San Mateo. Honorees include...
New laid-back bar Tallboy adds a twist to Oakland’s cocktail scene
H.L. Mencken said the martini is the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet, and E.B. White dubbed the cocktail “an elixir of quietude.” And while it certainly is a timeless classic, the martini’s pretentious reputation can dirty its appeal among casual cocktail enjoyers. But there’s a new bar in the Town that’s rewriting the rules of this perfect, admittedly bourgeoise beverage: Tallboy, a dive bar bringing the briny glory of the martini to the masses.
UC Berkeley Firebombing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court
The person accused of setting fire to a UC Berkeley police car with Molotov cocktails last month pleaded not guilty in federal court on Friday morning. During the brief court appearance in Oakland, Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu explained the charges to Casey Robert Goonan, 34, before they entered their plea.
This SF group says it solved the math on affordable housing. Can it get others to follow?
Time kills all deals, so the saying goes. As a process drags on, doubt, uncertainty and expenses tend to multiply. That has been a recurrent lesson in San Francisco, where affordable homes have become too expensive and cumbersome to build, despite overwhelming need. But one local group thinks it has...
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