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The 8th Annual Allman Betts Family Revival Announces Lineup, Dates
The Allman Betts Family Revival, celebrating the musical legacy of Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts and the Allman Brothers Band, will hit the road for the eighth time in November and December. The tour begins November 30 in St. Charles, Illinois, and includes stops at Boston’s Orpheum, the Beacon in New...
Caltrain to hold public hearing on reducing fares for youth
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Caltrain is set to hold the first of two public meetings on Monday on lowering fares for youth riders, according to a press release from last week. If the lowered youth fares are adopted, all zone one-way youth fares will be $1 on all...
The First Electric School Bus Fleet in the US Will Also Power Homes
(Bloomberg) — In an industrial corner of Oakland, wedged between a 10-lane freeway and a freight terminal, sits California’s newest source of renewable energy: a squadron of shiny yellow electric school buses. It’s the first all-electric bus fleet serving a major US school district. Starting in August, the 74 vehicles will also supply 2.1 gigawatt-hours of electricity to the Bay Area power grid, enough energy for 300 to 400 homes.
Thousands walk to remember people who died from AIDS, fundraise for better treatments
SAN FRANCISCO - Thousands of participants walked a 5K in Golden Gate Park Sunday morning for the annual AIDS walk. The event has a rich history in San Francisco. It started in 1987 and has raised $96 million since then. Just this year, fundraisers collected nearly $1 million more to benefit multiple Bay Area organizations.
DUI traffic stop in Novato
7/18/24 – On Thursday night, around 10:15PM, NPD Patrol Officers responded to the report of a vehicle vs. tree collision in the area of Redwood Blvd. The first officer on scene observed the involved vehicle stopped on a grassy embankment. The vehicle then decided to leave the scene and...
SIU seizes $50k in pills, fentanyl
In the month of July, the Department of Homeland Security intercepted a package shipped from the United Kingdom bound for the City of Novato. The package was found to contain various controlled substance pills, including fentanyl. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) assumed the investigation and conducted...
Photos: Free rave draws thousands to Embarcadero. ‘It’s getting everybody pumped’
Thousands descended on the San Francisco Embarcadero on Sunday afternoon for a free electronic music festival, curated by house-and-techno label Dirtybird Records and featuring Deron Delgado, Moody Jones and other acts. Orlando Blancarge, a Fresno native and San Francisco resident, ventured from his apartment on Sixth Street to join the...
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...
SF Democrats nearing new sexual-harassment guidelines
The San Francisco Democratic Party is nearing completion of new draft guidelines to prevent sexual assault and harassment within its ranks following allegations against high-ranking local members earlier this year. The local Democratic County Central Committee’s new principles are about 80% ready, according to Lily Ho, the chair of the Special Committee on Sexual Harassment in the San Francisco Political Community. Ho told The Examiner that the committee, formed by...
San Francisco AIDS Walk sees fall-off in attendance
SAN FRANCISCO -- Sunday morning, people gathered for the 38th annual AIDS Walk in San Francisco but something was missing this year -- the crowds. With many effective HIV treatment options available, AIDS has fallen out of public view and participation in the walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.Each year a tiny portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt is unfurled so people attending the AIDS Walk understand why they're really there. This was the first time Ayden Shupe had seen the panel for his uncle Donald who died in 1988 when Ayden was only 3...
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,...
Examining how the SF Giants actually got really good value in 2024 MLB Draft
The draft is the lifeblood of any organization. Every year, teams enjoy an influx of amateur talent as they look for the next homegrown star that will bring them a title. The SF Giants are in a precarious spot this season, however, as they have to surrender both their second and third-round picks for their signings of both Matt Chapman and Blake Snell last offseason. It was beneficial for the sake of winning for this season but hindsight is 20/20. Who would have thought that injuries would run amok in the team in the first half of the season?
ABC7 News Anchor Dan Ashley honored with park bench for 30 years supporting AIDS Walk SF
The annual AIDS Walk San Francisco was held at Golden Gate Park on Sunday with thousands taking part in this year's 5k walk.ABC7 continues to be a proud sponsor.Organizers say all money raised benefits Bay Area organizations that help people living with HIV and AIDS."There's a lot of people that are out there that still need it. There's certain people that are over a certain age that are still living and fighting to get some of things that they need," said Isaac Rodriguez, Board Member, AIDS Walk San Francisco Foundation.Just before the opening ceremony, ABC News anchor Dan Ashley...
Critical Incident Stress K9, Sadie, Brings Comfort to Fire Crews
The Shelly Fire, like many wildfires this season, has put tremendous strain on the firefighters battling the blaze. However, this 2024 fire season has seen a heartwarming addition to the fire camps – Critical Incident Stress K9s (CISK). Among them is Sadie, a trailblazer in her field as the first K9 to be ordered to a fire camp.
Mill Valley Police Nab Suspected Car Thief Following Alert Patrol and Multi-Agency Collaboration
Early this morning, the Mill Valley Police Department (MVPD) apprehended a car thief, thanks to the vigilance of Officer Di Lillo. While on patrol, Di Lillo spotted a vehicle that appeared out of place and proceeded to conduct a traffic stop. The situation escalated quickly when the occupants exited the vehicle and scattered on foot, prompting a chase that led to the capture of one suspect, as confirmed by the Mill Valley Police Department's Facebook page.
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