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San Leandro's MightyFly Earns FAA Approval for Pioneering Drone Flight Corridor in California
San Leandro-based startup MightyFly is reaching new heights in the aviation sector with its ambitious project to build drones that could significantly reshape the cargo transport landscape. These aren't your average hobbyist flyers. The company's latest drone, the 2024 Cento, is a structure rivaling the size of several cars combined, capable of autonomous flights covering a distance of up to 600 miles. Founded by the visionary Manal Habib, a former NASA intern and aviation industry veteran, MightyFly received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval for a special flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy and Byron Airport in east Contra Costa County.
Petaluma woman accused of chasing victim with machete arrested
(KRON) – A woman was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after chasing a victim with a machete, according to the Petaluma Police Department. Petaluma police officers were alerted of a dispute in the 700 block of Marin Way at 4:22 p.m. on Thursday. En route to the scene, officers were notified […]
Show Review: System Of A Down, Deftones, and More at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA
Last Saturday, on a fittingly-gloomy afternoon in San Francisco, 50,000 metal fans flocked to San Francisco’s Golden Gate State park for what was billed as a legendary “standalone event” – and it more than delivered. Kicking off the day was Australian self-described “death pop” act VOWWS,...
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 ...
Oakland police looking for 12-year-old girl missing since July
(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department is still looking for a 12-year-old who has been missing since July. Keren Escobar Corea was last seen in the 1700 block of 86th Avenue on July 5, 2024. She was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. OPD said Corea is 5 feet, 4 inches tall […]
VIDEO: Mountain Lion Spotted Roaming Downtown Vacaville, Authorities Urge Caution
A mountain lion was seen prowling the streets of downtown Vacaville, prompting a public safety alert from the local authorities. The Vacaville Police Department has confirmed the sighting, which was caught by a resident's camera in the early hours between West Street and Cernon Street near Main Street, according to documentation they released.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Monday Bakery on East Napa St. to close after facility fire
On Friday, the ownership of Monday Bakery announced that their locations in Napa and Sonoma will be closing, indefinitely. A fire at their baking facility appears to have prompted the decision. Monday Bakery opened earlier this year after an extensive remodel of what had been a women’s clothing store on...
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.
Oakland's Jack London Square businesses fret over homeless shelter in historic district
Businesses in Oakland Jack London Square are speaking out about their crime concerns following word of a homeless shelter being planned in the historic district.Everett & Jones Barbecue has been operating out of Jack London Square for a quarter-century, but they have barely skated by after the pandemic and recent spike in crime. The restaurant and other business owners in the area are worried crime could get worse because of the shelter planned in the heart of the popular commercial districtOakland this year approved funding to convert the nearby Jack London Inn at the corner of Broadway and Embarcadero into...
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.
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