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Newcomers join Team USA vets in S.F. wheelchair ‘power soccer’
Imagine a mix of bumper cars and pinball, and you’ve got a quick sense of what power soccer is, the manager of San Francisco’s team jokes. In reality, it’s harder than it looks. The Eureka Valley Rec Center gym echoed with the whir of specialized power wheelchairs,...
Kara Kohler eases to opening heat win on Day One of 2024 Olympic Games
In the women’s single sculls, Kohler (University of California, Berkeley/USRowing Training Center – Princeton) pulled away from Austria’s Magdalena Lobnig to win the sixth and final heat to advance to Tuesday’s quarterfinals. Lobnig got off the line in first position with Serbia’s Jovana Arsic slotting into...
San Francisco Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 48%, Mayor Breed Announces
San Francisco is making evident strides in its battle against climate change, as Mayor London N. Breed has announced that greenhouse gas emissions have remained down by 48% compared to 1990 levels. This has occurred despite an uptick in population by 12% over the same period. The latest findings from the City's 2022 Sector-based Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, which offers a comprehensive look at the six sectors contributing to emissions, show a sustained commitment to the Climate Action Plan, even as the city's economy continues to bounce back post-pandemic.
San Francisco Secures Over $2.5 Million in Fines Against Landlords for Code Violations
San Francisco's fight against code violations has scored the city over $2.5 million in recent court victories, bringing landlords who flouted safety regulations to book. City Attorney David Chiu announced the triumphs as a warning to those who put profit over people's safety. In a case involving 320 Alemany LLC, the court slapped the landlord with a $1.2 million fine for allowing residential units to be dangerously transformed, detailed the San Francisco City Attorney's office.
CHP Apprehends Tesla Driver After High-Speed Chase in Oakland, Suspect Faces Multiple Charges
Following a high-speed pursuit in Oakland, California Highway Patrol officers apprehended a suspect driving a Tesla. The chase unfolded last Friday when the vehicle caught officers' attention due to its excessive speed in a bus lane on International Boulevard near 60th Avenue. The CHP's attempt to initiate a traffic stop...
East Bay Man Charged with Federal Crimes for Firebombing UC Berkeley Police Vehicle
An East Bay man is currently facing federal charges for setting a University of California Police Department vehicle ablaze, according to an indictment released by U.S. Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey and FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert K. Tripp, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California. Casey Robert Goonan, 34, allegedly used Molotov cocktails to ignite the parked patrol car on UC Berkeley's campus on June 1, leading to significant damage and the vehicle being written off as a total loss.
Botika at San Antonio's Pearl to Shut Down, Chef Geronimo Lopez Cites Personal Reasons
San Francisco's culinary scene is witnessing yet another departure. Botika, the Peruvian fusion restaurant, is set to close its doors at San Antonio's Pearl on August 4. Chef Geronimo Lopez, the mastermind behind the eatery's innovative menu, announced the closure this week, citing personal reasons. "Life sometimes brings new priorities and opportunities. For me, this means spending more time with my family and exploring new personal and professional interests. Although this chapter is ending, I eagerly look forward to the new adventures ahead and will always treasure the amazing journey we’ve had here," Chef Lopez said, according to a post on MySanAntonio.com.
Daly City Man Charged with Embezzlement in Colma Retail Fraud Case
On July 11 in Colma, local police responded to a business on the 200 block of Colma Boulevard after the General Manager reported embezzlement by an employee. The employee, Alberto Alvarezleon of Daly City, allegedly committed fraudulent returns and theft totaling $6,641.49 over two weeks. According to the Colma Police...
Sheriff deputy seriously injured by theft suspect with stolen car in San Leandro
(KRON) — An Alameda County Sheriff deputy was seriously injured after a theft suspect struck the deputy with a stolen car in San Leandro on Wednesday morning, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office said. At about 8 a.m., Alameda County’s auto theft task force and deputies assigned to the Eden Township Substation tried to apprehend two […]
117,000 Sq. Ft. Ex-Zendesk HQ Sells for Just $13.5 Million; 989 Market Street Worth 80% Less Than 10 Years Ago
The commercial real estate market in San Francisco, still reeling from the impacts of the pandemic and the shift to remote work, is witnessing transactions that reflect a substantial devaluation of property assets. A striking case is the proposed sale of the building at 989 Market St., once the headquarters of Zendesk, which is being purchased for $13.5 million by L.A.-based BH Properties. This figure represents a nearly 80 percent cut from its $61.3 million purchase price a decade ago, as per intel gathered by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Daly City Police Arrest Suspect and Seize Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop
The Daly City Police Department responded to a serious incident involving a reported armed individual. According to the Daly City Police Department, the event unfolded on July 13, when authorities were alerted to a man with a gun near Geneva Avenue and Schwerin Street. The police moved swiftly, performing a traffic stop on a vehicle whose occupants matched the suspects' description.
San Francisco Jury Convicts Man on Multiple Burglary Charges After Two-Year Crime Spree
In a recent update from the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, a jury has found Darvin Ramirez-Perez, age 38, guilty of a string of auto and residential burglaries. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins reported the conviction, which includes two counts of first-degree hot prowl residential burglary, attempted first-degree residential burglary, and other related charges, highlighting the individual's criminal spree that lasted nearly two years. "The jury's verdict holds Mr. Ramirez-Perez accountable for his many crimes and ensures that he will face consequences", Jenkins expressed, as per the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
This SF Man Stood Up to the Viral Predatory Towing Company. His Fight Continues
It’s impossible to know how many San Franciscans were scammed over the years by Jose Badillo and Abigail Fuentes, but February 2019 might have been the beginning of the end for their towing when a black 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser was towed from a Foods Co. parking lot in the Bayview.
How officers detained a San Francisco mom searching for her missing daughter
Fearing for her daughter’s safety, Latricia Hartley alerted the authorities as soon as she noticed her 14-year-old daughter was missing. The Bayview-Hunters Point mother informed authorities in April about her daughter’s mental illness, suicidal thoughts, and social naiveté, and stated that she had reason to believe her child was lured away from home by a 16-year-old boy “with a predatory impulse and a history of self-harm who expressed a desire to kill his parents,” The San Francisco Standard reported.
Antioch Approves Long Awaited Sideshow Ordinance
In a 3-0 vote, the Antioch City Council approved its long-awaited sideshow ordinance after nearly two-years of discussions. Within the ordinance, it prohibits organizing, advertising, and being a spectator at a street racing, sideshows, and reckless driving exhibitions. Any person who violates the ordinance could be subject to a $1,000 fine or 6-months in jail, or both,
Three Sisters boutique in Willow Glen is closing after 16 years
After 16 years on Lincoln Avenue, owner Carole Demkowski is closing the Three Sisters boutique in Willow Glen at the end of this month after her rent more than doubled. “Everbody is demoralized,” Demkowski said of her regular customers’ reaction to the news. “It seems like all the little mom-and-pop shops are closing one by one.”
Company affiliated with Edge Esmeralda ‘pop-up village’ enters into purchase agreement for huge site in Cloverdale
A massive, vacant swath of land in southeast Cloverdale that once was to be transformed into a $200 million resort suddenly is slated for potential development by a surprise buyer: a company linked to Edge Esmeralda, the “pop-up village” that attracted visitors from around the world to Healdsburg in June. Esmeralda Land Company, run by Devon Zuegel, a principal behind Edge Esmeralda, has ...
Kix Brooks, other stars entertain crowd at 113th Monte Rio Variety Show
West Sonoma County’s Monte Rio Variety Show was a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll Thursday evening, as emcee country music star Kix Brooks led a star-studded lineup in the 113th iteration of the show. More than 1,900 people packed their lawn chairs into the Monte Rio Amphitheater and enthusiastically watched performers including folk star Livingston Taylor (brother of James ...
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