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BART Begins Replacing Fare Gates at SF Civic Center Station
Work is underway to replace BART fare gates at the Civic Center station in San Francisco. Crews are doing each set one at a time, starting with the gates closest to the Seventh Street entrance. Those are closed for construction, the other two remain open. A new six-foot-tall gate was already installed at the station’s elevator entrance in April. The goal is to stop riders from jumping over and hopping aboard trains without paying.
SFPD officer broke policy for flashing badge, gun while drunk at bar, watchdog says
A San Francisco police officer accused of drunkenly flashing his badge to evade being kicked out of a city movie theater bar could face disciplinary action, after the Department of Police Accountability found him at fault in three allegations made in a complaint by the theater’s management. In an...
Oakland Man Charged with Drug Trafficking Offenses, Denied Bail in San Francisco
In a recent crackdown on drug trafficking within the Tenderloin district, an Oakland man has been taken into custody and charged with multiple felonies. Pedro Vargas Medina, 25, faces allegations of possession and intent to sell controlled substances, namely fentanyl and cocaine base. On Wednesday, he appeared in court, pleading not guilty to all counts.
Meet Myra Punla, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
Editor’s note: McKnight’s Home Care, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Long-Term Care News are profiling the McKnight’s 2024 Women of Distinction honorees daily from July 1 to Aug. 13. For additional McKnight’s Women of Distinction content, visit this page. When it comes to leading...
Oakland-Alameda free water shuttle service resumes after launch day issues
The force of impact from docking the new Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle likely caused the damage that forced an 18-hour service suspension, the ferry agency said.Crews installed temporary fendering on the boat to add cushion during docking, according to San Francisco Bay Ferry agency spokesperson Thomas Hall. The vessel, affectionately named Woodstock, makes 37 trips per day between Oakland's Jack London Square and Alameda Landing.Hall said the ferry agency is working with its water shuttle project partners -- including the city of Alameda and Jack London Square -- to develop more permanent fendering on the docks themselves."We don't anticipate this...
Ike's Love and Sandwiches opens 100th store in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A popular Bay Area sandwich shop has hit a milestone with the opening of its 100th store. Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is opening its third location in San Francisco on Friday. According to Ike's, this new store will serve as the chain's new flagship store. The newest flagship store will include […]
Waymo Renews Push to Operate at San Francisco Airport But Roadblocks Abound
In a recent test of Waymo's robotaxis in Los Angeles, the lack of autonomous rides to LAX was a big drawback. The service is also not available for pick-ups or drop-offs at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) thanks to a separate permitting process, but executive emails show that Waymo is forging ahead despite recent setbacks.
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $71 Million Sale of Affordable Housing Community in San Jose, California
SAN JOSE, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Moreland Apartments, a 160-unit affordable housing community in San Jose. The asset traded hands for $71 million. Mitchell Zurich, Kirk Trammell, David Cutler and Joshua Johnson of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, the original developer of the property, and procured the buyer.
Why every team will win the League Two Playoffs... and why they won't
Starting tonight, 32 teams have a shot. Why will your team be the one that wins it?. For the next several hours, as eight host sites brace themselves for all the action of the weekend, 32 teams are equal. 32 scorelines are 0-0, and 32 teams all have a chance to lift the highest trophy in the league on August 3rd.
Pleasanton council approves senior housing development near Foothill Road
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Pleasanton City Council unanimously approved an application on Tuesday for the development of a new gated community for seniors that will be located just a few blocks south of Foothill High School. The project will produce 110 new age-restricted homes and was designed...
Lawsuit: San Francisco Police Violating Facial Recognition Ban
(TNS) — Five years ago, San Francisco became the first U.S. city to require police and other agencies to seek approval from elected officials before using new methods of technology to conduct surveillance. But a lawsuit says the city has ignored its law for at least four years and allowed officers to use whatever surveillance techniques they choose.
"Very Aggressive" Homeless Crackdown to Begin Next Month in San Francisco, Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has announced plans to initiate a "very aggressive" crackdown on homeless encampments starting in August, following a Supreme Court ruling that broadens the authority of cities across the country to enforce encampment regulations. During an election debate hosted by the firefighter's union, Breed stated that the enforcement could include "criminal penalties," a shift from the city's previous compassionate stance, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
New Book ‘Save the Planet in Your Spare Time’ Launches August 3
If you want to learn how to do more to protect the climate, don’t miss the launch of Joyce Mercado’s book, Save the Planet in Your Spare Time – A Climate Protection Handbook for the Busy Person, on Saturday, August 3, 3:30 p.m., at Books Inc., 1344 Park Street.
Alameda PostCast for July 19, 2024
New this morning in Episode 112, topics include: City Council hears from the Base Reuse and Economic Development Department, and makes changes to the operation of Dignity Village; Alameda continues to grapple with the shock of last week’s mass shooting; the Water Shuttle starts and stops and is expected to start again today; The Art & Wine Faire is almost here; Get ready to save the planet in your spare time; and the Post’s Event Calendar just got bigger and better.
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