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Matching Medicine, Social Justice for the Bay Area’s Black Community
This story is part of a series celebrating the 2024 Founders Day Awards recipients, which are given to faculty, staff and learners for their exemplary service to the University and to our community at large. Pediatrician Dayna Long, MD, has been learning about social justice since she was a child.
San Antonio church leaders train to serve as mental health counselors
After months of classes on counseling, Veron Blue got her chance to put what she has learned all year, to work. Across from her, was fellow trainee Deborah Johnson, who, as part of a lesson, assumed the role of a hypothetical client, who had come to Blue for help dealing with depression.
California’s Fieldwork brand enters the non-alcoholic beer market
Berkeley-based Fieldwork Brewing recently announced its entry into the non-alcoholic beverage market. The brand has been a local name in the Bay Area since 2015 and has built its reputation on crafting unique and flavorful alcoholic beverages. With the rise in demand for non-alcoholic options, Fieldwork is seizing the opportunity...
Oakland police drop technology that promised to eliminate dangerous chases
In 2019, the Oakland Police Department rolled out a high-tech solution to dangerous high-speed police chases. Using compressed-air launchers mounted on the grilles of their cars, police officers could fire GPS tags at fleeing vehicles. Once tagged, officers could track and arrest the suspect without the need for a pursuit that puts lives in danger.
San Francisco police say missing at risk girl has been safely located
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco police posted to social media just before 10 p.m. that the girl was safely located on the 1000 block of Great Highway. She was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation and reunited with her family. San Francisco police are seeking the public's help...
Bay Area and Central Valley on High Alert as Extreme Heatwave Approaches, Sacramento Valley to Experience Sweltering Temperatures Reaching 112°F
The Bay Area is bracing for another bout of intense heat, as temperatures in the Central Valley are forecasted to tip the scales between 100 and 112 degrees, with the hottest conditions anticipated in the Northern Sacramento Valley. Residents should plan accordingly, as the National Weather Service Sacramento has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. This heatwave is part of a trend, with well above normal high temperatures expected to persist through at least mid-week.
Governor Newsom honors fallen Caltrans worker
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) equipment operator Alexander Rodish:. “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death today of Caltrans worker Alexander Rodish. A Caltrans employee since 2021, Alexander was a dedicated...
‘Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking,’ a Karla Brundage choreopoem
Bay Area poet, activist and educator Karla Brundage introduces “Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking,” a mold breaking, interactive multimedia performance set in Oakland’s beloved Lake Merritt. On Aug. 9-10, audiences can experience Brundage’s latest work at the Black Arts Movement House (BAM House) in Oakland. The work is based on the third anthology of poems generated by the Bay Area based international poetry exchange program, West Oakland to West Africa (WO2WA), Black Rootedness: 54 Poets from Africa to America, published by Elyssar Press. The new experimental performance piece centers the voices of Ghanaian, Nigerian and Oakland poets, affirming, “It’s not taboo to go back for what you left behind”.
Trey Townsend wants to take advantage of opportunity at Arizona
Leaving Oakland wasn't inevitable for Trey Townsend, but once he got an extra year due to Covid, he knew that he would end his career elsewhere. "I wanted to graduate from Oakland to get my degree from there," Townsend said. "Both my parents played there and my dad played for Greg Kampe, so I always wanted to have that moment.
Press Release: SF Zoo Welcomes ‘Little Mebo,’ the Red Panda
Newest arrival flown onboard Southwest Airlines from Memphis to San Francisco. San Francisco Zoo and Gardens continues to invest in Asian conservation as part of its strategic focus on supporting endangered species with the recent addition of a young female red panda named “Little Mebo.” Red pandas are an endangered species with their population in the wild decreasing.
Athletics to face AL West leading Astros at the Coliseum
Two teams looking to rebound from their first loss since returning from the All-Star break will kick off a three-game series Monday night when the Houston Astros visit the Oakland Athletics. Both American League West clubs failed to complete a sweep over a division rival on Sunday. The Astros lost...
Readers Reveal Eye-Catching Summer Staples
Weather report. Bay Area summer temps can run the gamut depending on where you are at any given point in the day — so it’s best to be prepared with extra layers. For Emmy Award–winning reporter Betty Yu, that includes Moncler’s Leda Parka in Black ($1,350). “This water-repellent jacket is a must-have in my closet because it’s the perfect blend of style and practicality,” explains the newest member of KTVU FOX 2’s on-air news team. “I’m always on the move, and I need something that is light and easily packable for San Francisco’s dramatic weather swings.” Designed in a lightweight technical poplin, the cropped parka has a drawstring hood hidden in the collar, generous patch pockets and room to spare. “I’m also currently loving oversized fits, and this piece can complement any outfit on sunny days and chilly nights.” Breaking news: It’s also available in beige. 212 Stockton Street, San Francisco; moncler.com.
Former San Francisco DA's Office Employee Sues City for Defamation After Email Incident and Termination
A former San Francisco District Attorney's Office employee, Jovan Thomas, has taken legal action against the city and his ex-employer following a controversial email incident that led to the termination of his position, as reported by East Bay Times. Thomas, previously serving as a victim advocate, mistakenly replied to an office-wide email with an inappropriate remark intended for a personal friend, which read, "what color panties you have on." According to a statement obtained by East Bay Times, he promptly apologized for the mishap. However, by the day's end, he was informed his employment was over, with details later emerging that branded his exit as a firing due to "misogynistic behavior."
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