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Hunt for Waldo in Half Moon Bay is on again
About 1,500 people have been busy lately looking for Waldo - the famous chap in a red and white-striped shirt - in businesses throughout downtown Half Moon Bay. Now in its 12th year, the Half Moon Bay Where’s Waldo event, organized by Ink Spell Books, has a record number of participating stores.
Family members of 5 Alameda murder victims face accused killer in court
OAKLAND, Calif. - Family members of five Alameda murder victims are demanding justice after prosecutors say Shane Killian shot and killed his own family. More than a dozen devastated family members of the July 10 mass murder in the small island community gathered outside the Alameda County courthouse in Oakland on Monday to console one another after seeing the accused killer for the first time.
UCLA extension gets $6M gift from author Scott Galloway
UCLA extension has received a $6 million gift from professor, author and entrepreneur Scott Galloway to fund a new program that gives non-traditional students access to the skills and resources needed to launch their careers.
Vehicle fire spread to San Rafael home Monday afternoon
A vehicle engine caused a family's house to burn Monday afternoon in San Rafael, according to fire officials.The San Rafael Fire Department said that around 2:25 p.m., its crews received calls about a single-family dwelling fire and that smoke was visible in most of the central Marin area. Upon arrival, they found a two-story hilltop residence on Oakmont Avenue with a fire extensively burning a two-car garage with flames spreading to the living areas of the house.Occupants, including pets, were able to evacuate. According to firefighters, it took nearly 40 minutes to bring the fire under control. Investigators determined that the fire began in the engine compartment of a vehicle parked inside the garage. The fire department said there is no damage estimate immediately available for the fire.
Thousands of San Francisco Hotel Workers Ready for Strike Vote
After months of contract negotiations have yet to produce a deal, some of San Francisco’s largest hotel brands could have to contend with a strike by thousands of their workers as early as next month. About 3,000 employees at Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt hotels are set to hold a...
Over 100 SJSU Student-Athletes Named Academic All-MW for Spring 2024
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— This spring, 107 San José State University student-athletes from 11 Spartan sports teams earned Academic All-Mountain West honors, as announced by the conference office. The women’s swimming and diving team led the sports with the most award winners with 19 student-athletes, followed closely by women’s...
San Francisco Eyes Potential Increase in Housing with New SoMa Zoning Proposal
San Francisco Mayor London Breed, the Planning Department, and the Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD) have introduced a new legislative proposal to increase the city's housing stock. This legislation would remove zoning restrictions that currently mandate a minimum office space in mixed-use projects within the South of Market (SoMa) area, potentially paving the way for thousands of new housing units.
East San Jose Hospital trauma unit wins partial reprieve
Regional Medical Center -- the private hospital owned by for-profit company HCA Healthcare -- is walking back the planned closures of its trauma, heart attack and stroke care services which have kept residents alive in that part of town. San Jose Spotlight reportsthe company announced Monday it would downgrade its...
Waymo sues robotaxi vandals for thousands
Waymo has sued two Bay Area residents for intentionally causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage to the company’s driverless taxis in San Francisco, according to court documents. The lawsuits were filed separately this month in San Francisco Superior Court. One is against a city resident who is...
San Rafael Firefighters Quell Oakmont Avenue Blaze, No Evacuation Necessary
A residential structure on Oakmont Avenue was engulfed, with smoke billowing into the locality yesterday afternoon. The local police department promptly cordoned off the avenue, allowing the fire department to confront the blaze head-on. According to the San Rafael Police Department, no evacuation orders were issued, and no residents were...
Woman convicted in 2021 pepper spray attack on shopkeeper in San Francisco's SoMa
A jury in San Francisco has convicted a woman for a 2021 incident where she attacked a shopkeeper with pepper spray after violating COVID-19 mask rules in place at the time, prosecutors said.According to District Attorney Brooke Jenkins' office, 25-year-old Sahra Bozorgmehr was found guilty of one count of assault in connection with the Feb. 16, 2021 incident in the city's South of Market."The jury's verdict holds Ms. Bozorgmehr accountable for her actions and makes clear that violent incidents will not be tolerated by San Franciscans," Jenkins said Tuesday.Prosecutors said Bozorgmehr attempted to enter a grocery store on the 100...
MATCH GUIDE: Chivas vs San Jose at Levi's Stadium for Leagues Cup
WHERE TO LISTEN: 810 The Spread and La Kaliente 1370 AM. TICKETS: Click here to purchase. PARKING: Click here to get parking ahead of time. ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION: Click here to learn more about ways to get to Levi's Stadium. PARKING OPENS: 3 PM Here is the parking map. TAILGATING LOT:...
Lawsuit filed after great grandmother slain in Santa Clara nursing home
(KRON) — A nearly 100-year-old South Bay great grandmother was allegedly beaten to death by her roommate inside a nursing home in Santa Clara, according to a newly filed lawsuit. Vera Plares, 98, died inside a hospital on December 15. A coroner concluded that her death was a homicide...
Oakland Sweeps Beach Encampment Where Unhoused Residents Sued to Stay Put
The city of Oakland on Tuesday began to sweep a small community of unhoused people who call a tiny beach near the Bay Bridge home, according to an attorney representing the residents in a federal lawsuit. Most of the 12 residents of the Interstate 80 toll plaza camp, many of...
Berkeley’s last movie house now offering prosciutto and champagne in bid to hang on
Earlier this month, the Rialto Cinemas in Elmwood — the last commercial theater in Berkeley — introduced its latest attempt to stay in business: hot food and a beer and wine menu to supplement the traditional movie-going fare. The theater received its liquor license from the City of Berkeley a year ago and debuted the new menu July 15.
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