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Water main break damages homes in San Pablo
Five homes were damaged late Sunday night after a water main ruptured in a San Pablo neighborhood, according to officials with East Bay Municipal Utility District. Crews were at the scene overnight Monday to repair the pipe and clean up after the large water main break along Kevin Road and Tara Hills Drive.
Family from Kansas City flies to SF to find son in Tenderloin
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Two worried parents have flown all the way from Kansas City to look for their son who became homeless in San Francisco. The mother and father of Dorrell King were looking for him in the Tenderloin neighborhood on Sunday. For Crystal and Dorzell King, this family visit to San Francisco is […]
CHP rescues kitten stranded on the side of I-80 in Oakland
A kitten stranded on the side of the highway Friday night was rescued after a call to the California Highway Patrol. Around 8 p.m., the CHP said they got a call about a kitten being stranded on the side of Interstate 80, near the I-580 eastbound transition. CHP officer Bretz responded to the call and found the kitten scared and shaking near the highway. "Officer Bretz quickly and calmly rescued this adorable fur-ball from getting hit," the CHP said. "We're thankful to those that called this in and grateful for officer Bretz's quick action and kind heart."
Vallejo City Council Denies ELITE Public Schools Permit to Expand into Downtown
After two years of fighting for their plans, members of the Vallejo City Council by a 6-1 vote, approved an appeal that overturned the Planning Commission’s decision to allow ELITE Public Schools charter to expand into downtown Vallejo. ELITE Public Schools had submitted an application in July 2022 for...
Guest Commentary: San Francisco County Sheriff’s Office Prioritizes Health Care for Detoxing Detainees Inside Downtown County Jail
When San Francisco Mayor London Breed suggested the allocation of $25 million for the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), the proposed injection of cash came with a mandate: clean up our city streets!. We’ve watched various police agencies to include the California Highway Patrol and even the National Guard descend...
As Biden enters do-or-die weekend, San Francisco considers the Kamala Harris question
Despite Joe Biden’s public assurances on Friday that he plans to stay in the presidential race, some Democratic party leaders are acknowledging that Vice President Kamala Harris could be the best option to lead the ticket if the embattled president chose to step aside. Speculation is growing that Harris—an...
Report highlights large increase in Richmond legal expenses since 2020
Since 2020, Richmond’s budget for the city attorney’s office has grown by more than 140 percent, according to a workforce analysis by government management consultant Raftelis. According to the city’s figures, Richmond spent $1,610,307 on the city attorney’s office in 2020. For this year, the council has a...
Support for a recall grows in Oakland amidst mounting frustration with the mayor
Oakland, Calif., has had a few tough years - high crime rates, a budget deficit and 10 police chiefs in as many years - and residents are frustrated. Oakland's mayor and the county's district attorney are facing a recall election this fall. Now an FBI raid on the mayor's home has given her critics even more reason to want her gone. KQED's Annelise Finney reports.
Guide dogs teams celebrate graduation in San Rafael
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - Saturday was a day of celebration for a group of newly graduated Guide Dogs for the Blind. The 1,007th class of guide dog teams took the stage in San Rafael to receive their certifications. The half-dozen guide dogs-- each assigned to a human companion-- were also accompanied by the volunteers who helped train and raise them.
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