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Exploration Portal Opens at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is helping children discover patterns, proportion, scale, and symmetry at the intersection of math, science, and nature with its new outdoor educational play space. Exploration Portal’s eight interactive exhibits opened on June 13 and will provide endless opportunities for STEM-based discovery and learning in nature.
Daly City apartment fire leaves 1 person injured
One resident was treated for smoke inhalation Friday in a fire at a residential apartment complex in Daly City, the North County Fire Authority said.Five companies responded at 5:15 p.m. Friday to the blaze at 111 S. Mayfair Ave., the authority said.The first arriving company found heavy smoke and flames coming from a second-floor unit of a two-story apartment building, firefighters said. The incident caused moderate to major fire and smoke damage to the unit.Residents were able to evacuate themselves. One was treated on scene by firefighter paramedics for smoke inhalation.The cause of the fire is under investigation.The North County Fire Authority serves the cities of Brisbane, Daly City and Pacifica.
Jeff and Naomi Silk Launch the Silk Family Investment Institute at USF
University of San Francisco Trustee, Jeff Silk ’87 and his wife Naomi, will launch the Silk Family Investment Institute with an extraordinary gift to the university. The Silks have been deeply involved with USF as the creators behind the popular Silk Speaker Series. This new commitment from the Silk family will establish the Silk Family Investment Institute and provide additional funding for the Silk Speaker Series and the Swig Program in Jewish Studies and Social Justice.
Stanford academic Dante Kirkman’s balancing boxing with studies
Middleweight Dante Kirkman is navigating a path few have dared to tread – juggling the demands of professional boxing with the academic rigor of Stanford University. On Saturday, August 31, Kirkman will step into the ring at the Marriott on Broadway in Oakland, when he faces Miguel Soto-Garcia. By...
San Jose Tiny Homes Could Become Jail Diversion Site
Santa Clara County wants to purchase a tiny home village for homeless residents from San Jose and use it to house formerly incarcerated people -- sparking safety concerns from nearby homeowners. San Jose launched the Monterey/Bernal tiny home site as emergency housing in October 2020 to house residents who became...
Oakland leaders discuss crime and public safety at town hall
OAKLAND -- Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held the first of five town halls Friday night as city leaders talked about what's being done and what still needs to be done to create a clean and safe community. This came as the city suffered a week of violent crime which left five people dead.On International Boulevard this past Monday, Oaklanders came together to keep a suspected drunk driver from fleeing the scene. The driver allegedly struck and killed a 17-year-old girl and critically injured her mother. Tay Factor recorded video of the aftermath and came face-to-face with the driver."It was shocking,"...
Gallery Wendi Norris expands team
SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- In response to the evolving needs of its vibrant artist roster and collector base, Gallery Wendi Norris is pleased to welcome Ye-Bhit Hong as Assistant Director and Anya Udovik as Executive Assistant. Additionally, Melanie Cameron has been promoted to Senior Director in recognition of her exemplary work with artists such as Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo, and Alice Rahon, among others.
SF school board president resigns amid looming closures, citing health and personal reasons
The first week of school wasn't even over yet when San Francisco Unified School Board President Lainie Motamedi resigned Friday morning."Due to personal circumstances, my immediate priority needs to be my health and my family," Motamedi said. "And while I believe this to be a temporary setback, I truly am unable to give this role the attention it deserves."Motamedi leaves office just two years after being appointed by Mayor London Breed, following the recall of three board members in a special election.Board Vice President Matt Alexander will step in as president.MORE: SFUSD returns with teacher vacancies and looming school closures....
Republicans rally by boat in Foster City Lagoon
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Eight deck boats and a crowd of about 50 Republicans rallied in San Mateo County on Thursday at the same hour Kamala Harris accepted the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Republican Party chapter organized a flotilla event and picnic...
West Nile virus cases on the rise in Santa Clara County
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Santa Clara County is experiencing a rise in West Nile virus cases, which mosquitoes transmit. So far, treatments in neighborhoods have increased over 20% from the same period last year, according to the county. The uptick is a concern for the county's vector control district and...
Vallejo activist alleges retaliation over arrest at encampment cleanup
An outspoken advocate for Vallejo’s unhoused who was arrested during a homeless encampment clean-up this week alleges that law enforcement further targeted him by towing his parked car while he was in custody. Vallejo police arrested Jose “Joey” Carrizales, a former member of the city’s housing commission, for allegedly...
San Francisco residents speculate a utility box collapsed due to dog urine
People are theorizing why a utility box in San Francisco fell over. Some said it was due in part to dog urine. Ken Khoury, the owner of Castro Coffee Company, said the AT&T-owned telephone junction box has been a popular destination for dogs to urinate on. The box's base is now corroded.
Shlurping up success: Student-run business wins big at national pitch competition
Peel back the bright yellow lid. Lean into the steaming cup of instant ramen. As you savor the scent of lemongrass broth wafting toward you, your mind might jump to popular commercial ramen brands. Think again. The cup before you belongs to none other than Shlurp Ramen, Harker’s latest student-run business to hit the market.
San Mateo human trafficker threatened to kill victim: police
(KRON) — San Mateo police said they arrested a man on multiple charges, including human trafficking, after a victim revealed to medical staff at a local hospital that she was being trafficked and threatened. The incident unfolded on Aug. 21, when officers responded to the hospital. The victim, who had come to the U.S. on […]
Fremont City Councilmember Jenny Kassan Resigns, Helps Husband's Run for Mayor
Fremont City Councilmember Jenny Kassan is planning to resign from her post this year, in part to help support her husband’s candidacy for mayor. Kassan, who was first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022, submitted a letter of resignation to the city clerk’s office on Thursday. She told KQED she plans to stay on long enough to help appoint an interim successor to her seat, which could take several weeks.
Valero Raises Ambiguous but Ugly Specter of “Legal Challenges” Should Benicia Adopt Industrial Safety Measures
Valero Raises Objections to Proposed Benicia Industrial Safety Ordinance. Valero Refining Company has submitted a 34-page, comprehensive letter to Benicia city officials in the form of a public comment objecting to the draft Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO) proposed for adoption in Benicia before the end of the year. The letter notes the Texas-based fossil fuel giant’s concerns regarding the draft ordinance, which City leaders hope to use to strengthen local oversight of industrial facilities within city limits.
Oakland's Jack London Square businesses fret over homeless shelter in historic district
Businesses in Oakland Jack London Square are speaking out about their crime concerns following word of a homeless shelter being planned in the historic district.Everett & Jones Barbecue has been operating out of Jack London Square for a quarter-century, but they have barely skated by after the pandemic and recent spike in crime. The restaurant and other business owners in the area are worried crime could get worse because of the shelter planned in the heart of the popular commercial districtOakland this year approved funding to convert the nearby Jack London Inn at the corner of Broadway and Embarcadero into...
San Jose could lose thousands of trees to invasive beetle
An invasive beetle killing a dramatic number of Southern California trees has found its way to San Jose — and it could threaten the urban forest that shades and cools Silicon Valley. Santa Clara County officials aren’t sure when or how the species, known as the shothole borer beetle,...
Power problems plague Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco
A San Francisco animal rescue has been limiting the number of dogs it takes in because of recent electrical issues. Muttville Senior Dog Rescue is in the process of moving to a newly renovated building but the new site overloaded PG&E's electric system. Founder and CEO of Muttville Sherri Franklin says they moved in at the end of July. On August 1st, the shelter abruptly lost power. Since then, they've been working with PG&E to get everything back up and running. "We appreciate and understand Muttville's valuable contribution to the community, and its service on behalf of vulnerable dogs," said...
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