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Organizers hope this Oakland concert will bring more people to Lake Merritt
Another big event is expected to bring crowds of people to Oakland's popular Lake Merritt on Saturday. The town is looking to improve its image. Police will be there to keep an eye on the event just in case.
Neighbors support San Francisco family after house fire, racist messages
"This means everything. Like I said I was having a tough time, and this really brings me joy," said Terry Williams about a block party held in support of his family after their house burned as SFPD investigates racist messages left at the house.
Business owner sues San Francisco after closing 2 Fisherman's Wharf restaurants
Safety has been a major factor in getting visitors to come back to San Francisco, and one small business owner says the city has not been making the situation any better. They're now suing to hold the city accountable.
Pedestrians crowded off Oakland sidewalk by growing homeless camp
OAKLAND -- Neighbors can no longer use a stretch of the sidewalk on E. 8th Street, near Fruitvale Avenue in Oakland.A car was parked on the sidewalk. A tent was also set up, along with other items, that blocked pedestrians from passing through. Pedestrians who live nearby have to walk out into the street to get to and from their homes."The kids who are walking to school have to get off the sidewalk because they can't go through. It's the only sidewalk since there isn't one on the other side of the street," said Hector Hugo.Hugo worried a car...
Event held at USS San Francisco Memorial to remember crew's sacrifice
As the nation prepares to honor its fallen service members on Memorial Day, on Sunday morning in San Francisco, there was a gathering to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by the crew of the WWII ship named for the City. It is a history still being written more than 80 years later.The mournful sound of bagpipes once again led the nation's colors to the memorial for the USS San Francisco at Land's End. The cruiser's torn bridge wings are on display, with holes ripped in them from the shelling the ship took in the brutal Battle of Guadalcanal. It was Nov....
Bay Area Memorial Day events
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Monday is Memorial Day, the day we honor those who have died in American wars. Across the Bay Area, communities will be coming together to honor the fallen. Here is a list of Memorial Day events around the Bay Area Monday. Bay Area Memorial Day events: San Francisco: Memorial Day in […]
Vegetation Fire in California suburb Prompts Two-Alarm Response; Forward Progress Halted
At 1:45 PM on Saturday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District swiftly responded to a vegetation fire in Antioch, sparking concerns among local residents. The blaze, reported on a hillside near the intersection of Asilomar Drive and Palomar Drive, initially spanned approximately half an acre and was driven by strong winds towards nearby homes.
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