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SF among top 5 highest-cost-of-living in world: study
(KRON) — At this point, numerous studies and data prove that San Francisco is one of the most expensive places to live in the United States. So that doesn’t come as much of a surprise. However, San Francisco is also among one of the most expensive cities to live in the world. Well, that’s according […]
Several Bay Area cities, counties receiving state money to combat homelessness
In a virtual news conference Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced more than $130 million to help combat the state's homelessness crisis."We need to take back the streets, and these encampment resolution grants are a part of that," Newsom said.In total, 18 cities and counties across the state will be receiving part of the money. That includes several locations here in the Bay Area, like San Francisco and Contra Costa County.Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia said his county plans on using the $5.7 million it's receiving to clear an encampment near the city of San Pablo.MORE: Sonoma Co. parking lot...
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for October 6, 2024
Well, it’s official! October marks the beginning of the best time of the year here in Alameda. Indian summer is in full swing and this past week, it was downright hot . My daytime walks were very limited due to the hot sidewalk, leaving only early morning and late night for those three-mile excursions. I have noticed that my shadow keeps getting taller and taller as the days get shorter and shorter.
Nurses at UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus concerned about having no AC
"Right now, it is so miserably hot on our floor. It is 95-100 degrees and we are taking care of extremely-ill patients."That's Melton Smith who is a registered nurse at UCSF's Medical Center at Parnassus in San Francisco, where he and more than a half a dozen other nurses tell us that on certain floors, there is no air conditioning."My anger level is up to here. I've been dealing with this for years and I don't know what else to do. I'm sick of it and we're all sick of it," said Smith.He says cold towels were recently given out,...
Bay Area woman makes history riding water bike to Farallon Islands in honor of daughter
By Dion Lim Click here for updates on this story SAUSALITO, California (KGO) — A history-making journey took place this week from Sausalito to the Farallon Islands by a local woman via water bike. It’s a journey Jessica Schiller made for a greater purpose. “A lot of people thought I was crazy!” said Schiller, who The post Bay Area woman makes history riding water bike to Farallon Islands in honor of daughter appeared first on KION546.
Former SF mayors Brown, Agnos and Jordan call for investigation into Farrell’s campaign
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Three former San Francisco mayors have signed into a letter calling for a criminal investigation into the current mayoral campaign of former interim mayor Mark Farrell. Art Agnos, Frank Jordan and Willie Brown have all signed onto the letter co-addressed to California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco District Attorney […]
SF mayoral race: Unlikely duo forms alliance urging voters to leave Breed, Peskin off ranked choice
In an unlikely pairing, former Supervisor and interim Mayor Mark Farrell and Supervisor Asha Safaí are partnering in the first ranked-choice alliance of the hotly contested San Francisco mayoral race.Both Farrell and Safaí will wrap up the campaign season by asking voters to rank them as first and second, in an effort to knock away votes from incumbent Mayor London Breed. The venture capitalist is also asking voters to exclude Supervisor Aaron Peskin from their ballots.WATCH: Top San Francisco mayoral candidates detail vision for city, tackling crime, homelessness and moreAt a press conference announcing this alliance Monday, Farrell said he...
Historic SF Flower Market ready for 'next phase'
The San Francisco Flower Market is spending its final months in its longtime home as it prepares to move to a smaller space — with fewer vendors — elsewhere in The City. If all goes according to plan, the San Francisco Flower Market will relocate from its longtime location in the South of Market neighborhood to a new home in Potrero Hill on Dec. 27. The outgrowth of a longrunning effort to redevelop the current site, the move has drawn controversy over the years. In...
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