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South Beach housing development officially opens, offers 149 affordable units
City officials on Thursday celebrated the opening of a new residential development, creating over 500 new units of housing with 149 of them being affordable, below market rate homes....Read More
Oakland parents, teachers sue district for police use of force against protesters
Eight parents and teachers filed a federal lawsuit against the Oakland Unified School District on Thursday alleging that police officers used excessive force against them in a confrontation at...Read More
Haney calls for independent investigation of public corruption charges
"We absolutely cannot rely on the executive branch of government in the City and County of San Francisco to investigate itself."Read More
Vigil, walk traces Ilene Misheloff path 31 years after disappearance
A candlelight vigil and walk will be held Thursday evening to mark the 31st anniversary of the disappearance of Ilene Misheloff, a girl who vanished while walking home from...Read More
After more than 100 years, UC Berkeley removes name of racist benefactor Jonn Henry Boalt
The University of California at Berkeley announced Thursday that it has removed from its law school the name of a man whose 19th century writing helped stoke anti-Chinese racism...Read More
Man dies in vehicle, train collision
A man died when an Amtrak train collided with his vehicle Wednesday night in East Oakland, Oakland fire officials said. The crash was reported at about 9 p.m. near...Read More
Port director says A’s ‘ballpark can be achieved’
The new executive director of the Port of Oakland believes the proposed new Oakland A’s baseball stadium can be compatible with the port’s maritime operations despite concerns raised by...Read More
SFO commissioner cites ‘severe medical conditions’ for resignation amid DPW director scandal
San Francisco International Airport Commissioner Linda Crayton has resigned from her position citing health concerns, airport officials confirmed late Wednesday. Crayton’s resignation comes just a day after it was...Read More
Car-free Market Street makes every day ‘a beautiful day’ to walk, ride
A new era has officially begun on one of San Francisco’s busiest corridors, one transit officials say will increase safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, and improve Muni service along...Read More
Police arrest suspect connected to Tamalpais High School lockdown
Marin County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Fairfield man on suspicion of possessing a replica AK-47 rifle near Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley that caused two schools to lock...Read More
DPW director faces up to 25 years in prison for public corruption charges
San Francisco Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru has been arrested twice since Jan. 21. The director is facing a number of alleged public corruption charges, U.S. Attorney David Anderson...Read More
City celebrates Golden Gate Park 150th anniversary with 150 new trees
City leaders kicked off the 150th anniversary of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on Tuesday, announcing concerts, special exhibitions and activities planned for a park-wide Community Day happening later...Read More
Berkeley considers cannabis access expansion, on-site lounges
The Berkeley City Council at its meeting on Tuesday night will consider a proposed change to the city’s municipal code that would allow on-site cannabis consumption in lounges at...Read More
All hands on deck to kick off new era of ‘car-free’ Market Street
Transit officials are warning motorists about substantial traffic changes on Market Street effective Wednesday morning. Private vehicles will be banned from a portion of Market Street, from 10th to...Read More
Falling tree kills San Rafael arbor service worker
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office has identified a tree service business worker who died when a tree fell on him Monday morning as Edgar Martin Ramos Martinez, 37, a...Read More
No suspect in custody after shooting near Candlestick
A woman was shot near the former site of the Candlestick Park stadium in San Francisco on Monday afternoon, according to police. The shooting was reported around 1 p.m....Read More