Teacher dies after driver loses control following police chase
A doorbell camera captured the terrifying moment a car fatally struck a high school teacher and injured another pedestrian after it lost control following a highway patrol chase in Oakland, California.
An old ex-con recalls his days at Alcatraz. His biggest complaint: ‘Boredom’
William Baker was a 23-year-old bad boy who stirred up trouble wherever he went. Now he’s 92 and spending some time back on the Rock to sign autographs.
Burglary at S.F. Conservatory of Flowers linked to homeless encampment
National Park Service rangers helped solve the mystery of a safe that disappeared from the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers. The safe was recovered from a homeless encampment in the Presidio.
Saturday Links: CDC Clarifies COVID Guidelines, Reverses RFK Jr.’s Broader Rollback Claims
The CDC updated its COVID-19 vaccine guidelines to say healthy children and pregnant women may get vaccinated, walking back recommendations from earlier this week and creating confusion after Health Secretary RFK Jr. prematurely announced a broader rollback earlier in the week. The change maintains access to vaccines...
Angry San Francisco parents push back on SFUSD ethnic studies: ‘Ideology over education’
Angry parents and a national education organization are pushing back on the San Francisco school district’s ethnic studies curriculum, which they argue is divisive and promotes progressive activism.
San Francisco Mayor proposes cutting 1,400+ jobs to help close the $800 million deficit
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie says he is going balance the city budget by cutting more than 1,400 positions a move unions say will hurt city services.
S.F. prosecutors charge man with DUI, manslaughter after pedestrian killed in SoMa
A 28-year-old is accused of driving under the influence in a deadly predawn crash in the South of Market neighborhood.
Community mourns beloved Oakland teacher killed by car fleeing from police
Dr. Marvin Boomer, 39, died after being struck by a car that was fleeing from a California Highway Patrol pursuit.
Police investigate fatal shooting in West Oakland
Officers responding to a 911 call found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound around 9 a.m. Friday, police said.
2 firearms found in Oakland traffic store: PD
(KRON) – Two large guns were found in an Oakland traffic stop, according to the Oakland Police Department. Oakland police said officers pulled over a vehicle near 73rd and Bancroft avenues for multiple traffic violations around 5 p.m. According to police, officers found two assault rifles near the front passenger...
