Bisa French Named New Executive Director of Family Justice Center
The Family Justice Center (“the Center”) is proud to announce the selection of Bisa French as its new Executive Director to usher in its next chapter of impact. Bisa has dedicated her life to supporting survivors and strengthening families through nearly three decades of experience in community-centric law...
S.F. General Hospital stabbing: Social worker dies of injuries
The social worker at San Francisco General Hospital who was stabbed this week by a man authorities identified as a patient died of his injuries Saturday.
San Francisco sues Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Kraft over processed food
San Francisco has opened a sweeping legal fight with some of the world’s biggest food companies, accusing them of profiting from ultra-processed products that fuel chronic disease. The case targets household names like Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Kraft, arguing that their business model depends on engineering cheap,...
Ebony Alert deactivated across two Bay Area counties for missing 14-year-old
(KRON) — The California Highway Patrol has deactivated an Ebony Alert across Solano and Contra Costa counties for 14-year-old Jaliyah Brown. Jaliyah was last seen Saturday at 12:55 p.m. at the intersection of Main and Pennsylvania streets in Vallejo, according to officials. CHP updated just before 6 p.m. that the...
1 killed, more than 20 poisoned from death cap mushrooms in California, officials say
California officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms that has killed one adult and caused severe liver damage in several patients, including children. "Death cap mushrooms contain potentially deadly toxins that can lead to liver failure."
Bay Area police investigate ‘suspicious’ death
Police were investigating a suspicious death Saturday afternoon on a small cul-de-sac in Hercules, according to officials.
Marina’s reaction to Safeway tower plans: ‘Along comes this behemoth right on the waterfront’
Plans to put a 25-story apartment complex on San Francisco’s Marina District sparked concerns about a future where the city’s waterfront is ringed by tall housing structures.
Man charged with murder in fatal SoMa shooting, San Francisco DA says
Surveillance video allegedly shows the 49-year-old man pulling a gun, prompting the victim to run, and later firing multiple rounds after the victim fell and got back up.
Atmospheric rivers could bring 10 straight days of rain to these West Coast cities
Forecasts have already emerged for some areas in Western Washington ahead of next week's storms, indicating the likelihood of flooding conditions. Residents along a major portion of the West Coast may experience 10 unbroken days of rain as a collection of atmospheric rivers fuel storms expected to make landfall in...
Alameda’s Guaranteed Income Recipients See Improvements in Finances and Beyond
Independent data on the first year of Rise Up Alameda, a guaranteed income pilot program, showed that recipients reported improvements in their financial well-being, mental health, and sense of community, with no negative effect on employment.
