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Powell and Market Bike Ticket Blitz Has San Francisco Cyclists Seeing Red

San Francisco cyclists got an abrupt reality check this week when police officers staged a sudden, high-visibility ticket blitz at Powell and Market, zeroing in on people riding bikes, scooters and a moped. During a short morning operation, officers stopped and cited multiple riders, prompting immediate backlash from cyclists and advocates who argue the real danger comes from drivers behind the wheel of...
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Carnitas Carnitas Zamora Opening in East Oakland

The new restaurant will move into the former home of Mi Zacatecas and is set to open in April 2026
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Elevator plummets 3 floors in SF building, leaving 1 injured

The person injured had "moderate to severe" injuries.

‘Mayor of Webster Street’ Celebrates 90th Birthday

Roger Goodman’s friends and family cheered as the newly minted nonagenarian entered the outdoor patio of the Subway sandwich shop on Webster Street for the celebration of his 90th birthday on Saturday, April 4.
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Hundreds joined their weekly S.F. cold plunge. Then came a warning from the city

The San Francisco event, known for drawing early morning crowds with music, coffee and a portable sauna, has hit a snag.
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S.F. Nanny Nabbed at SFO in Alleged $60K Tiburon Spending Spree

A 35-year-old San Francisco woman who worked as a nanny for a Tiburon family was arrested after authorities say she rang up about $60,000 in airline tickets, luxury hotels and spa services on her employer’s credit card. She was taken into custody at San Francisco International Airport last Tuesday, days after the family reported tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on March...

SF mayor begins sending out layoff notices amid plans to cut 500 jobs

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie sent out 127 layoff notices on Monday as the city gears up to eliminate 500 jobs, KRON4 has confirmed. The plan to eliminate 500 jobs will be carried out through a combination of layoffs and the elimination of existing open roles, city officials say. Mayor Lurie […]
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3 men sentenced after pleading guilty in 2021 fatal shooting of former SJ officer...

One man has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison and two others to 25 years, after pleading guilty in the 2021 shooting death of retired SJPD officer Kevin Nishita. He was shot and killed in downtown Oakland while guarding a TV news crew.
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Nanny accused of $60K spending spree on boss’ credit card

TIBURON, Calif. - A Tiburon nanny was arrested on suspicion of racking up tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on her former employer’s credit card, according to police. Naghmeh Novbakhtian, 35, was taken into custody last Tuesday on suspicion of committing credit card fraud, the Tiburon Police...

Scheduled Closures for Caldecott Tunnel Bore 1 on EB SR 24 Continues

ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES – Caltrans has scheduled additional overnight closures of Bore 1 in the Caldecott Tunnel, located on eastbound State Route 24 (SR-24) in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. These closures are necessary to facilitate lighting upgrades and routine maintenance work. The scheduled closure times are...

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