One man’s trail of alleged abuse through SF’s private club scene
As allegations mounted against Michael “Mickey” Gerold, some clubs and bars banned him. But others drew him even closer. On Feb. 13, 2025, employees at the Amador Club opened Slack to see a message from a manager. “I want to take a moment to acknowledge the frustrations many...
Judge denies couple’s restraining order to keep up Thornton State Beach fence
This is our first look at Luke Brugnara and Yitong Emily Wen, arguing with the public about the fence they installed to block off the Daly City beach access to the public. "This is actually on- right where that line is, is our property," Brugnara said. "You're actually standing out on our property."
With patties built on brisket, Tommy’s Burger Co. in Richmond pursues the perfect smash
Tommy Ryan’s burger shop has opened, and it exists because of brisket. More specifically, because of what is left over after selling a lot of it. At his Hercules barbecue restaurant, Ryan goes through enough brisket that trim inevitably accumulates. Turning that perfectly delicious trim into smashburgers eventually...
Public plea to ID train collision victim with unique tattoo
(KRON) — Officials with Alameda Health System (AHS) are urgently asking the public for help in identifying a patient critically injured in a train collision. AHS said the man arrived at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital — without identification —on Monday after being struck by a train near the 1900 block of Carlson Avenue...
Crew targets Berkeley woman, 89, with rooftop raccoon scam
It all began with a sharp rap at the door Tuesday afternoon. Joan (not her real name) was in her living room, on Prince Street near Ashby BART, getting ready to work on her taxes. Financial documents were spread out all around her. When she opened the door, a young man in his 20s, wearing a tam o' shanter, said he...
Two arrested, 24 cars seized in Oakland sideshow probe
Two arrested, 24 cars seized in Oakland sideshow probe. The Oakland Police Department announced that two people were arrested and 24 vehicles were seized after a month-long investigation by the Sideshow Reduction Team. Early on February 13, 2026, officers with help from the US Marshals Task Force served search...
ICE arrests “monster” from El Salvador living in San Pablo with six criminal convictions
For assault with a deadly weapon, hit-and-run, false imprisonment, grand theft, evading police and DUI in Contra Costa, Marin and Alameda counties. State releasing thousands of criminal undocumented immigrants. By Allen D. Payton. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Friday, February 13, 2026,...
‘Growing epidemic’: Bay Area teen’s 40-mph crash reveals overlooked dangers of e-bikes
Crashes on e-bikes and illegal “e-motos” are causing alarm across the Bay Area. “They think they’re buying an e-bike when they’re not.”
Jackpot Jolt As Four Californians Snag $5 Million Scratchers Haul
Four Californians just turned routine errands into a multimillion-dollar moment, claiming a combined $5 million in California Lottery Scratchers prizes, lottery officials and local reporting show. The winners, one taking home $2 million and three others landing $1 million each, were announced on Thursday, Feb. 12,...
LA Investor Pays $32M For Lucky Supermarket In San Francisco
One of San Francisco’s busiest neighborhood grocery hubs just changed hands, but shoppers probably will not notice a thing. Pacific Development Partners, a Los Angeles-based investor, has paid $32 million for the Lucky Supermarket that anchors Lakeshore Plaza in the Sunset District. The single-tenant store sits on...
