Muni records highest ridership since pandemic low
(BCN) — The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency reported Tuesday that ridership across its Muni system has reached its highest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic — when the number of people using public transit dramatically dropped. Muni reported over 14.9 million people used its services...
The Strange Reason Trains Pass Right Through Oakland’s Jack London Square
In the heart of Oakland’s bustling waterfront district, a sight both jarring and mesmerizing unfolds multiple times a day: massive freight and passenger trains rumble directly down the middle of a public road. Unlike most urban rail lines that are elevated, tunneled, or fenced off, the tracks at Jack...
Parish Calendars Worth Watching in Daly City and South San Francisco This May
If you grew up around the parishes that anchor Daly City and South San Francisco, May feels like the busiest stretch of the year. Flores de Mayo opens, choirs ramp up for First Communion, and parish halls fill with hospitality after Mass. Whether you bring Lola, the kids, or the whole barkada, here's what's actually on the calendar — with confirmed dates and parish hall...
10 California Breakfast Spots That Are Always Busy For A Reason
Breakfast crowds usually know something worth following. California has morning spots where the line starts forming early and nobody seems particularly bothered by the wait because the payoff feels that obvious. A place does not stay busy like that by accident. It happens when the first bite feels comforting in...
Oakland Police shoot, kill armed man after he threatened residents
Authorities say officers shot and killed a man who was allegedly pointing a handgun at residents and drivers, prompting multiple 911 calls and a heavy police response in East Oakland Monday afternoon.
Man charged in Antioch killing of child’s mother
ANTIOCH, Calif. - A 22-year-old man has been charged in the killing of his child’s mother in Antioch, authorities said. Zahvon Hopson, of Oakland, was charged with murder in the Feb. 19 fatal shooting of 20-year-old Dimon Lasly Commodore, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. Hopson and Commodore shared a young son.
‘They want us to break:’ Mayor Lurie staffer’s life in limbo amid DACA delays
The San Francisco mayor’s Tenderloin aide is caught up in federal delays for children of undocumented immigrants. ‘They want us to break:’ Mayor Lurie staffer’s life in limbo amid DACA delays
SF man caught stealing dozens of packages in Amazon vest: police
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A San Francisco man who donned an Amazon vest while stealing several dozen packages around San Bruno was busted over the weekend, according to police. A resident in the 1000 block of Admiral Court alerted the San Bruno Police Department just after 10 p.m. on Sunday after noticing “something a little […]
The “Ghost Town” Effect: Why 5 Major Retailers Are Fleeing San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco once buzzed with shoppers streaming through Union Square and the SF Centre mall. Today, empty storefronts line the streets, turning prime retail spots into eerie quiet zones. Foot traffic has cratered, leaving major chains no choice but to pull out.[1] The so-called ghost town effect stems from a mix of low visitor ... Read more The post The “Ghost Town...
Gun found in student’s backpack at Pinole Valley HS Monday
(KRON) — A high school in Pinole was placed on lockdown Monday after police received a report of a student possibly in possession of a firearm. The suspected student was detained as officers uncovered a ghost gun inside their backpack, the Pinole Police Department said. It is unclear whether the student was arrested or will […]
