Hat tip: Lids is returning to Union Square after closing three years ago
Lids, the sportswear retailer that sells hats for pretty much every major-league sports team, is opening at 50 Powell St. in Union Square, according to building permits. The company, which has locations at malls across the U.S., offers a variety of flat-bills, snapbacks, and trucker caps, along with jerseys. Lids...
We found the cheapest 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco
(KRON) — With factors like the recent artificial intelligence boom, rent prices are skyrocketing at all-time highs in San Francisco. So high that a new trend of “bidding wars” has emerged in the ultra-competitive San Francisco housing market. The average price for a one-bedroom apartment (studios not included) in The C
Drone exposes SF burglary crew’s sneaky tactics
(KRON) — A police drone recorded sneaky tactics used by a burglary crew to target victims around San Francisco, officials said. Investigators said the drone recorded the group switching out their car’s license plate and donning disguises while committing crimes. (Drone video released by SFPD Tuesday can be viewed above
Oakland rapper charged with attempted murder after police say he fired at a family
A 20-year-old man from Oakland has been charged with attempted murder and other felonies after police accused him of opening fire on a couple and their three children during a confrontation.
Speeding dump truck on restricted route in California found to be ‘overweight, unregistered, uninsured’
California troopers found a laundry list of violations after pulling over a dump truck for speeding on a weight-restricted roadway in Oakland. CHP’s Golden Gate Division said that a commercial vehicle was recently stopped for speeding on a stretch of I-580 in Oakland. Troopers noted that the stretch of I-580 between Gr
San Bruno residents again victimized by mail thieves
(KRON) — Three people suspected of burglarizing mailboxes in San Bruno Monday night were arrested after being tracked down in Oakland, police said. The thefts come less than two weeks after four tubs of mail were stolen from the San Bruno Post Office. On Monday at 11:23 p.m., the San Bruno Police Department was advised
Another Bay Area Safeway may become housing — but this one has no grocery...
In the heart of San Rafael a familiar supermarket site has become the focus of intense local debate as city officials consider turning it over to new apartments. This move comes amid growing pressure to create more places for people to live yet it leaves open questions about daily routines for those who rely on […] Th
Bay Area air quality advisory issued due to smoke from Timber Fire
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — An air quality advisory has been issued for the Bay Area due to smoke from the Timber Fire near Big Sur. The advisory is in effect for Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the Bay Area Air District. “Smoke from the Timber Fire may impact portions of the South Bay and East […]
San Francisco couple unearths mysterious sculpture in backyard, suspects famous Art Deco artist
A mystery unfolding in San Francisco is all about art. A local couple is trying to determine the origins of a sculpture found in their backyard, and they believe there is a good possibility it was created by a well-known Art Deco artist. Greg Gatwood was digging in his Russian...
SF police used excessive force on man they mistakenly arrested, report states
The Public Defender's Office said the San Francisco District Attorney's Office refused to drop the case even after the mistake came to light.
