San Francisco Youth Soccer Coach Charged with Multiple Felony Counts of Child Molestation
The San Francisco District Attorney's Office has charged Carmelo Hernandez, age 39, with multiple felony counts related to alleged child molestation involving two minors. Hernandez, who served as a youth soccer coach, faces allegations that include luring a child for the purpose of committing a lewd act and multiple...
Steve Jobs was a regular at this storied Bay Area restaurant. Now, it’s closing.
The storied restaurant was a go-to for Steve Jobs and other tech CEOs.
Photos: Stunning optical illusion appears over S.F.’s Transamerica Pyramid
A San Francisco photographer captured a stunning optical display behind the Transamerica Pyramid on Thursday amid an unusual alignment of atmospheric conditions.
Oakland Goes Live with 18 Speed Cameras
Last summer San Francisco started issuing automated speed-camera fines to drivers going 11 mph above the limit. Now Oakland has gone live with its own speed cameras, although tickets with fines are still a couple of months out. From an Oakland DOT release:. The cameras aim to change driver behavior and slow...
6 Amazing Facts About the Bay Bridge You Almost Certainly Didn’t Know
The Golden Gate gets all the love. But the humble Bay Bridge is--in many ways--even more of a technical and engineering marvel. Here are 6 facts you almost certainly didn't know about this unsung hero of a bridge.
California Dog Warning Issued After Deadly Bacteria Found
Any humans experiencing symptoms should seek medical care immediately and pet owners should watch for vomiting and jaundice.
Fentanyl crisis could be at ‘tipping point’ as number of S.F. overdose deaths plateaus
A year ago, San Francisco extolled a “remarkable” drop in the overdose deaths devastating the city since the pandemic. But progress against the fentanyl crisis has slowed since then.
Yes, London Breed Is a Little Bitter That Lurie Is Getting Credit For Things...
A year since she stepped off the public stage and retreated to lick her wounds, former SF Mayor London Breed sat down for an interview with the New York Times. It's perhaps notable that Breed didn't grant such an interview to the Chronicle — there is likely some bad blood there. But Breed sat down recently with...
Officials extend citywide warning as thick haze lingers in major US region: ‘The air...
"A high-pressure system is deflecting precipitation and clouds away from California." Officials extend citywide warning as thick haze lingers in major US region: 'The air is stagnant' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Taco Bell Cantina opens at SF’s Fisherman’s Wharf, bringing energy and visitors
The new cantina is considered part of the revitalization of Fisherman's Wharf, which is primed for a massive makeover, including the tearing down of the beloved building that housed Alioto's Restaurant for decades.
