SF News Thursday Morning What's Up: Cruise Laying Off Workers A San Jose developer is trying to use the "builder's remedy" to downsize a major project; Cruise is laying off vehicle maintenance workers; and Bay Area resident Tracy Chapman made history at the CMAs last night.
SF News Humpday Headlines: SUV Struck By Amtrak Train In Oakland After Ignoring Signal An SUV that tried to evade a train-crossing arm was struck by a passing Amtrak train in Jack London Square; a person was struck and killed by a BART train last night in North Berkeley; and Democrats scored wins in multiple states on Election Night.
SF News Tuesday Morning Topline: One Person Killed Near Oakland City Hall One person was shot and killed by Oakland police around 4 a.m. Tuesday near Oakland's City Hall; BART continues hemorrhaging money; and the dive-boat captain whose vessel went up in flames in 2019 killing nearly everyone onboard, has been convicted by a jury.
SF News Monday Morning Headlines: ‘Tupac Shakur Way’ Street Sign Unveiled in Oakland The rain that arrived Sunday night may continue through Monday, a police chase ended in a multi-car crash that also hit a Waymo, and the sign for the newly renamed Tupac Shakur Way was unveiled near Lake Merritt.
SF News Sunday Links: Coyote Found Lounging on Sunny San Francisco Patio Couch An SF homeowner found a wild coyote on their porch; a SamTrans bus that collided with a building in San Francisco near Third Street and Marin Street caused a gas leak; and California's top arts official is stepping down.
SF News Saturday Links: Suspect in Santa Rosa Decapitation Taken Into Custody in SF The 24-year-old suspected of killing a relative in Santa Rosa and taking her severed head was arrested Saturday morning; a car chase across the Bay Bridge caused a multi-car pileup that included a Waymo; and Oakland First Fridays are facing a revenue shortfall.
SF News Friday Morning Constitutional: Another Round of Lowell High Admissions Drama is Brewing The guy who put up the “Free fentanyl” sign outside a school has been sent to jail, the downtown Target had to be evacuated because of a pepper spray incident, and SFUSD is contemplating another round of sure-to-be contentious changes to Lowell High School admissions policies.
SF News Thursday Morning What's Up: Sean Monterrosa Mural Goes Up In Mission The man accused in Sunday's bizarre bomb-throwing spree and assault has been formally charged; a new mural honoring Bernal Heights native Sean Monterrosa, shot by police in 2020, is being completed for Dia de los Muertos; and a Sonoma sheriff's deputy was reportedly exposed to fentanyl.
SF News Humpday Headlines: Boats on Fire at South San Francisco Marina Several boats were on fire Wednesday morning at the Oyster Point Marina in South San Francisco; a seven-year-old boy was struck and injured in a hit-and-run in Berkeley; and some rain might be headed our way by Sunday.
SF News Tuesday Morning Topline: Major Bay Area Freeway to Be Shut Down This Weekend A SoCal wildfire grew to 2,200 acres overnight thanks to Santa Ana winds; Oakland saw its 107th homicide early this morning; and a large portion of I-680 in the East Bay will be shut down for roadwork this weekend.
SF News Monday Morning Headlines: Two People Stabbed Near Bernal Heights Two people were stabbed and injured Sunday near SF's Bernal Heights; Oakland police launched and canceled a social media program to combat auto burglaries; and it's going to be another dry, sunny day around the Bay.
SF News Sunday Links: Halloween Festivities Take Over SF This Weekend The Castro hosted its first Halloween celebration in 17 years; 15 people who staged a sit-in at the Cal-USC football game delayed it and were arrested; and 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy completed concussion protocol and will start on Sunday.
SF News Saturday Links: 3.7M Earthquake Hits Right Under SFO Friday Evening A 3.7-magnitude earthquake rattled San Francisco around 6:45 p.m. Friday, but no damage was reported; a TikTok about Mountain View's Diddams Party & Toy Store went viral; and Alameda County DA's work laptop was stolen in a car break-in.
SF News Friday Morning Constitutional: Diablo Winds Coming This Weekend An 'inside slider' weather system is set to bring Diablo winds to the North and East bays; SFPD are on the hunt for a suspect in yesterday's Western Addition shooting; and Larry Elder is ending his longshot presidential bid.
SF News Thursday Morning What's Up: Man Killed In Hit-and-Run On Oakland's International Blvd. A man in his 40s was killed by a hit-and-run collision involving a stolen SUV in Oakland; a woman was shot multiple times near the Coliseum BART station; and there was a mass shooting last night in Maine.
SF News Humpday Headlines: Alaska Pilot Gets Additional Federal Charge Two men were shot at an Oakland homeless encampment Tuesday; the SFPD is investigating the kidnapping of a four-year-old girl; and the pilot accused of trying to bring down an Alaska Airlines jet has been charged in federal court as well as Oregon state court.
SF News Tuesday Morning Topline: Muni Had a Brief Meltdown The Muni Metro had some sort of major software issue Tuesday morning during rush hour; pending home sales are at a six-year low in SF; and the 49ers are on a losing streak after Monday's loss to the Vikings.
SF News Monday Morning Headlines: Car Crashes Into Sunset District Home A car crashed into a home in the Sunset after a collision with another car on Sunday; San Jose police made arrests at two sideshows; and Rep. Tom McClintock [R-CA] has some choice words for his Republican colleagues in the House.
SF News Sunday Links: Wet Weather Returns to Bay Area A cold front moving through the Bay Area is bringing scattered showers Sunday; A 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel is out for two weeks after a shoulder injury; and 2024 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson is preaching at SF's Glide Memorial Church Sunday.
SF News Saturday Links: Dungeness Crab Poachers Are Ubering to Bay Area Beaches to Steal Shellfish Dungeness crab season doesn't start until November 4, but poachers are starting early; southbound Highway 87 in San Jose will be closed this weekend for repairs; and mail carriers were attacked and robbed in the Mission.
SF News Friday Morning Constitutional: Protesters Chain Selves to Federal Building Calling for Ceasefire in Gaza This week’s heat wave has cooled off into a fog wave, President Biden addressed the nation calling for more aid to Israel, while protesters at an SF federal building had other ideas on the matter.
SF News Thursday Morning What's Up: Pedestrian Struck and Killed By Muni Bus, Van Ness Closed A pedestrian was struck and killed around 1 a.m. Thursday by a Muni bus on Van Ness Avenue; there was more drama at the SF Police Commission Wednesday; and Jim Jordan is not seeking a third floor vote for Speaker of the House.
SF News Humpday Headlines: Another Heatwave Arrives It's going to be a hot few days in the Bay Area; SF Supervisor Hillary Ronen says she now backs a tiny-home village at 16th and Mission; and X/Twitter is going to start charging new users $1 to use the platform in two countries.
SF News Tuesday Morning Topline: Oakland Mayor to Give State of the City Address Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is set to give her first State of the City address; a home in Daly City was badly damaged in a fire Monday evening; and Julia Roberts's Presidio Heights house just sold for an unknown price — asking price $12 million.
SF News Monday Morning Headlines: 4.8M Earthquake Rattles Northern California A 4.8M earthquake and several smaller quakes shook Humboldt County early this morning; Senator Laphonza Butler has COVID; and an 18-year-old girl was fatally shot in Oakland Saturday night.
