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Increased BART Police Force Proves Ability to Crack Down on Offenders
In an effort to address concerns of safety and cleanliness that may be holding back full ridership, BART has doubled its police presence on trains and in stations. This has seemingly resulting in additional arrests.
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Focus on San Francisco's Quirky & Fun Nature, Say SF Tourism Board Promotion
San Francisco's largest ever ad campaign, "Always in San Francisco," aims to counter negative media portrayal and attract tourists and conventioneers back to the city. The $6 million "full funnel" campaign targets key markets with decision-makers and event planners across the nation.
San Francisco Embarcadero
Thousands of Sea Otters Will Return to the Bay Area, According to Reintroduction Plan
A plan to reintroduce sea otters to the Bay Area is gaining momentum, with hopes of restoring crucial links in the San Francisco Bay's food chain and rebuilding kelp forests along the coast.
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Fatal Police Shooting of San Francisco Burglary Suspect Captured on Bodycam Video
Town hall meeting revealed bodycam and surveillance footage of the fatal police shooting of SF burglary suspect, Sergio Barrios. SFPD police officer Gregory Buhagiar, involved in two other shootings in 2007 and 2018, has been identified as the shooter.
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FBI Files Show The Agency Discovered Attempted Assassination of Queen Elizabeth II During 1983 San Francisco Trip
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's 1983 visit to the U.S. was met with protest, and newly released FBI documents have revealed that there was an assassination plot during the visit. The investigation revealed a plan involving either dropping an object off the Golden Gate Bridge onto the royal yacht, or killing her during a planned visit to Yosemite National Park
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Sutro Tower Removes Steel Panels, Forgoes Permitting Artists to Paint Them
Explore the historic Sutro Tower and its $50 million worth of structural improvements, including the retroactive permit granted to remove its panels and the 'virtual tour' they will be producing in lieu of their plan to permit artists to paint them.
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Asian Population Now Largest Racial Group in the Bay Area, Census Data Shows
New Census data shows that Asians are now the largest racial group in the Bay Area, overtaking whites. The data reveals a growing Asian population, increased percentage of renter-occupied homes, and trends of larger household sizes and fewer children under five years old.
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Family Dispute Erupts at Banko Brown Funeral, Resulting in it Ending Early
Get an in-depth look at the fracas that ensued at Banko Brown's funeral in San Francisco, and how it reflects the underlying tension surrounding his death, including the outrage sparked after the district attorney declined to file charges against the shooter.
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Bob Lee Murder Case: Newly Released Images Depict Lee Entering Elevator and Suspect's Car
Bob Lee's murder suspect, Nima Momeni, appeared in court today and surveillance images were released showing the two outside Momeni's sister's condo before the stabbing. Momeni pleaded not guilty and was not granted bail.
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Larkin Street Boba Tea Shop Owner Arrested Again for Allegedly Continuing to Deal Stolen Merchandise
Quoc Le, owner of the Larkin Street Boba Tea Shop, has been arrested for the third time for fencing stolen merchandise. This bubble tea shop has become known as a "Notorious Fence."