Lowest Street Tent Counts Since San Francisco Began Such Quarterly Stats, Challenging National Criticism
San Francisco reports the lowest number of tents on streets since 2018, with a 37% decrease last quarter, amidst criticism of untracked finances and unoccupied housing units by the city's homelessness department.
Dublin Celebrates the Opening of Emerald High School, Alameda County's First in 50 Years
Dublin is opening Emerald High School to address overcrowding due to a student population surge. It features modern facilities and a 31,000 sq ft gym, embodying the growth and investment in the community’s future.
California Sees Population Rise After Years of Decline, with San Francisco and Los Angeles Leading the Way
California's population grew by 67,000 or 0.17% in 2023, per the Department of Finance, marking an uptick after three years of decline. San Francisco's count also rose slightly to 843,071. This growth reverses recent trends of net resident loss.
Silicon Valley Founders Craft "City Campus" Vision for San Francisco Utopia Amid Community Concerns
Tech founders propose a "City Campus" urban project in San Francisco to create a community-centric space aimed at fostering social connections, sparking concerns over gentrification and urban sanitization.
Each Year, 150 Human Bodies Go Unclaimed in Sonoma; This Year, the County Honors 44 with Sebastopol Memorial Service
Sonoma County is holding a memorial on May 4 for 44 unclaimed residents. The public event will honor the lives and contributions of those who passed away without family or friends to claim them.
San Francisco Mourns the Passing of Revered Activist and Pastor, Rev. Cecil Williams, at 94
Rev. Cecil Williams, a prominent social activist and spiritual leader, passed away at 94, leaving a legacy of social justice and compassion in San Francisco.
San Francisco Nurses Rally Against AI in Healthcare, Citing Patient Safety Concerns
Nurses at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco protested against the use of AI in healthcare, while the hospital defended the technology as a support tool for high-quality care.
Oakland Police Department Mourns Loss of Officer Jordan Wingate, Dies From Injuries Years After On-Duty Collision
Oakland Police Officer Jordan Wingate died from injuries of a 2018 on-duty crash. Starting as a cadet in 2013, his career ended with this tragedy, making him the 55th officer to die in the line of duty.
San Francisco Fire Department Mourns the Unexpected Passing of Esteemed Lt. Stephen Silvestrich
The San Francisco Fire Department announced the death of Lt. Stephen Silvestrich, who passed away at home after his shift. His cause of death is undisclosed.
San Francisco Police Intensify DUI Patrols to Combat Impaired Driving on April 20
The SFPD is conducting a DUI patrol on April 20 to catch impaired drivers, funded by a traffic safety grant. The effort aims to reduce alcohol-related crashes and remind the public of the high costs and legal consequences of drunk driving.