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The Berkeley Scanner

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Fatal hit-and-run: Witness, QR code helped police find driver

New court records reveal how a witness and a QR code helped police track down a suspected drunken driver after a fatal hit-and-run crash in Berkeley this week. The Alameda County district attorney's office has charged Nickolaus Messina with two felonies in connection with the Nov. 3 crash at Ashby Avenue and Regent Street that killed Dawn Marie Matthews , 64, of Hercules. Messina, a 66-year-old Oakland resident, faces charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and felony hit-and-run resulting in death, according to court records filed Thursday. Berkeley police say a witness encountered Messina driving a gray Kia Soul near Russell Street and Pine Avenue just before the fatal crash. Messina said he had been drinking and was slurring his speech, the witness told police. As Messina left, the witness photographed the Kia, remembered part of its license plate and called BPD to report a suspected drunken driver, police wrote. Investigators also recovered debris from the crash scene that helped identify the involved vehicle, authorities said. One piece of the debris contained a QR code linked to a 2023-25 Kia Soul, police wrote. Using witness statements, evidence from the scene and Flock license plate reader cameras , police identified the

Berkeley, CA · 2d

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NTSB Says Storm-Damaged Tail Triggered Dutch Roll on Phoenix-to-Oakland Flight

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 bound from Phoenix to Oakland rolled unexpectedly at 34,000 feet on May 25, 2024, sending its tail swaying side to side in what's known as a Dutch roll before the pilot landed the plane safely with all 175 passengers and six crew members aboard unharmed. More than two years later, federal investigators say they now know why.

Oakland, CA · 2d
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San Francisco Examiner

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Annual report shows sharp rise in child homelessness in San Francisco

This year’s Point-in-Time Count found a significant increase in the number of homeless children in San Francisco over the last two years, which local experts and advocates say is in line with a rising need for support for homeless families. The San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing presented its full report on data from the Point-in-Time Count conducted in January to the Homelessness Oversight Commission on Thursday. The Point-in-Time Count is conducted every two years as part of a federally mandated evaluation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The collected data are often used to shape policy decisions. The 2026 report was meant to be released last month, but it was delayed until just after the election. The report showed a 27% increase in homelessness among children since the 2024 count — from 618 to 786. Of those counted, 190 were unsheltered, according to the report. This year’s count included changes to its methodology — for instance, the tally was conducted in the morning rather than at night, which advocates have said makes it more challenging to compare the results with previous years. “The PIT Count is never a perfect count,” said Christin Evans, who

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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SF’s red-hot real estate market means a gold rush for luxury home stagers

When designer Darren Ankenbauer stages a home, he obsesses over every detail, from the warmth of the lighting and the titles on the bookshelf to the angle of each plush accent pillow. Once everything’s in place, there’s a final tell that assures him he has nailed the execution.

San Francisco, CA · 12h
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Mission Local

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Everyone knows about Bayview’s 3rd St. — but there’s far more to the neighborhood

The Old Clam House, Cafe Alma, Two Jack’s Seafood — there’s a smattering of businesses off of Bayview’s Third Street, if you know where to look. Everyone knows about Bayview’s 3rd St. — but there’s far more to the neighborhood

San Francisco, CA · 14h

San Francisco Chronicle

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What do you want to see in a revived downtown San Francisco?

San Francisco’s downtown has struggled with empty storefronts and offices. Tell us what you think it needs to thrive again.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

SFGate

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Regional: Bay Area Cities Mark Da De Los Muertos With Festivals, Cultural Celebrations On Saturday

Communities across the Bay Area will mark Da de los Muertos on Saturday with cultural festivals, traditional music, dance performances, art and family activities. The celebrations begin at 10 a.m. at the Presidio Tunnel Tops and Crissy Field Center in San Francisco, where the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy will host a combined Da de los Muertos and Diwali festival. A planting activity in remembrance of loved ones will begin at 10:30 a.m.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

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Big surf, high tides put Bay Area beaches on alert over dangerous waves

Surfers chasing winter swells will find hazardous conditions along the coast, with forecasters warning of flooding, sneaker waves, and powerful rip currents. Huge waves were breaking Friday along the city and Peninsula’s beaches. The National Weather Service forecast that waves 12 to 16 feet tall will churn up the surf until Monday evening, while sneaker waves are possible. The NWS issued a beach hazard statement that expires Monday, while a coastal flood advisory is in effect until Nov. 13.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Can a competition measure how well you’re aging? A Bay Area expert is taking the challenge

Buck Institute CEO Eric Verdin is going to New York to compete in the Super Age Games, a new event designed to measure fitness for healthy aging.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

SFist

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SF’s Repair Cafe Movement Is Growing, With Free Fix-It Events This Weekend

Free mending and bike clinics at public libraries this weekend are part of San Francisco’s growing repair cafe movement, which is helping residents save money, reduce waste, and learn to fix their own belongings. San Francisco’s repair cafes are giving residents an opportunity to bring broken household items, damaged...

San Francisco, CA · 2d

KQED

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Valkyries Parade Helps Muni and BART Break Records, Too

At least two Bay Area public transit agencies broke post-pandemic ridership records on Wednesday, as thousands of cheering fans rode buses and trains to San Francisco’s waterfront for the Golden State Valkyries’ WNBA championship parade. “Valkyries fever is very real,” said Parisa Safarzadeh, the director of communications for...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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San Francisco asks state to investigate PG&E after 40 outages

On a gray evening in the Richmond District, the lights failed without warning, and the block settled into a familiar hush. Refrigerators clicked off. A streetcar sat dark at the corner. In apartments above the shops, people reached for phone flashlights the way earlier generations reached for matches. City officials now want a formal answer to why this keeps happening. Their request, built around the record of PG&E outages SF, asks state regulators to examine at least 40 large unplanned outages since January 2026 and to decide whether the utility has met the standard the public is entitled to expect.

San Francisco, CA · 18h

KTVU FOX 2

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Oakland Diwali festival celebrates South Asian culture, diversity and community

The Oakland Diwali festival brought hundreds together for a colorful celebration of South Asian culture, featuring dance performances, music and free food. Produced by City Councilmember Janani Ramachandran, the growing Festival of Lights aims to celebrate diversity and create a sense of belonging for people of all backgrounds.

Oakland, CA · 19h

Pleasanton Weekly

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Clearing the fog: California’s overlooked climate threat

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In movies, fog usually signals mystery, and walking into it can feel like stepping into the unknown. But in the Bay Area, fog is anything but unusual. For generations, it has followed a reliable seasonal pattern, rolling in on summer mornings and evenings. What’s...

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 23h

Yahoo!

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San Francisco announces $12 million plan to improve safety near Mission District trouble spots

San Francisco is increasing nighttime police patrols near the 16th and 24th Street BART stations, with additional sheriff's deputies and support from the CHP. The city announced $12.25 million in public and private funding for safety improvements, including $9.25 million from Crankstart and $3 million from the state. SAN FRANCISCO,...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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San Francisco Shoreline Risks: High Tides and Ocean Beach Erosion

San Francisco’s shoreline has two different hazards this weekend: high tides may affect low-lying bayfront areas, while powerful surf threatens exposed Pacific beaches. The National Weather Service Coastal Flood Advisory for San Francisco was in effect until 4 p.m. PST Friday, November 6. High-tide flooding concerns continue: Saturday’s San Francisco high tide is about 9:38 a.m., roughly 1.6 feet above normal, with possible flooding in low areas near shorelines and tidal waterways and isolated road closures possible through Nov. 13. Drivers should allow extra time, obey barricades and avoid driving through water of unknown depth.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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S.F. Supervisor Pitches $30 SFO Minimum Wage, but He's Out by Year's End

A San Francisco supervisor wants to raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour for thousands of workers at San Francisco International Airport by 2030, covering baggage handlers, wheelchair attendants, car rental staff and aircraft cabin cleaners. Supervisor Rafael Mandelman's proposal would not touch pay for employees at airport cafes, restaurants and retail shops in the terminals. But Mandelman will leave office at the end of 2026, before the bill can reach the full Board of Supervisors for a vote.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

TODAY.com

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San Francisco Mayor on Efforts to Revitalize the City

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie was elected on a platform of fixing issues of income inequality, homelessness, open drug use, and corruption at city hall. Now, the California city is in the midst of a comeback, with a strict crime crackdown and an influx of money from an "AI gold rush." In this week's Sunday Spotlight, NBC's Sam Brock sits down with Mayor Lurie, as well as former Apple design chief Jony Ive, to discuss their faith in the city.

San Francisco, CA · 11h

Fighting Gobbler

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Virginia Tech opens as an overwhelming favorite against Stanford

The Virginia Tech football team opens as an overwhelming favorite at home against Stanford this weekend.

Blacksburg, VA · 8h

SFGate

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SF architectural wonder Gallery House didn't even have time to hit the market

As local Pokemon Go players already knew, the property is a showstopper.

San Francisco, CA · 14h