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A Lowrider Cruise in Honor of Selena, the Queen of Tejano, in San Francisco
It’s been almost 30 years since Selena, the undisputed Queen of Tejano Music, was tragically murdered — but a group of lowriders are ensuring her memory isn’t forgotten. On Saturday, April 20, a lowrider cruise in San Francisco’s Mission District will pay tribute to the widely beloved singer of hits like “Como La Flor” and “Amor Prohibido.” The cruise will start at 4 p.m., and run along Mission Street between Cesar Chavez and 20th Streets.
Bay Area bounces back with job gains in March, led by South Bay hiring
The job markets in the Bay Area and California powered to robust job gains in March, a hiring upswing that — for now — ward off the dismal job losses that the nine-county region and the state suffered in February. The Bay Area gained 4,200 jobs in March,...
San Francisco fireman dies unexpectedly
SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco fireman has died unexpectedly, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Lt. Stephen Silvestrich died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday after his tour of duty, officials said. Silvestrich first joined the department on Aug. 26, 2002, where he worked as a firefighter paramedic until...
Wild Oakland Sideshows See Cars Set Ablaze, Cops Rammed
Illegal sideshows are a prevalent issue in Oakland, with both law enforcement and local residents urging an end to this dangerous trend. In the early hours of Sunday morning, sideshows occurred at five major intersections, with drivers performing donuts in front of hundreds of spectators. Fireworks and gunfire were reported...
Northern California to remain warm, dry throughout the weekend
Sunny skies and warm temperatures have dominated our forecast in Northern California for the last several days. Afternoon temperatures have been in the upper 70s to low 80s, slightly above average for this time of the year. Similar to the beginning of the week, Thursday, Friday, and the upcoming weekend will stay warm and dry, a nice change of pace after several weekends of unsettled weather. Our patternAn area of high pressure has returned to the West Coast and has dominated our weather pattern, leaving us quiet and sunny and will keep passing storm systems out of the region. The storm track has...
California attorney general touts Oakland development, calls for more affordable housing
California Attorney General Rob Bonta marked National Fair Housing Month at a public address in Oakland on Thursday, as the state Legislature considers whether to strengthen his enforcement powers over cities. Bonta was surrounded by residents and small business owners at Casa Suenos, a new 181-unit affordable housing development. It...
Berkeley auto thieves, burglars using armed lookouts, police say
With auto theft and burglary rates on the rise this year, police officials are warning that criminal crews are increasingly armed. “We wanted to share that we are seeing a trend where auto burglars, car thieves and (catalytic) converter thieves use security lookouts who are armed with guns,” Berkeley Police Department Deputy Chief Jen Tate told the Police Accountability Board Wednesday. “We’d like to remind the community members to call the police instead of engaging with suspects.”
San Francisco sues Oakland over plans to rename airport
The city of San Francisco has sued the city of Oakland, claiming that plans to rename the airport would infringe on its trademark and “cause confusion.” San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu filed a federal lawsuit Thursday after the Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners approved a plan to rename the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay…
The Oakland Main Library branch will close for at least five months
The Oakland Public Library announced on April 17 that the Main Library, including the Oakland History Center, will be closed temporarily from May 26 through early November. No exact date of re-opening has been scheduled yet. According to the press release, closure is required for infrastructure upgrades, including a new...
FCI Dublin officers scream at women to pack before transfer, others released early
DUBLIN, Calif. - Women incarcerated at the soon-to-be-shuttered FCI Dublin are complaining that they are getting treated very poorly in the rush to pack up and leave the troubled prison. At the same time, attorneys are saying that some of their clients who had a short amount of time left...
Photos: Woodside mansion with remote-controlled car race track listed for $15 million
A Woodside, Calif. mansion that features a 10-stall barn, 5-hole putting green and a remote-controlled car race track has been listed for $14.995 million. Ridgecrest Ranch sits on 18 sprawling acres and has hosted everything from Peruvian Paso horses to miniature car races. The 14,270-square-foot main residence anchors the property...
BART required to keep elevators, escalators in good shape
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - BART is now required to do a better job of keeping its station elevators and escalators from breaking down - and keeping them clean. The legal order from a federal judge is part of a settlement from a class action lawsuit. BART has 87 elevators system-wide...
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