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The story of an 81-year-old German immigrant losing her $1.4 million condo in San Francisco’s Upper Haight district after taking out a reverse mortgage and falling behind on property taxes has recently made headlines. The woman, Rosemarie Benter, then took out a $9,519 loan, not realizing that her house became collateral and that she was at risk of losing it if she defaulted. The lender then foreclosed on her home and auctioned it off for $12,464, an amount much lower than its value.

Disclaimer:The following information is updated for 2023. It is for educational purposes. In the beautiful state of California, four cities have been ranked as some of the rudest cities in America.

San Francisco residents were left stunned as a local civil rights chapter rejected a financial settlement that would effectively make hundreds of city dwellers financially free for life. The package, as a part of a negotiated reparations proposal, would provide a minimum of $5 million dollars to each individual of a certain ethnic group who could prove that they qualified.

Sure, San Francisco has its hilly streets. But when it comes to the title of America's Steepest Street, that honor goes to Canton Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This street has gained national attention for its extreme incline, which has made it a popular destination for thrill-seekers and cyclists alike.

A new walkout in Oakland is now adding to the strikes across the state of California as educational workers and support staff demand higher wages and better hours, freezing multiple school districts.

Oakland's Holy Names University, a private educational institution, has been put up for sale by commercial real estate firm CBRE after it defaulted on a $49 million mortgage loan. The university, including the buildings and land that make up the campus, has been put up for sale as the college is scheduled to shut down after the school year is complete this spring. The current zoning could allow the site to be redeveloped for housing, and CBRE stated that the future use of the school might not be as a university, once a sale goes through.

The worst has been confirmed. Popular long-time DJ Jeffrey “JV” Vandergrift’s body was found at Pier 39 in San Francisco. The news has been confirmed by the San Francisco Medical Examiner. It was discovered Wednesday night. He was 54 years of age.

A hooded vulture, listed as endangered, managed to escape from its aviary at the Oakland Zoo during a recent storm. The aviary was destroyed after a large tree fell on it due to the wind-packed storm that hit the Bay Area. Fortunately, the vulture and five other exotic birds, including two pied crows and three superb starlings, remained on the zoo grounds.

The Russ Building in San Francisco is a historic landmark that has captured the attention of onlookers for nearly a century. From its vantage point, you can see a panoramic view of the city, including the Transamerica Pyramid, Coit Tower, Alcatraz, and Mount Diablo. The flag on top of the building is a unique feature raised and lowered daily following patriotic tradition. One of the few structures in San Francisco still equipped with a flagpole is The Russ Building, which is examined by qualified steeplejacks every four years.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA. - Despite a 16% decrease in tourism from 2019, San Francisco is seeing an increase in visitors, according to recent data from the San Francisco Travel Association (SFTA). However, the city is still a long way from the pre-pandemic levels of tourism that brought in a record-breaking 26.2 million people in 2019.

Thomas Jefferson's comment on happiness suggests that physical comfort and mental tranquility are essential components of happiness. For many Americans, factors such as their living conditions, their children's well-being, their financial stability, access to food and healthcare, and the ability to retire comfortably are critical factors that impact their happiness.

In the fast-paced world of technology, job security can be elusive. Even the most highly paid and coveted positions can disappear in the blink of an eye. This reality was brought home recently in a viral TikTok video reported on The Daily Dot that captured the moment a man discovered he had been laid off from his "fancy tech job."

San Francisco authorities have confirmed that the body found in the waters of Pier 39 on Wednesday is that of missing radio show host Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift. The 55-year-old had been missing since February 23rd, and his wife, Natasha Yi, had made a public statement suggesting that she did not expect him to return.

The San Francisco Bay Area is bracing for another storm system early next week after a "bomb cyclone" caused power outages and damages on Tuesday. The event caused the winds to reach dangerous levels, knocking out power to almost 200,000 households, toppling trees onto cars, homes, and roads, and causing fatalities and injuries.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life, including the ability of renters to pay their monthly rent. As a result, many cities and counties across the United States have implemented eviction moratoriums to prevent a wave of homelessness. However, as the pandemic drags on, some landlords are becoming increasingly frustrated with the situation. In Oakland, California, this frustration recently boiled over into a protest at City Hall.

If you live in California and you love trying new restaurants from time to time, here is a list of four amazing burger spots in California that are well-known for their food and service.

Kristen Modafferi grew up in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina. She was raised by her parents, Bob and Debbie, alongside her three sisters. She graduated high school with honors and received a full scholarship to North Carolina State University where she studied engineering. Kristen was hard-working, motivated, and incredibly bright. She finished her freshman year before she even turned 18 and while working at a pizza parlor part-time. Kristen loved photography, art, and anything creative.

A severe storm known as a "bomb cyclone" has struck California, causing widespread destruction and claiming the lives of at least two people. The incident occurred in the San Francisco Bay Area, where heavy rains and winds reaching 90 mph have wreaked havoc.