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San Francisco jail attacks lead to charges against 8 inmates
SAN FRANCISCO - Prosecutors have charged eight people incarcerated at San Francisco County jails in alleged attacks on sheriff's deputies. Officials said nine deputies were attacked in unrelated incidents over several weeks. The incarcerated persons who are facing charges were identified as Cameron Davis, 30; Deandre Joubert, 26; Javares Singleton,...
2-alarm fire burns in San Francisco Presidio Heights neighborhood
San Francisco crews knocked down a two-alarm fire in the city's Presidio Heights neighborhood early Friday morning, fire officials said. A three-story building in the area of Lyon and Clay Streets went up in flames around 4:45 a.m., and the blaze was raised to a second alarm response due to heavy fire from all floors of the structure, the San Francisco Fire Department said on social media. The vacant six-unit residential building was under construction. No injuries were reported. Residents in the area were earlier advised to shelter in place. Crews were continuing to extinguish flames in void spaces to confirm all of the fire was out, while smoke has decreased, fire officials said.
San Francisco Man Sentenced to Nearly 9 Years for Gun Possession, Exploiting Woman
A San Francisco man, Lamar Nolan Ryan, 42, has been hit with nearly nine years behind bars for possessing a loaded Glock, Federal officials announced Wednesday. Ryan, who was previously convicted of a felony, faced the justice system once more and was sentenced to 105 months in prison for breaking federal firearm laws, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey and heads of the FBI and ATF.
A new soul food joint in the Fillmore is serving the city’s best fried chicken
This is All Things Consumed, a weekly column by The Standard’s eater-at-large, Omar Mamoon, featuring three great dishes he’s eaten, one thing he’s imbibed and one tasty item he’s stoked on. Rosemary fried chicken at Minnie Bell's Soul Movement. For six years, I’ve had to brave...
Bay Point Family Seeks Answers in San Francisco After Teen Found Dead in Driveway
A Bay Point family is desperately searching for answers after the body of their 15-year-old girl, Jázmin Pellegrini, was discovered in an SF driveway, days after she was reported missing. Following her release from a psychiatric facility, Pellegrini was last seen by her family on Wednesday night around 11:30 pm. Her body was found Saturday morning, lying face down near the intersection of Lobos Street and Plymouth Avenue, as per a report by SFist.
CHP Apprehends Felon Suspected of New Violations After High-Speed Chase on US 101 Near San Francisco
Last night's high-speed drama unfolded on US 101 when California Highway Patrol Officers Stuart and Escoto halted a black Dodge Charger for cruising without a license plate. This led to the arrest of a convicted felon with more baggage than just his open San Francisco case. The chase began close...
Light Showers and Breezy Conditions Hit San Francisco as Cold Front Passes Through
San Francisco residents must hold onto their umbrellas and jackets as a weak cold front sweeps through the Bay Area today, bringing potential light rain showers and drizzle. According to the National Weather Service, precipitation is expected to be "on the light side and generally under 0.05 inches." Select spots along the coastal terrain might see more smidge, up to 0.15 inches.
Mayor Breed Backs Fee-Free Festivities to Fuel San Francisco's Economic and Community Spirit
London Breed at the 53rd Annual San Francisco Pride Parade And Celebration. San Francisco's streets are set for a party without the price tag as Mayor London Breed pushes forward legislation to scrap city fees for outdoor community events like block parties and farmers markets. The proposed law aims to fuel the city's economic engine by making it cheaper to host events that draw residents and tourists to enjoy local culture and cuisine. Breed is championing the cause, stating "San Francisco is alive when our streets are filled with festivals, markets, and community events," as per a recent announcement on the city's official website.
16 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.29.24)
The whispers and rumors are true: A new downtown monthly music festival is finally happening!. Here’s what else is on this week: nerd out at a special screening of Star Wars while the SF Symphony plays the iconic score live, let your freak out at the How Weird Street Faire, pony up to the bar for mint juleps at Kentucky Derby watch parties, party poolside at the Phoenix Hotel on Cinco de Mayo, entertain the whole family at de Youngsters Day Out, and much more.
Readers respond: The San Francisco Zoo is no place to put new pandas
In response to our recent opinion piece cautioning against bringing pandas to the San Francisco Zoo, The San Francisco Standard received numerous responses. The Standard is publishing a selection of readers’ comments with their permission. The responses have been edited for clarity and brevity. “I took my grandson to...
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