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Twitter announces educational project for low-income and homeless SF residents
by Kate Conger Twitter has announced a partnership with Compass Family Services, a San Francisco non-profit, to provide educational workshops to local homeless and low-income families. The project,...
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Multistory residential building could replace SF’s last original Mel’s Drive-In
by Laura DudnickThe Mel’s Drive-In in the largely residential Richmond district has landed right in the middle of the debate over The City’s future housing stock. The classic San Francisco diner on...
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USF names first female dean for School of Management
by Laura Dudnick The first woman to lead the University of San Francisco’s School of Management as dean in the school’s 90-year history was appointed earlier this month. Elizabeth B. Davis, Ph.D., a...
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Raymond 'Shrimp Boy' Chow challenges government demand to limit public...
by Jonah Owen Lamb A request by the U.S. Attorney’s Office to limit defense lawyers’ ability to speak publicly about a corruption case that involves state Sen. Leland Yee has riled one of the dozens...
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Restored, renovated Coit Tower unveiled
by Jessica KwongDignitaries gathered and cut the ribbon for Coit Tower to a band's rendition of "I Love You California," the same tune that serenaded the San Francisco landmark at its grand opening in...
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SF schools trading textbooks for technology
by Laura DudnickSan Francisco public schools are moving away from textbooks and toward technology one tablet at a time.Following a successful pilot program this school year in which teachers at 12...
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SF group handing out free crack-pipe kits expects to expand
by Chris Roberts A renegade crack pipe distribution effort in the Tenderloin is entering its second month, despite opposition from city public-health and elected officials, and it’s expected to grow....
View ArticleBig rig crashes into funeral home, sparks fire in the Castro
by Bay City News Muni has placed a shuttle bus on the F-Market line as crews cleanup the scene of an earlier fire involving a big-rig in San Francisco's Castro District this morning. Firefighters...
View ArticlePerson killed by BART train at Pleasant Hill station
by Kate Conger BART is reporting that Pleasant Hill station is closed due to a major medical emergency, and there are delays of up to 30 minutes in both directions on the Pittsburgh-Bay Point line....
View ArticleMale pedestrian seriously injured in crash on Great Highway
by Bay City News A male pedestrian was struck by a car on San Francisco's Great Highway Wednesday night and remains in the hospital this morning, a police spokesman said. The incident was reported at...
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Woman robbed of smartphone on Muni in Glen Park
by Rob NagleIn another reminder of the prevalence of smartphone theft, and that users should be aware of their surroundings when using the devices, a woman was robbed of her smartphone on Muni on...
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Man narrowly avoids being struck in Bayview shooting
by Rob NagleA man sitting in his car in the Bayview on Wednesday night narrowly avoided being struck by gunfire, police said.The victim was sitting in his car at Cameron and Nichols ways about 11:33...
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Merger proposed between historic LGBT clinic Lyon-Martin, HealthRIGHT 360
by Kate Conger A San Francisco health clinic that has served the LGBT community for over three decades and has struggled with debt in recent years has announced a tentative merger with another local...
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Incredible journey out of homelessness with soccer
by Chris RobertsA person going from living on the streets to enjoying an all-expenses-paid trip to Europe -- where she is called on to represent the United States -- is impressive.But to have that...
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SFUSD pushes online communication with parents
by Laura DudnickCapitalizing on a finding that nearly all San Francisco households have access to the Internet, The City's school district will look to begin communicating with parents via email and...
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Muni testing new train car with fewer seats, more rider capacity
by Jessica KwongOn Wednesday morning, a very different train car was put into service on the N-Judah line. Its 14 double-wide seats were replaced with seven single seats. It's certain the change did...
View ArticleDA domestic violence investigators make arrest in alleged stalker case
by Rob NagleInvestigators from the District Attorney's Office domestic violence unit arrested a man Thursday on multiple charges, including allegedly violating a restraining order multiple times,...
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Groups file appeal challenging Sunday parking meter cutback
by Jessica KwongThe abolishment of Sunday parking meter enforcement, arguably the most controversial issue the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency board passed in its two-year budget last...
View ArticleThieves suspected of using garage door opener to steal keys, cars
by Bay City News Brazen burglars allegedly broke into a car parked in a South San Francisco driveway early Wednesday morning and used the garage door opener inside the vehicle to gain access to the...
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Giants, AT&T Park award $50K in grants to non-profits
by Laura DudnickThe Giants and AT&T Park truly hit a grand slam with the donation of $50,000 to local nonprofits this week, according to one recipient of the grants.The Community All-Star Grants,...
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