Bay to Breakers brings bananas, astronauts, and faux crossing guards to San Francisco’s streets
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Once the West Coast's crown jewel, San Francisco's real estate market is crashing
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Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
San Jose: The Bay Area’s first Burger Pit opened in 1953. The last one is closing Tuesday
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Quick Glance: San Jose: The End of Iconic Burger Pit After 71 Years
- Paul Berger, the aptly named owner, closed the last Burger Pit location in San Jose after a surge of customers present until the closure on April 23, 2024.
- The Burger Pit chain, originally founded in the 1950s by Albert Berger, will come to an end with the closing of the last location in the South Bay area.
- Owner Berger, who upheld his father's philosophy of good food at reasonable prices, will close the business after 71 years and take the popular chili recipe to the grave.
- Despite the nostalgic feel and popular dishes of Burger Pit, customers will primarily miss the conviviality as they bid farewell to long-time staff and the historic location.
Bay Area gas station staffing company shutting down, cutting workers: Bay Area gas station staffing company shutting down, laying off over 300 employees
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Peninsula gas station charges $7.09 per gallon for regular: A gas station on the Peninsula is giving drivers some extreme sticker shock.
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Quick Glance: Menlo Park Gas Station Charges $7.09 Per Gallon for Regular
- A gas station on the Peninsula is causing extreme price shocks for drivers. The Chevron station in Menlo Park is charging $7.09 per gallon for regular, $7.45 for plus, and $7.69 for supreme. This is at least a dollar higher than neighboring stations and well above the California average of $5.42.
- According to AAA, gas stations set their own prices, and it depends on when they purchase their gas. If they buy their gas wholesale when oil prices are high, they need to sell it at that price to make a profit.
- AAA Northern California spokesperson John Treanor mentioned that gas prices have been elevated recently due to increased demand in spring, higher costs of the summer blend, and rising crude oil prices influenced by Middle East turmoil.
- AAA states that gas prices are expected to stabilize at this point.
Billy Porter to headline San Francisco Pride : The award-winning performer from “Kinky Boots” and “Pose” was also named a celebrity grand marshal for the June ...
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Tesla plans huge Bay Area job cuts, including at Fremont car factory: Tesla has decided to slash well over 2,700 Bay Area jobs, including layoffs at the ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
Waymo: Robotaxi drove on wrong side of SF street to ensure safety: A driverless Waymo robotaxi drove on the wrong side of a San Francisco street ...
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Empty SF office tower at 995 Market St sells at near 90% discount: An empty San Francisco office tower in the Mid-Market neighborhood at 995 Market Street ...
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Verstappen also wins in China - fourth victory in the fifth race: The Red Bull driver and world champion for the past three seasons is once again the measure of ...
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Quick Glance: Chinese Grand Prix: Drama for Verstappen's Victory March?
- The Chinese Grand Prix could bring drama to Formula 1, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen isn't a guaranteed winner.
- The track is unknown and coated with thin asphalt, causing uncertain driving conditions.
- McLaren's Lando Norris secured the pole for the sprint race after a rainy qualifying session that challenged drivers.
- Practices revealed unusual names at the top, hinting at an entertaining race ahead.
Saying goodbye to the Burger Pit, another classic San Jose joint: As the last restaurant of the once-large chain closes its doors after 71 years ...
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Quick Glance: Farewell to Burger Pit: A Final Day of Memories
- Kevin Ashford arrived at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, the first in line for the Burger Pit's last day on Blossom Hill Road.
- The Burger Pit, the last location of the iconic South Bay chain, ran out of takeout containers, milkshakes, and phone service on Monday.
- Over 30 people had gathered in line by 11 a.m., an hour before the final opening, eager to witness the depletion of supplies.
- Memories made at family restaurants like these are not listed next to steaks, salads, and burgers on the menu. They are the true main courses.
Bay Area Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi gets her own Barbie doll: Kristi Yamaguchi, a figure skating star from the Bay Area, has inspired a Barbie doll in her ...
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Quick Glance: Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi Honored with Barbie Doll for AAPI Heritage Month
- Mattel has released a new doll in the famed figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi's likeness that pays homage to her victorious performance at the 1992 Olympics.
- Timed for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, the doll features details like Yamaguchi's gold ribbon in her hair, her celebratory bouquet, and white skates.
- Kristi Yamaguchi, the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating, has transitioned her success into becoming a bestselling author and advocate for children's literacy.
- The toymaker's latest launch is part of its Inspiring Women Series, honoring remarkable heroines and empowering young girls to dream bigger.
Apes on horseback spotted on a San Francisco beach. Here’s why: The stunt was part of an eye-catching marketing ploy for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes ...
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Paid articlePaid It’s not just skyscrapers and high-density — ‘builder’s remedy’ is also bringing more urban sprawl
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Nearly Half of Califonia’s Riverside Residents Struggle to Pay Bills in Poll: Almost half of households in Riverside, California, can’t afford usual expenses and ...
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Tesla to lay off more than 3,000 employees in California, notices show: Tesla is set to cut 3,332 jobs in California, the electric-vehicle maker said in multiple ...
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Formula 1: Zhou Guanyu bursts into tears after Shanghai race!: What emotional scenes! After the Chinese driver crosses the finish line, tears stream down his ...
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'Elevating Earth Day into a national holiday is not radical — it's practical': Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Tesla mass layoffs impact Bay Area, with over 2,750 jobs lost: Tesla mass layoffs slam Bay Area workers in Fremont and Palo Alto facilities, with over 2 ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla Layoffs Impact Bay Area with Over 2,750 Jobs Lost
- Tesla mass layoffs hit Bay Area's Fremont and Palo Alto facilities, resulting in over 2,750 job cuts. The job cuts are part of a broader 10% workforce reduction at Tesla, affecting various locations.
- The layoffs are set to commence on June 14, impacting employees across multiple sites in Fremont and Palo Alto. In addition, significant job losses will occur in Lathrop, Burbank, and Austin, totaling thousands of affected workers.
- Tesla's decision to eliminate a large portion of its workforce stems from the need to reduce costs amidst industry challenges. CEO Elon Musk emphasized the necessity of these layoffs despite their impact on employees and communities.
- The company's restructuring plan reflects a shift in focus and operational strategies to address market dynamics, including declining stock value and competitive pressures in the electric vehicle sector. Tesla's future direction aims to navigate these challenges while maintaining its position in the industry.
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 ...
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Express to close two Bay Area stores following bankruptcy filing: Express, a casual clothing retailer once considered a staple in American malls ...
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Paid articlePaid Tech companies slash hundreds more Bay Area jobs as layoffs persist: Tech companies have revealed plans to chop hundreds more jobs in the Bay Area ...
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Newsom set to propose legislation to help Arizonans get abortions in California: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Sunday that state lawmakers will introduce ...
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San Francisco sues Oakland over new 'San Francisco Bay' airport name: San Francisco sued its neighboring city Oakland in California federal court on Thursday ...
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Newsom introduces bill to support Arizona abortion access: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a new bill in the state Legislature on Wednesday that would ...
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384-square-foot Cupertino home sells for ‘considerably over' $1.7 million asking price
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Quick Glance: Tiny Cupertino Home Sells for Significantly More Than $1.7 Million Asking Price
- A small residence in the Bay Area, suitable for most apartments, fetched a price "considerably over" the requested $1.7 million, as confirmed by a real estate agent involved in the deal to NBC Bay Area.
- Occupying 384 square feet and essentially a studio apartment, the property is located in Cupertino. The agent mentioned the property received multiple bids and cannot reveal the final price until the pending sale is completed.
- Scott Budman from NBC Bay Area delves deeper into the property, exploring how the concept of an affordable "starter home" is no longer viable.
Authorities search for former Slack CEO's teenager who is considered a runaway : Authorities in California are searching for the teenage child of former Slack ...
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San Jose installs new license plate reader in East San Jose to curb crime: Although ALPR technology is increasingly popular among Bay Area city officials ...
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Quick Glance: San Jose Implements New Measures to Combat Crime
- Mayor Matt Mahan assisted in installing a new automatic license plate reader camera at the corner of King Road and Wilshire Boulevard to monitor the neighborhood.
- The use of ALPR technology in the city has aided in the arrest of around 200 suspects and recovery of stolen vehicles worth $2 million in the past.
- Funding for the city's network of Flock cameras came from a mix of the city's general fund, allocations from last year's budget, and a grant for combating organized retail theft.
- Despite the increasing popularity of ALPR technology among Bay Area city officials, privacy advocates remain concerned about storing data for a year in San Jose, heightening the risk of information exposure in a data breach.
BART bids a fond farewell to its legacy train cars: BART’s so-called legacy fleet of rail cars was officially retired on Saturday as several hundred people ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/bart-cars-19408987.php
Teen found dead in San Francisco driveway, family members say: A 15-year-old girl was found dead in the driveway of a San Francisco home on Saturday ...
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Paid articlePaid Golden Gate Ferry indefinitely suspends S.F.-Sausalito rides: Officials with Golden Gate Ferry said an issue was discovered at the Sausalito pier during a ...
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Paid articlePaid Dead gray whale washes up on Alameda beach: A dead gray whale washed up on a beach in Alameda on Saturday night, becoming the first reported whale death in the ...
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Accused shoplifters nabbed when getaway car runs out of gas, California police say
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Paid articlePaid Why haven’t blue states rushed to join Newsom’s call for constitutional amendment on guns?
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Map Shows New California High-Speed Rail Routes: The high-speed rail route would bring travelers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in less than three hours.
newsweek.com/california-high-speed-rail-map-project-delayed-1893828
Megan Thee Stallion adds Bay Area concert to her Hot Girl Summer Tour: Here's how to get tickets to see Megan Thee Stallion at Chase Center in San Francisco ...
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Outside Lands announces massive lineup for 2024 music festival: Sturgill Simpson, Post Malone, Tyler, the Creator, Killers, Postal Service, Grace Jones ...
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Yosemite National Park: $32 million in new upgrades renovate famed waterfall area, construct new visitor center
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Opinion: Make Bay Area transit seamless as a condition of new funding: The most cost-effective way to get more people riding is by running more buses and trains ...
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Finding an apartment may be easier for California pet owners under new legislation
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San Jose: West Coast Sourdough coming to Willow Glen: Sandwich-soup-salad shop's first South Bay location already open on Coleman
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San Francisco dive bar known for kitsch closes after 25 years: The Beauty Bar, a kitsch Mission District destination where customers could enjoy martinis while ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/beauty-bar-sf-mission-district-closed-19404458.php
Fewer people are riding S.F.’s iconic cable cars: Fewer people are riding S.F.’s iconic cable cars. Here’s how far ridership has fallen
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Tech workers leaving San Francisco now moving to New York City: Forget Austin and Miami: Young techies bailing on the Bay Area are setting their sights on pricey ...
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Child of tech billionaires reported missing in San Francisco: Mint Butterfield, the 16-year-old child of tech billionaires who cofounded Flickr and Slack ...
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Warriors’ season ends unceremoniously with blowout loss to Kings in play-in: Thompson went 0-for-10, picking a bad time to have the worst game of his storied ...
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Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In
- Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.
- The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.
- The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.
- Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.
Under Cecil Williams, Glide Memorial became world-renowned for welcoming ‘anyone who wanted to come’
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Nonprofit donates custom home in this East Bay city for Marine injured in Afghanistan
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Highest cannabis use found among lower-income, less-educated in new survey: The highest regular cannabis use was found among lower-income, less-educated U.S ...
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SF’s Parkmerced apartment complex at risk of $1.8 billion default: One of San Francisco’s biggest apartment complexes, Parkmerced, is at risk of defaulting on ...
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Noon Mass ends in stabbing at Saints Peter and Paul Church in SF: Noon Mass ends in stabbing at Saints Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco's North Beach ...
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Paid articlePaid San Francisco Giants Minority Stake Offering Values MLB Team at $4 Billion: A small stake in the San Francisco Giants is for sale at a price that could value the ...
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Paid articlePaid San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park introduces skate rentals: Visitors to Golden Gate Park can rent skates and join the fun at the Skatin’ Place ...
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Family of teen found dead in SF driveway searches for answers: The family of an East Bay teenager found dead on a San Francisco sidewalk is desperately searching ...
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Five star Gerda Steyn blitzes Two Oceans record to win ultra-marathon: It was Gerda Steyn’s fifth successive Two Oceans Marathon win, becoming the first athlete ...
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Oakland affordable housing project breaks ground after years of delays: The six-story, 91-unit development will be 100% below market rate, financed by a ...
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Imagine Dragons to bring ‘best body of work’ to the Bay Area: The “Radioactive” band’s upcoming tour is scheduled to stop at Shoreline Amphitheater in October.
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Pandas coming to CA zoo for first time in decades — and city calls it a ‘major boost’
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: San Francisco to Receive Pandas from China
- San Francisco is set to be the next U.S. city to welcome a pair of pandas from China as part of the 'panda diplomacy' program between Washington and Beijing.
- Mayor London Breed announced that the San Francisco Zoo has been chosen to house the giant pandas.
- The city has been working closely with Chinese and Asian and Pacific Islander communities to strengthen the existing cultural connection.
- China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) will collaborate with city officials to prepare for the pandas' arrival in 2025 and establish technical standards for their conservation.
Cecil Williams, reverend who turned a church into a safe haven, dies aged 94: Longtime, legendary pastor of San Francisco’s Glide Memorial church was advocate ...
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3 retail spaces at Emporium San Francisco Centre have been leased: The new openings follow an exodus from the Emporium San Francisco Centre that included the ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/three-empty-retail-spaces-s-f-s-biggest-mall-19412449.php
Iconic San Francisco LGBTQ bar, The Stud, reopens in a new location: After a four-year closure, an iconic San Francisco bar has a new home.
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Fed should not act urgently to cut rates unless required, Daly says: There is "no urgency" to cut U.S. interest rates, Mary Daly, the president of the San ...
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SF’s tiny cabins for the homeless with ‘insane’ cost finally open: A tiny cabin village is finally open after years of planning and controversy over the ...
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With a baby due in July, a South Bay couple searches for their first home. What could $1.5 million buy?
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Quick Glance: A South Bay Couple's Journey to Find Their First Home Amid Expecting a Baby
- Nishant Singh and Apeqsha Dudani decided to purchase a $1.5 million home in the Bay Area upon learning they are expecting a daughter in July. Despite high interest rates and fierce market competition, their budget ranged between $1.3 and $1.5 million.
- Prioritizing a single-family home with at least three bedrooms and space for parental visits in a good school district, they opted for a $1,339,000 house in South San Jose after considering various options in San Jose and Fremont.
- Although initially aiming not to spend more than $1.5 million, an offer of $1.625 million allowed them to secure the house. Despite the higher price, they achieved a $1,200 monthly savings on the mortgage and look forward to preparing their new home for their daughter.
- Two weeks after moving in, they are still adjusting to homeownership and plan to prepare the house for their daughter. Despite initial concerns about distance from friends, they are excited to host events and gatherings, including a baby shower in June.
Exclusive | Annie Leibovitz Lists 65-Acre California Farm for $8.995 Million: The celebrity photographer didn’t spend as much time at the Bolinas property as ...
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Latest line: A good week for London Breed, a bad week for Steve Garvey: San Francisco mayor lands a diplomatic coup, while GOP Senate candidate's tax ...
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Stonestown mega-project: 3,500 homes, acres of parks, 'main street': Exclusive details on Stonestown mall mega-project: 3,500 homes, acres of parks ...
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Mad about the A’s shifting from Oakland to Sacramento? You’re missing the big picture | Opinion
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The 2024 London Marathon – in numbers: From record-breaking fundraising figures to the age of the oldest particpant, we've picked out the top numbers from this ...
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Marathon runner Adrian Lehmann: death at the age of 34 - the day before the race: Adrian Lehmann was one of the best marathon runners in Switzerland ...
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Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months: Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in ...
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Quick Glance: Majority of Seattle-area Renters Report Significant Rent Increases in Past 12 Months
- While rents in the Seattle area and nationally surged in the early pandemic years, the rental market seems to have calmed since 2023, providing some relief to local tenants.
- However, recent survey data from the US Census Bureau suggests that the majority of renters in the Seattle area may not agree with these reports.
- Out of the estimated 658,000 individuals who experienced rent hikes, approximately 113,000 had a relatively minor increase of under $100. A significantly larger group - around 306,000 - saw their rent rise between $100 and $249 per month.
- Established in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, the initiative aimed to inform authorities and policymakers about the pandemic's effects on communities nationwide and offer data to support recovery post-pandemic.
S.F.’s Westfield mall as reimagined by Cal, Stanford students: University of California, Berkeley and Stanford students reimagined San Francisco’s old Westfield ...
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Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco' to its airport name: Oakland Airport's proposed name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport already ...
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Quick Glance: Oakland Airport Considers Adding 'San Francisco' to Name
- Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name to attract more passengers, but faces opposition from neighbors across the Bay.
- The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will discuss the matter at their upcoming meeting on Thursday.
- Officially known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, the airport lost 39 of 54 new routes added from July 2008 to March 2024, raising concerns about geographical confusion among travelers.
- The potential name-change has alarmed San Francisco officials, who fear it would cause confusion among travelers and infringe on the city's trademark rights.
Annie Leibovitz just listed her rural California estate for $8.995M: Five years after buying a historic property in rural California, celebrity photographer ...
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Paid articlePaid Breaking from routine with a mini sabbatical or 'adult gap year' can be rejuvenating
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Tiny 384-square-foot home lists in California — for $1.7 million. What’s the deal?
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Des Linden Finishes 16th at the Boston Marathon: It was the 11th time the American fan favorite has crossed the line on Boylston Street.
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‘No One Retires to California,’ They Thought. But Their Grandchildren Beckoned Them to the Bay Area.
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‘No One Retires to California,’ They Thought. But Their Grandchildren Beckoned Them to the Bay Area.
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Phil Lesh & Friends return to S.F. for May show: The Grateful Dead bassist plans to bring a handful of fellow musicians to the Warfield this spring.
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Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
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