Justin Randle, a Glide Foundation safety monitor killed in a Tenderloin hit-and-run, leaves behind three children now under relatives’ guardianship, while a family fundraiser alleges their mother may be connected to his death.
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A 29-year-old man with multiple prior DUI convictions has been charged with second-degree murder for a fatal pedestrian collision on October 1 in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood. buff.ly/n1JiZhM
The Valkyries could clinch their first WNBA championship Thursday, but Game 6 will tip off at 9:30 am Pacific, and a scheduling conflict with the Atlanta Hawks could force the team to celebrate on a practice court instead.
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Bay Area-based 23andMe has agreed to cash settlements over a 2023 data breach affecting 6.9 million customers, including $46.75 million for victims and a new $6 million settlement with California.
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A two-car crash in the northbound lanes of the Golden Gate Bridge caused a major backup this morning; high tides flooded southern Marin and the Embarcadero; and Jay-Z will be doing the Super Bowl Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium. buff.ly/mEZzyv5
The Crucible, a longtime West Oakland arts institution known for its hands-on industrial arts classes and fire performances, abruptly closed Sunday amid financial problems, leaving employees and the community uncertain about its future.
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After a beloved Oakland dog Pepper died Saturday following an attack by two Cane Corsos, her family is seeking accountability as other East Bay dog owners share accounts of similar encounters with dogs and an owner matching their description.
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Iryna Gorb, a Ukrainian immigrant who was violently arrested by ICE at SFO in July and held for seven weeks, is selling drawings she made in detention to raise money for women she met there who are still fighting to get out.
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One person was stabbed early Monday while riding a 5-Fulton Owl bus in the Western Addition, and the victim is expected to survive. buff.ly/wzLlEiQ
A new poll puts support for California’s proposed billionaire tax below 50%, even as a separate survey found that 76% of likely voters ages 18 to 29 support the measure, raising the stakes for youth turnout.
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Laura Owens, the daughter of Bay Area radio personalities Ronn Owens and Jan Black, pleaded guilty this summer to four counts including pregnancy frauds involving two Arizona men, and she's now been sentenced to jail time. buff.ly/EggpEpk
As has been expected, Anthropic is not wasting time in filing its papers for an initial public offering, which is likely to come in mid-November — and in the filing the company discusses the possibility that AI could kill us all. buff.ly/wlcL1wi
With a potentially record-breaking El Niño threatening to bring severe weather and coastal flooding to the Bay Area, SF Mayor Lurie has declared a local emergency to help the city prepare for the coming months.
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Pacifica police arrested three people accused of stealing merchandise from a Spirit Halloween store, and an employee sustained a non-life-threatening injury after allegedly being shoved to the ground.
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A beloved Bernal Mexican restaurant is expanding to the Chase Center, a rising star chef's new spot has found a home on Upper Fillmore, and Jupiter Room appears close to opening on Upper Polk, all in This Week in Food. buff.ly/xBG1kpa
We're learning more details about a shooting last Friday in Potrero Hill, and the victim was a teen boy from the Mission whose mother says she doesn't know any reason why anyone would want to hurt him. buff.ly/VHGjQgo
With Election Day approaching, experts are urging voters to take their mail-in ballots to official election drop boxes or mail them at least a week in advance and request a same-day postmark amid changes to post office policy.
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Five Marin County teens and other Bay Area rescuers joined a 30-person effort to evacuate a stranded climber who fell into a crevasse after summiting Mount Shasta, severely injuring his leg as dangerous weather kept helicopters from reaching him.
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A buyer has reportedly been selected for most of the former SF Centre mall property — the portions facing Market Street, but not the former Bloomingdale's store, which is on a separate parcel of land. buff.ly/7P1Zutx
The OPD is investigating a possible criminal act in its 911 outage; immigration attorneys warn that ICE has been getting more violent in making arrests around the Bay; and three men have said in a new documentary that they were paid to have sex with Lindsey Graham. buff.ly/GWXlUZb
