An Older Driver Took the Lives of a Family of Four — Here’s What Happened Next in San Francisco
Elderly Woman Given Probation After Fatal Crash An 80-year-old woman, accused of killing four family members while driving, is set to receive probation instead of jail time, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. In March 2024, Mary von Lau crashed her vehicle into a bus stop in West Portal, leading to the tragic deaths of […]
Francisco Lindor feels hopeful about his Mets Opening Day readiness.
Francisco Lindor’s Recovery and Spring Training Outlook PORT ST. LUCIE — Francisco Lindor is just weeks away from starting full training, but he’s not planning to miss out on the Mets’ spring training vibe. Having had surgery last week on a fractured hamate bone in his left hand, the All-Star shortstop expressed hope to return […]
Former San Francisco attorney whose ‘death dog’ caused Diane Whipple’s death denied parole
The third attempt didn’t go as she had hoped. Marjorie Knoller, a former criminal defense attorney, faced a setback last Thursday when California’s parole board denied her request for freedom once again. This marks the third rejection for her in connection with the tragic incident involving a fatal dog attack on a college lacrosse coach […]
San Francisco faces lawsuit regarding reparations fund for Black residents from legal organization
San Francisco Reparations Fund Faces Legal Challenge Richie Greenberg, a plaintiff in the lawsuit against San Francisco regarding its reparations fund, believes the initiative is exclusionary and only benefits black residents. He expressed concern, stating that instead of bringing people together, such measures may deepen divisions within the city. “What we really need to do […]
San Francisco schools leader Maria Su criticized for showing false emotions
San Francisco Schools Superintendent Maria Hsu faced criticism recently after being perceived as shedding “crocodile tears” during talks about school closures stemming from teachers’ strikes. Many noted her $385,000 salary while she opts to send her own children to private school. This week, Hsu came under fire as public school teachers in the Bay Area […]
San Francisco mayor provided backup power for children’s Nutcracker performance during blackout
Power Restored to SF Opera House Amid Outages San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has urged for power to be restored at the city’s opera house, where his daughter is set to perform in the Nutcracker ballet. This comes during a challenging time for many residents facing power outages just before Christmas. Lurie, who is connected […]
Tony Thurmond made an unexpected visit to the teachers’ strike in San Francisco.
California’s School Superintendent, Tony Thurmond, attempted to mediate a strike involving San Francisco teachers but quickly withdrew after making a proposal criticized as ineffective. Sources indicated that officials had committed to being part of the discussions. Thurmond, who is also campaigning for governor, arrived in San Francisco in the morning to help end the ongoing […]
Teachers’ strike in San Francisco puts 50,000 students out of school
San Francisco Teachers Strike for Better Pay and Benefits Teachers in San Francisco are on strike, demanding improved health benefits and pay, which has kept nearly 50,000 students out of school. About 6,000 teachers from 120 schools in the San Francisco Unified School District are participating in the strike, which continues to affect the educational […]
San Francisco teachers on strike advise parents to avoid homework
Teachers in San Francisco initiated a strike, urging parents not to homeschool their kids. This move is in support of fellow educators who are seeking higher wages and improved working conditions. As a result, over 50,000 students were left home on Monday and Tuesday after teachers left their positions to join the picket lines. They […]
Lawsuit over disposal of human skull by San Francisco medical examiner
Allegations of Misconduct at San Francisco Medical Examiner’s Office A senior official at the San Francisco Medical Examiner’s Office has faced serious allegations after allegedly discarding a human skull essential for identifying a body. The employee who reported the incident claims she was subsequently fired. David Serrano Sewell, the executive director of the office, reportedly […]