San Francisco jails on lockdown, request help from National Guard amid attacks on deputies
Two San Francisco County jails were placed on lockdown Sunday afternoon, and the National Guard was called in to help as authorities reported an increase in attacks on jail staff. “Recent incidents have shocked the community, including a spike in inmate fights, attacks on inmates by other inmates, and injuries to civilian officers and sheriff’s […]
Oakland renames airport to the outrage of San Francisco
Oakland, California, changed the name of its airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport this week despite backlash from its neighboring San Francisco. The name change was meant to communicate the airport’s nearness to the San Francisco Bay. It now competes with the San Fransisco International Airport just west of the bay, but its […]
San Francisco restaurant owner, Eiad Eltawil, on hunger strike protesting bike lanes
San Francisco restaurant owners are in the midst of a month-long hunger strike, claiming the city’s new bike lane experiment is alienating customers. Eid Eltawil, 41, plans to spend the next month in the park outside his store without eating to show his hatred for the controversial new bike path being built outside his store. […]
Steve Cohen praises Mets fans for ‘positivity’ after Francisco Lindor ovations
Steve Cohen said he was happy to hear Mets fans loud and clear on Friday night. During the Amazin’s 6-1 win over the Royals at Citi Field, fans cheered loudly as Francisco Lindor started the season hitting just .111 amid a severe slump. Lindor also responded to the cheers, going 1-for-3 with a single, a […]
Mets fans give Francisco Lindor standing ovation vs. Royals
Steve Cohen spoke and Mets fans listened. The team’s owner asked fans on the Citi Field homestand to applaud struggling Francisco Lindor as he stepped up to bat, but on Friday night, when Lindor stepped up to bat in the bottom of the first inning, , the small crowd responded to just that. Royals. Francisco […]
Oakland officials vote to add ‘San Francisco’ to airport’s name
Oakland officials have voted to change the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite the city of San Francisco threatening to sue for trademark infringement. The Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to move forward with the name change, with a second vote for final approval […]
Some San Francisco trains using 80s era floppy disks for operations
Kevin O’Leary, chairman of O’Leary Ventures, responded on “Varney & Co.” to a California Senate candidate’s effort to raise the minimum wage to up to $50. San Francisco It may be in Silicon Valley, but parts of its rail system are still operating using technology that hasn’t been cutting edge since the Reagan administration. San […]
Oakland airport considers adding ‘San Francisco’ to name, sparking controversy
Oakland International Airport may add “San Francisco” to the airport’s name to attract more passengers, but neighboring airports across the bay are slamming the potential rebranding. The Port of Oakland commission is scheduled to take up the issue at Thursday’s meeting. Oakland airport officials say travelers unfamiliar with the area will fly into San Francisco, […]
YouTube, Substack, Vimeo Bans Eli Steele’s Documentary Exploring San Francisco Anti-Semitism
A 38-minute documentary from filmmaker Eli Steele. kill americaThe film, which investigated anti-Semitism in the San Francisco area after the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, was banned from YouTube, Substack, and Vimeo due to questionable instances of “copyright infringement.” Eli Steele creates documentary highlighting how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in San Francisco’s […]
San Francisco lawmakers want to let city residents sue grocery stores
Two San Francisco progressives are pushing a bill that would allow residents of the crime-ridden city to sue grocery stores that close without six months’ notice. A proposal by San Francisco Board of Supervisors members Dean Preston and Aaron Peskin would require businesses to find replacement grocery stores or make plans with nearby residents to […]