San Francisco bars discontinue PatronScan facial recognition following protests
Facial Recognition Technology Abandoned by San Francisco Gay Bars Two well-known gay bars in San Francisco have decided to stop using facial recognition technology following community backlash over privacy concerns. Badlands and Toad Hall made their announcement after locals expressed outrage over the use of PatronScan, a platform that uses AI to verify identities and […]
San Francisco Giants supporter injured after being hit by a foul ball
Fan’s Memorable Experience with Foul Ball at Giants Game During the San Francisco Giants’ impressive 16-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, one fan had a moment they won’t soon forget. In the bottom of the fifth inning, with the Giants ahead 3-2, Rafael Devers managed to get to a 2-2 count against pitcher […]
Dog rescued after being trapped in a San Francisco Caltrain tunnel for two days
A rescue dog recently endured quite an ordeal, spending two days in a dark train tunnel in San Francisco before being rescued on Tuesday. Lou, a 2-year-old pit bull mix, went missing shortly after being adopted and was ultimately discovered by a Caltrain driver while he was crouched in the Potrero Hill tunnel. Initially, the […]
Therapist in San Francisco Accused of Grooming and Assaulting a Minor in Juvenile Hall
Therapist Faces Charges for Alleged Abuse of Minor A therapist from San Francisco, tasked with assisting a troubled 14-year-old boy at a juvenile detention center, is accused of grooming him and engaging in sexual activities after his release at age 17, as reported in court documents and media outlets. This week, the Contra Costa District […]
Teen makes an unlawful leap from San Diego cliffs, and it all takes a turn for the worse
A well-known cliff diving location in San Diego witnessed an incident this past weekend, as a 17-year-old boy had a frightening experience that was recorded on video. The footage captures the boy’s run-up to the jump before he dives off Sunset Cliffs. A crowd gathered, phones drawn, to document the moment. But instead of a […]
Teen parties cause alarm in San Diego as homes get broken into and damaged in shocking videos
A group of teenagers is wreaking havoc on a vacant home in San Diego, leaving the owners in shock over the extent of the damage. Since August of last year, numerous properties in the area have been broken into, becoming playgrounds for rowdy youths ready to cause chaos. NBC San Diego reported on the alarming […]
Bat at San Diego Zoo Safari Park tests positive for rabies, leading to a caution notice
Visitors to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are being encouraged to come forward if they’ve had any direct contact with a wild bat, which has tested positive for rabies. A deceased bat was discovered near the Oasis on the Rocks restaurant on July 11, and subsequent tests confirmed the presence of rabies. “Visitors who […]
Silicon Valley developer accused of murder in Tesla crash in San Jose
Software Developer Charged with Murder in Fatal Crash A startup founder from Silicon Valley is facing murder charges after a tragic incident where he allegedly drove his Tesla over 140 mph on a California highway. This incident resulted in a devastating crash that claimed the lives of a mother and her young daughter. Zachary Czernicki, […]
UC San Diego School of Medicine considered race in its admissions to benefit Black and Hispanic applicants.
The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has come under fire for breaching federal law by employing racial discrimination in its admissions process, aimed at diversifying the student body, according to federal officials on Monday. The Justice Department accused the institution of utilizing a “shadow application process” that favored Black and Hispanic applicants, […]
San Francisco Unified faces lawsuit regarding approval of ethnic studies curriculum and issues of transparency
Legal Dispute Over Ethnic Studies Curriculum in San Francisco The controversy surrounding ethnic studies in San Francisco schools has reached the courts. A nonprofit advocacy group has initiated a lawsuit against the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), claiming that the district’s leaders did not adhere to California’s open meetings law when they authorized a […]