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A high-speed crash on the Bay Bridge late Friday night resulted in one man's death and another injury. The California Highway Patrol reported that a speeding Genesis sedan rear-ended a slow-moving Toyota Corolla, triggering a multi-car collision. All westbound lanes reopened shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday as the investigation continues.
Four Oakland high school seniors launched Project Nemo to demand lead-free drinking water in their schools, citing health risks from lead contamination. Their campaign follows years of delayed action after lead was found in school water systems, with current thresholds deemed unsafe by health experts. The students call for urgent infrastructure changes and greater accountability from the Oakland Unified School District.
Vendors Yolanda Valdez and Camanza Murillo have turned the 16th Street BART plaza into a community hub despite increasing drug activity in the area. Both have faced personal tragedies but find solace in their friendship and work as street vendors. Valdez believes the plaza is safer now than in the past, attributing this to regular police presence.
Police fatally shot Brian Montana, founding guitarist of Possessed, during a standoff in South San Francisco after he allegedly opened fire. In a separate incident, a driver fleeing the CHP in a stolen car threw a grenade from the vehicle, leading to neighborhood evacuations in North Berkeley. Other notable events include a fatal crash near Yellowstone and the cancellation of NEA grants for Bay Area arts nonprofits.
MCCLA hosts an Open Mic event on May 1, 2025, at 2868 Mission St, San Francisco, featuring local poets, writers, and singers. The event starts at 6 PM local time and concludes at 3 AM the following morning. Participants can showcase their talents in a supportive atmosphere.
A man was shot and killed in San Francisco's Mission District on Friday afternoon. The shooting, which occurred around 12:48 p.m. on 26th Street, is under investigation as a homicide, marking potentially the sixth homicide in the city this year. The shooter fled the scene, and no arrests have been made.
A thief targeted Project Artaud, an art cooperative in San Francisco, stealing artworks worth about $20,000 over three break-ins within a week. The incidents have left artists feeling vulnerable and reconsidering their participation in open studios. Security footage identified the suspect, but the police have not commented on the matter.
A mistrial was declared in the SFMTA discrimination lawsuit after key witness James Lee challenged attorneys during his testimony. Former employee Elias Georgopoulos accused the agency of failing to address harassment and discrimination, while the SFMTA countered with claims of Georgopoulos's own misconduct.
The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department plans to impose a $5 reservation fee for over half of its public tennis and pickleball courts, sparking opposition from local players. Critics argue this fee could limit access to the courts, prompting a petition that has garnered around 1,200 signatures. The department aims to raise $1 million to offset a $15 million budget deficit while maintaining free walk-up access.
Hundreds marched through San Francisco's Mission District on May Day, advocating for workers' rights and immigrant support. The event, organized by May Day SF, grew from 200 to over 1,000 participants as demonstrators expressed solidarity with various causes, including Palestine and against deportations.