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A 39-year-old man in Santa Clara County died from an overdose linked to carfentanil, a potent fentanyl analog. The counterfeit M30 pills he ingested were laced with this dangerous substance, which is 100 times stronger than fentanyl. Public health officials warn against the dangers of fake pills that may contain carfentanil.
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 23-year-old man from Boston faces federal charges for conspiring to smuggle Irish nationals into the U.S. via boat. In a separate incident, an electric Jeep Wrangler caught fire while charging at Google's Mountain View campus, causing $275,000 in damages. The fire is believed to be linked to the vehicle's lithium-ion battery system.
Bay Area transportation agencies, including BART, Muni, and Caltrain, face significant budget deficits as ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels. State Senator Scott Wiener proposes a new sales tax measure to fund these agencies, while former BART director Debora Allen urges for strategic budget cuts. Without action, deep service cuts may be inevitable.
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President Trump’s proposed reduction of corporate taxes from 21% to 15% could cost California's affordable housing sector an estimated $250 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits. The California Housing Partnership warns that lower corporate tax rates would decrease the demand for these credits, impacting funding for affordable housing projects statewide.
ODC/Dance hosts an open rehearsal at the ODC Dance Commons in San Francisco on May 1, 2025. Attendees can experience the creative process and see the upcoming season's choreography. The event is part of a broader initiative to engage the community in the arts.
May Day protests are scheduled across the Bay Area on Thursday, focusing on worker and immigrant rights. UCSF faculty member Matias Campos highlighted the impact of a hiring freeze on patient care, with 4,000 employees participating in a strike. The UC system hopes for progress while maintaining regular operations.
In April, SFPD undercover officers arrested 37 suspects for shoplifting at Safeway and Walgreens stores in San Francisco, recovering approximately $2,500 worth of merchandise. The operations aimed to deter organized retail crime, particularly in high-theft areas. While most suspects received citations, four were booked for outstanding warrants.
UC Berkeley senior Zoe Rosenberg faces trial in September for stealing four chickens valued at $24 from a Perdue facility, which her supporters label as a rescue. Meanwhile, San Francisco's free outdoor movie series, Sundown Cinema, has been canceled for 2025 due to financial issues faced by the SF Parks Alliance. A $100,000 salary is now considered "low-income" in San Francisco, reflecting ongoing economic challenges in the region.