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The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-116, forcing a Game 6 in the NBA Playoffs, with the series now at 3-2. Fred VanVleet led the Rockets with 26 points, while Amen Thompson made history as the youngest Rockets player to record 20 points and 5 steals in a playoff game since 1973-74. Game 6 will take place on Friday at Chase Center.
Residents near the Mission Neighborhoods Center report unsafe conditions, including drug activity and threats of violence. Parents express fear for their children’s safety, recalling incidents of armed threats outside the preschool. Despite management pledges to enhance security, locals remain anxious about persistent dangers.
Police shot and killed 60-year-old Brian Joseph Montana during a shootout in South San Francisco on Monday. The incident arose from a dispute over a tree-trimming issue, leading Montana to fire at officers after allegedly shooting into an occupied home. One neighbor sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the confrontation.
San Francisco police seek three male suspects involved in a violent attempted robbery in the Mission District. The suspects allegedly shot a 23-year-old male victim after he refused to buy narcotics and attempted to flee. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.
A Mendocino County sheriff's deputy faces DUI and hit-and-run allegations after dashcam footage shows the officer driving intoxicated and damaging a patrol car. The California Highway Patrol is now investigating the incident, which occurred after the deputy left a bar in Willits. The deputy, on the force for three years, has been placed on administrative leave.
Firefighters battled a significant blaze at a vacant warehouse on Alameda Avenue in Oakland this afternoon. The fire, which started around 3 PM, produced thick smoke visible across the city and required the assistance of a fireboat for containment.
A grandfather in Antioch faces felony charges of child endangerment and criminal storage of a firearm after his three-year-old grandson accidentally shot himself. The incident occurred on April 8, prompting police to recommend charges against the 51-year-old man who owned the loaded handgun. If convicted, he could face up to six years and eight months in prison.
Wildlife experts reintroduced seven Silvery blue butterflies in San Francisco's Presidio, aiming to restore the ecosystem following the extinction of the Xerces blue butterfly 80 years ago. This effort follows research identifying the Silvery blue as the closest genetic relative to the extinct species. Experts believe these butterflies will perform similar ecological roles, aiding in pollination and serving as food for local wildlife.
Santiago Lerma, head of San Francisco's Mission Street Team, emphasizes support over enforcement in addressing the city's drug crisis. Outreach teams provide essential services, including shelter referrals, in the 16th Street area, which remains transient and under-resourced. Lerma reports consistent daily placements into shelters since the crackdown began in March.
San Francisco supervisors questioned the assistant police chief about the police department's ongoing overtime issues, which have persisted for years. An audit revealed that SFPD's overtime costs surged to $108 million in the 2022-23 fiscal year, largely due to a staffing crisis. Supervisors expressed concerns over mismanagement and its impact on public confidence in the police.