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Federal funding cuts to AmeriCorps threaten the garden program at Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School in San Francisco, which serves over 400 students. A lawsuit from the San Francisco Unified School District seeks to challenge these funding reductions, which impact educational initiatives nationwide.
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.
Long wait times plague the last Walgreens pharmacy in San Francisco's Mission District, exacerbated by the closure of nearby locations. Customers express frustration over staffing shortages, with many considering alternatives like mail-order prescriptions. Local officials are exploring solutions to address the pharmacy gap in the area.
A police standoff on the Bay Bridge near Treasure Island ended Wednesday afternoon, resulting in lane closures on I-80. The California Highway Patrol took a man into custody after he climbed on the bridge for several hours. All lanes reopened by 7:30 PM.
David Bui returned to Vietnam to find his father's gravesite, who died in combat during the Vietnam War. After a challenging search, Bui discovered the headstone with his father's name, a moment he described as miraculous. This journey provided a profound emotional connection for Bui and his family.
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.
Kamala Harris plans to criticize Donald Trump and his policies during her speech in San Francisco on Wednesday evening. She aims to advocate for a cohesive Democratic party, although no major announcements are expected. Meanwhile, Oakland teachers prepare for their fourth one-day strike in six years amid ongoing negotiations.
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.
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 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.