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Guitar faculty Larry Dunn leads a concert series at the Community Music Center featuring singer-songwriters from the faculty. The event showcases their creativity through a unique show-and-tell format. The concert is scheduled for July 24, 2025.
Bayview baker Yvonne Hines faces challenges after a break-in at her bakery, Yvonne’s Southern Sweets, which occurred shortly after she reopened from a fire closure. The community has rallied to support her, but she struggles to afford repairs for the shattered window. Hines, who has deep family ties to the Bayview, is seeking donations to help restore her business.
Disgruntled San Francisco police officers have used social media to spread unverified rumors about colleagues, including allegations of nepotism and misconduct. The posts, appearing on anonymous Instagram accounts, specifically target officers, mainly women of color, and have prompted backlash from the police union. Union president Louis Wong condemned the behavior as "malicious and destructive," emphasizing that such attacks have no place in the department.
Street closures in Golden Gate Park start this week for Dead & Company shows, lasting nearly a month. In other local news, sideshow deterrents in Oakland neighborhoods show positive results, while tech startups return to SoMa office spaces. The Port of Oakland plans another vote on renaming its airport, amidst ongoing tensions regarding Trump’s Justice Department announcements.
Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston confirmed his office will continue notifying ICE about the release of certain inmates, despite community opposition. The sheriff stated notifications will focus on individuals with serious or violent felony convictions, while the definition of qualifying offenses remains a point of contention. Public Defender Ellen McDonnell highlighted the complexities and potential for mistakes in the law governing these notifications.
San Francisco will allow homeless families to stay in shelters for 90 days with unlimited extensions starting Oct. 1. The new policy, which follows pushback from families facing eviction, aims to provide stability while families work toward permanent housing. Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized the compassionate nature of the policy, which was influenced by collaborative negotiations.
Mayor Daniel Lurie launched celebrations for the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary in San Francisco, emphasizing its role in economic recovery. The event is set to attract visitors to Golden Gate Park and support local workforce development.
Starting October 1, San Francisco will extend shelter stays for homeless families to 90 days with unlimited extensions. The change follows pushback from families facing eviction, with Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasizing compassion and progress toward permanent housing.
The San Francisco 49ers offer fans the chance to watch open practices at the SAP Performance Facility starting Wednesday. Tickets sold out quickly, with proceeds benefiting the 49ers Foundation, which supports Bay Area youth. The training camp concludes on August 12, featuring community events and memorabilia auctions.
A preliminary report revealed that extreme waves and engine failure contributed to the capsizing of a boat on Lake Tahoe, resulting in eight fatalities. The June 21 incident involved a family celebrating a birthday when a sudden thunderstorm struck, creating ten-foot waves that overwhelmed the vessel. Only one passenger donned a life jacket before the boat overturned.