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Children in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood celebrated their first pumpkin patch festival, enjoying pizza, candy, and activities. Organized by nonprofit Compass Family Services, the event aimed to provide local children, many from immigrant families, with a joyful experience in their own community amidst the challenges of homelessness and drug use.
The Tenderloin neighborhood in San Francisco is hosting its own Día de los Muertos block party on Saturday, featuring live music, Lucha Libre wrestling, and street altars. The event has expanded over the years, now covering three city blocks and aiming to attract visitors to the area. District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmood supports more street fairs to enhance community engagement.
San Francisco's Día de los Muertos weekend offers diverse activities, from street fairs to sugar skull decorating workshops. The event is designed to celebrate and honor the traditions of the Day of the Dead, appealing to various community members.
The U.S. Navy reported airborne plutonium levels above recommended limits at Hunters Point Shipyard, revealing the ongoing challenges of cleanup efforts that have lasted nearly 30 years. San Francisco officials criticized the Navy for delayed communication regarding the contamination, which was discovered in November 2024. Despite setbacks, the Navy aims to complete the cleanup and return the site to the city by 2036.
Waymo confirmed that one of its autonomous vehicles killed KitKat, a well-known liquor store cat in San Francisco's Mission District. Witnesses reported the cat was struck while the vehicle was pulling away from a stop, prompting community outrage and tributes at a memorial outside the liquor store.
The Las Vegas Raiders donated $250,000 to repair a high school football field in Concord that was damaged by a fire in August. The fire melted about a third of the synthetic turf at Mt. Diablo High School, prompting the team to assist with the insurance deductible for repairs.
Rookie police officer Chris Samayoa, who fatally shot unarmed man Keita O’Neil, only violated the San Francisco Police Department's camera and seatbelt policies, according to officials. The incident has raised questions regarding police accountability and adherence to protocol during critical situations.
Community-based organizations met with incarcerated individuals at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center to discuss transformative programming and second chance opportunities. The event, hosted by The Last Mile, highlighted the success of coding education in reducing recidivism rates, with TLM graduates achieving a rate of under 5%.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors decided to pursue a long-term appointment for the next sheriff following the ousting of Sheriff Christina Corpus. The board deliberated between appointing a sheriff for the remaining term or allowing Undersheriff Dan Perea to continue in his current role until an election. Public commenters expressed a strong preference for a long-term appointment to ensure stability within the department.
Mayor Daniel Lurie inaugurated two new affordable housing developments, Amani and Nia, in Sunnydale, adding over 390 homes for low-income families. The groundbreaking of Blocks 7 and 9 further emphasizes the city's commitment to affordable housing under the HOPE SF initiative.