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San Francisco's Bay to Breakers race returns Sunday, attracting 15,000 participants for a 7-mile route across the city. Street closures and public transportation adjustments will affect travel from Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. BART will offer early trains to accommodate runners, with service beginning around 6:17 a.m.
Giants infielder Wilmer Flores hit three home runs, including a grand slam, driving in eight runs in a 9-1 victory over the Athletics at Oracle Park. Pitcher Logan Webb contributed with a strong performance, further improving the team's record.
The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts will host a fundraiser concert featuring Orquesta Del Barrio on May 17, 2025. The event will showcase Latin rock, salsa, and jazz music, starting at 3:30 PM local time. Proceeds will support the center's cultural initiatives.
A Fijian Indian pop-up dinner titled "Bula!" is scheduled for May 15, 2025, at 3674 18th St, San Francisco. The event will feature traditional Fijian dishes and ingredients, offering attendees a unique culinary experience. Participants can expect an evening filled with cultural flavors and family-friendly activities.
Muralist Ernesto Paul, 68, revitalizes the façade of That’s It Market at 23rd and Mission streets, marking nearly 30 years of artistic engagement with the location. His latest mural, characterized by vibrant colors and improvisational style, reflects the cultural geography of the Mission District. Paul emphasizes the significance of murals in showcasing community culture.
Policing efforts near 16th Street have led to a quieter atmosphere at the nearby 24th Street BART plaza. Local residents report that while drug activity has not shifted to their area, community dynamics and cleanliness have improved. One worker emphasized the importance of community ties in maintaining the plaza’s conditions.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie seeks more data to assess the effectiveness of newly implemented collaborative street teams addressing drug use and homelessness. A recent report indicates that these teams connected nearly 1,000 individuals to health services and utilized a high percentage of available shelter beds in their first month.
Retired judge Martha Goldin claims that District Attorney Brooke Jenkins should face harsher penalties than an ethics diversionary program for misconduct involving a confidential rap sheet. Goldin and former Assistant DA Alexandra Grayner filed appeals arguing Jenkins has shown no accountability for her actions, which included accessing and sharing the rap sheet of a felon unrelated to her case. The State Bar's initial decision to require diversion is now under scrutiny as both Goldin and Grayner present new evidence of Jenkins' alleged dishonesty.
San Francisco officials acknowledge unprecedented collaboration among city departments to address the drug crisis, but Supervisor Jackie Fielder calls for clear metrics to evaluate success. Despite efforts to curb drug-related activities in areas like Civic Center and the Tenderloin, recent data indicates an increase in public drug use and dealing. Fielder raises concerns over the effectiveness of the current enforcement strategy, which some experts argue lacks follow-up support for those arrested.
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