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NBA star Stephen Curry sparked a sales frenzy for the Bay Area brand LACES after being seen wearing its hat during a game, boosting sales by 10,000%. Founded by Jeff Chu, LACES empowers college athletes through name, image, and likeness opportunities, enhancing their marketability and skills. The hat's upside-down "Bay Area" logo symbolizes the brand's mission to elevate lesser-known athletes.
Union Square in San Francisco is experiencing a revitalization through a $1 million grant awarded to Biederman Redevelopment Ventures. Increased attendance and new activities, such as Tai Chi and gaming events, are drawing visitors back to the area. Local voices express optimism about the return of "fun" to this cultural hub.
South San Francisco police fatally shot a man who pointed a replica firearm at them during a foot chase on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at Oyster Point Marina when officers attempted to apprehend the suspect, who had been reportedly attempting to break into a restroom. This marks the second fatal officer-involved shooting in the area within two weeks.
The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival features the CMC Gospel and Bayview Choirs on May 15, 2025, in San Francisco. This event celebrates community music, showcasing gospel and soul genres, and aims to bring together local residents.
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for eastern Delta and southern Sacramento County this weekend due to high humidity and wind gusts reaching 35 mph. In Oakland, a driver was arrested for allegedly brandishing a loaded ghost gun during a road rage incident. Meanwhile, a movie titled "Madden," featuring Nicolas Cage as Raiders coach John Madden, is set to be directed by David O. Russell.
A homeless outreach team attempted to offer shelter to a man on 15th Street in San Francisco after he was reportedly asked to leave the Gubbio Project. Despite their efforts, the man refused assistance, prompting the team to call for a paramedic for further evaluation. Local residents noted worsening street conditions, attributing the increase in homelessness and drug use to city crackdowns in other areas.
A UC Santa Cruz undergraduate's body was found on a Santa Cruz beach after a cliff-jumping incident, marking a tragic end to the search for the missing student. Meanwhile, two San Francisco sheriff’s deputies suffered injuries in a vehicle crash in the Mission District, and Caltrain reported success in reducing collisions at a Burlingame railroad crossing through AI technology.
Cole Valley Nights, a neighborhood street market in San Francisco, will take place from May 15 to May 16, 2025. The event, organized by the Merchants Association, aims to celebrate local culture and community engagement. It coincides with Saint Patrick's Day festivities, enhancing its appeal.
The San Francisco Planning Commission approved a 181-unit apartment building at 2588 Mission Street despite public outrage over the landlord's alleged negligence linked to a fatal 2015 fire. Activists had pushed for a 100% affordable housing project, but the commission cited state laws mandating approval for compliant housing proposals. The project will include only 9% affordable units, raising concerns over gentrification and displacement in the Mission District.
Garbo Chang, a 59-year-old San Francisco resident, died after running into the ocean while chasing a dog at Ocean Beach. His cause of death remains undisclosed. Waymo also recalled 1,200 self-driving taxis for software updates following a federal investigation into minor collisions.