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Laotian-born artist Somboun Sayasane, reported missing on December 28, was found dead in Placerville, prompting an investigation into his death. His roommate, Benjamin Dougherty, 32, faces first-degree murder charges, while his father, Robert Dougherty, 74, is charged as an accessory. Authorities believe Sayasane died on December 26.
Santa Clara County health officials ordered the Cupertino Whole Foods closed due to a vermin infestation, citing an imminent threat to health and safety. An inspection revealed rodent droppings and sightings of pests throughout the store. Whole Foods has committed to necessary repairs before reopening.
Mayor Daniel Lurie and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi celebrated the 20th anniversary of CityBuild, a workforce program that has placed nearly 1,800 San Franciscans in union apprenticeships. The program boasts an 86% placement rate and aims to provide career pathways in the construction trades, contributing to the local economy.
ODC Theater's Youth & Teen Program presents its May Showcase, starting on April 23, 2025, and concluding on May 3, 2025. The event highlights the talents of local youth performers, showcasing their dedication and creativity.
San Francisco museums feature several upcoming and closing exhibitions. “Kunié Sugiura: Photopainting” opens at SF MOMA on April 26, while “Chinese in the Richmond” at the Chinese Historical Society closes on May 4. Other notable shows include Beau McCall's retrospective at the Museum of Craft and Design, opening May 11.
San Francisco artists honor writer Anaïs Nin with two projects opening in April 2025. Lynne Kaufman’s play “Shameless Hussy” explores Nin’s life, while the Anaïs Nin Diary Film Festival showcases films inspired by her work. Both events aim to highlight themes of women's liberation and self-identity.
Vehicle crashes in San Francisco cost approximately $2.5 billion from 2018 to 2022, resulting in over 33,000 injuries and nearly 200 fatalities. The report calls for improved traffic safety measures, highlighting the need for the Municipal Transportation Agency and Department of Public Health to take action. District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar has urged a hearing to address these issues.
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California's State Senate Public Safety Committee unanimously advanced Sen. Scott Wiener's bill, SB 276, to empower San Francisco police to cite unpermitted street vendors. The legislation aims to address illegal street vending linked to stolen goods, which has become a significant issue in the city. SB 276 will proceed to the Appropriations Committee for further consideration in mid-May.
Eight sheriff's deputies and four Department of Public Works employees patrolled the southwest 16th Street plaza, where a DPW worker noted a suspicious individual carrying a blue IKEA bag. Paul Hayward, a DPW code enforcement supervisor, expressed optimism about Mayor Daniel Lurie's efforts to improve community sentiment in San Francisco. He envisions promoting traditional arts and culture in the plazas.