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SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Police Department reported on April 16 that their Marine Unit responded to an incident on Sunday, April 14 that resulted in four people being rescued. It was reported at approximately 9:52 a.m., the SFPD Marine unit responded to the coastal waters near Great Highway and Fulton Street in regard to a capsized boat. Officers were advised that...

UNITED STATES—Bloom is bountiful for spring. It is more abundant now than it will be at any other time of year. Early bloom has more time to produce more seed prior to autumn and winter. Also, it can most efficiently exploit its pollinators who are also most active in spring. The most prominent blooms appeal to such pollinators with...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Monday, April 15, the SFPD announced that a $125,000 reward is being offered for information regarding an August 2023 homicide. The SFPD reported that on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at approximately 9:43 p.m., dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from a person advising they had been shot. Officers arrived on scene at the unit block of Kelloch Street and...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Thursday, April 11, the San Francisco Police Department disclosed that they made 42 arrests – including 30 wanted fugitives – while seizing narcotics during a one-day, multi-agency law enforcement operation in the Tenderloin and surrounding areas on April 10. “Our officers will continue to make arrests and hold individuals committing crimes accountable for their actions,” said Chief Scott....

SAN FRANCISCO—On Wednesday, April 10, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced charges against Anell Medrano in connection to a hate crime attack on Polk and Vallejo Streets. Medrano was arraigned on April 1. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. He is charged with one count of assault with a deadly weapon (PC 245(a)(1)), with a special allegation...

HOLLYWOOD—Well, we have a winner after roughly two months of competition on the Food Network, the competition series “Tournament of Champions V.” Yes, this series premiered during the height of the pandemic, and it was unlike anything ever witnessed people. I thought it was simply genius in a way as it coincided with the chaos that is known as...

UNITED STATES—It is over people, March Madness officially ended Monday night with UConn winning its sixth NCAA Championship and making history by becoming a back-to-back winner. It is a feat that should be praised because ‘The Bracket’ is always difficult to predict and you never know what is going to happen from one game to the next. The same can...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, April 9, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office disclosed that San Francisco Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Espiritu, 49, was charged with domestic violence and multiple felonies in connection to incidents involving a woman with whom he had a previous dating relationship. Espiritu was arraigned on April 8, 2024, and pleaded not guilty to each charge and denied all...

SAN FRANCISCO—On April 4, Golden Gate Park in San Francisco celebrated its 154th birthday. An event was held to celebrate the milestone which included a celebration near the Conservatory of Flowers—the park’s oldest building—featuring entertainment, activities, a rock-climbing wall, a birthday cake, and more. Golden Gate Park was nominated by U.S.A. Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best City...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Monday, April 8, the San Francisco Fire Department responded to a reported outside car fire at 2:42 pm. near 595 Newhall Street. The RV fire quickly extended to a warehouse. Crews were able to extinguish the RV fire as simultaneously forcing entry to the warehouse to extinguish the interior structure fire. The one-alarm fire was placed under control at...