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Southwest Airlines Fight Mid-Air Leads To Arrest

SAN FRANCISCO—On Sunday, October 18, Southwest Airlines reported, via Twitter, a physical confrontation between a woman and a man. Allegedly, a man choked a women after reclining her seat back on board a flight leaving from LAX to San Francisco International Airport. A statement released by Southwest Airlines confirms that an "escalating situation" took place. "Flight #2010 from LAX to San Francisco International airport...

“Crimson Peak” Has Intrigue, But Few Scares

HOLLYWOOD—With Halloween right around the corner, movie lovers looking for thrills might venture to the multiplex to see the new thriller “Crimson Peak.” The flick directed by acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro definitely knows the genre all too well. One of his classics, in my opinion, is the much underrated science gone wrong thriller “Mimic," which starred Oscar-winner Mira...

Woman Claims Uber Driver Threatened To Kill Her

SAN FRANCISCO—On Thursday, October 15, Eve Batey reported that her Uber driver threatened he would rape and kill her. In an account about the incident, Batey indicated she had just finished dinner with her colleagues near Church and Duboce when she called an Uber at approximately 10:00 p.m. Batey claimed “by 10:30, my Uber driver had announced that he was going to...

Suspect Shot Dead After Police Altercation

SAN FRANCISCO—On Thursday, October 15, a 27-year-old man was fatally shot by a police officer after he took another sergeant’s firearm in an aggressive altercation that took place at the intersection of 8th Street and Market Street in San Francisco’s Mid-Market area.  The man was identified on October 16, as Herbert Benitez, a resident of San Francisco. SF Police Chief...

Sinbad Dodges Eviction By Filing For Bankruptcy

SAN FRANCISCO—An iconic San Francisco landmark has been threatened by eviction due to the city’s plans to expand its ferry terminals to create three new landings.  Known for its sweeping views of the Bay Bridge, Sinbad’s Pier II Restaurant has occupied prime Bay Area waterfront real estate over the past 40 years. The restaurant has been sinking in legal battles...

Housekeeper Sues Uber, Airbnb Execs For Mistreatment

SAN FRANCISCO—On Wednesday, October 7, a suit was filed in San Francisco Superior Court against two executives at high-profile tech companies for alleged wage theft and sexual harassment. The defendants, Cameron Poetzscher and Varsha Rao, are a married couple. Poetzscher is the head of corporate development for Uber, and Rao is the head of global operations for Airbnb. The plaintiff,...

Board Of Supervisors Introduces Homicide Case Reward System

Board of Supervisors President London Breed speaks in front of City Hall
SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, October 6, Board of Supervisors President, London Breed, announced that she requested a drafting request for legislation mandating a reward system to award people who assist in the resolution of unsolved homicide cases. Breed indicated that there have been approximately 50 deaths in San Francisco per year from homicides. The proposition has gained widespread attention due to...

“Sicario” Is Riveting Drama

HOLLYWOOD—It’s a difficult task in cinema to craft a movie that leaves an audience member on the edge of their seat, unnerved, but also amazed by what they’re watching unfold on the big screen. The film “Sicario” falls into the realm of a piece of cinema that will have audiences talking. Can a spectator have a preconceived notion about...

“The Flash,” Season 2 Returns For More Fun

HOLLYWOOD—Last season I became an avid fan of The CW superhero hit “The Flash.” Yes, it’s difficult to find a series that matches the wits and narrative aspect that “Smallville” once held, but “The Flash” has done a magnificent job at meshing unique characters, narrative and emotion into a compelling action-drama. Season two of the series picked up a few...

Male Suspect In A Standoff With SFPD

SAN FRANCISCO—An unidentified male suspect was in a standoff for multiple hours with San Francisco police officers in the South of Market area, today, October 7. At approximately 2:40 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers pulled over a suspect driving a white vehicle on the corner of Dore Street and Bryant Street. According to SFPD Officers Vu Williams, the officer was...