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SAN FRANCISCO—The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday, April 15, that John Francis Porter, the former Vice President and Group Manager of the Recology’s San Francisco Group was charged with bribing Mohammed Nuru, a former Director of San Francisco Department of Public Works (DPW). The feds also charged Porter with money laundering. “The complaint unsealed today alleges that Porter,...

SAN FRANCISCO—The Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, April 14, that Shakisha Haskins was sentenced to prison for using a passport that federal prosecutors say she knew was obtained fraudulently along with using “other false information to gain access to a repatriation flight from India.” “Shakisha Haskins was sentenced today to a year and a day in prison for using...

SAN FRANCISCO—The United States Department of Justice announced on Thursday, April 15, that a Houston, Texas attorney, Carlos E. Kepke, was indicted with conspiring with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of a private equity firm, to defraud the Internal Revenue Service of millions of dollars. Kepke has also been charged with three counts of aiding and assisting in...

HELLO AMERICA!—It is always exciting to be introduced to a new film, especially when it is produced by a new young guy who is determined to find his special place in the motion picture industry.  Jason Allen quickly informs you that he has had to wear many hats during his years creating his short film efforts. This determination wasn't...

HOLLYWOOD—This has seriously become my favorite new culinary series, I’m referring to the Food Network series “Tournament of Champions” hosted by Guy Fieri. I swear Fieri is GOLD for the network, the fact that this guy was discovered in the second season of Food Network Star and became such a staple, erase that, ICON at the network says it...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, April 13, the Mayor of San Francisco announced that she will re-engage in her efforts to open a drug sobering center in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District for those who are experiencing the effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other substances. Mayor London Breed introduced a lease for the building at 1076 Howard Street to the San Francisco...

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco International Film Festival named its Audience Award & Golden Gate Award winners on Saturday April 17.  A total of $17,000 in cash prizes were spread amongst the winners which included emerging and established filmmakers. The festival was available on streaming platforms for audiences with certain films being shown at the Drive In theater set up...

HOLLYWOOD—It has been a very long time since we had exceptional villains on the ABC soap “General Hospital.” I mean I thought Helena Cassadine was great, but perhaps one of the greatest villains was Cesar Faison. We have two great ones emerging: Peter August and Cyrus Renault. I will argue Cyrus is a major threat, but his villainy is...

SAN FRANCISCO—A renowned Bay Area cyclist died after being hit by an SUV on Tuesday, April 13. The cyclist was riding on Lafayette at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road when he was struck by a vehicle. He was taken to the hospital where he later died from injuries sustained. The cyclist Joe Shami, 86, is...

SAN FRANCISCO—A 46-year-old woman was the victim of a shooting which transpired on Wednesday, April 14 at 1:22 p.m. The incident transpired on the 200 block of Golden Gate Avenue. According to reports, the incident is said to have stemmed from a prior dispute between the victim and multiple suspects, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Two of...