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SAN FRANCISCO—Grocery retailers owned by Albertsons such as Safeway, Vons, Pavillons and others will be laying off delivery drivers and replacing them with drivers from the third-party delivery app, DoorDash starting on February 27. Drivers will now be known as independent contractors and not employees. In a statement to Newsweek, Albertsons said: “Albertsons Companies made the strategic decision to discontinue using...

HOLLYWOOD—Well it feels like it only took about a year for the truth about what Gwen Rizczech was up to on “Days of Our Lives” to finally come to light. Here’s the problem: it might be too little too late people. Who knew it would take the arrival of Anna and Tony DiMera to swoop into town and get...

UNITED STATES—With a new year brings new opportunities. I know I’m not the only person in this boat. Let’s all say it: 2020 was one hell of a year, it was challenging, stressful, burdensome and left so many Americans with such levels of anxiety, you could bottle it up in a jar if you wanted to. The biggest thing...

LOS ANGELES—“Cut my veins, and I bleed Dodger blue. If trouble comes, I pray to that big Dodger in the sky,” said Hall of Fame and long time Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager, Tommy Lasorda. Lasorda passed away on Thursday, January 7 at the age of 93 from a cardiopulmonary arrest (heart attack). He died at his home in Fullerton...

HOLLYWOOD—Carly Corinthos, when will you learn. I love the character, but I think she just lit the match that is about to have ripple effects no one expected on “General Hospital.” Laura came to Carly with that information about Cyrus and their connection to put a lid on the boiling water. Carly took that information and made a move that...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Friday, January 8, San Francisco Board of Supervisor Shamann Walton was voted 11-0 as the new President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. In a unanimous vote, Walton was elected as president for the next two years. He was congratulated via Twitter by his colleagues, including Supervisors Ahsha Safai, Dean Preston, Matt Haney, and Hillary Ronen. In a...

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Police Commission unanimously voted 5-0 to confirm its new president and vice president on Wednesday, January 6. Commissioner Malia Cohen was voted as president and commissioner Cindy Elias has been voted as vice president. Two days after their confirmations, Hillary Ronen, member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors tweeted on Friday, January 8: "This is fantastic...

SAN FRANCISCO—The suspect involved in the theft of Maki the Lemur was released from jail on Tuesday, January 5.  On Tuesday, Corey McGilloway appeared in court for the theft of the Lemur. Judge Michael McNaughton told McGilloway to stay away from the San-Francisco Zoo upon release. Maki, a male Lemur went missing in October 2020. Officials on the scene found evidence...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Thursday, January 7, Camp Mather announced that its 2021 summer camp will be canceled due to coronavirus risks. It "will remain closed in 2021" explaining that it "faces significant challenges in ensuring social distancing" because "campers share bathrooms, meals, and social activities," in a press release. When asked whether the camp will reverse its decision if the coronavirus situation...

SAN FRANCISCO—Two people were killed by a hit-and-run collision in San Francisco’s South of Market on New Year’s Eve by a paroled robber driving a stolen car. One woman died at the scene, while the other succumbed to her injuries in a local hospital. The victims have been identified as 27-year-old Hana Abe and 60-year-old Elizabeth Platt. Authorities indicated the...