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SAN FRANCISCO— Amid a heat-wave across the Bay Area, ride-sharing company Lyft announced on Saturday, August 15 that they would be offering free rides to cooling centers in San Francisco and around the Bay Area. The company announced that these rides can be accessed using the promo code CAHEATRELIEF20, and are valid for 2 rides up to $15 each. The announcement...

SAN FRANCISCO—On August 13, owners of the popular Mexican restaurant Tacos El Patron opened a new taqueria in downtown SF called Los Guisados Del Patron, the SF Chronicle first reported. Tacos El Patron is most famous for their “quesabirria”, a cheesy beef birria taco which has become very popular amongst Bay Area taco lovers since their first location opened in...

SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco city officials are asking the public to remember to follow coronavirus health guidelines amid the heat wave, as well as advice to avoid heat stroke. Locals across San Francisco have taken to the beaches and parks in efforts to stay cool in the heat, and officials are worried about potential spikes in coronavirus cases, as well as...

CHICAGO— Sixteen people, including a 12-year-old, were shot in Chicago on Friday August 14 ABC 7 Chicago first reported. Chicago police reported that the 12-year-old is the son of a Chicago firefighter, and that he was standing in a park in the Woodlawn neighborhood with a group of males, presumed to be friends, when shots were fired. The child...

WASHINGTON D.C.—Former FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith agreed to plead guilty for making a false statement in the first criminal case arising from the investigation into links between Russia and the 2016 Trump Campaign, reviewed by United States Attorney John Durham. Clinesmith was charged in federal court in Washington D.C. on August 14, 2020, with one count of making a false...

NEW YORK—Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday, August 15, at a New York hospital. He was 71. “It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight. He was not just my brother, he was my best friend. He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again....

SAN FRANCISCO—Officials announce that the 4th San Francisco International Piano Festival (SFIPF) will be held virtually this year. The festival will begin on Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 30. All events will be virtual and free to the public. SFIPF has been held every August since 2017. It usually has audiences throughout San Francisco Bay Area. This year, due...

SAN FRANCISCO—After being forced to close for a five month period due to the pandemic, Alcatraz will be reopening to the public on August 17. While in the past tourists have had the opportunity to explore the inside of the once maximum security prison, they will only be able to have an outdoor experience when it first opens again in...

NEW YORK CITY—Robert Trump, 72, President Donald Trump’s younger brother, has been hospitalized in New York City, the White House confirmed on August 14. The exact nature of Robert Trump’s condition is unknown, but officials have said that the president's brother is “very ill”. Earlier in June, Robert Trump was hospitalized in the intensive care unit for over a week...

HOLLYWOOD—Last week we had our premiere for the second helping of “Big Brother: All-Stars” and it was fun, but now it’s time for us to get into the game. The first week was full of surprises, favorites are still my favorites, some I loved I don’t love anymore and others, I’m still asking myself WHY they are on this...