Tag: San Francisco
World Health Organization Advocates SF HIV Antiretroviral Treatment
SAN FRANCISCO—The World Health Organization announced that they are using San Francisco as a model for how the world should handle the antiretroviral drug...
SF Dentist Arrested For National Drug Smuggling
SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco dentist Jerome Weitz, 63, was arrested by the Narcotic Borough Manhattan North, in Yonkers, New York.
Weitz has been accused of running...
Wyeth Coulter Holds His Last Charity Pumpkin Sale
SAN FRANCISCO—Wyeth Coulter, 18, held his last charity pumpkin sale in San Francisco on Tuesday, October 27. Coulter had been growing pumpkins and holding fundraisers...
Settlement Over Dumping Between Nevada And SF Approved
SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, October 27, the dispute between Nevada and the City of San Francisco reached a settlement.
The settlement involves patient dumping: Nevada had...
Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow Spared Of Death Penalty
SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco prosecutors announced on Monday, October 26, that the United States Attorney’s Office will not be seeking the death penalty against renowned...
Shigella Bacteria Contracted By Almost 200 People
SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, October 27, it was discovered that almost 200 people have contracted the bacteria called Shigella.
The outbreak began 10 days ago, on...
Breweries Using Recycled Water To Accommodate Drought
SAN FRANCISCO—In an effort to accommodate the California drought, one brewery is creating an innovative way to conserve California water by using recycled water.
Mavericks...
Health Officials Issue Alert About Counterfeit Xanax
SAN FRANCISCO—A San Francisco County Health official has issued a warning, urging people not to buy Xanax on the street.
As of Friday, October 23,...
Suspect In Stolen Police Car Arrested On Treasure Island
SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco police officers arrested an unidentified man allegedly involved in an officer-related shooting that occurred on Treasure Island on Saturday, October 24....
SF Zoo Fined For The Death Of Baby Gorilla
SAN FRANCISCO—On Friday, October 23, the San Francisco Zoo was fined $1,750 for the accidental death of a baby gorilla last year.
The death of...