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02/08/2024

SAN FRANCISCO—On Wednesday, July 31, the District Attorney’s Office announced that Jeyson Garcia, 25, of San Francisco, has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with multiple burglaries in the Outer Mission District and Noe Valley. He was arraigned on July 31, and pleaded not guilty to all charges and denied all allegations. He is charged with two counts of first-degree residential burglary (PC 459) with the person present clause (PC 667.5(c)(21)), unlawful driving or taking of a vehicle (VC 10851(a)), receiving stolen property, motor vehicle (PC 496d(a)) and possession of burglar tools (PC 466).

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SAN FRANCISCO—On Wednesday, July 31, the District Attorney’s Office announced that Jeyson Garcia, 25, of San Francisco, has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with multiple burglaries in the Outer Mission District and Noe Valley. He was arraigned on July 31, and pleaded not guilty...

20/07/2024

Fremont, CA – A fatal collision involving multiple vehicles, including a big rig, led to the closure of several lanes on southbound Interstate 680 in Fremont for several hours on Thursday, July 18, 2024, as reported by KRON4.

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A fatal multi-vehicle collision led to the closure of several lanes on southbound Interstate 680 in Fremont on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

27/06/2024

SAN FRANCISCO—On Monday, June 24, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office disclosed that a conviction was secured against David DePape, 44, of Berkeley, California, after a trial by jury for attacking Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s husband in their home. (📸: Shutterstock)

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On Monday, June 24, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office disclosed that a conviction was secured against David DePape, 44,

14/06/2024

UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I am 67 and have group health insurance through my current employer, with a high deductible. My question is, should I have also enrolled in Medicare, even though I am still working? If so, who pays my claims first? I have talked with friends, my company’s HR department, their insurance agent and get answers from “I don’t know” to “I’m not sure but I think…” I cannot get a straight answer.

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UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I am 67 and have group health insurance through my current employer, with a high deductible. My question is, should I have also enrolled in Medicare, even though I am still working? If so, who pays my claims first? I have talked with friends, my company’s HR department, ...

17/05/2024

SAN FRANCISCO—On Monday, May 13, the San Francisco Fire Department highlighted Fire Station #16 on their page. Fire Station 16 serves the Marina District in San Francisco and are housed in the newly remodeled firehouse that was paid for by a bond measure that is seismically safe.

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17/05/2024

SAN FRANCISCO—On Monday, May 13, the San Francisco Fire Department highlighted Fire Station #16 on their page. Fire Station 16 serves the Marina District in San Francisco and are housed in the newly remodeled firehouse that was paid for by a bond measure that is seismically safe.

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On Monday, May 13, the San Francisco Fire Department highlighted Fire Station #16 on their page. Fire Station 16 serves the

02/05/2024

NEW YORK—The nominees for the 2024 Tony Awards were unveiled on Tuesday, April 30 with the Alicia Keys musical “Hell’s Kitchen” and the play “Stereophonic” leading the pack with 13 nominations each. The musical “The Outsiders” picked up 12 nominations and the revival of “Cabaret” earned 9 nominations.

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NEW YORK—The nominees for the 2024 Tony Awards were unveiled on Tuesday, April 30 with the Alicia Keys musical “Hell’s Kitchen” and the play “Stereophonic” leading the pack with 13 nominations each. The musical “The Outsiders” picked up 12 nominations and the revival of “Cabaret”...

22/04/2024

SAN FRANCISCO—On Wednesday, April 17, the SFPD reported that a juvenile was arrested for their role in a arson of an autonomous vehicle.

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SAN FRANCISCO—On Wednesday, April 17, the SFPD reported that a juvenile was arrested for their role in a arson of an autonomous vehicle. The SFPD reported on February 10, at approximately 8:50 p.m. officers responded to the 700 block of Jackson St. regarding a vehicle fire. Officers arrived on sce...

06/04/2024

UNITED STATES—I know I am not the only person who suffers from it, I’m referring to impulse purchases. I feel sometimes we have this engrained notion that if we go shopping or we visit an establishment where we can purchase goods we find this exact desire to purchase something. It feels almost foreign to visit an establishment and not make a purchase.

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UNITED STATES—I know I am not the only person who suffers from it, I’m referring to impulse purchases. I feel sometimes we have this engrained notion that if we go shopping or we visit an establishment where we can purchase goods we find this exact desire to purchase something. It feels almost f...

07/03/2024

On Tuesday, March 5, it was announced that three individuals were charged in connection to narcotics trafficking. Patricia Cruz-Ramirez, 21, of Oakland, Marvin Licona, 33, of Oakland, were arraigned on March 1, and Luis Velasquez, 34, of Oakland was arraigned on March 4, the Sa Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced. Photo by Emiliano Bar via Unsplash.

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On Tuesday, March 5, it was announced that three individuals were charged in connection to narcotics trafficking.

14/02/2024

LAS VEGAS,NV-We are in the midst of “Chiefs Kingdom,” after yet another thrilling double digit victory over the snake bitten San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in OT, 25-22.

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LAS VEGAS,NV-We are in the midst of “Chiefs Kingdom,” after yet another thrilling double digit victory over the snake bitten San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in OT, 25-22. Patrick Mahomes rallied his team in the 4th quarter to secure their third Lombardi trophy in five years, as well as h...

03/02/2024

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Police Department announced on their page that their DUI Checkpoint on January 26 between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. involved a total of 220 drivers.

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The San Francisco Police Department announced on their page that their DUI Checkpoint on January 26 between

24/01/2024

SAN FRANCISCO—On January 22, the SF District Attorney’s Office announced that Haoli Weng, 26, of San Francisco, was charged in connection to an armed robbery on Ocean Avenue.

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On January 22, the SF District Attorney’s Office announced that Haoli Weng, 26, of San Francisco, was charged in connection to an armed

19/01/2024

UNITED STATES—The Atlanta Falcons, a team steeped in a rich history within the NFL, have recently undergone significant changes and faced challenges that have shaped their current state and future prospects. This article delves into the key events and decisions that have marked the team’s recent journey, particularly focusing on developments up to Jan. 17, 2024.

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UNITED STATES—The Atlanta Falcons, a team steeped in a rich history within the NFL, have recently undergone significant changes and faced challenges that have shaped their current state and future prospects. This article delves into the key events and decisions that have marked the team’s recent...

12/01/2024

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Fire Department reported on its Instagram page on Tuesday, January 9, they quickly extinguished a one-alarm fire in a three-story multi-residential complex. At 5:56 a.m. the SFFD responded to 800 Divisadero Street at Fulton Street for a reported structure fire.

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SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Fire Department reported on its Instagram page on Tuesday, January 9, they quickly extinguished a one-alarm fire in a three-story multi-residential complex. At 5:56 a.m. the SFFD responded to 800 Divisadero Street at Fulton Street for a reported structure fire. At 5...

05/01/2024

SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, January 2, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office disclosed that Van Zeng, a former employee of the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection, has been charged with three misdemeanor counts of having a financial conflict of interest in a government decision in violation of section 3.206(a) of the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code. Zeng was arraigned on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty. His next court date has been set for Friday, February 23, for a pretrial conference.

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On Tuesday, January 2, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office disclosed that Van Zeng, a former employee of the San Francisco Department

29/12/2023

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Police Department is asking for family members of a homicide victim who was killed in November 1976 to come forward.

The victim at the time was determined to be a male adult, standing 5 feet and 8 inches tall and weighing between 140-150 pounds and between 30-35 years in age. During the original investigation, it was determined the victim was shot in the head at close range.

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The San Francisco Police Department is asking for family members of a homicide victim who was killed in November 1976 to come forward.

23/12/2023

SAN FRANCISCO—On December 15, it was announced by the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office Casey Whitmore, 41, of San Francisco, was convicted after a trial by jury of three felony counts: unlawful taking of a vehicle (VC 10851(a)), battery with injury on a peace officer (PC 243(c)(2)), and threat to an executive officer (PC 69(a)). He was also convicted of one misdemeanor count of second-degree commercial burglary (PC 459).

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SAN FRANCISCO—On December 15, it was announced by the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office Casey Whitmore, 41, of San Francisco, was convicted after a trial by jury of three felony counts: unlawful taking of a vehicle (VC 10851(a)), battery with injury on a peace officer (PC 243(c)(2)), and ...

19/12/2023

HOLLYWOOD—I will admit I am pleasantly pleased to see John McCook front-and-center on the CBS soap, “The Bold and the Beautiful.” I mean he started the soap with Katherine Kelly-Lang back in 1987, they are indeed the face of the soap and him not having a burner of a storyline for years was quite disappointing to say the least. Eric is quite ill at the moment, and a select few characters are now aware of his impending ‘death,’ while others are still in the dark.

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HOLLYWOOD—I will admit I am pleasantly pleased to see John McCook front-and-center on the CBS soap, “The Bold and the Beautiful.” I mean he started the soap with Katherine Kelly-Lang back in 1987, they are indeed the face of the soap and him not having a burner of a storyline for years was qui...

07/12/2023

SAN FRANCISCO—On Friday, December 1, the San Francisco Police Department announced that the Burglary Unit (Fencing & Organized Retail Crime investigators) and officers from Tenderloin and Southern Police Stations pre-planned a shoplifting enforcement operation to help reduce crime and theft in the region.

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25/11/2023

HOLLYWOOD—This was perhaps one of the top 5 flicks I was looking forward to in 2023, and gosh did it disappoint me, after nearly 16 years in the making. I am referring to Eli Roth’s fake trailer from the 2007 “Death Proof” oddly titled “Thanksgiving.” The trailer was so genius, so original, the thought of a horror film centered around one of the most family friendly holidays of all holidays tell me I’m dreaming right?

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HOLLYWOOD—This was perhaps one of the top 5 flicks I was looking forward to in 2023, and gosh did it disappoint me, after nearly 16 years in the making. I am referring to Eli Roth’s fake trailer from the 2007 “Death Proof” oddly titled “Thanksgiving.” The trailer was so genius, so origin...

18/11/2023

HOLLYWOOD—I guess we can say let’s get ready for awards season?! The nominees for the 2024 Grammy Awards were announced on Friday, November 10. There were some names that were expected, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Ice Spice to name a few, but it was artist SZA who dominated with a total of nine nominations including Album of the Year for “SOS.” Followed close behind was Victoria Monet with seven nominations including Record of the Year.

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I guess we can say let’s get ready for awards season?! The nominees for the 2024 Grammy Awards were announced on Friday, November 10.

08/11/2023

SAN FRANCISCO—On Thursday, November 2, the San Francisco Police Department revealed Auto Theft investigators assigned to three auto thefts that occurred between August 24 and August 28 have arrested one of the suspects involved. Joseph McBee, of Alameda County was arrested by police and investigators determined that he stole at least three vehicles in San Francisco and Oakland.

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On Thursday, November 2, the San Francisco Police Department revealed Auto Theft investigators assigned to three auto thefts that occurred

04/11/2023

UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I am turning 65 soon and working full-time with employer benefits. I am receiving conflicting information from friends and co-workers regarding enrolling in Medicare. Some say to enroll in only Part A, while others say to enroll in both Medicare Parts A and B.

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UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I am turning 65 soon and working full-time with employer benefits. I am receiving conflicting information from friends and co-workers regarding enrolling in Medicare. Some say to enroll in only Part A, while others say to enroll in both Medicare Parts A and B. Please expl...

31/10/2023

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Police Department announced on its website that an at-risk 4 year-old who was kidnapped has been found and the suspect who took her is now in custody.

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The San Francisco Police Department announced on its website that an at-risk 4 year-old who was kidnapped has been found and the suspect

21/10/2023

SAN FRANCISCO—On Wednesday, October 18, the SF District Attorney’s Office announced that Christopher Redinger, 38, has been charged in connection to a hammer attack in the Tenderloin District on October 13. Redinger was arraigned on Tuesday, October 17, and pled not guilty to one count of attempted murder (PC 664/187).

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On Wednesday, October 18, the SF District Attorney’s Office announced that Christopher Redinger, 38, has been charged in connection to

17/10/2023

UNITED STATES—Gosh, the brain is such a fascinating organ. I recall as an undergraduate while double majoring in English, Film Studies and Psychology, I took a series of courses about the brain. I recall vividly my counselor at the time telling me DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE OVER THE SUMMER, as it’s already a difficult course in its own, but its accelerated content in the summer.

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The brain, it is an organ that serves so many functions when it comes to the body. Your heart beat, your movements, your

13/10/2023

HOLLYWOOD—Ok, I cannot recall a movie being panned so universally by critics in a very long time with “The Exorcist: Believer.” I think so many people were in uproar because hello, the 1973 film “The Exorcist” is a classic.

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HOLLYWOOD—Ok, I cannot recall a movie being panned so universally by critics in a very long time with “The Exorcist: Believer.” I think so many people were in uproar because hello, the 1973 film “The Exorcist” is a classic. It might be one of the scariest movies ever made and sometimes the...

09/10/2023

UNITED STATES—Nestled on the northern tip of the California coast, San Francisco stands as a testament to architectural marvels, cultural diversity, and groundbreaking innovations.

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Nestled on the northern tip of the California coast, San Francisco stands as a testament to architectural marvels, cultural diversity

07/10/2023

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect on Sunday, October 1 connected to a series of stabbings and assaults on Market Street. The SFPD reported the assaults transpired between Market Street between 4th and Barry Streets.

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The San Francisco Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect on Sunday, October 1 connected to a series of stabbings and assaults