San Francisco, CA Other News

Great Highway Park Effort Receives $1 Million Grant

Published   Nov 23, 2024 10:51AM
On Friday, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced the award of a $1 million grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy Board to help protect the proposed park from flooding and construct safe walkways for pedestrians. ... Read more

This Week In Food: Say Hello, Again, to Park Tavern

Park Tavern is reopening tonight with a famous new chef, a Top Chef alum opens a new Divisadero wine bar, and the Fillmore neighborhood is up in arms about the closure of their only grocery store, all in This Week In Food. ... Read more

Bay Area spots rank on OpenTable's top 100 restaurants list.



The Bay Area may be known for its iconic landmarks, but the Bay is also getting recognized for its local cuisine.



OpenTable ranked five Bay Area restaurants in its 2024 Top 100 Restaurants ranking, includ ... Read more

Another day of nonstop rain brings more trouble to the water



An atmospheric river storm continues to take a heavy toll on the North Bay, where a third day of nonstop rain Friday caused widespread problems.



Flooded roadways, stranded cars and mudslides kept emergency ... Read more

San Jose boxing instructor arrested for sexually assaulting clients, DA says

Published   Nov 22, 2024 06:31PM


A South Bay boxing instructor has been arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting two customers and trying to extort an employee.



Trastan Arfi, who runs YBX Fitness in downtown San Jose, is facing felony charges of sexual battery and extortion, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s announced on Friday.



Investigators said the 42-year-old boxing instructor extorted one of his own employees by demanding she send nude photographs to him in order to get her p ... Read more

Severe Flooding in Santa Rosa Leaves 300 People Stranded

Cars were headlights-deep in floodwater in Santa Rosa on Thursday, leaving people stranded at a hotel, while a medical center had to be evacuated amidst historical volumes of rainfall. ... Read more

Rumor Swirls That Breed Will Appoint Former Aide, Loyal 'Gua

Mayor London Breed is rumored to be seriously considering appointing her former aide and more recently campaign advisor Conor Johnston to Catherine Stefani's soon-to-be-vacated seat on the Board of Supervisors. ... Read more

Day Around the Bay: Flooding Strikes Across Bay Area

Flooding has hit across the Bay; Berkeley has finally called its mayoral race; and a surprise album from Kendrick Lamar. ... Read more