Flanked with the flags of the Philippines and Bohol Province, Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer gives his remarks during the official opening of the Bohol Circle Immigrant Park in Alameda, California on 21 January 2023. (San Francisco PCG photo) ALAMEDA, California – Local government officials and the Filipino American community gathered in this Bay Area island city Jan. 21 to officially open the Bohol Circle Immigrant Park, considered the first recreation park in the United States named after a Filipino American community organization. Attending the inauguration were U.S. House Representative Barbara Lee (California) State Senator Nancy Skinner, Filipino American Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Benjamin Reyes II, Alameda City Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, and Filipino American Alameda City Vice Mayor Tony Daysog. Alameda City Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft leads the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Bohol Circle Immigrant Park in … [Read more...] about Alameda, California opens Bohol Circle Immigrant Park
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San Francisco population declines again, hitting lowest level since 2012
New data out this week suggests that San Francisco’s exodus may be slowing. The city lost just 0.5% of its population between July 2021 and July 2022, according to California’s Department of Finance , a much smaller percentage than the 3.7% decrease in the previous year. That puts the city’s population at 834,046 during that time. While that might be good news for the city, even a smaller dip puts the overall city population at its lowest level since 2012. Even with stories of residents fleeing the state flooding the media in the past few years, research has shown most people simply moved to other parts of California, if not just farther out into the suburbs of the Bay Area. Still, all Bay Area counties lost residents in this time period, with Marin County experiencing the largest outflow. Marin County lost 1.5%, while Napa lost 1.3% and San Mateo lost 1% of its residents. That’s a loss of 3,795, 1,845 and 8,081 people, respectively. San Francisco’s population … [Read more...] about San Francisco population declines again, hitting lowest level since 2012
A look at California’s deadly back-to-back mass shootings that left 18 dead in 48 hours
Monterey Park shooting: Police surround van in Torrance SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The unrelated massacres at a dance hall in a Los Angeles suburb on Saturday night and at two mushroom farms south of San Francisco on Monday have dealt a blow to California , which has some of the nation’s toughest firearm laws and lowest rates of gun deaths. The horrific slaughters are among six mass shootings to rock America just three weeks into the year. Kris Brown, president of gun control group Brady, told Express.co.uk: "The frequency and regularity of these mass shootings have left our country in a perpetual state of grief." Related articles Two teenagers, 16 and 17, slashed in horror ‘machete’ attack … [Read more...] about A look at California’s deadly back-to-back mass shootings that left 18 dead in 48 hours
Half Moon Bay suspect admits to shooting rampage, says he was bullied
The agricultural worker suspected of killing seven people in a shooting rampage at two farms around Half Moon Bay, Calif., this week admitted that he committed the attacks in a jailhouse interview with local media on Thursday, saying he regretted going through with the act. The suspect, 66-year-old Zhao Chunli, spoke with journalist Janelle Wang of KNTV in his first media interview since the shootings that rocked the small coastal community south of San Francisco. Zhao, who is charged with seven counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, spoke to Wang for about 15 minutes in Mandarin in an interview at the San Mateo County Jail in Redwood City, Calif. No cameras were allowed inside the jail. Zhao was asked by Wang whether he had any regrets for the killings. He answered with one word: "Yes." He believes he suffers from mental illness and that he's been "struggling with it for a while," Wang said. "He says he sees things unclearly and wants to be evaluated by a … [Read more...] about Half Moon Bay suspect admits to shooting rampage, says he was bullied
Monterey shooting: Dramatic footage shows moment hero disarms gunman who killed 11 people
Monterey Park shooting: Police surround van in Torrance SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info CCTV footage captures the moment a member of the public disarmed a gunman minutes after he sprayed bullets into a Southern California ballroom dance hall, killing 11 people. Brandon Tsay, 26, has been hailed as a hero for disarming Huu Can Tran, 72 at the Lai Lai Ballroom in Alhambra, a city located in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California. In the footage, Mr Tsay can be seen wrestling the gun off the shooter in what appears to be an empty lobby in the dance hall. Related articles Ted Bundy cried, prayed and refused to touch his death row meal Four arrested after student, 19, … [Read more...] about Monterey shooting: Dramatic footage shows moment hero disarms gunman who killed 11 people
Paul Pelosi Attack Footage Will Go Public at Noon
Click here to read the full article. Bodycam footage of an October attack against Paul Pelosi , former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’s husband, will be released to the public Friday at noon. The release of video footage, along with recordings of a 911 call and interviews with the attacker David DePape, was authorized by a California court following a joint motion brought by several news outlets. Pelosi was violently assaulted by DePape while at his and the former speaker’s home in San Francisco. DePape, who broke into the residence looking for Speaker Pelosi, allegedly bludgeoned Pelosi with a hammer before being subdued by police. Pelosi was hospitalized and underwent brain surgery to repair his injuries. More from Rolling Stone Florida Nursing Schools Sold 7,600 Fake Diplomas, Say Feds Georgia Governor Declares State of Emergency, Activates 1,000 National Guard Troops Five Memphis Cops Charged With Murder in Death of Tyre Nichols In the … [Read more...] about Paul Pelosi Attack Footage Will Go Public at Noon
New study catalogs water pollutants released by Bay Area oil refineries
Chevron’s oil refinery in Richmond is among the U.S. petroleum producers that most regularly exceed limits aimed at keeping pollution out of local waterways, according to a nonprofit that ranked it ranked 8th worst out of 81 oil refineries after studying Environmental Protection Agency reports. From 2019 through 2021, the E.P.A. recorded 27 instances when the Richmond facility reported dumping unpermittedamounts of regulated substances into San Pablo Bay, researchers with national nonprofit Environmental Integrity Project found . None of those violations resulted in official enforcement actions or financial penalties, the group said. Chevron representatives said the report is misleading because federal data includes stormwater discharge treated at the facility. State data, the company says, does not include the stormwater releases and shows they were in violation just once in that same two year time period, company spokesman Allen Ross said. The bulk of the project’s report, … [Read more...] about New study catalogs water pollutants released by Bay Area oil refineries
Who will be Hurricanes’ new offensive coordinator? Seven candidates to consider, including ex-Dolphins WR Brian Hartline
With Josh Gattis’ long-expected departure from the Hurricanes now official, Mario Cristobal and Miami are searching for a new offensive coordinator. Last year, Miami made a big splash by hiring Gattis, who was coming off a Broyles Award-winning season at Michigan. Unfortunately for UM fans, it did not work out as planned. The Hurricanes ended the season 97th in offense. Gattis, who also filled the role of wide receivers coach, is the second Hurricanes offensive assistant to leave this offseason, joining former quarterbacks coach Frank Ponce, who is the new offensive coordinator at Appalachian State. The Hurricanes will need to find a coordinator who can double up at one of those positions and find a new position coach for the other. But first, UM needs to find its new offensive coordinator. Here is a short list of possible candidates: Marcus Arroyo Arroyo, who was UNLV’s head coach until he was fired at the end of the 2022 season, has experience working with … [Read more...] about Who will be Hurricanes’ new offensive coordinator? Seven candidates to consider, including ex-Dolphins WR Brian Hartline
Inside Disneyland’s new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride
Today, Disneyland opened Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, its first new ride in more than three years. The opening is part of Disney100 , the massive Disneyland special event scheduled to happen all year, which also kicks off today. All eyes are on the new ride and how it differs from the Walt Disney World version. Runaway Railway has been open at Hollywood Studios since March 2020. The answer: The ride is both completely the same and totally different. The dark ride, which is part of the large-scale Toontown renovation that is set to debut in March, opened early for the Disney100 celebration. The event marks 100 years since the founding of the Walt Disney Company, commemorating “100 years of wonder,” as the company describes it. It’s the first-ever Disney attraction to feature its most famous character. Until now, no park ride around the world had ever starred Mickey Mouse — and this one also features Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto and Goofy, who’s the train … [Read more...] about Inside Disneyland’s new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride
David DePape breaking into Pelosi home captured on US Capitol Police surveillance footage
close Video Paul Pelosi surveillance video shows David DePape breaking into San Francisco home U.S. Capitol Police surveillance video shows suspect David DePape breaking into Paul and Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home Oct. 28, 2022, before the hammer attack on Paul Pelosi. U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) surveillance footage captured the moment when David DePape, 42, allegedly entered the Pelosi family's San Francisco home to attack the former House speaker's husband , Paul Pelosi. Fox News Digital obtained USCP surveillance footage released by California Judge Stephen Murphy on Friday that shows DePape allegedly going into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home to attack Paul Pelosi. The footage shows DePape scoping out the glass door he allegedly broke to get into the home before disappearing and coming back with two bags, pulling an object out of the smaller bag and moving it into the larger bag. PAUL PELOSI VIDEO SHOWS HAMMER … [Read more...] about David DePape breaking into Pelosi home captured on US Capitol Police surveillance footage