Kate Larsen
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San Francisco, CA, United States
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'Dog whistle': East Bay residents upset over language in SF's 'Nob Hill Gazette' real estate ad
'IS THIS REALLY REAL?': A magazine ad for real estate in Piedmont has members of the community hurt and wanting answers, as it compares the community's demographics to Oakland's. A Piedmont woman says the ad seemed meant to keep people out, "people who aren't white." → Read More
'I've been here six nights': SF residents struggle to secure COVID booster appts before holidays
"I can't get an appointment until December": Gov. Newsom and state health officials say everyone 18 and older should get a booster ahead of the holidays, but it turns out that's easier said than done. → Read More
CA's new COVID-19 booster policy creates confusion; here's how to navigate an appointment
Last week, California health officials encouraged all adults in the state to get a COVID booster. But the advice conflicts with current CDC guidance. As a result, there is now widespread confusion about who can book a booster appointment and how. → Read More
CA's new COVID-19 booster policy creates confusion; here's how to navigate an appointment
Last week, California health officials encouraged all adults in the state to get a COVID booster. But the advice conflicts with current CDC guidance. As a result, there is now widespread confusion about who can book a booster appointment and how. → Read More
Woman arrested in crash that killed SF educator
San Francisco police say they arrested a 70-year-old woman in a collision that killed a San Francisco teacher Wednesday morning. → Read More
'This world will never have another like him': Loved ones mourn tragic death of SF educator
A San Francisco educator was hit and killed this week. Now his family and community are fighting to ensure this never happens near their school again. → Read More
Beloved SF educator hit and killed outside school; community says street is unsafe
"Someone died today because that intersection": Parents, staff and other community members are calling on San Francisco to fix what's known to be a dangerous intersection at the school. Wednesday, a two-car collision killed a pedestrian, a beloved staff member and alumni of the school. → Read More
Thousands of Bay Area kids get vaccinated ahead of possible winter COVID surge
California health officials warn of the possible COVID surge to come, just as thousands of Bay Area children receive their first vaccine doses. → Read More
SFUSD proposes difficult spending cuts to avoid state takeover
The district is dealing with a $125 million shortfall for next year, and as a result, 10% in spending cuts to it's $1.2 billion annual budget. → Read More
San Rafael's Ritter Center needs help after major water damage to pantry, health clinic
After last week's super storm, the center is now unable to feed its clients - low income families and people experiencing homelessness. The water destroyed most of the food supply, as well as $10,000 worth of office furniture, equipment, and computers - all needed to run the center and its numerous community programs. → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Marin family almost crushed to death by falling trees during Sunday's super storm
LUCKY TO BE ALIVE: "If I was over another 6 inches the whole tree would have crushed me," says the dad who was napping when three redwood trees crushed their RV in half. → Read More
Alameda County Fair is finally back, but atmospheric river arrives this weekend
"Look at all this nostalgia." After being cancelled twice in two years over COVID concerns, the Alameda County Fair is back. Now, it's up against an atmospheric river of rain. → Read More
'He's a fighter': Friends say retired police captain was defending himself in Oakland shootout
'OUTSTANDING INDIVIUDAL': Retired police captain Ersie Joyner is fighting for his life after being shot in the city he worked his whole career to protect. Friends and former colleagues say to this day, he never stopped working to prevent violence. → Read More
'Tree of Hope' remembers Oakland Hills Firestorm on 30 year anniversary
Firefighters saved Aubry's home in the 1991 fire and every year since he's lit a new kind of tree, a "tree of hope" that lights up the once burn-scarred East Bay Hills. → Read More
'This is amazing': North Bay residents celebrate as rain moves in for the week
Light rain moved into the North Bay Tuesday evening, launching a series of storms that's expected to last through the week. It's a welcome sight for residents who know it is badly needed. → Read More
SF Unified school board recall election is set, debate continues
"HOPE" VS. "DISTRACTION" After a year filled with high-stakes controversy, three San Francisco school board members will officially face a recall vote. → Read More
Richmond Police Chief on leave over complex investigation involving teenage daughter
Richmond Police Chief Bisa French has been placed on paid administrative leave for allegedly making threats. There's now an investigation involving her daughter, across three East Bay police departments. → Read More
5 more San Francisco Walgreens to close; SF Supervisor says it's directly related to retail theft
Five more San Francisco Walgreens stores are getting ready to close in November because of organized retail theft. → Read More
'I got the chills': Fleet Week inspires celebrations throughout San Francisco
From the Marina to the Mission District, Fleet Week celebrations took over the streets of San Francisco Friday. → Read More
Fleet Week + Giants/Dodgers + Warriors = Millions of dollars for San Francisco
After a pandemic pause, Fleet Week is back, joined by a Giants playoff game, and Warriors game this weekend. The parties have already started and the money is rolling in. → Read More