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- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
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- OpenAI Has Filed For an IPO, Company Says Timing Remains Up In the AirOpenAI has confirmed a confidential IPO filing with the SEC, following rumors and competitor Anthropic's similar move, though the timing remains undecided.
- New SF Symphony Music Director Elim Chan Given Effusive Welcome at First Concert Since Being HiredElim Chan, the newly appointed SF Symphony Music Director, conducted her first concerts as Music Director Designate, receiving a warm welcome and celebration at Davies Symphony Hall.
- OSHA Fines SF General For Seven Violations Following Fatal Stabbing of Social WorkerOSHA fined San Francisco General Hospital $130,500 for seven violations related to workplace violence after a social worker was fatally stabbed in December. The hospital was found to have systemic safety deficiencies, including inadequate security and training.
- Two Dead, One Oakland Police Officer Injured In High-Speed Crash In East OaklandA stolen SUV crashed into an Oakland Police Department vehicle in East Oakland, killing two passengers and injuring an officer. The SUV was speeding and evaded police before the collision.
- Apple Debuts Siri Chatbot, Other AI Features Powered by Google PartnershipApple unveiled new AI features, including a standalone Siri chatbot app developed with Google, during Tim Cook's final WWDC as CEO. The updated Siri includes enhanced conversational abilities, screen analysis, and privacy-focused processing. Additional AI tools include writing assistance, image editing, and improved Safari features.
- Shooting at Kaiser Medical Offices In San Jose Leaves Two InjuredA man and a woman were critically injured in a shooting at a Kaiser medical office in San Jose, leading to a shelter-in-place order that was later lifted. Police described the incident as isolated, and no suspect information has been released yet.
- Willie Brown Says Kamala Should Have Run For Governor; Other Dems Not Thrilled About Her Possible 2028 RunKamala Harris faces challenges within her party and donors if she runs for president in 2028, with some suggesting she should have run for California governor instead. Donors express doubts about her viability and preference for a new, younger candidate.
- Congress to Grill SFUSD’s Maria Su, Two Others on Parental Rights ‘Abuses’ In SchoolsSFUSD Superintendent Maria Su and two other school officials will testify before a GOP-led congressional committee on parental rights and alleged legal abuses in schools, focusing on issues like transgender policies and curriculum content.
- Parts of North Bay Could See Power Shutoffs Wednesday as Hot and Windy Conditions ArriveParts of North Bay may experience power shutoffs on Wednesday due to increased wildfire risks from hot and windy conditions, with the National Weather Service issuing a Red Flag Warning.
- Monday Morning Headlines: 17-Year-Old Killed In SF Crash Had Just GraduatedA 17-year-old boy, Lenin Homer Silva, was killed in a car crash in San Francisco on May 30. He had just graduated from high school. Other news includes election updates, an earthquake in the Philippines, vehicle thefts, a store robbery, and a traffic stop leading to a gun discovery.
- Golden State Valkyries Bolster Frontcourt, Ink Stanford Center Nadia FingallThe Golden State Valkyries signed former Stanford center Nadia Fingall to a rest-of-season contract, replacing waived forward Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda. Fingall, a 6-foot-4 center, has played for Spanish teams and was named Supercopa de España MVP in 2024.
- Cancer Death of Retired SF Firefighter Reignites Calls to Reform Blue Shield CoverageThe death of San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones, who died from lung cancer after Blue Shield denied his treatment requests, has led to calls for reforming the insurance provider's policies. Advocates blame delays in care for his death, and Blue Shield has announced plans to assign dedicated care managers for complex claims.
- Sunday Links: East Bay Rattled Sunday AM By Preliminary Magnitude 3.6 EarthquakeA magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck the East Bay near Alamo on Sunday morning, while other local news included a shooting in Alameda County, Zendaya's bookstore visit, a radiological material discovery in Hunters Point, and Chef Mike Lanham's restaurant closure.
- Truck Crashes Into Oakland Apartment, Leaving Infant Boy in Critical ConditionA truck crashed into an Oakland apartment building, leaving a one-year-old boy in critical condition. The crash occurred around 9:30am on Saturday near 57th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. The cause of the crash is unknown.
- San Jose Mother and Daughter Both Receive Prison Sentences Tied to 2023 Daycare DrowningsA mother and daughter were sentenced to prison for child endangerment charges related to the 2023 drowning of two toddlers and a near-drowning at their daycare in San Jose. The mother received 8 years and the daughter 13 years and 4 months.