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Pulitzer-Winning San Francisco Composer Wayne Peterson Dies at 93Composer, pianist and educator Wayne Peterson, who won a Pulitzer Prize for music that was hotly contested because judges had chosen another composer, has died. He was 93.
Danville Officer Who Killed 2 Suspects In Separate Police Shootings Booked On Manslaughter, Assault ChargesContra Costa County Sheriff's deputy Andrew Hall, charged Wednesday with manslaughter and assault in the fatal shooting of a suspect in 2018 in Danville, was booked into county jail in Martinez Thursday, authorities said.
FAA Plan To Shift Air Traffic Patterns Over East Bay Gets Dropped Following OutcryThe Federal Aviation Administration has decided to table a controversial plan that would have shifted the air traffic over the Bay Area. While it's a win for some communities, others would like to see different changes.
Digital Underground Leader Gregory Jacobs, aka Shock G/Humpty Hump, Dead at 57Gregory Jacobs, the leader of the Bay Area hip-hop group Digital Underground who fronted the crew in the personas of Shock G and Humpty Hump, has died at age 57, according to social media reports.
Air Travel Rebounds As More People Get Vaccinated, Restrictions LoosenMore than a year after the pandemic grounded the airline industry to a near halt, travel is finally taking off again.
1st African American Male Selected As Valedictorian At Oakland Technical High SchoolA senior at Oakland Technical High School is making history as the school's first African American male valedictorian, while being accepted to some of the most prestigious universities in the country.
CSU, UC To Require Students, Staff To Be Vaccinated Against COVID Pending Full Approval Of VaccineStudents going to the California State University or the University of California this fall will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a joint announcement from the university systems.
PG&E, Utilities Push To Cut Subsidies For Home Solar Energy SystemsHomeowners with solar panels get paid by PG&E for energy they kick back to the grid, but utility companies are pushing to cut credits.
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Oakland Tech Valedictorian Makes HistoryAhmed Muhammad is a trailblazer, set to become Oakland Technical High School's first African American male valedictorian. Devin Fehely reports. (4-22-21)
Berkeley Residents Cheer Flight Plan Change That Reduces Jet NoiseThe skies above Berkeley will be a lot friendlier for people below after the FAA dropped a plan to reroute air traffic over certain neighborhoods. Wilson Walker reports. (4-22-21)
Long Beach Convention Center Converted Into Shelter for Migrant ChildrenA Southern California convention center is being transformed to into a shelter for 150 migrant children from the border. Laurie Perez reports. (4/22/21)
Coronavirus
CSU, UC To Require Students, Staff To Be Vaccinated Against COVID Pending Full Approval Of VaccineStudents going to the California State University or the University of California this fall will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a joint announcement from the university systems.
Worst To First: California Now Has Lowest COVID-19 Infection Rate In U.S.Now as cases spike in other parts of the country, California has gone from worst to first with the lowest infection rate in the U.S. even as it has moved quickly to reopen.
COVID Vaccines: San Francisco Still Set On Vaccinating All Residents By June, 66% Have Received At Least 1 DoseSan Francisco city officials tasked with leading the city's COVID-19 response said Thursday that although the city is on track to vaccinate all of its residents by June, an unsteady vaccine supply could stifle those plans.
Asian American Attacks
U.S. Senate Passes Hate Crimes Bill Addressing Rise In Attacks Against AsiansThe Senate voted 94-1 Thursday to approve anti-Asian hate crimes legislation aimed at expanding the federal government's efforts to address the recent rise in these crimes.
Man Arrested In Berkeley on Suspicion of Hate Crime After ThreatsPolice in Berkeley on Monday confirmed the recent arrest of a man suspected of a hate crime after he threatened to hurt two people who appeared to be Chinese, according to authorities.
East Bay Businesses Donate Proceeds to Support Asian Community OrganizationsSaturday was a day of action in the East Bay, with a call for businesses to stand against hate directed at Asians and Pacific Islanders.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Big Therapy Bunny Brings Smiles, Is Instant Hit at Oracle ParkA handsome, golden-colored therapy bunny named Alex came to the ballpark and stole the hearts of San Francisco Giants fans Thursday night, attending the series opener against Miami with owners Kei Kato and Josh Row.
Pulitzer-Winning San Francisco Composer Wayne Peterson Dies at 93Composer, pianist and educator Wayne Peterson, who won a Pulitzer Prize for music that was hotly contested because judges had chosen another composer, has died. He was 93.
COVID Vaccines: San Francisco Still Set On Vaccinating All Residents By June, 66% Have Received At Least 1 DoseSan Francisco city officials tasked with leading the city's COVID-19 response said Thursday that although the city is on track to vaccinate all of its residents by June, an unsteady vaccine supply could stifle those plans.
East Bay News
FAA Plan To Shift Air Traffic Patterns Over East Bay Gets Dropped Following OutcryThe Federal Aviation Administration has decided to table a controversial plan that would have shifted the air traffic over the Bay Area. While it's a win for some communities, others would like to see different changes.
Digital Underground Leader Gregory Jacobs, aka Shock G/Humpty Hump, Dead at 57Gregory Jacobs, the leader of the Bay Area hip-hop group Digital Underground who fronted the crew in the personas of Shock G and Humpty Hump, has died at age 57, according to social media reports.
UPDATE: Missing Pleasant Hill 10-Year-Old Girl Found SafeA missing 10-year-old girl in Pleasant Hill was found safe after police called on the public for help finding her on Thursday.
South Bay News
Morgan Hill Police Cite 51YO For Setting Off Illegal FireworksMorgan Hill police cited a local 51-year-old man earlier this month after seeing fireworks being shot in the air in the area of Jasper Park on San Luis Way.
2-Alarm Wednesday Night Fire Guts Los Gatos HomeA family was forced to flee to safety Wednesday night after their Los Gatos home in a heavily wooded area near Lexington Reservoir became engulfed in flames, authorities said.
Man Dressed In Cartoon Bear Costume Becomes Selfie Favorite During L.A. To San Francisco HikeIf you’re traveling around the San Francisco Bay Area Thursday, you might see a cartoon bear walking on the side of the roadway.
North Bay News
Father, 4-Year-Old Son Struck While Crossing Street In Novato; Driver Accused Of Felony DUIA father suffered major injuries and his 4-year-old son has been hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence in Novato Wednesday night, police said.
Extreme Drought Conditions Expand Into Solano, Contra Costa And Alameda CountiesExtreme drought conditions continued to expand in the San Francisco Bay Area Thursday with Solano County and parts of Contra Costa and Alameda counties now added to a growing federal list of California regions facing water supply challenges.
North Bay Ranchers Already Struggling With Drought Conditions Before Emergency DeclarationGovernor Gavin Newsom was in Mendocino County declaring a drought emergency on Wednesday, and while it specifically applies to Mendocino and Sonoma counties, the entire North Bay is already struggling with drought conditions.
Bay Area Sports
Casali Catches 5th Straight Shutout, Giants Beat Marlins 3-0Giants catcher Curt Casali caught his fifth consecutive shutout, guiding Aaron Sanchez and four relievers in San Francisco’s 3-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night.
Baseball Digest Gives Willie Mays Magazine’s First Lifetime Achievement AwardBaseball Digest gave legend Willie Mays its inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday.
Zurich Classic Preview: Can Jon Rahm And Ryan Palmer Defend Title At TPC Louisiana?The PGA Tour returns to TPC Louisiana this week for the Zurich Classic, one of the game's more unique events.
