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Firefighters Rescue Missing Dog from San Francisco Bay, Reunite with Family

Firefighters Rescue Missing Dog from San Francisco Bay, Reunite with Family

Firefighters in San Francisco successfully rescued a small dog that had been missing for weeks after it was found swimming in the San Francisco Bay. The dog disappeared over the Fourth of July weekend, and was spotted entering the bay near the Dumbarton Bridge in East Palo Alto on July 16. The Menlo Park Fire Protection District mobilized a rescue operation involving trucks, a boat, and an airboat, and used binoculars and a drone to locate the dog. After the rescue, the dog was handed over to the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), which reunited it with its family.
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Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard as survivor describes a chaotic sinking

Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard as survivor describes a chaotic sinking

Guyana's prime minister says a ferry that capsized over the weekend had as many as 179 people aboard, far more than listed on its manifest
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Warriors to host Lakers to open preseason

Warriors to host Lakers to open preseason

The Warriors welcome the new-look Lakers to the Chase Center October 6
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South Korea's Lee to visit South America and Germany, attend AI summit in US

South Korea's Lee to visit South America and Germany, attend AI summit in US

By Heejin Kim and Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, July 22 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit San Francisco, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Germany from July 24 to August 3, the presidential office said on Wednesday.
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Vanderbilt University to Transform Shuttered San Francisco Arts School with Nvidia Founder’s Gift

Vanderbilt University to Transform Shuttered San Francisco Arts School with Nvidia Founder’s Gift

Vanderbilt University is set to open a new college in San Francisco, co-named for Nvidia founder Jensen Huang, following a $75 million donation from Huang and his wife. The new Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang College of Art, Architecture and Design will occupy the current site of the California College of the Arts (CCA), which is closing in 2027 due to financial difficulties. This development aims to maintain the arts' presence in the Bay Area, offering new opportunities for aspiring artists and educators. The initiative will also preserve CCA's legacy through the California College of the Arts Institute at Vanderbilt University.
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San Francisco Police Department Faces Scrutiny Over Pride Weekend Arrests

San Francisco Police Department Faces Scrutiny Over Pride Weekend Arrests

Supervisor Jackie Fielder has sent a second inquiry to the San Francisco Police Department regarding the deployment of officers in riot gear during Pride weekend events. The inquiry seeks details on the types of officers deployed, their hours, and drone footage of enforcement actions at Trans March and Stud Alley. The arrests of 26 individuals have raised questions about the scale of SFPD's response. Chief of Police Derrick Lew defended the department's actions, citing efforts to arrest individuals involved in vandalism. The inquiry is part of a broader push for transparency and accountability in police operations during public events.
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Power Restored to Thousands in San Francisco After Widespread Outage

Power Restored to Thousands in San Francisco After Widespread Outage

Power has been fully restored to thousands of PG&E customers in San Francisco following a significant outage. The affected areas included the Presidio, Richmond, Sea Cliff, Golden Gate Park, and Panhandle neighborhoods. The outage was part of a larger disruption that initially impacted approximately 9,400 customers due to a routine operation at two substations. PG&E's outage map indicated the specific neighborhoods affected, and the utility has since restored service to all customers.
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PG Restores Power to Thousands in San Francisco After Outage

PG Restores Power to Thousands in San Francisco After Outage

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has successfully restored power to thousands of residents in San Francisco following an outage. The affected areas included neighborhoods such as the Presidio, Richmond, Sea Cliff, Golden Gate Park, and Panhandle. The outage, which left many without electricity, was tracked and reported through PG&E's outage map. The restoration of power marks a significant relief for residents who experienced disruptions in their daily activities due to the lack of electricity.
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This Refined Mission Pop-Up Draws on Three-Michelin-Star Kitchen Experience

This Refined Mission Pop-Up Draws on Three-Michelin-Star Kitchen Experience

Chef Kedar Shenoy is an alum of both three-Michelin-starred Quince and Californios, and he’s cooking regular multi-course dinners in San Francisco
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Rescuers in Indonesia find mother and son survivors from sunken passenger boat

Rescuers in Indonesia find mother and son survivors from sunken passenger boat

Rescuers in eastern Indonesia have found two more survivors from a passenger boat that sank earlier in the week
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Indonesian Maritime Rescue Saves Five After Four Days Adrift

Indonesian Maritime Rescue Saves Five After Four Days Adrift

In a remarkable maritime rescue operation, five individuals were found alive after being adrift for four days following the sinking of their passenger boat off South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The survivors, including a 7-year-old girl, were discovered by a passing fishing boat near Matallang Island. They managed to stay afloat by clinging to a fishing trap and debris from their sunken vessel. The incident highlights the dangers faced by passengers on small boats in the region, where maritime accidents are not uncommon.