San Francisco, CA
NBA HOFer Charles Barkley refuses to attend NBA All-Star Game, criticizes San Francisco again: “Y'all are not gonna make me like San Francisco!” – The Times of India
Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has doubled down on his criticism of San Francisco, calling it a “rat-infested place” during his appearance on TNT’s Inside the NBA. Barkley’s remarks came while discussing the All-Star candidacy of Detroit Pistons’ rising star Cade Cunningham, who he believes is a lock for the event. However, Barkley made it clear that he has no intentions of attending the NBA All-Star Game, set to be hosted by the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena.
“He’s going to make the All-Star Team,”Charles Barkley confidently stated about Cunningham. “I’m not going. I’m not going to that rat-infested place out in San Francisco.”
This isn’t the first time Barkley has voiced his disdain for the city. His past comments have created controversy, particularly among Bay Area fans and residents.
Charles Barkley’s previous contempt for San Francisco
NBA HOFer Charles Barkley (Image via Getty)
Charles Barkley’s latest remarks were prompted by a colleague’s praise of San Francisco as a “beautiful” city. Unwavering in his opinion, Barkley responded bluntly, “San Francisco is not a beautiful city. Rats. Cats. Y’all are not gonna make me like San Francisco. No. Nope, nope, nope.”
The basketball legend has a history of targeting the city. During last year’s All-Star Game alternative broadcast, Barkley compared Indianapolis, where the event was held, to San Francisco, saying he’d prefer Indiana’s cold weather over “being around a bunch of homeless crooks in San Francisco.”
Draymond Green fires back after hearing Barkley’s criticism
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been one of Barkley’s most vocal critics. In response to Barkley’s earlier comments, Green labeled the Hall of Famer “crazy” and declared that he is not welcome in the city.
“Yes, you can walk around,” Green countered, defending San Francisco’s livability. Barkley, however, retorted sharply, “Yeah, with a bulletproof vest.”
The exchange shows that there is a lot of ongoing tension between Barkley and some Bay Area figures, including WNBA star Candace Parker, who has also defended the city.
While Barkley’s comments have drawn attention to San Francisco’s challenges, the city’s newly elected mayor, Daniel Lurie, is focused on addressing its issues. Lurie has committed to making San Francisco’s streets safer, tackling the city’s drug and behavioral health crisis, and increasing affordable housing.
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These initiatives aim to reshape the narrative surrounding San Francisco, but Barkley’s harsh criticisms throws light on the larger issues the city faces. All eyes will be on the event as the NBA All-Star Game approaches, but Barkley has stated that he will not be attending.
Muni driver Hannibal is reflected in a rearview mirror as he operates the 67 Bernal Heights bus in San Francisco on Feb. 18, 2026. The route is among those with the most persistent delays, according to Muni performance data. (Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)
Three adults and five juveniles were arrested after two people were stabbed on Wednesday at San Francisco’s Dolores Park, police said.
The San Francisco Police Department said officers responded at about 4:50 p.m. to a report of a group of people fighting at the park. On the way there, the officers were notified that there was a possible stabbing, police said.
When officers arrived, they found two men with stab wounds, and the officers began first aid before medics arrived. Both men were taken to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, police said.
Officers searched the area around the park and detained eight people; they were all arrested after investigators developed probable cause, police said. The adults were identified as 18-year-old Fernando Moreno Hernandez, 18-year-old David Paz, and 19-year-old Yeferson Mondragon-Ortiz. Each was booked into the San Francisco County Jail.
The five teenagers were taken and booked into the city’s Juvenile Justice Center.
All suspects were charged with attempted murder, conspiracy, assault likely to produce great bodily injury, and assault with a deadly weapon.
Police said the case was still under active investigation, and anyone with information was asked to contact the department at 415-575-4444, or send a text to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.
It’s 10 a.m. sharp, and Abby Kurtz gets her first assignment of the day. She’s received a time, a location in San Francisco and a target.
Her weapon of choice: an iPhone.
“Being a social agent is really the coolest thing ever,” she said.
Kurtz is a content creator working through an app called Social Agent, part of an expanding gig economy where more and more workers are trading stability for flexibility. Work that once required connections, planning, and a big budget can now be booked with a tap —extending the on-demand model from rides and meals to storytelling itself.
Just make a request, and someone like Kurtz can arrive within 30 minutes, camera-ready.
“What I look for when I’m shooting events is very crisp and clean content,” she said.
Her mission this time took her to Sutro Nursery, a nonprofit dedicated to growing native plants and that is hoping to grow its volunteer base, too. Board member Maryann Rainey said booking a Social Agent is a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time.
“I know I can’t do it myself, and I was certainly hoping that these young people would know how to do a good film,” Rainey said.
A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery. Agents earn around $50 an hour, plus tips. And if clients already have footage, they can upload it and have it turned into a finished piece.
The service is currently available in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, with a slower rollout now underway in other cities.
Lisa Jammal, the company’s CEO, said the idea is simple: Let someone else do the shooting.
“We all are missing those beautiful moments because we’re always behind the phone,” she said.
As for Kurtz, after the shoot, she headed straight to a nearby coffee shop, where the clock started ticking. She had just over an hour to shape her raw material into a polished final cut.
“I think I’m going to give this reel a really peaceful, calming feel, but also informative and inviting,” she said.
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