San Francisco, CA
Jorge Diaz Graham, Oregon State rout San Fransisco
In another game with significant implications in the WCC standings, Oregon State dominated and is still in contention for a top four finish.
Jorge Diaz Graham scored 18 points to lead four players in double-figures for the Beavers in a 90-63 win over San Francisco on Thursday night at Sabrato Center.
Isaiah Sy scored 13 of his 17 points and Dez White had 11 of his 17 in a 50-28 first half for Oregon State (14-13, 7-7 WCC), which moves into sole possession of fifth place in the conference with four games left in the regular season. OSU is one game back of Pacific, which holds the tiebreaker.
The Beavers shot a season-high 56.3% from the field, including 60% from three, their best since Jan. 25, 2024 against Arizona.
Diaz Graham was 5 of 6 from the field, including 4 of 4 form three, made all four of his free throws and added five rebounds.
White (four rebounds, four assists) was 4 of 8 from behind the arc and Sy (six rebounds) was 3 of 5 from the perimeter.
Josiah Lake II had 16 points, five rebounds and seven assists for OSU, which led wire-to-wire.
Ryan Beasley had 17 points to lead four players in double-figures for San Francisco (14-13, 6-8), which shot just 20% from three.
Legend Smiley had 14 points for the Dons, who never got closer than 15 in the second half.
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco bar hosts immersive
Each week at Last Rites, a Duboce Triangle establishment known for its immersive atmosphere, fans gather for a watch party of the long-running reality television series “Survivor.”
San Francisco resident Kiram Maledi has been a regular since discovering the event with friends.
“We live really close by,” Maledi said. “And my good friend Emily, who turned us on to ‘Survivor,’ found out that Last Rites hosts ‘Survivor’ night. We got super into watching ‘Survivor’ in the past couple years, and the thought of an outing in our neighborhood where we get to participate in community while also indulging in this awesome season is pretty fun.”
“Survivor,” one of the longest-running reality shows in television history, is now in its 50th season on CBS.
For Maledi, appreciation for the series came later in life.
“I’m a fan of the show because I never thought I’d be into reality TV, and I’m pleasantly surprised,” he said. “It’s a good practice of self to challenge myself for what I think I like. The challenges are super fun to watch. It’s cool to watch and be like, ‘How bad would I be at that?’ And for me to watch the social game and be like, ‘Oh, I would be crushed by that, I would really struggle.’ So to kind of role play like, how would these people do it, how would I do it, and oftentimes just get surprised and into it.”
The bar’s carefully crafted environment adds to the experience. With jungle-inspired decor, layered sound design and even scent elements, the space is designed to evoke a tropical destination, echoing the setting of the show itself.
Screens positioned throughout the bar ensure the episode is visible from nearly every angle.
“This is such a well-crafted space,” Maledi said. “The decorations, sound design — it even smells like what I think a tropical destination bar would smell like. I guess it is that. Drinks are super fantastic. I didn’t even know there was a second side of the menu.”
At Last Rites, the weekly gathering goes beyond simply watching a television show. For fans, it’s an immersive experience, one that brings them closer to the world of “Survivor,” and to each other.
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco thieves targeting seniors who wear jewelry, police say
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Police Department is warning the public to be aware of recent jewelry robbery schemes targeting senior citizens around the city.
The perpetrators often operate as part of a larger criminal enterprise that targets victims who wear visible jewelry.
Thieves approach unsuspecting victims, engage them in conversation, and sometimes offer a “gift,” investigators said.
SFPD wrote, “If a stranger approaches you and attempts to make physical contact or offer a gift, step away and alert them that you are calling the police.”
One incident occurred on March 20, when officers were conducting an undercover robbery abatement operation.
“A plainclothes officer observed the occupants of a white BMW SUV approaching multiple individuals wearing jewelry, attempting to engage in conversation. Officers believed the occupants were casing for potential victims,” the police department wrote. “They observed the vehicle approach a victim near the corner of 17th Avenue and Cabrillo Street. The suspects engaged the victim in conversation and during the interaction, the suspect passenger appeared to place a necklace on the victim and then forcibly steal the victim’s jewelry.”
The BMW fled from officers until officers “disabled the vehicle” on Frederick Street, SFPD wrote. Officers arrested 37-year-old Ludovic-Iustinian Ceausu and 41- year-old Claudia Voinescu on suspicion of robbery, grand theft, elder abuse, conspiracy, and possession of stolen property.
Anyone who suspects they have been targeted in the jewelry scheme should contact police. “All victims are urged to contact the SFPD as quickly as possible if they become a victim. The SFPD will diligently investigate these cases,” the police department wrote.
San Francisco, CA
New cell tower being built in San Francisco neighborhood despite pushback
A controversial AT&T cell tower is coming to the San Francisco Diamond Heights neighborhood, despite community pushback.
Daniel Shereck, a resident and member of the Diamond Heights Community Association, helped lead the charge against its construction.
“Their proposal says they’ve got a large brown tower just about 10 stories tall,” Shereck said.
AT&T will install a 104-foot macro cell tower in the heart of the neighborhood, next to the San Francisco police academy, a local playground and nearby homes.
“It’s going to be enormous,” Shereck said.
The city approved the tower, despite opposition from Shereck and members of the Diamond Heights Community Association, who told CBS News Bay Area the tower is an unnecessary eyesore that poses wildfire and pollution risks.
“We’re really just asking AT&T to follow the alternatives that they have done elsewhere,” Shereck said.
But in a tense hearing before the Board of Supervisors, Cami Blackstone, director of external affairs for AT&T, argued there’s a significant need for the tower. She also says there is no evidence of wildfire or health risks, despite residents’ claims.
“I was very dispirited. I’m really concerned about the future of San Francisco,” Shereck said.
Shereck says the neighborhood will try to find some middle ground.
“Given what we can suggest at this point would probably be considering the color of the tower, covering up exposed wires, trying to make the antenna somewhat less obvious in the community,” Shereck said.
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