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Commerce Department plans national AI center in San Francisco
By Todd Gillespie and Catherine Lucey, Bloomberg
The US Department of Commerce is preparing to open a national artificial-intelligence center in San Francisco, putting it closer to firms at the center of some of the government’s most high-profile initiatives.
In addition to the Bay Area, AI export officials will be based in cities across the US, according to a Commerce official, who asked not to be identified.
The Trump administration is looking to increase the country’s edge in AI and defense, industries that are largely based in California. It also aims to exploit natural resources in the state to increase the nation’s energy independence and bolster its geopolitical leverage.
The president has engaged in recent public spats with California Governor Gavin Newsom — who’s weighing a presidential run — and sought to wield more influence in state matters. In recent weeks, the administration has intervened in key energy projects there, including a hydro-power dam, bans on natural gas and an oil pipeline.
This month, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also announced a key trade deal with Taiwan, with the self-governed island’s technology industry committing to making at least $250 billion in direct investments to expand advanced semiconductor, energy and AI operations in the US.
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Alcatraz City Cruises ferry slams into SF’s Pier 31, shattering passenger windows
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A ferry carrying passengers collided with Pier 31 while docking Sunday evening, breaking multiple windows and leaving some riders shaken.
Video of the incident shows the vessel striking the pier, with several passengers saying the impact knocked people off their feet and turned a scenic trip into a frightening experience.
“He’s like, ‘Mom, I thought this was going to be the best day, but this is just the worst day ever,’” said Olivia RiosAcuña, describing her young son’s reaction. She said she booked the City Cruises tour because of her son’s love of boats. The family spent much of the day on the deck before heading downstairs as the ferry prepared to dock.
“Next thing I know, I just heard a really loud noise and the whole boat shook,” she said.
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RiosAcuña said the vessel struck the pier multiple times, shattering windows and causing panic among passengers. One woman tumbled down a staircase during the incident, she said.
“I was terrified. I was like, what on earth is going on? And then I was like, okay, who on earth is driving this boat?” she said.
Genesis Alcocer, another passenger, said she did not immediately realize the extent of the damage but feared the worst.
“For me, I was like, oh my god, we’re gonna sink. I’m not the best swimmer,” Alcocer said.
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She said crew members did not initially communicate what was happening.
“The people that worked there were not making a big deal about it, but you could tell in their face that they were panicking,” she said.
Daniel Aburto, who was also on board, questioned the crew’s experience.
“Is it your first day? That was my thought. Like, this is your first day. There’s no way, there’s no way,” he said.
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Passengers said they were kept on board for about 20 minutes before being directed to exit the ferry. RiosAcuña said she was surprised by the tone of a staff member as they disembarked.
“This guy’s like, ‘Have a great day. You guys sure had an exciting entry,’ or something like that,” she said. “I was like, exciting? More like traumatic. My kid’s still crying.”
RiosAcuña, Alcocer and Aburto said they do not plan to take another City Cruises trip anytime soon.
No injuries were reported.
Alcatraz City Cruises provided a statement to ABC7:
On Sunday evening, an Alcatraz City Cruises vessel was involved in a docking incident upon return to Pier 31. There are no currently reported injuries, and an investigation of the incident will be conducted to determine it cause. Any impacts to service will be provided as additional information becomes available.
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SF 19th Avenue repavement project complete, all lanes now open: Caltrans
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — All lanes on San Francisco’s 19th Avenue have fully reopened ahead of schedule following the completion of a final, multi-round road repair project.
Northbound lanes reopened at 2:30 a.m. and southbound lanes at 6 a.m. on Monday, concluding work between Sloat Boulevard and Holloway Avenue.
The upgrades, which improved traffic flow after severe, temporary congestion, are expected to last for 20 years.
Caltrans repaves northbound 19th Ave. in San Francisco; locals, business owners brace for delays
Caltrans’s repavement project of 19th Avenue included repairing potholes and repairing unsound pavement. It was part of a third and final round of scheduled roadwork on the busy corridor.
This weekend’s closure affected 19th Avenue between Sloat Boulevard and Holloway Avenue, and crews worked on the northbound lanes during the day and then the southbound lanes at night.
One lane stayed open for public transit, emergency responders and local traffic.
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