San Francisco, CA
East Bay cyclists show solidarity after a string of recent attacks causes over a dozen injuries
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OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — There was a powerful exhibiting of solidarity amongst cyclists within the East Bay Sunday, following a latest collection of focused assaults. Bike advocates say some drivers are deliberately making an attempt to harm them within the streets. However the group refuses to be afraid.
“The extra of us collectively, the stronger we’re,” stated Rollout Crew Bike Membership member Truckie Evans.
East Bay cyclists gathered in solidarity Sunday, after some disturbing assaults on bicyclists. Advocates say a number of the crimes have been caught on dashcam video, as automobiles attempt to knock down cyclists on the road by opening their passenger doorways.
“The ‘Why?’ query is actually plaguing me,” stated Ellie Mead.
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Ellie Mead from Oakland went to the hospital with bruises and a deep lower above her eye, after she says a driver “doored” her in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood on Feb. 10. She believes it was no accident.
“For me, it was silver automobile door opens and I am on the bottom, as they drove away I heard them laughing,” stated Mead.
Advocates from the East Bay Bike Get together membership say about two dozen cyclists had been focused final week in Oakland, Berkeley and Emeryville. Fourteen of them had been hit and two suffered severe accidents.
“The actual fact there are individuals on the market looking us down deliberately for no matter they’re doing this for, is terrifying,” stated bike owner Carter Lavin.
MORE: Video reveals automobile deliberately ‘dooring’ Oakland cyclists in focused assaults, group claims
“It was very intentional. They got here up on our left, swung the door open and hit me and the individuals in entrance of me,” stated bike owner Rebecca Mirvish.
The Oakland Police Division says it is investigating one of many collisions and is searching for witnesses.
A whole bunch of cyclists confirmed their unity and power with a bunch experience throughout Oakland.
“We’ll stand collectively and work out learn how to maintain everybody accountable,” Evans stated.
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Advocates say bike lanes supply no safety for cyclists on metropolis streets. They are saying they should be safer.
“For town and police, I see you creating these bike lanes however the place is the actual bike security,” Evans stated.
For now, cyclists like Ellie simply wish to really feel protected using on the road.
“I feel it is essential for us cyclists, pedestrians or any of us who needs to journey safely, this is not the worth you need to pay for using your bike on a Friday evening,” Mead stated.
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San Francisco, CA
15-month-old child falls from 3rd-story window in San Francisco, firefighters say
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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A 15-month-old child has been taken to the hospital after falling from a third-story building window in San Francisco, firefighters said Wednesday.
Medics responded to the building on the 2300 block of Mission Street and transported the child to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
CPS (Child Protective Services) has been notified of the incident and will be conducting their own investigation.
The fire department did not provide any other details.
The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message SFPD. You may remain anonymous
Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.
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San Francisco, CA
Beat the heat: Free public pools in San Francisco
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Doctor discusses how to stay safe in the heat
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SAN FRANCISCO – With temperatures at nearly 20 degrees above summer averages in California, the city of San Francisco is making all its public pools free for the heat-weary on Wednesday.
The City – where temps were expected to reach the mid-80s compared to triple-digits inland – has nine public pools.
“It’s important that residents, especially seniors and families with young children, know that there are resources to help them keep cool during excessive heat,” Rec and Park General Manager Phil Ginsburg said. “If the heat is getting to you, don’t sweat it. Our pools will be free for anyone looking to chill out.”
San Francisco is closing its pools on Thursday and will reopen them on Friday.
Most pools are open for dipping from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. People can find their pool and its specific hours here.
Typically, it costs $8 to swim at a city pool.
San Francisco, CA
Power outage in the East Bay affecting thousands
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Thousands in the East Bay are without power on Tuesday, according to PG&E.
The power outage is affecting residents in Castro Valley, Pleasanton, San Ramon and Dublin.
At least 11,214 residents are without power, and there is currently no estimated time for when power will be restored.
PG&E said they had crews and equipment on standby as the Bay Area is hit by a heat wave.
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The National Weather Service said the heat wave will last through the 4th of July holiday, the weekend, and into next week.
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