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Netflix chef speaks out after racially charged attack in San Francisco
A chef who starred in the Netflix limited series “You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment” is speaking out after suffering a racially charged attack in San Francisco on Sunday.
Wendy Drew was leaving Cafe Terminus in the Financial District around 9:30 p.m. after a business meeting when a man called her a racial slur. When Drew, who is Black, proceeded to ask the man why he referred to her in that way, she said he hit her across the head.
“This guy, a regular-looking guy, walked by and called me the N-word,” Drew said.
Drew, who was born in South Africa, then proceeded to pull the suspect into the Drumm Street liquor store, where they continued to fight.
Surveillance footage from the store showed Drew being held down by the suspect, identified as Irvin Rivera-Lara, and repeatedly punching her. Footage shows that as the pair tussled near a fridge, a customer pepper-sprayed Rivera-Lara.
The suspect then stands and attempts to leave. Drew tried to prevent him from leaving the store but was pushed aside.
“Call 911! I kept screaming. I said,’“You’re not getting away. You are going to jail today,’” Drew said.
Outside the store, Drew’s boyfriend and others at Cafe Terminus ran out and held the man down until police arrived, according to Drew.
She was then transported to a local hospital and had a gash near her eye glued shut.
“I’m really grateful that although I was being beaten, I was thinking, ‘How do I get this person off the streets?’” she said.
Rivera-Lara. 31, was then arrested on suspicion of assault likely to cause significant bodily injury, committing a hate crime, and providing false information to an officer.
Last year, he was arrested for attacking the co-owner of a Haight Street sandwich shop after being confronted for urinating on trash cans nearby.
San Francisco, CA
How to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings – NFL: Week 2 | Channel, stream, preview, prediction
MINNEAPOLIS — An interesting matchup between two teams that opened their 2024 schedules with victories is set for Sunday afternoon, as the San Francisco 49ers head to the Land of 10,000 Lakes to face the Minnesota Vikings.
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San Francisco 49ers (1-0) vs. Minnesota Vikings (1-0)
- When: Sunday, September 15
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Where: U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, Minn.)
- Channel: CBS
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The 49ers began their quest for another long season with a solid all-around effort on Monday Night Football six days ago. In taking on the returning Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets, San Francisco’s defense was exceptional, holding the Jets to just 266 yards of total offense and two touchdowns. Brock Purdy and the Niners’ offense picked up 401 yards, but only reached the endzone twice, as former Michigan kicker Jake Moody nailed six field goals in a 32-19 win.
The Vikings came into the 2024 season with limited expectations, especially after quarterback JJ McCarthy was ruled out for the season following a preseason knee injury. Yet, against the lowly New York Giants in Week 1, their defense made some big plays in a 28-6 thrashing. Minnesota picked off two of Daniel Jones’ passes, with Andrew Van Ginkel returning one for a touchdown to seal the game. Sam Darnold wasn’t bad, throwing for over 200 yards and two touchdowns. It is still a long season, and the Vikings could be brought back to Earth on Sunday, but a win in Week 1 has given fans optimism.
The Niners hold a slim edge over the Vikings, historically, with a 25-24-1 record. However, Minnesota pulled out a win in Minneapolis last year.
MY PICK: 49ers win, 27-17
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SAN FRANCISCO – A man in San Francisco was hospitalized after getting his leg stuck under a city bus wheel Saturday afternoon, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
The accident occurred around 4:35 p.m. on Geary Boulevard and Masonic Avenue. Drivers were asked to avoid the area as emergency crews were at the scene.
It’s not exactly clear how the man got their leg stuck under the bus’ wheel, according to SF Fire. Crews were able to extricate the person and take them to SF General Hospital for treatment. Fire officials identified the person as a pedestrian.
It’s unclear if they were waiting for a bus.
The extent of their injuries is currently unknown.
San Francisco police told KTVU that they had responded to the scene for reports of a vehicle collision and learned that the crash occurred between a Muni bus and a pedestrian.
Police said he was taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries but didn’t share any additional details.
The area has since been cleared, but drivers should still expect residual delays, SFMTA said.
KTVU reached out to the SFMTA and is awaiting additional comment.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
Two eastbound and two westbound lanes of Interstate Highway 80 in San Francisco will be closed nightly for repairs starting Monday, Caltrans announced.
The work will replace concrete barriers and tubular railing damaged by vehicle collisions, the transportation agency said Friday.
The lanes will be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., with crews focusing on one direction at a time, Caltrans said. One lane will be open where work is under way.
Motorists may experience significant traffic delays, Caltrans said.
Other barrier repairs will require the full closure of U.S. Highway 101, also known as the Central Freeway, for 55 hours beginning Oct. 4, Caltrans said.
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