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SAN FRANCISCO—Kenneth Osako, of San Francisco, will stand trial for the brutal bludgeoning of Diego Galindo of San Bruno. The two men were members of the same South San Francisco gym when Galindo allegedly made a joke about joining Osako's wife for a motorcycle ride. The prosecution claims that in response, the 46-year-old Osako picked up a metal weight-lifting bar...

SAN FRANCISCO—Per San Francisco's new Vision Zero action plan to eliminate vehicular fatalities by 2024, professional truck drivers operating in the city will be required to take a safety training program. The safety curriculum, given in video format, is currently in production. Businesses that contract truck drivers to drive through San Francisco will be required to put their drivers through...

SAN FRANCISCO—Fong Kee Tofu Co., a tofu manufacturing company operating in San Francisco, has agreed to cease its operation until the United States Food and Drug Administration determines the company has established acceptable sanitation conditions. After a civil lawsuit was placed against the company and owners Yan Hui Fong and Jen Ying Fong, Fong Kee Tofu agreed to sign a...

SAN FRANCISCO—A displaced sea lion pup was rescued by crews from the Marine Mammal Center and the heroic efforts of a two Good Samaritans. The juvenile sea lion was first discovered attempting to cross the Great Highway at approximately 7:10 a.m. near Lake Merced. Once discovered, two civilians stopped their vehicles and guided the animal out of harm's way. The pup,...

HOLLYWOOD—The mystery involving Mike Montgomery has intensified on “Pretty Little Liars.” In the latest episode, ‘Out, Damned Spot’ further details about his visits to Alison behind bars came to fruition. The liars participated in a blood drive, but Emily was omitted from participating because of her trip to Haiti. Ashley was a bit taken aback when members of the...

SAN FRANCISCO—A second jewelry heist occurred in the City within a week, when three armed suspects robbed a Downtown jewelry store at gunpoint on February 6. The heist was reported at 11:45 a.m. on the 500 Block of Sutter Street. The three suspects entered a jewelry store, located about one block away from Union Square, ordering all employees to lay on...

SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco's Mission District was the site of a hit-and-run crash that created a pileup on the 1000 block of Mission Street. Former California Assemblyman and community activist Tony Ammiano, a cab driver, and a police officer were among those victimized by the driver of the Mercedes Benz responsible for the crash. None involved in the crash were critically injured,...

SAN FRANCISCO—An unidentified female victim suffered life-threatening injuries after a male suspect struck her in a hit-and-run in San Francisco's South of Market Neighborhood on February 8. The hit-and-run occurred after the woman and the suspect engaged in a loud argument near the intersection of Ninth and Harrison Streets. The woman was reportedly attempting to enter the black vehicle before...

SAN FRANCISCO—Martin Sanchez, a San Francisco City Water Manager is facing a suspension without pay after he was caught urinating in a reservoir that serves thousands of Bay Area homes. The incident took place on January 6 at the Priest Reservoir in the Sierra Foothills. Sanchez, an employee of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, is likely to receive a five-day...

SAN FRANCISCO—Journey lead guitarist Neal Schon and his wife Michaele Salahi are suing the city of San Francisco for an alleged extortion plot. The allegations came following the couple's wedding at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts. The couple claims that less than a week in advance of their 2013 marriage, the rental charge for the iconic venue had skyrocketed...