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SAN FRANCISCO—A bank robber dressed as Santa Claus entered an establishment near the intersection of Sutter and Stockton, taking an undisclosed amount of cash before leaving the building unchallenged. The robbery suspect is described by police as a man in his 40s or 50s. He slipped a note to the teller at the Wells Fargo Bank demanding money, which the teller complied. There...

SAN FRANCISCO—An 18-year-old boy sustained life-threatening injuries following a shooting in North Beach. The shooting was reported at around 3 a.m. on December 14, near Broadway Street and Columbus Avenue. After being shot, the boy was able to seek help, getting the attention of a passing vehicle that drove him to San Francisco General Hospital. The suspect is still on the loose. Anyone with...

SAN FRANCISCO—An unidentified truck driver was transported to San Francisco General Hospital with life-threatening injuries following a five-car pileup on December 13. At around 4:20 p.m., the driver of the semi truck collided with another vehicle, subsequently hitting three parked cars and a building on 21st and Guerrero Streets. A second person was injured in the crash. Police are currently investigating...

BEL AIR—I was but a little girl when I spotted my brother sporting his Sigma Nu hoodie emblazoned with the words "Chivalry is not dead." Curious, I asked what chivalry meant, sparking a lengthy family conversation. I relished the notions of respect, honor and valor, especially when demonstrated by these charming, older frat boys. I couldn't articulate the essence of...

WESTWOOD—On Wednesday, concerns for a potential Ebola epidemic were expressed by a group of about twenty unionized nurses protesting outside of UCLA's Ronald Reagan Medical Center. The virus can only be spread through direct contact with bodily fluids or direct contact with a contaminated surface or item. Recent cases of the disease in the United States have specifically afflicted nurses...