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A power outage caused by an overhead equipment failure affected over 11,000 PG&E customers in San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Park and Richmond areas, with some restoration occurring within hours amid ongoing winter storm disruptions.
A man collapsed and died outside the de Young Museum in San Francisco after his friend was denied a life-saving defibrillator. Tim O'Brien, the friend, ran to the museum to borrow the device but was initially met with confusion from the staff. Despite offering his belongings as collateral, O'Brien was ultimately denied access to the defibrillator. Paramedics arrived too late to save the man's life. The incident has prompted the museum to review its emergency procedures, while O'Brien advocates for businesses to re-evaluate their policies regarding the use of defibrillators.
Nearly 9,000 PG&E customers in San Francisco experienced a power outage, affecting Golden Gate Park, the Sunset District, and Lower Haight. Most customers had their power restored by 9:38 p.m., but 1,600 remained without power. PG&E expects full restoration by 2 p.m. Saturday. The cause of the outage is unknown.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved permits for additional concerts in Golden Gate Park, to be organized by Another Planet Entertainment, the company behind Outside Lands. These "headliner-driven" shows will take place at the park's Polo Fields the weekend after the music festival for the next three years. While some residents have expressed concerns about increased traffic, the concerts are expected to generate revenue for the city and provide economic benefits. The smaller concerts will feature a single headline act and supporting acts, using the existing stage footprint of the Polo Fields. The permits were approved by a 10-1 vote, with Supervisor Connie Chan being the sole vote against.
The body of a 37-year-old woman, identified as Kelly (Brock) Koike, was found inside a duffel bag at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Kelly, who was unhoused and suffered from mental illness, was discovered by a dog walker. Her mother expressed shock and sadness over her daughter's death, recalling her passion for makeup and design. The police are treating the case as a suspicious death, and no arrests have been made so far. The incident has raised concerns about safety in the area, although some residents still feel safe despite the tragic discovery.
A female's body was found inside a duffle bag at Golden Gate Park near the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco. The area is now an active crime scene, and the police have launched a homicide investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the SFPD.
A female's body was found inside a duffle bag at Golden Gate Park near the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco. The area is now an active crime scene, and the police have launched a homicide investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the SFPD.
A woman's body was discovered inside a large duffle bag in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The body was found near the Outside Lands concert, and police, along with the medical examiner's office and homicide investigators, responded to the scene. A dog walker initially encountered the bag, and the area where the body was found was cordoned off. The investigation is ongoing.
Thousands of people are expected to attend the 4/20 celebration at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, which includes comedians, DJs, and a wellness and health area offering "ganja yoga." Meanwhile, Oakland cannabis businesses are having celebrations of their own, with a focus on equity and BIPOC-owned shops. Organizers are reminding attendees not to consume cannabis products that are not packaged or tested, as they could be laced with fentanyl or meth.