A San Francisco landmark and engineering icon
Two college-age women from Fremont were swept from Panther Beach’s keyhole by sneaker waves in Santa Cruz County. One died at the scene; the other died days later in hospital. Rescue crews performed multiple water rescues along a one-mile stretch amid dangerous surf and rising tides.
San Francisco Archbishop Cordileone must write apology letters to roughly 530 abuse survivors as part of a historic settlement. The deal includes 14 child-protection reforms and an open, public list of accused clergy. Survivors will receive an equitable distribution of funds, overseen by a survivor committee.