City College of San Francisco Campuses Make Money

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Following criticism of the way that the City College of San Francisco handles its finances, a study showed that seven of its campuses are actually money-makers for the district, according to The San Francisco Examiner.

The data looked at the money each site received as well as their operational costs and number of students and faculty at each location. It did not count costs shared between all the main school centers.

The news that several of the campuses are profitable is good news for the embattled college, but that data alone will not determine the fate of these locations.

“This is not the basis of whether or not the centers are profitable. It’s not to determine their fate. We’re wanting to take a look at the totality of the centers and what their whole purpose is with regards to each community,” said Interim Chancellor Thelma Scott-Skillman, speaking before the board.

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Pedestrian Hit by Train in Burlingame

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A Caltrain struck and killed a pedestrian near the Broadway station in Burlingame on Friday morning.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the accident occurred just south of the station at 7:35 a.m. The train was traveling south at the time of the incident, however specific details surrounding the accident are not clear.

Trains were stopped in both directions Friday morning, according to the Chronicle, while authorities investigated the incident. Buses were provided to transport passengers in the interim.

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Post Office Inspected After Employees Require Medical Attention

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Five postal employees received medical treatment on Thursday, prompting authorities to close their post office while it was inspected.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the employees complained of itchy skin and light-headedness. Firefighters were sent to the St. Francis Memorial Hospital emergency room just before 12 p.m. on Thursday to decontaminate the employees and test a substance found on one employee's clothing.

The Chronicle reports that authorities determined that the substance was a non-hazardous material from the post office's conveyor belt.

The post office at 1400 Pine Street was re-opened after the inspection.

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Cops Warn of Utility Bill Payment Scam

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- San Francisco residents are being warned about a recent series of scams, in which scammers demand money, falsely claiming that it's for the payment of utility bills.

San Francisco Police say the scam involves suspects contacting residents by phone, claiming to be representatives of PG&E or the San Francisco Water Department, and demanding payment for overdue bills. The suspects reportedly tell victims that their bills are overdue and their service would be terminated within the hour unless payment is received.

Victims are asked to obtain a Money-Pak from a store, and then instructed to call the suspects back and read out the Money-Pak account number, which gives the suspects access to the money.

Police say both utility companies have confirmed that the calls are fraudulent, as neither company requests payment in that manner.

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Police Search for Man Who Pointed Gun at Officer

(HAYWARD, Calif.) -- Police are searching for a man who is accused of pointing a gun at an officer on Wednesday.

The incident occurred at about 2 p.m., according to the San Francisco Chronicle, when witnesses reported a man with a gun leaving the Hayward BART Station with three other men. Police spotted four men who matched the description. Three of the men were detained, but the fourth fled on foot.

The fourth suspect hopped a fence behind the Department of Motor Vehicles office on Jackson Street, turned toward an officer and pointed a gun at him. The officer fired a shot, but missed the suspect.

The man avoided capture during a three hour search. According to the Chronicle, two of the three men were arrested on unrelated charges and the third was released.

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Human Head Found at Recycling Center

(OAKLAND, Calif.) -- A human head was found at a West Oakland recycling center on Wednesday.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the head was found at California Waste Solutions at about 8:45 a.m. Wednesday.

It was not immediately clear how the head turned up at the center, and details about the remains were not made available. According to the Chronicle, employees described it as a "mummified skull."

Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the victim's death.

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San Jose Cops Arrest Three in Identity Theft Operation

(SAN JOSE, Calif.) -- The theft of a check book from a San Jose home last year, has led to police uncovering an elaborate fraud scheme, and three persons being arrested.

On May 1, Toan Nguyen, 35, Mai Huang, 33, and Kent Do, 27, were arrested on charges of identity theft, fraud, grand theft, and counterfeiting, San Jose Police said in a statement Wednesday.

According to the statement, last year an 85-year-old San Jose man's check book was stolen, and he lost approximately $100,000 as a result. Police said their investigation led to the suspects' home being searched, and officers finding weapons, narcotics, and evidence of a sophisticated identity theft operation.

Police are also searching for 39-year-old Thach Duong and 44-year-old Tri Nguyen as persons of interest in the investigation.

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Broken Sewer Pipe Creates Sinkhole

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Work crews repaired a 20-foot wide sinkhole in San Francisco's Inner Richmond on Tuesday after a sewer line burst.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the sinkhole, which is reportedly at least 100 years old, broke and caused a 10-foot deep hole at the intersection of Lake Street and Second Avenue.

Crews inspected the pipe with a camera robot, according to the Chronicle.

Repairs will reportedly take about two weeks. According to the paper, portions of Lake Street will be closed during the repairs.

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One Dead in Oakland Shooting Incident

(OAKLAND, Calif.) -- A man was shot and killed in East Oakland Tuesday night.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, police responded to a report of 20 to 30 shots fired near the 5000 block of Melrose Avenue just before 9 p.m.

The male victim was taken to a hospital, and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The Chronicle reports that a nearby fire station, Engine Company 18, had windows broken by gunfire.

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Sunglasses Thieves Get Away

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Two women stole sunglasses from a San Francisco store on Monday despite an employee’s attempt to stop them, according to a police report.

The suspects, described as black women in their twenties, entered a store on Market Street shortly after 10:30 a.m. They grabbed multiple pairs of sunglasses.

The 25-year-old victim tried to stop them from leaving the store with the stolen protective eye wear, but they attacked her and managed to flee.

The victim received numerous scratches during the attack.

Police are investigating the incident.

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