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Gu, the reigning Olympic champion, needed a big score on her third and final run to vault into a medal position — and she delivered. The 22-year-old put up an 89.00, giving her a total score of 179.00. That moved her up to second place, a spot she maintained for the rest of the round.
Canada’s Megan Oldham edged out Gu for gold with a score of 180.75. Oldham captured slopestyle bronze earlier in these Games for her first Olympic medal. Italy’s Flora Tabanelli (178.25 total score) took bronze for her first Olympic podium finish.
Gu was competing in a big air competition for the first time since she gold at the 2022 Beijing Games. She also finished second behind Oldham in the qualification round.
The final was delayed by more than an hour due to weather. Skiers had three runs in the final and their two best scores were combined for a total score.
How many Olympic medals has Eileen Gu won?
This is the second medal of these Games for Gu and her fifth overall in five career Olympic events. The 22-year-old won her second straight slopestyle silver on Feb. 9. All five of Gu’s Olympic medals are either gold or silver.
Gu made history at the 2022 Games as the first athlete to win three freeski medals at a single Olympics with two golds and one silver. She also became the youngest-ever Olympic freeski champion at 18 years old.
Gu was born and raised in San Francisco and attends Stanford University. Her father is from the United States and her mother is from China.
When is Eileen Gu’s next Olympic event?
Gu will have another chance to add to her medal haul in the halfpipe event, which begins Thursday with the qualifying runs before Saturday’s final. She’s the reigning halfpipe gold medalist.
Kurt Van Dyke, a well-known surfer from a prominent Santa Cruz family of surfers who also own Van Dyke Farms in Gilroy, was killed by armed intruders Saturday in his home on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast where he was a longtime hostel owner.
As the Chronicle reports, two armed intruders broke into the Costa Rica apartment of 66-year-old Kurt Van Dyke Saturday, tied the hands and feet of Van Dyke and his 31-year-old girlfriend, who authorities identified by her last name, Arroyo, and held them in a room for several minutes. As the Costa Rican paper the Tico Times reports, the intruders then reportedly assaulted Van Dyke and fled with some of the couple’s valuables, including one of their vehicles.
Per the Chronicle, it’s unclear what happened during the events leading up to Van Dyke’s death, but his body was found under a bed with a sheet over his head. He appeared to be asphyxiated and had multiple stab wounds, and there was reportedly a knife found next to his body.
“My brother was a very benevolent, giving person who would help just about anybody,” Kurt’s brother, Peter Van Dyke, told the Chronicle over text. “Kurt would never hurt anybody, and he was always there when you needed him. Everyone that he met knew this about him.”
The Chronicle reports that Van Dyke was the owner of Hotel Puerto Viejo, a popular hostel in the beach town of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, which is a short drive from his home in the town of Cahuita, both located in the southern portion of the Limón province. The paper notes that while drug trafficking and other types of organized crime are present in the province, the small beach towns where Van Dyke spent his time are typically limited to petty crimes, such as theft, pickpocketing, and break-ins.
“We have the Police delegation in Playa Negra, the cantonal, which is the most modern in the country,” wrote Roger Sams, president of the Southern Caribbean Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, per the site Surfer. “We are working hand in hand on security issues. It shocks us and hurts us, because the Caribbean has been very calm.”
“There have been no cases of violence reported like this against tourists. In recent months there has been no violence or assaults,” Sams continued. “This is an isolated case, he is the owner of a hotel, not a tourist, it has not to do with tourists and the people who come to visit us.”
As the site Islands.com reports, gang and drug trafficking-related crimes have historically been centered around the province’s capital, Puerto Limón, but the opening of a new port there in 2019 has resulted in the spread of organized crime and trafficking into surrounding areas. Per the site, homicides in Puerto Limón account for 25% of all the homicides in the country.
Per the Chronicle, Van Dyke, who got his first surfboard at age 7, was born in Santa Cruz to Gene and Betty Van Dyke, two pioneering, surf-loving parents who were also prominent in the farming community, as the family has owned Van Dyke Ranch in Gilroy’s Gavilan Mountains for 60 years.
“Kurt loved the ocean, our farm, animals and his family,” said Peter Van Dyke, per Surfer. “It’s a very sad time because of all the great memories we have growing up together, farming and surfing.”
“We remember your spirit, your energy, and the light you brought into the lives around you,” wrote a friend of Van Dyke on social media. “Some people leave footprints — you left waves.”
(KRON) — A vehicle was overturned on a Mt. St. Helena roadway Sunday afternoon, according to a social media post by Cal Fire. The agency did not specify the location of the incident.
Crews located the overturned vehicle over an embankment and discovered one person who was suffering minor injuries. Photos of the incident were posted by Cal Fire (see below).
The cause of the incident is unknown, according to Cal Fire. Officials warned drivers to slow down due to the upcoming weather conditions.
“While the cause of the incident is unknown, this serves as an important reminder to slow down, maintain safe following distances, and keep your eyes on the road—especially with forecasted weather conditions,” Cal Fire wrote in an X post.
Cal Fire did not state the exact time or location of the incident. The agency posted about it at 6:09 p.m. on X.
A fire at a single-story home in San Jose has left six people displaced and three people injured, fire crews said Sunday evening.
The San Jose Fire Department responded to Endfield Way, located off Story Road near S White Road, for a second-alarm fire at a one-story single-family home.
The fire caused major damage to the home and an adjacent home sustained exterior heat damage and internal smoke damage.
Fire crews said one firefighter and two residents were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The residents self-transported and the firefighter was taken to a hospital by fire personnel. Crews added that a dog died.
The American Red Cross is assisting the people displaced by the fire.
A week after Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, his stop in the Bay Area is still leaving a lasting impression.
Sunday, Macarena in Palo Alto was finally able to share it hosted Benito’s Super Bowl after party.
The owners say they got a call on Saturday saying a special guest wanted to buy out their Spanish tapas restaurant for a night.
The celeb’s team was secretive, but they finally got word it was none other than Bad Bunny.
The owners didn’t tell their staff until 15 minutes before he showed up, locking away everyone’s phones in a safe to keep everything under wraps for the Puerto Rican superstar.
“It was a little bit crazy to be honest, we weren’t expecting that. It was a regular Saturday for me and my team. He was very humble; they were great people to be honest. He was so normal, we couldn’t tell it was a superstar. He took time to shake hands with every single person that was serving that night,” said David Linares, Macarena CEO and co-founder.
Benito was joined by about 40 close friends and family.
The menu featured the restaurant’s best-selling dishes including paella and “Saquets De Crema” for dessert.
Macarena will celebrate its one-year anniversary next month, and the owners say they couldn’t have asked for a better gift.
Michael Gerold, an SF-based entrepreneur, social insider, and former US Army captain, is accused of forcing at least ten women into sex work. Gerold, who’s been dubbed “the Epstein of the West,” threatened to sue his alleged victims if the Standard published their piece. [SF Standard]
Bay Area officials are contending with the rise in popularity of high-speed e-bikes among youth, which has led to a sharp increase in traumatic injuries. While European e-bike motors are reportedly limited to 250 watts, US e-bikes can legally go up to 750 watts, and the peak is even higher — a loophole Assemblymember Diane Papan of San Mateo is trying to close. [Chronicle]
San Francisco’s Chinatown kicked off its “Year of the Fire Horse” celebrations Saturday with the annual Flower Market Fair, featuring fresh flowers, fruits, candies, and decorations to ring in the new year, which continues Sunday. [KPIX]
Laura X, a prolific 85-year-old women’s rights activist and organizer in Berkeley who’s credited with getting spousal rape banned in California, lost all of her money to a Ponzi scheme while creating a million-page women’s history archive, and her friends have launched a couple fundraisers to help her get back on her feet. [Berkeleyside]
A 66-year-old nanny in SF’s Diamond Heights was detained Friday morning by ICE agents in an unmarked car, and a judge ordered her release ten hours later, largely due to the work of immigration advocates. [Mission Local]
Gay and lesbian couples and activists commemorated the 22nd anniversary of “the Winter of Love” at City Hall Friday, marking the landmark month in 2004 when then-mayor Gavin Newsom issued same-sex marriage licenses before the state Supreme Court later invalidated them — four years prior to the legalization of same-sex marriage federally in 2008. [KRON4]
A woman whose car got stuck on the railroad tracks in Emeryville early Saturday morning narrowly managed to escape the vehicle before an oncoming train struck it, causing it to catch fire. [Bay Area News Group]
The first in a series of storms is expected to hit Northern and Central California Sunday night, bringing moderate to heavy rain, followed by a colder storm Tuesday and yet another storm system Thursday. [Chronicle]
Image: Stockton Street during Chinatown’s Flower Market Fair; Leanne Maxwell/SFist
(KRON) — A 45-year-old man from Felton was killed in a single-car crash in Santa Cruz County Sunday at about 2:18 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
The man was driving south on Zayante Road at an unknown speed when his 2018 Honda Civic left the road and crashed into three parked cars and a tree. The man was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and was ejected from the car, CHP said.
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The NBA Showtime crew of Hall-of-Famers Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady — with 24 All-Star appearances between them — discussed what they’re excited about seeing this weekend, and how the events got their competitive drives flowing.
What to Know
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will feature a U.S. vs. World format for the first time, the latest change that’s been highly anticipated for years.
Three teams — two U.S. and one world — will compete in a round-robin tournament for bragging rights.
Team USA Stripes is headlined by Los Angeles Lakers‘ LeBron James, Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant and New York Knicks‘ Jalen Brunson, among others.
Team USA Stars is led by Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards.
Team World is anchored by Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Lakers guard Luka Doncic.
Injury absentees include Golden State Warriors‘ Stephen Curry, Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The first game is set to begin at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. PT in Los Angeles on NBC and Peacock.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is almost underway. Follow for live updates.
Some people decided to look for love in an unconventional place this Valentine’s Day. More than 200 people boarded BART’s “Valentraine” with the hope of making more than a train connection.
“I thought it would be a fun way to meet other people who also like transit,” said Akash Borde.
“Meet someone to marry on a BART train,” said Madiscon Foreman about her goal at the event.
“I had nothing better going on today,” admitted Christian Montemayor.
It was part of BART’s second annual “Valentraine,” a speed dating event that hopes to help people find love on a different type of dating platform.
Borde decided to give it a try, armed with a list of things to talk about during the ride.
“A bingo card and ice breaker questions to get to know people,” said Borde, flipping through papers he was given when he registered for the event. “And some conversation starters that look very BART themed.”
With that, he was off to get on his train and see if he could meet someone special.
There were four BART cars, each with 50 people. The ride went from the 16th and Mission station down to Millbrae and back.
On the way down to Millbrae, there was organized speed dating, four minutes to chat with the person next to you. At the sound of the bell, the person sitting on the aisle moved to the next seat.
On the way back to 16th street, people were free to mingle with whoever they wanted to talk to.
Borde says he made more connections than he can count.
“Oh yeah. I mean, I set the expectation to meet a couple cool people and I think that’s been exceeded,” said Borde. “Unclear if the dating part will be a success yet, but I feel like that’s a really high bar to clear.”
But there is still a possibility for Borde. Despite it sometimes being loud and a little rocky, he says it was worth taking a ride on the Valentraine.
“It’s a cute event,” said Borde about his experience. “I would recommend it to anyone who wants to meet some cool people, maybe not necessarily find dates. I think it’s a wholesome event with some fun people.”
This week: Hip-hop at Yoshi’s, coastal trails, national park sweethearts, and a Muni beer crawl. Plus, turning Lake Merritt trash into art, repairing bikes for kids, a light bulb that never goes out, and the big cat on campus.
Campus legend
An orange cat named Cheeto, who’s been an internet meme for quite some time, is a fixture of the physics department at the University of California, Davis campus, where students and staff leave out food, beds, and the occasional note about his whereabouts.
Sightings get logged on Instagram, and he’s even picked up a joking Rate My Professors profile, complete with five-star reviews. Most days, Cheeto is easy to find — sleeping in the sun or stretched out in the landscaping, clearly unbothered by his reputation. — The California Aggie
Park crushes
Lots of accounts did the sweetheart meme this week, but Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy’s take is the most creative, pairing park-themed Valentines with fun, local references.
Around Lake Merritt, a volunteer group known as the Trash Falcons has spent years picking up what gets left behind during walks around the water. The group meets weekly and removes more than 15 tons of trash a year, with most of it recycled and a small portion recontextualized as art.
Some of those objects — plastic forks, odd fragments, things too strange to toss back into a bin — now anchor a temporary museum built from about 175 finds, as part of an exhibition at Oakland’s Junior Center of Art and Science called What We Sow. The Trash Falcons’ museum is on view through March 6, with a related art exhibit in the gallery running into April. — NBC Bay Area
Wind along the bluffs
Along the Cowell–Purísima Coastal Trail, the coastline opens up in long, clean lines of cliff, water, and sky. The 3.6-mile, mostly flat path traces the edge of the bluffs just south of Half Moon Bay, with steady ocean views and few interruptions.
On clear days, it’s the kind of walk that invites an unhurried pace, with room to stop, look out, and keep going. The trail is open year-round and runs one way along the coast, with access points near Highway 1. — Anjali/Instagram
Century light, quiet glow
In Livermore, a single bulb has been glowing almost nonstop since 1901, tucked into the ceiling of Fire Station Number 6. Built by Shelby Electric and hardened like a tiny carbon diamond, the Centennial Light Bulb has outlasted generations of firefighters, power outages, and even its own moves between stations.
The Centennial Light Bulb
Visitors from across the globe stop by to see it, though for the crew, it’s just another fixture in the daily rhythm of the station. The bulb now burns at 4 watts and is expected to mark 125 years this June. — San Francisco Chronicle
Pints along the lines
Hop on Muni ties craft beer to four Muni routes across the city. Grab a limited-edition IPA at Standard Deviant, collect stickers at bars along each line, and finish back at the brewery to enter for prizes.
The first 25 to complete their cards take home a pint glass, and the grand prize includes SFCFC gear. The crawl runs February 21 through March 2, sending participants through familiar streets in a new kind of loop. — SFMTA
Tables and basslines
At Yoshi’s, hip-hop has been quietly reshaping the room, with rappers performing alongside live bands in a space once defined almost entirely by jazz. Post-pandemic crowds skew older, local, and seated at tables, but the energy shifts once artists like DJ Quik or Spice 1 start stretching songs and trading solos with the band.
The programming reflects where the audience is now, even as the format keeps the club’s improvisational spirit intact. Upcoming shows include the Sugerhill Gang, the Pharcyde, and Twista, all in April. — KQED
Wheels of change
In San Jose, Jim Gardner has turned childhood tinkering into a lifeline for the unhoused. Through Good Karma Bikes, he and volunteers repair and give away bicycles, helping people regain mobility, confidence, and a foothold in life.
The nonprofit serves thousands, from middle schoolers to adults in recovery, and runs programs that teach bike mechanics and hands-on skills. Gardner recently received recognition for his work, underscoring a decade of connecting tools, talent, and trust to lift neighbors forward. — KPIX
(BCN) — A woman’s body was found in a restroom Saturday in the public lobby of the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office said.
The body, discovered about 5:25 a.m., was identified as that of 36-year-old Dequita Grace Harrell of Oakland.
“Preliminary information indicates Ms. Harrell was at the Santa Rita Jail awaiting the release of an incarcerated individual,” the Sheriff’s Office said.
Visiting hours at the jail end at 8 p.m., according to the office’s website. Prisoner releases involve a lengthy administrative process that can end late at night.
“At this time, there are no signs of foul play,” the Sheriff’s Office said. “While illegal drugs may have been a contributing factor, the official cause of death will be determined by a forensic pathologist.”
PHOENIX — The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River missed a deadline for the second time Saturday to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo released a joint statement calling on Upper Basin states to offer more concessions. Those states include Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
“The Colorado River is essential to our communities and economies, and our states have conserved large volumes of water in recent years to stabilize the basin’s water supplies for years to come,” the governors said. “Our stance remains firm and fair: all seven basin states must share in the responsibility of conservation.”
Arizona, California and Nevada have offered to decrease Colorado River allocation by 27%, 10% and 17%, respectively, according to those states.
Colorado Sen. John Hickenlooper. who helped negotiate a river contingency plan in 2019 as governor, called the situation in the Colorado Basin “dire,” pointing to the state’s low snowpack.
“If we don’t address this problem together — head-on and fast — our communities, farms, and economies will suffer. The best path forward is the one we take together. Litigation won’t solve the problem of this long-term aridification,” Hickenlooper said in a statement.
John Entsminger, the general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, also expressed frustration at the lack of progress.
“The actions we have taken over the past two-plus decades are less about raising Lake Mead’s elevation than they are about protecting ourselves if things go from bad to worse,” Entsminger said in a statement.
The states previously let pass a November deadline set by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to devise a strategy to face water shortages after this year, when current guidelines will expire.
Over 40 million people across these states along with Mexico and Native American tribes rely on Colorado River water. The river is crucial to farming as well as water and electricity for millions of homes and businesses. Much of the water starts out as winter mountain snowfall in the Upper Basin, which amasses far more that way than it consumes. Lower Basin states, including agriculture-heavy regions, are bigger consumers.
Major cities including Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Los Angeles, are also big water consumers. Chronic overuse, drought and rising temperatures linked to climate change have lessened water flows.
How the water is allocated – especially in dry spells – and conserved has been the center of agreements among the states for decades. The original 1922 Colorado River Compact was calculated based on water amounts that doesn’t exist today, especially with the long-term drought.
The current round of negotiations among states have been going on over two years.
If no consensus can be reached, the federal government could step in and devise a plan that leaves parties dissatisfied and could even result in litigation.
Scientists recently found snow cover and snow depth in the West are at their lowest in decades. Some areas have seen their warmest December through early February. Normally, snow cover this time of year spans 460,000 square miles – about the size of California, Utah, Idaho and Montana. But, this year it is only California-sized, about 155,000 square miles, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
Chanting and carrying signs that read “Love Your Neighbor,” several hundred people marched roughly a mile through Concord’s Monument neighborhood on Valentine’s Day, delivering a message organizers said was simple: love over hate.
Unlike recent anti-federal immigration rallies, this demonstration centered on support and solidarity for undocumented immigrants living in fear of deportation.
“It is the day of love, so I feel like it’s only right to come and show love to our community,” said a young woman who declined to provide her name.
She marched alongside her mother and, she said, for her mother. The woman said both of her parents are undocumented and have lived and worked in Contra Costa County for 20 years. They have no criminal records, she said, but constantly worry about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the possibility of being separated from their family.
Asked how her mother feels about the protest, the daughter translated from Spanish, “She feels good about the protest, but scared about her everyday life.”
She added, “For me, I just get worried when I’m not able to pick up my mom from work and she has to walk home. Even though it’s only like a 10-minute walk, a lot of things can happen within 10 minutes.”
The march moved through the predominantly Spanish-speaking Monument neighborhood, drawing residents who lined the sidewalks in support.
“Seeing our neighbors come out and support us is making me feel like we’re doing the right thing,” the young woman said. Others framed the rally as part of a broader political fight.
“Right now, democracy is on a thin edge of going away,” said marcher Ned Jeter, a Pleasant Hill resident. “We have to be here to try and protect that.”
Among those in attendance were U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier and Concord Mayor Laura Nakamura.
DeSaulnier said he supports Senate Democrats’ efforts to block funding to the Department of Homeland Security, a move that led to a partial federal government shutdown that began on Saturday morning.
“I would abolish ICE and the Border Patrol,” DeSaulnier said. “That doesn’t mean you eliminate all their functions, but you replace it with a legitimate law enforcement agency that follows the law.”
Nakamura said the Valentine’s Day theme was intentional.
“It’s a little different than chocolates and greeting cards,” she said. “It is the action of love. We are out here, just kind of showing what love looks like and letting our neighbors know that we’ve got their backs.”
Some demonstrators said they hope the partial government shutdown will make it harder for ICE and Border Patrol to recruit new agents.
“Enough is enough, and funding is where we need to take action,” said Sandy, an Antioch resident.
The young woman who marched with her mom said, “Hopefully, they would lose a lot of people because I know a lot of people are joining just for the money and the bonuses that they are getting.”
Despite uncertainty in Washington and the challenges many immigrant families face, the young woman said the show of unity gave her hope.
“Seeing that so many people are here to protect people like my mom, it makes me feel a lot better,” she said. “And optimistic that they see that love will overpower hate.”
Demonstrators said their activism will not end with the march.
“Today, we march. Tomorrow, we vote,” several participants said, expressing hope that the energy seen on the streets will translate into political gains in November, including potential Democratic control of the House or Senate.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A year ago, Landen Roupp entered camp in competition for the fifth spot in the Giants’ rotation with Hayden Birdsong and Landen Roupp — a spot he ended up winning. His spot in the rotation has long been secure, but Roupp isn’t changing anything ahead of his third major league season.
“I’m just thinking of it the same way, trying to fight for my spot,” Roupp said. “Even if I do have the spot, I’m going to attack it like I don’t.”
Roupp and left-hander Matt Gage threw their first live bullpens of camp on Saturday afternoon after right-handers Logan Webb and Hayden Birdsong did so on Friday afternoon.
The 27-year-old Roupp, pitching to Logan Porter, threw 25 pitches and faced six hitters, though his second time facing Patrick Bailey ended early due to pitch count. He struck out Jesus Rodriguez swinging but allowed a home run to non-roster invitee Eric Haase.
Gage, pitching to Diego Cartaya, faced four batters and threw 20 pitches, striking out Porter swinging but allowing a base hit to Bailey.
Roupp emphasized his cutter during his live bullpen season. He threw the pitch last year but changed his grip at the suggestion of new assistant pitching coach Christian Wonders.
“I threw it a lot today, just trying to feel it out and see how it played,” Roupp said. “Got some good swings on it.”
With a solidified spot in the Opening Day rotation, Roupp is headed for a significant workload spike after throwing a career-high 109 2/3 innings last year (three of those innings were during a rehab assignment).
Roupp landed on the 15-day injured list last year with right elbow inflammation, but he believes the Giants made the move out of caution. He also missed the last month of the season after awkwardly twisting his knee at Petco Park in late August, but that injury was of the fluke variety.
To prepare for the uptick in innings, Roupp said he spent the offseason trying to get stronger and increase his base.
“He’s got an edge to him, but also, nothing’s an extreme — which would be nice if I could copy that,” said manager Tony Vitello. “He’s kind of in the middle every day. He’s always in a good mood. He likes to have fun, but he’s not a goofball. He’s intense, but he’s not foaming at the mouth or doing anything crazy. It probably leads into who he is being consistent. In order to be consistent, you have to be consistent.”
Bailey’s tweaks right-handed batting stance
Bailey told reporters on Friday morning that he intends to continue switch-hitting despite posting better numbers as a left-handed hitter the last two seasons, and the 26-year-old has made a noticeable tweak to his right-handed batting stance.
This spring, the two-time Gold Glove Award winner is not only standing taller, but he’s brought his hands out and has his bat head facing directly upward opposed to at an angle near his head. The difference between last year and this year can be seen here.
Over the last two seasons, Bailey hit .197 with a .513 OPS as a right-handed hitter. As a left-handed hitter, by contrast, Bailey has a .239 batting average and .654 OPS. Bailey’s inside-the-park walk-off homer was as a left-handed hitter, but his walk-off grand slam was as a right-handed hitter.
San Francisco was bustling on Saturday with both locals and out-of-town visitors celebrating Valentine’s Day. Couples, families, and friends could be seen strolling down the Embarcadero, stopping at the many markets, stands, and restaurants along the way.
While many people made holiday reservations at restaurants, there were plenty of other ways to celebrate too, including lots of free activities.
“It’s exciting, fun for a Valentine’s Day, and different,” said Walter Paulson of San Francisco, who said he has been to four of these pillow fights.
At the Embarcadero Plaza, hundreds of people got together to take part in the annual free pillow fight tradition. This year, participants were instructed to bring only synthetic pillows, no pillows stuffed with feathers.
San Francisco residents Allie McAndrews and Lilly Datnow were among the group of friends organizing the pillow fight.
McAndrews explained that while the San Francisco Valentine’s pillow fight had been going on for more than 20 years, the tradition hit a lull during the pandemic. She and her friend went to the fight last year and thought it was “the best thing,” but it was in need of some more organizing and publicity. McAndrews and her friend took it upon themselves to get the word out about the event this year, and to lead the group in stretches and activities (such as screaming into your pillow).
Many people showed up to the pillow fight wearing costumes. Some veterans of the pillow fight opted to wear goggles as eye protection.
Around San Francisco, couples could be seen walking hand in hand and dining at restaurants.
Others were out in search of their special someone, like those attending BART’s annual Valentraine speed-dating event, where passengers looking for love hopped aboard in the Mission District and rode the train to Millbrae and back.
At Pier 7, people could get their photos taken for free in the giant photo frame art installation on the waterfront, courtesy of the Port of San Francisco and Big Art Loop.
“Cause we’re in love with San Francisco, and it’s Valentine’s Day, and we just wanted to give back,” explained Annabelle Lee with Big Art Loop, which is the group working to install 100 public art sculptures in San Francisco.
Many out-of-town visitors said they enjoyed the Valentine’s energy in San Francisco.
“Yeah, it’s nice to be in the city. I love coming out to the city, it’s a beautiful city,” said Pinne Chao of Stockton.
(KRON) — A suspect is in custody following an extensive manhunt in San Mateo County Saturday morning, which involved the temporary closure of Highway 1 and the issuing of a shelter in place order by the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
“The suspect was taken into custody without incident and the shelter in place has been lifted,” the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office told KRON4 News. “… The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation while we worked to safely take the suspect into custody.”
A section of Highway 1 was temporarily between Bean Hollow State Beach and the 9800 block of Cabrillo Highway, north of Half Moon Bay, as authorities searched for a suspect. The California Highway Patrol has since reopened the highway.
The shelter in place order was issued for residents in the area of Bean Hollow Road and Pescadero Creek in Pescadero out of an abundance of caution, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said.
This story is still developing. KRON4 will update this article when more information is available.
