Sunday August 9th Patch AM
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In today's newsletter:
49ers icon Roger Craig shares dementia diagnosis during Hall of Fame speech
How new SFO landing rules could finally cut your flight delays
What we know so far about San Francisco County's Seal Fire
Also on today's calendar: Inner Sunset Flea Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do trees and dogs have in common? π€ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.
π° News we're reading
1. 49ers Legend Roger Craig Reveals Dementia Diagnosis At Hall Of Fame Induction (patch.com) β San Francisco fans are learning that beloved 49ers running back Roger Craig has been diagnosed with vascular dementia, which doctors think may be linked to past concussions. During his Hall of Fame induction, Craig reflected on how football shaped his life while urging people to take brain health seriously and seek medical help when they notice concerning changes.
2. New runway rules at San Francisco Airport airport to drastically reduce delays (commstrader.com) β New FAA-approved landing rules at San Francisco International Airport will boost arrivals from 36 to 40 per hour by mid-August and 42 by month's end, promising fewer delays for Bay Area travelers. After months of severe disruptions tied to stricter safety mandates and runway construction, SFO will adopt staggered parallel landings that aim to preserve safety while easing congestion, though foggy conditions will still limit capacity.
3. Breaking: Seal Fire reported in San Francisco County on Aug. 5 (sanluisobispo.com) β An active wildfire called the Seal Fire has been burning on federal land in San Francisco County since the evening of August 5, with no containment or cause information yet available. Residents should be aware that the blaze has persisted for three days under National Park Service management, and stay tuned to official channels for any changes in fire behavior or public safety guidance.
4. How did Chantel Brooks vanish? Family reaches third week of Bay Area-wide search (sfchronicle.com) β Family and friends are entering a third week searching the Bay Area for 36-year-old Chantel Brooks, who was last seen leaving her job at a Tenderloin hotel in San Francisco on July 17. Loved ones have held a vigil in San Francisco, blanketed multiple cities with flyers, and are urging anyone with information to contact Fairfield police or local law enforcement immediately.
5. Reparations expert says San Francisco's apology to Black residents 'doesn't mean anything' without action (observer-reporter.com) β San Francisco officials have issued a formal apology to Black residents for decades of institutional racism, but experts and local reparations leaders warn it's meaningless without concrete action. The city's ambitious reparations proposals, including large cash payments, face steep budget hurdles, prompting debate over what real, affordable reparative steps San Francisco will actually take next.
πΈ Around San Francisco
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π Upcoming Events in San Francisco
Inner Sunset Flea Market β
Irving Street, Irving St, SF
11:00 am
Speed Dating & Happy Hour for Single Professionals β
HΓ΄tel Biron, 45 Rose St, SF
3:00 pm
Marty Isenberg β
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St San Francisco, CA 94109
7:00 pm
Nightz @ Z Karaoke: August 10, 2026 β
Z Space, 450 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110
7:00 pm
R2|R3|R4 - Grades Due by Faculty
San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
Summer '26 R2|R3|R4 Grades Due by Faculty
San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
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San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
Optional Breakfast
Moscone (George R.) Elementary San Francisco, CA 94110
8:00 am
Hot August Nights Speed Dating for 40s/50s β
Tessora's Wine Bar, 234 E Campbell Ave, Campbell
7:00 pm
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bark (Thank you John D. for sending it in!)
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