The end of October is approaching and with it the celebration of the Day of the Dead. For now, here is the local news from October 15 to 21 that you should know to stay up to date.
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This Thursday, October 20, the mega seismic drill “Shakeout” was held, which seeks to unite and help people around the world to raise awareness and practice earthquake safety, an event that several cities in California have joined.
Great ShakeOut earthquake drills serve as a community practice for getting to safety during an earthquake, and organize the community, school or organization to update emergency plans and supplies to prevent damage and injuries.
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The San FranDISCO pop-up skating rink made its debut at the San Francisco Civic Center last Saturday.
It will be open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Admission fees are $5 for those under 18 and $15 for those 18 and older.
The pilot program will be evaluated after 3 months and there is a possibility of time extension after the results of such evaluation.
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A house fire in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood Friday morning left two people injured.
The fire, according to Jonathan Baxter, lieutenant of the San Francisco Fire Department, started in the garage and spread throughout the house and was recorded at 1600 Eighth Avenue.
The resident was rescued and treated at the scene, but is in critical condition, while a second person suffered minor injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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San Mateo County leaders launched the “San Mateo County Gun Violence Prevention Program.”
The program seeks to remove firearms from the hands of people charged with serious crimes, domestic violence restraining orders, hate crime convictions and other charges that pose a risk and to expedite requests for gun restrictions.
San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe said in a statement that the program "will save lives."
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Redwood City residents Gerardo Ortiz and his son Joaquin Ortiz participated in the 35th edition of the Carrera Panamericana with the Ortiz team.
The Pan-American Race takes place in Mexico and began last Friday, October 14 in Veracruz and ended on Thursday, October 20 in Durango.
The Ortiz team won first place in the Historic A category of the race.
With information from Bay City News
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