Amanda Hari

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Amanda Hari

SAN FRANCISCO — People packed San Francisco's only women's sports bar to watch the Golden State Valkyries take on the Dallas Wings. Rikki's opened less than a week ago but is already seeing success. A long line formed outside the bar just before the beginning of the game and continued well into the 4th quarter. "Crowded," Nicole Parker said as she was standing in line. "Crowded and doing well."Rikki's just opened last Wednesday. Parker and her friends believe the community needs this.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Amanda Hari

SAN JOSE — The city of San Jose has begun a large-scale encampment sweep along the Guadalupe River. Monday was the first day of the cleanup effort, which is expected to take several weeks. All Max Schopfer could do was watch and prepare. "Saying goodbye to a lot of people that I hang around with," Schopfer said about what he's been doing so far. Schopfer has called the area of the trail, near Taylor Street, his home for more than a year.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Amanda Hari

Soccer usually draws in a large international crowd, but with the current immigration enforcement crackdown, some fans expressed concerns that others may stay home. On Sunday, PayPal Park in San Jose hosted a CONCACAF Gold Cup game. Sites throughout North America will be hosting games. Soccer fan Abraham Rodriguez believes the cultural diversity and worldwide appeal are what make the sport so special. "That's what soccer's all about, bringing people from every corner of the globe," said Rodriguez.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Amanda Hari

The contracts of two North Bay high school employees were at the center of a heated debate on Tuesday. Parents and students said the two consultants have made a measurable difference for Black students, but those in charge aren't convinced the positions were necessary in the first place. Sophomore Roman Cole said they've turned around Tamalpais High School in just a year.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Amanda Hari

After originating in Oakland and spending a decade in the city, Tacos El Ultimo Baile is closing up shop and moving across the bridge to San Francisco. "It seems like it's a little brighter on that side," said owner Dominic PradoPrado says his taco business has taken different forms over the years: a popup, a food truck, and most recently, a restaurant at Fruitvale Public Market. The restaurant opened in October of 2022, but less than two years later, in July of 2024, it was forced to close.