Ernesto Plascencia, friend of Warriors star Jimmy Butler, indicted on federal charges
Plascencia was one of six defendants in the gambling-related indictment of former NBA player Malik Beasley.
By Danny Emerman at The San Francisco Standard · · 1 min read
Plascencia was one of six defendants in the gambling-related indictment of former NBA player Malik Beasley.
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Residents and businesses in the Bay Area are mobilizing to support victims of devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, as search efforts continue for survivors following last week's disaster.

U.S. Supreme Court blocks Trump birthright citizenship challenge, and upholds transgender athletes ban in women's and girl's sports, in two 6-3 opinions.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- All Elite Wrestling (AEW) brought Forbidden Door to the SAP Center in San Jose this past Sunday. It was a stacked show, with a pre-show and main card that went almost seven hours, with a deafening crowd and several game-changing moments that have reset the AEW landscape...

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Plascencia was one of six defendants in the gambling-related indictment of former NBA player Malik Beasley.

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Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
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(KRON) -- A locally owned coffee shop in San Francisco's Lower Haight was broken into. Out There Coffee Roasters, located at 254 Fillmore St., had its glass on the front entrance smashed Tuesday morning, the cafe announced on social media. It wasn't made clear how much or what was stolen from the...
The school is shutting down amid enrollment and financial challenges, officials said.

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(KRON) -- A restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood held its final day of service last week. Park Tavern closed on June 21 after 15 years at Washington Square, the business said. "We are incredibly grateful to our team, our guests, and this amazing community for making Park Tavern ...
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