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politics2 days ago•1 min saved

FBI Seizes Devices in Swalwell SFO Encounter, No Charges Yet

Newly obtained surveillance footage shows federal agents confronting former Congressman Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport, serving a search warrant and seizing his phone and laptop before he was allowed to leave; a subsequent home search in Washington, D.C. followed. Swalwell denies wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime. The incident comes as he ended his gubernatorial campaign amid sexual assault allegations.

via KTVU|

#eric-swalwell #fbi #politics

politics15 days ago•8 min saved

Feds Detain Swalwell at SFO, Seize Devices in Civil-Rights Inquiry

Federal agents briefly detained former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport and seized his iPhone and MacBook Pro as part of a civil-rights investigation into his conduct in office; authorities also searched his Washington home and are pursuing related probes in New York and Los Angeles County. Swalwell, who resigned from Congress and withdrew from the California governor’s race amid sexual-misconduct allegations he denies, has not been charged in connection with the civil-rights inquiry.

via Los Angeles Times|

#civil-rights #device-seizure #eric-swalwell

politics15 days ago•2 min saved

FBI raids Swalwell's DC home, seizes devices at SFO in sexual assault probe

Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport and then raided his Washington, DC home as part of a federal probe tied to sexual assault allegations; Swalwell had resigned from Congress earlier amid related claims, while investigations also opened in Manhattan and Los Angeles and the FBI has interviewed two accusers.

via ABC7 Bay Area|

#eric-swalwell #fbi #politics

us-news15 days ago•24 min saved

FBI Seizes Electronics From Swalwell at San Francisco Airport in Sexual Misconduct Probe

Federal agents confronted former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport, seizing his cellphone and other electronics as part of a sexual misconduct investigation; prosecutors also executed warrants at his Washington, D.C. home as the probe broadens. Swalwell cooperated with investigators. The inquiry, led by the Department of Justice and tied to prior sexual misconduct allegations, follows a career that included resignation from Congress in 2024 amid ongoing scrutiny.

via New York Post|

#doj #eric-swalwell #fbi

immigration1 month ago•4 min saved

SF Photographer in Detention After ICE Arrest at SFO Highlights Airport Removals

Iryna Gorb, a 38-year-old Ukrainian immigrant who has lived in San Francisco for 16 years and works as a head barista at Better Half Coffee and as a professional photographer, was detained by plainclothes ICE agents at San Francisco International Airport after arriving from Portland. Authorities say she overstayed a visa that expired in 2011 and has been moved to the California City Detention Facility in Kern County pending removal proceedings. Video of the arrest circulated online, prompting commentary from friends and immigration advocates about the growing use of airport detentions; Gorb is expected to meet an attorney soon and supporters hope for release on bond.

via KQED|

#california-city-detention-facility #ice #immigration

travel1 month ago•3 min saved

SFO bets on exclusive private terminal to attract premium air travelers

San Francisco International Airport is seeking bids to build a 34,582-square-foot private terminal about six miles from the main terminal, offering luxury lounges, private guest suites, its own TSA screening, and curbside car service directly to aircraft for a fee of $800–$1,800. The facility could begin operations as soon as 2028, with proposals due September 30–October 7, targeting travelers who fly commercially but want a more elevated, seamless experience while the airport's existing terminals add new amenities.

via New York Post|

#airport-amenities #bidding-process #luxury-travel

health3 months ago•3 min saved

Bay Area hantavirus exposures forestall travel with SFO link and Hondius cruise tie

Two hantavirus exposures tied to the Bay Area were reported: a traveler who passed through SFO and was quarantined in French Polynesia, and a San Mateo County resident exposed on the MV Hondius who is in a Nebraska quarantine; public health officials say the overall risk to the public is low, though containment and isolation during the virus’s incubation period are emphasized.

via ABC7 San Francisco|

#cruise-ship #hantavirus #health

economy4 months ago•14 min saved

Bay Area airports end naming feud with Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport

Oakland and San Francisco airports resolved a years-long naming dispute, agreeing to designate the airport as 'Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport' with specific branding rules that keep 'Oakland' first and prevent 'San Francisco' from dominating the name or its signage; the settlement ends litigation and aims to clarify travel branding for regional travelers.

via The Mercury News|

#airport-naming-dispute #economy #oakland-international-airport

technology11 months ago•1 min saved

Waymo gains approval to operate robotaxis at San Francisco International Airport

Waymo has received approval to test its autonomous robotaxi service at San Francisco International Airport, marking a significant step in expanding its service area and competing with ride-hailing giants, with plans to gradually introduce testing and commercial trips for employees and the public.

via The Verge|

#autonomous-vehicles #ride-hailing #robotaxi

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Delta Pilot Arrested at SFO on Child Sexual Assault Charges

A Delta co-pilot was arrested at San Francisco International Airport after Flight 2809 from Minneapolis landed, with federal agents storming the plane and taking the co-pilot into custody, while the remaining crew and passengers were shocked by the incident.

via upi.com|

#arrest #co-pilot #delta

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

"Chaos Erupts as American Airlines Passengers Defy Orders During Emergency Evacuation"

Passengers on an American Airlines flight at San Francisco International Airport delayed evacuation to retrieve carry-on items after a laptop caught fire, despite orders to leave everything behind. The flight was evacuated using emergency slides and the jetbridge, with the fire extinguished on the tarmac. Three people reported minor injuries.

via Fox Business|

#american-airlines #evacuation #laptop-fire

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Multiple United Airlines Planes Clip Wings at SFO Airport"

Two United Airlines planes clipped wings on the tarmac at San Francisco International Airport, with no injuries reported. The incident involved flight UA2181, an Airbus A319 with 105 passengers and five crew members on board. This is the latest in a series of mishaps involving United flights at SFO, including a recent incident where a flight lost a wheel during takeoff and another where a toilet overflowed into the cabin.

via KRON4|

#airplane-incident #aviation #flight-mishaps

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Point Defiance Park Stabbing Suspect Arrested in California Attempting to Flee US"

The suspect accused of randomly stabbing a woman at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma was arrested at San Francisco International Airport while allegedly trying to leave the country. The suspect, who has ties to the Puget Sound area, was apprehended with the help of law enforcement agencies and is awaiting extradition to Washington. The victim, identified as "Jane," had been attacked on a marked trail in broad daylight, but witnesses intervened to stop the assault. The suspect had fled Washington state after the attack, prompting a nationwide manhunt that led to his arrest in California.

via KOMO News|

#arrest #crime #point-defiance-park

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

"FAA's Increased Oversight Puts United Airlines at Risk of Losing Routes and Market Cap"

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Aspen was delayed for over 17 hours due to a potential issue with the plane's anti-skid system, prompting increased oversight from the FAA. SkyWest Airlines, which operated the flight, apologized for the inconvenience and stated that the system was functioning normally when the flight safely operated to Aspen. United Airlines' Vice President of Corporate Safety acknowledged recent safety events and emphasized the airline's commitment to prioritizing safety.

via NewsNation Now|

#faa-oversight #flight-delay #safety-regulations

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

"FAA's Increased Oversight Causes Delays and Concerns for United Airlines"

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Aspen was delayed for over 17 hours, prompting increased oversight from the FAA. The airline initially cited unknown issues for the delay, and the FAA is now evaluating safety compliance following recent safety events. United Airlines has not provided further details on the flight delay.

via KRON4|

#faa-oversight #flight-delay #safety-regulations