Smaller "Dolores Hill Bomb" takes place as San Francisco police shut down original site

Summary

San Francisco police shut down roads to prevent the Dolores Hill Bomb, an annual unpermitted skateboarding event. Despite warnings and barricades, a smaller group still gathered, leading to a subdued event compared to past years. Last year saw over 100 arrests, mostly teenagers, and the police faced a class-action lawsuit. This year, the SFPD aimed to maintain safety, while some community members opposed the event due to increasing violence and property damage. A few skateboarders relocated to a smaller hill nearby, expressing hope for a collaborative solution with the city.

Takeaways

• 🌫️ Fog is expected to persist, particularly in coastal areas.
• 🚔 San Francisco police shut down roads to prevent the unpermitted Dolores Hill Bomb skateboarding event.
• 🛹 A smaller group of skateboarders still attempted to block roads despite the police blockades.
• 🚓 Last year, over 100 people were arrested, mainly teenagers, during clashes at the event.
• 📜 The police department is facing a class-action lawsuit as a result of last year's event.
• 🗣️ Some participants believe the event must continue to resist oppression.
• 🚦 Despite social media posts about cancellation, police and skateboarders still showed up.
• 🛑 Participants were warned of arrest if they hopped over the fence.
• 🛑 Police in riot gear were present in 2023, leading to the arrest of hundreds and escalating the situation.
• 🏠 Some community members do not support the event due to increased violence and property damage.
• 🤔 A nearby resident has mixed feelings, appreciating the fun but concerned about safety.
• 🛹 Skateboarders found an alternative location for a smaller hill bomb, with law enforcement observing.
• 🤷‍♂️ The future of the event remains uncertain, with police citing safety and community concerns as reasons for its unofficial status.

Q & A

What weather condition is mentioned in the script?

The script mentions that the fog will stick around, especially closer to the coast.

What annual event was police trying to stop on Saturday in San Francisco?

The police in San Francisco shut down roads to stop the annual unpermitted skateboarding event called the Dolores Hill Bomb.

What was the police's strategy to prevent the Dolores Hill Bomb event?

The police used barricades and extra enforcement to avoid clashes like those that occurred last year.

How many people were arrested last year during the Dolores Hill Bomb event?

More than 100 people were arrested last year, most of them teenagers.

What legal action is the police department facing regarding the event?

The police department is facing a class-action lawsuit.

Why did Amanda Hari go out to the Dolores Hill Bomb event despite the warning?

Amanda Hari went out to ask people why they decided to go through with the event even though the police gave a stern warning not to.

What did the police do to control the Dolores Hill Bomb event in 2023?

In 2023, the San Francisco police came out to the Hill Bomb in riot gear, citing and arresting hundreds of people.

What is the police chief Bill Scott's stance on the Dolores Hill Bomb event?

Police Chief Bill Scott said they are trying to keep people safe and that they do not want a community taken over by criminal activity, vandalism, and assaults.

How did some skateboarders find a way to still participate in the event?

Some skateboarders moved to the other side of Dolores Park at 18th and Church Street where a smaller hill bomb took place.

What is the sentiment of a nearby resident regarding the Dolores Hill Bomb event?

The resident has mixed feelings about the event, appreciating its fun and uniqueness but feeling it has become unsafe due to the violence and property destruction in recent years.

What is the uncertainty regarding the Dolores Hill Bomb event for the next year?

The script mentions that what will happen next year still has to be determined, with the police noting that the event is unofficial and difficult to execute safely.