Wednesday April 01, 2026

In this episode, we delve into pressing issues impacting Ocean Beach SF and beyond. We start with the challenges faced by Waymo's self-driving cars in Austin, where the vehicles have struggled to safely navigate around school buses, prompting a federal recall. This raises significant questions about the adaptation of autonomous technology in real-world scenarios. Meanwhile, the financial distress of a major Applebee's franchisee has led to the closure of several locations, notably affecting areas in Georgia and Florida, including popular tourist spots near Walt Disney World and SeaWorld.

Locally, Ocean Beach SF residents can expect choppy surf conditions with waves reaching up to nine feet by Thursday, while the weather remains mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and breezy winds. In sports, the  ...