San Francisco police confirm that around 3:50 p.m. they found a suspicious package at the 200 block of Geary, near Union Square. They've blocked off vehicle and pedestrian traffic and dispatched a bomb unit to the scene.
We'll update when we hear more.
Meanwhile, enjoy:
It may not be a $19 billion idea, but local startup QuiQui has figured out how to score free publicity: its business model, delivering prescription drugs and other items from the local pharmacy via drones, is getting attention today.
While it may sound goofy or ridiculous, the notion is only silly as long as it's not lucrative (QuiQui is is also advertising its quest for investors). And if it is doltish, it has some company: most plans coming out of Silicon Valley today are silly, according to the world's richest man.
In a Rolling Stone interview, Microsoft founder Bill Gates -- all $76 billion of him -- made the pronouncement that a majority of tech startups are doing dumb shit.
But among the rafts of shit, there's the next WhatsApp.
Bikes are big business these days. Companies of all sizes will happily sell you a $10,000 dream bike, a $500 custom fitting, $300 shorts -- but bike co-ops and non-profits cater to the other end of the market.
Bling bikes might be a luxury item for some, but a working bike is basic transportation for many. I talked with Cory Rich of Street Level Cycles, a non-profit bike shop, community DIY space, and youth education program, about how the increase in cycling in the Bay Area has affected business.
