S
ebastian Rivas, a 35‑year‑old real‑estate investor from Tiburon, walked his Bernedoodles Rodeo and Farallon through Shoreline Park on Oct. 29, announcing his desire to join the San Francisco Police Department. “I want to be a cop,” he said, describing the move as “kind of wild.” Rivas has already passed the department’s written exam; the next steps are a physical test, a thorough background check, and basic police academy training, after which he hopes to secure a position in San Francisco. The Ark, twice named the nation’s best small community weekly, continues to deliver investigative journalism that boosts civic engagement. Subscribe for home delivery or digital access, and consider supporting independent local reporting by contacting Publisher Henriette Corn at [email protected] or 415‑435‑1190.