Homeless laws in California and Bay Area explained
In California, there are hundreds of “anti-homeless” laws. Although there is nothing that specifically bans or restricts homelessness, cities in the Golden State have created nearly a thousand codes and ordinances that experts and homeless advocates argue disproportionately affect unsheltered people.
Several inmates and deputies hospitalized in suspected fentanyl exposure at SF county jail
A number of San Francisco sheriff’s deputies and jail inmates were hospitalized Tuesday following a suspected fentanyl exposure, according to officials.
VIDEO RELEASED: 10 SFPD officers fire 99 rounds, kill armed-robbery suspect hiding in trunk
San Francisco police released 11 different officers' body-worn camera videos at a town-hall meeting Monday night for a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened last week.
San Francisco officer shoots, kills himself during traffic stop; was wanted by SFPD
A San Francisco police officer shot and killed himself this afternoon after Richmond police stopped him because he was wanted by San Francisco police.
SFPD releases body cam footage of rookie cop fatally shooting unarmed man
Police on Thursday showed the body-worn camera footage of a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred last week in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood to an emotional crowd during a town hall meeting at a church.
Benefit held for SFPD officer injured on bicycle
Hundreds of San Francisco police officers, as well as people from the community gathered Wednesday night for a benefit for an injured officer. The charitable event at Bill Graham Auditorium has been the sight of countless social events, but few have both celebrated and supported an injured officer.
SFPD seeking additional suspects in Castro officer-involved shooting
San Francisco police today said they are searching for additional suspects who may be connected to a police shooting in the Castro District that left one officer and one suspect with critical injuries.
Room cleared by SF Police Commission at raucous 'Taser' vote meeting
It was a raucous public comment period Friday evening at San Francisco's City Hall with a vote expected sometime tonight on whether or not the San Francisco Police Department should be armed with Tasers.
Vote expected tonight on whether to arm SFPD with $8M in Tasers
Despite public opposition, the San Francisco Police Department is considering adopting Tasers, and a police commander today noted that a city budget analyst has pegged the cost at around $8 million.
SFPD officer critically injured by suspect's fleeing vehicle, man in custody
San Francisco police say they have taken a suspect into custody after an officer on a bicycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver this afternoon.
Marin Co. mother of 2, a Vegas victim, remembered at vigil
Hundreds of people gathered to remember a Marin County woman, Stacee Etcheber, one of the victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting, who leaves behind two children and her husband, an SFPD officer.
Hunter’s Chest provides comfort for kids who are victims of crime
A pair of sergeants in the San Francisco Police Department, who happen to be married, say a recent attempted kidnapping and spike in car break-ins inspired them to create a new police program for children.
SFPD officer arrested on child porn charges
A San Francisco police officer has been arrested on child pornography charges, police confirmed this afternoon.
Blacks in San Francisco treated unfairly starting at booking stage: study
A new study shows black people in San Francisco are being convicted of more serious crimes than whites and they're receiving longer jail sentences.
Dog shot by police officer loses leg, charges against owner dropped
A San Francisco judge has dropped all assault charges against a 57-year old man whose service dog was shot by a police officer.
SFPD releases video from officer involved shooting inside Subway restaurant
Newly released surveillance and police body-worn camera video reveal what unfolded in a San Francisco Subway sandwich shop last week when an officer shot and killed a Texas man.
SFPD Narcan kits are working to save addicts' lives
SFPD Officer Carlos Manfredi joins KTVU's the 9 to talk about how the department is continuing to use Narcan kits as an antidote for opioid overdoses.
More out of state candidates than in state for SFPD chief position
KTVU's Cristina Rendon breaks down what we know about the candidates going for San Francisco's available chief of police position.
City officials deny search for SFPD chief is 'rigged'
Recent comments by San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee were interpreted by some as an endorsement for Toney Chaplin as chief of police. City officials are denying those accusations.
Homicide investigated at Westfield San Francisco Centre
SFPD are saying the body of a white male in his 30s was found near the Bloomingdale's entrance of the Westfield Centre mall Wednesday morning.