SFPD offer advice to Chinese community targeted by 'purification' scam
Members of the Chinese community are being warned to be suspicious of strangers who claim they can relieve a curse or illness through a "purification" ceremony involving cash and valuables, police said Friday.
Members of the Chinese community are being warned to be suspicious of strangers who claim they can relieve a curse or illness through a "purification" ceremony involving cash and valuables, police said Friday.
San Francisco's last 'Patrol Special' is retiring: here's what that means
The only member left of a special patrol unit overseen by the San Francisco Police Department is fighting to keep it alive.
The only member left of a special patrol unit overseen by the San Francisco Police Department is fighting to keep it alive.
San Francisco swimmer 'badly beaten' during car theft
A San Francisco swimmer is in the hospital after he was badly beaten by carjackers Friday morning.
A San Francisco swimmer is in the hospital after he was badly beaten by carjackers Friday morning.
SF mayor says Mission Street cleanup efforts are working
In San Francisco on Friday, the mayor’s office released preliminary results of a moratorium on unpermitted street vendors selling items along Mission Street.
In San Francisco on Friday, the mayor’s office released preliminary results of a moratorium on unpermitted street vendors selling items along Mission Street.
SF city leaders hear from residents at Tenderloin town hall on crime
San Francisco city leaders attended a town-hall meeting Thursday that focused on crime in the city's Tenderloin District. Many in attendance said the city isn't doing enough to address crime in the neighborhood.
San Francisco city leaders attended a town-hall meeting Thursday that focused on crime in the city's Tenderloin District. Many in attendance said the city isn't doing enough to address crime in the neighborhood.
Man arrested for allegedly making lewd acts near San Francisco school
San Francisco officers arrested a man who allegedly made lewd gestures near a school in the city's Richmond District earlier this week, according to police.
San Francisco officers arrested a man who allegedly made lewd gestures near a school in the city's Richmond District earlier this week, according to police.
SF mayor pushes for ballot measure to broaden police powers
The proposition allows police to expand use of technology like drones and cameras and would change the city's pursuit policy to allow officers to chase suspects in non-violent felonies and violent misdemeanors.
The proposition allows police to expand use of technology like drones and cameras and would change the city's pursuit policy to allow officers to chase suspects in non-violent felonies and violent misdemeanors.
SF Safe leader fired after audit reveals misuse of taxpayer funds from police
SF Safe Executive Director Kyra Worthy is out of a job after being terminated by the non-profit’s board of directors on Wednesday, according to the group’s attorney Dylan Hackett, “for misuse of funds and other banking discrepancies."
SF Safe Executive Director Kyra Worthy is out of a job after being terminated by the non-profit’s board of directors on Wednesday, according to the group’s attorney Dylan Hackett, “for misuse of funds and other banking discrepancies."
400 license plate cameras coming to San Francisco, privacy advocates concerned
San Francisco's police chief said the cameras won't be deployed as part of a mass surveillance operation. Privacy advocates have their concerns over the license plate readers.
San Francisco's police chief said the cameras won't be deployed as part of a mass surveillance operation. Privacy advocates have their concerns over the license plate readers.
San Francisco Richmond District business owners frustrated over burglary, vandalism
Six businesses on Clement Street in San Francisco's Richmond District picked up the pieces after a series of break-ins, thefts and vandalism.
Six businesses on Clement Street in San Francisco's Richmond District picked up the pieces after a series of break-ins, thefts and vandalism.
1 dead, 2 injured in San Francisco vehicle rollover accident
San Francisco police say one person is dead, and two others were injured in a single-vehicle rollover collision off of state Highway 1 on Monday night.
San Francisco police say one person is dead, and two others were injured in a single-vehicle rollover collision off of state Highway 1 on Monday night.
Tragedy on Treasure Island: One killed in San Francisco fireworks explosion
San Francisco police are investigating a deadly incident involving fireworks on Treasure Island.
San Francisco police are investigating a deadly incident involving fireworks on Treasure Island.
Prosecutors drop charges against man shot 5 times by San Francisco cops after officer refuses to testify
All charges against a man who was shot multiple times by San Francisco police were dismissed after an officer refused to testify about the alleged lethal violence that occurred that night, according to defense attorneys.
All charges against a man who was shot multiple times by San Francisco police were dismissed after an officer refused to testify about the alleged lethal violence that occurred that night, according to defense attorneys.
Supporters of arrested pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside jail
A group of pro-Palestinian supporters have gathered outside the San Francisco County Jail on Saturday night to demand the release of people arrested in Union Square earlier in the day, a spokesperson for the group said at about 9:30 p.m.
A group of pro-Palestinian supporters have gathered outside the San Francisco County Jail on Saturday night to demand the release of people arrested in Union Square earlier in the day, a spokesperson for the group said at about 9:30 p.m.
Police arrest 18 people in anti-shoplifting operations in Stonestown, Mission District
Eighteen people were arrested by San Francisco police in anti-shoplifting operations this week in the city, according to police.
Eighteen people were arrested by San Francisco police in anti-shoplifting operations this week in the city, according to police.
Video: Pro-Palestine protester climbs Union Square's Christmas tree
Reports circling social media show pro-Palestine demonstrations happening in the area, including an instance where a protester climbed the Union Square Christmas Tree.
Reports circling social media show pro-Palestine demonstrations happening in the area, including an instance where a protester climbed the Union Square Christmas Tree.
Jury convicts man for vehicle theft, biting police officer
A man was convicted for vehicle theft and of biting a police officer who was trying to arrest him in July 2021 in One Maritime Plaza in downtown San Francisco.
A man was convicted for vehicle theft and of biting a police officer who was trying to arrest him in July 2021 in One Maritime Plaza in downtown San Francisco.
SFPD offering reward in young man's shooting death investigation
Police in San Francisco are now offering a reward to help find the person who shot and killed a young man over the summer.
Police in San Francisco are now offering a reward to help find the person who shot and killed a young man over the summer.
San Francisco business owner seriously injured in attack outside shop
A San Francisco business owner is suffering from serious injuries after being attacked outside his shop in SOMA.
A San Francisco business owner is suffering from serious injuries after being attacked outside his shop in SOMA.
Boyfriend accused of murdering Kimberly Wong, Presidio Heights woman
The boyfriend of a woman found dead in her Presidio Heights home has been arrested for her alleged murder.
The boyfriend of a woman found dead in her Presidio Heights home has been arrested for her alleged murder.