SF city officials defend police response, mass arrests at Dolores Hill Bomb skateboarding event

SFPD are characterizing what they encountered at the annual skateboarding event as a "rowdy mob." City officials are defending the police response and mass arrests. Parents say some teens were unlawfully detained.

Protestors want investigation into police response at Dolores Park Hill Bomb event

Dozens of protesters marched to San Francisco Police Department's Mission Station Sunday, demanding an investigation into the arrests and citations of more than 100 people during the “hill bomb" skateboard event at Dolores Park.

Woman dies after knocked to ground in San Francisco

San Francisco police are investigating the case of a 63-year-old woman who died after she was pushed to the ground and hit her head, according to police.

SFPD respond to 'unlawful assembly' involving illegal 4th of July fireworks in the Mission

San Francisco Police Department say they responded to an "unlawful assembly" in the Mission District on Tuesday night where they dispersed a crowd of hundreds, who were setting off illegal fireworks. 

Case dropped against SF cop in deadly shooting

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is no longer pursuing charges against a San Francisco police officer who fatally shot a man during a 2017 altercation. 

Man dies in Bayview District shooting

A male victim died in a shooting in San Francisco's Bayview District late Saturday night, a police spokesperson said.

33-year-old man is found shot in Russian Hill neighborhood

A 33-year-old man was found shot about 10:07 p.m. Saturday in the area of Grant Avenue and Pacific Street, San Francisco police said.

SF DA dismisses drug cases after officer accused of inappropriate relationship with informant

The San Francisco District Attorney's Office has started dismissing some drug dealing cases associated with a veteran police officer who is accused of engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a confidential informant, according to sources. 

San Francisco Mayor Breed focused on public safety as budget deadline looms

San Francisco's mayor is making a final push for the Board of Supervisors to adopt the budget she proposed, which she says would make the city safer.

SF Pride events kick off with orchestra, comedy night, and safety pop-up resources

San Francisco Pride events were in full swing Thursday, as visitors from across the nation began coming in for the celebrations that culminate in San Francisco Pride Parade on Sunday.

911 call leads to police shooting suspect then finding deceased elderly victim and dog, SFPD says

San Francisco police announced on Thursday that a 911 call for an aggravated assault resulted in police finding a deceased 76-year-old victim and an officer shooting and killing the alleged suspect.

Peace rally in support of victims shot at San Francisco Mission District block party

Community members held a peace rally in San Francisco's Mission District Tuesday evening, hoping to create a space for healing after the June 9 shooting that injured nine people at a family block party. 

Doctor suspected of felony sexual battery apprehended at SFO

Police in San Francisco on Saturday arrested a doctor at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on suspicion of felony sexual battery, the Sacramento Sheriff's Office said.     

Black youth: Fashion show at SF Union Square a runway for success

15 young ladies from San Francisco's Bayview District walked the runway at Macy's Union Square Friday afternoon. Organizers said It's a display of what's possible when young people in an under-served community are given opportunities. 

CHP seizes enough fentanyl in San Francisco to kill 2.1 million people

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that police have seized enough fentanyl in the last six weeks to kill 2.1 million people — more than double the population of San Francisco.

Person of interest detained in connection to Mission District shooting

The San Francisco Police Department says Javier Campos, the person of interest named earlier this week in connection to the Mission District shooting that injured nine people on Friday, is now in custody. 

SFPD arrest alleged guns supplier

After an officer was shot Jan. 23 while making an arrest, police said the ensuing investigation led detectives to identify 39-year-old Craig Bolland, of San Francisco, as the supplier of the gun used.