Colorado man arrested in connection to 1978 slaying of 15-year-old girl in San Francisco

Police said Sunday they have cracked a decades-old cold case with the arrest last week of a Colorado man in connection the slaying of a 15-year-old girl visiting San Francisco in 1978.

Plan to combat San Francisco retail theft with sheriff deputy overtime approved

Under the proposal, now approved by the SF Board of Supervisors, sheriff's deputies may now voluntarily work overtime providing security at stores and malls, paid for by the private businesses.

Man killed in San Francisco shooting identified as Afghan refugee, father of 3

A man shot and killed in San Francisco last month has been identified as an Afghan refugee who worked as an Uber driver, according to his family. 

San Francisco restaurant now apologizes for asking armed police officers to leave

A San Francisco restaurant that ignited a frenzy when the owner and staff asked three armed police officers in uniform to leave because their weaponized dress made them feel uncomfortable has now apologized for the request, acknowledging that it handled the situation "badly."

Police break up sideshows in San Francisco's West Portal neighborhood

The notorious illegal car shows known as sideshows are moving into some of San Francisco's quieter neighborhoods. Sideshows took place on the west side of town, almost at the same time.

San Francisco police investigate fatal shooting near Civic Center

Officers were patrolling the area when they heard gunshots at about 11:10 p.m. and responded to the area of Golden Gate Avenue and Larkin Street, according to police.

Man shot and killed by San Francisco police identified

The man who was shot and killed by police in San Francisco is believed to have been involved in a 2019 stabbing.

Looters and vandals strike San Francisco's Union Square

San Francisco's Louis Vuitton store in Union Square was "emptied out" by thieves Friday night, witnesses posted to social media.

Macy's Christmas tree lighting in San Francisco held a week early

A holiday tradition returned to San Francisco's Union Square Thursday night, as city officials gathered for the lighting of the Macy's Christmas tree.

Gunshot victim dies weeks after shooting in the Haight

A 25-year-old man died earlier this week, weeks after being shot in San Francisco, city police said. 

San Francisco police officer dies from COVID, source says

A San Francisco police officer died on Saturday from complications with COVID, a source confirmed to KTVU.

Double shooting aftermath: San Francisco police say 2 suspects may be outstanding

There are new details about the shooting that left one man dead and another hospitalized in the city's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood on Thursday afternoon. Neighbors are worried this is part of a trend of increasing crime in the area.

San Francisco police sergeant accused of robbing Rite Aid for pain pills

A San Francisco police sergeant has been placed on unpaid leave after he was arrested for allegedly robbing a Rite Aid of pain pills.

San Francisco police sergeant arrested on suspicion of robbing San Mateo Rite Aid

A San Francisco police sergeant was arrested on suspicion of robbing a San Mateo Rite Aid and is on unpaid leave pending an internal investigation. A source said he was stealing painkillers.