Smithsonian Museum is asking for pictures from Disney vacations

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.

SF Board of Supervisors agrees to $700K settlement in contentious police abuse case

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday agreed to a $700,000 settlement for Dacari Spiers one week after pausing the negotiated settlement amid a contentious fight between the San Francisco Police Department and district attorney's office.

SF DA Boudin fires back at Police Chief Scott as feud intensifies

The feud between two of San Francisco’s top law enforcement officials continued Tuesday – this time with District Attorney Chesa Boudin accusing police Chief Bill Scott of violating an agreement between the offices that is at the center of a swirling controversy around police reform and use of force.

Police seek help in locating missing Bayview senior

The San Francisco Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Everett Archille, who was reported missing from his home on the unit block of Marist Street in the Bayview District in January. 

Suspect arrested for San Francisco deadly stabbing, police say

San Francisco police announced Tuesday an arrest linked to a stabbing in the city's Mission District last week that left a 27-year-old man dead.   

Judge grants oversight over Santa Rita Jail stemming from mental health abuse suit

A federal magistrate granted outside oversight over Alameda County's Santa Rita Jail following allegations that those with mental illness are not treated humanely. The oversight will last six years.

Hospital patient crashes into police vehicle, bystander in allegedly stolen patrol cruiser

A man, who is a patient at a San Jose hospital, was arrested Monday after an alleged altercation with hospital security, where he also stole a police patrol vehicle and caused two separate crashes, police say. 

SF police excessive force case that caused fight between DA, chief begins

Opening statements began Monday in the San Francisco police abuse trial against Terrance Stangel. The officer is accused of beating Dacari Spiers in a case that's caused a larger political fight between District Attorney Chesa Boudin and police Chief Bill Scott.

Officer Terrance Stangel's trial for alleged beating of San Francisco suspect gets underway
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Opening statements began Monday in the San Francisco police abuse trial against Terrance Stangel. The officer is accused of beating Dacari Spiers in a case that's caused a larger political fight between district attorney Chesa Boudin and police Chief Bill Scott.

Neighbors loved, but also worried about man killed in San Jose fire

San Jose neighbors loved the man who was killed by a house fire, but many had also worried that his cluttered property was a hazard.

Bay Area freeway shootings lead to few arrests
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There were 144 shootings on freeways in the 9 Bay Area counties in 2021, according to data obtained by KTVU. In only 11% of cases did the California Highway Patrol make an arrest. Some high-profile deadly shootings are among the unsolved.

Fatal crash on Highway 101

There has been a fatal crash on Highway 101 near Healdsburg on Monday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said, 

Fatal San Jose house fire reignites, crews return

One person died in a San Jose house fire Sunday night. Fire crews were called back to the scene Monday morning when the blaze sparked again.

Pair rescued from remote, snowy Sierra County after nearly 2 months

The CHP used a helicopter to reach two people who had been stranded at a cabin in a remote, snowy part of the Sierra for nearly two months.

Starbucks blames store closures, reduced hours on staff shortages from COVID

The coffee chain says it will continue to pay workers who take time off for COVID related reasons, but that means that some locations will be restricting hours or in some cases temporarily closing down to provide enough time for workers to recover.

2 people and dog rescued after 2 months in snowed-in cabin
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Two people and their dog who were running low on supplies at their cabin in remote Sierra County were rescued by helicopter. The pair had been unable to leave since December 6 due to deep snow and downed trees. It also made it difficult for authorities to reach them by the ground. California Highway Patrol paramedic Brandon Hallam talks about the rescue flight.

Man shot after confronting someone trying to break into his vehicle

A 38-year-old man was shot and injured while confronting someone who was trying to break into his vehicle in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood on Thursday night, according to police.