Rape survivor at center of SFPD DNA lab scandal: "I feel violated again"

A sexual assault survivor whose rape kit DNA was used by San Francisco police to identify her in a property crime told KTVU Thursday that she feels “violated again” by the police department.

Theories about Oakland's 'mummified' body arise, death unexplained

A mummified body was found inside the wall of the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland on Wednesday by construction crews who are working to revitalize the facility.

'Mummified' body found in wall of Oakland's Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Oakland police say they are investigating the discovery of a body in the late stages of decay found inside the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center. 

SF DA to drop fourth charge against officer acquitted in excessive force case

The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office has agreed to drop a pending charge against police officer Terrance Stangel – who was acquitted of three counts of assault and battery this week, attorneys for the officer said.

San Francisco cinematographer hit twice by burglars

A San Francisco cinematographer says he was hit twice by the same burglars who stole $32,000 in production gear stored in his garage.

Oakland firefighters rescue 2 people who fell from roof into steep ravine

A high-risk rescue operation took 25 Oakland firefighters to bring two people to safety on Monday. Both injured patients are recovering in the hospital.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in San Jose

San Jose Police officers were at the scene of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Story Road, the department said on Monday. 

Jury finds San Francisco cop not guilty of excessive force

A San Francisco jury on Monday handed down a not guilty verdict in the closely watched trial of a police officer who was accused of excessive force for beating a Black man on Fisherman’s Wharf more than three years ago.

California leaders introduce legislation to ban police from using rape kit DNA to probe other crimes

Senator Scott Wiener and San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin introduced new legislation that would bar law enforcement agencies from keeping victim DNA obtained though rape kits in searchable databases.

Shooting at Oakland hotel leaves 3 teens hospitalized

Three men, all aged 18, were shot during a party in a room at an Oakland hotel near the city's airport.

SFPD investigating non-fatal double shooting

San Francisco police are investigating a non-fatal double shooting in the city's Fillmore District Thursday evening. 

Appeals court revives suit over killing involving stolen SFPD gun

Abel Esquivel, 23, was shot and killed in San Francisco back in 2017. The gun used was a personal weapon stolen from an SFPD officer's own SUV.

Hit and run with injuries reported on I-880 in Hayward

The California Highway Patrol is reporting a hit-and-run accident with injuries on Interstate Highway 880 North at the W Tennyson Road onramp in Hayward at 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday evening.

Altercation between juveniles results in one being shot

A fight between two juveniles on Monday evening on Potrero Hill resulted in one of the juveniles being shot, the San Francisco Police Bayview division reports. 

Fate of SFPD officer accused of excessive force in hands of jury

The excessive-force case that triggered a fight between San Francisco’s Police Chief and district attorney is now in the hands of the jury after closing arguments wrapped up Monday in the trial of officer Terrence Stangel.

Suspect arrested in Castro Valley for 2 Sunday morning freeway shootings

California Highway Patrol arrested a suspect in Castro Valley who is connected to two freeway shootings that occurred on Sunday morning, officials say.