SF D.A. to drop charges against man arrested for former fire commissioner's beating, attorney says

An attorney for a former San Francisco fire commissioner, who was beaten with a metal rod in the Marina District earlier this month, says the district attorney's office plans to drop charges against the man arrested in connection to this attack and that the beating was out of self-defense. 

Newsom sending National Guard to San Francisco to disrupt fentanyl trafficking

San Francisco has struggled to stem its fentanyl crisis, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to direct the state National Guard and California Highway Patrol to join the city's efforts to fight fentanyl trafficking.

How Cash App founder's stabbing unleashed 'lawlessness' debate in San Francisco

The violent stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee earlier this month fueled accusations of "lawlessness" and progressive policies run amok in San Francisco.

San Francisco city leaders hold public town hall on safety
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District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, SFPD Police Chief Bill Scott, and others hold a public town hall meeting regarding safety concerns in San Francisco.

SF DA Brooke Jenkins reverses support to amend sanctuary city policy

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins reversed her position Wednesday in seeking to amend the city’s sanctuary policy related to two suspects accused of serious crimes, who fled to Mexico.

Attorney General gets three months to review deadly shooting by SFPD

State Attorney General Rob Bonta's office was granted three months to review a controversial deadly San Francisco police shooting that has become a legal roller coaster.

SF's sanctuary city policy under threat of erosion, some say; board to consider changes

Political leaders are debating the future of San Francisco's sanctuary city policies. Supervisors are debating reaffirming the commitment to sanctuary city while one supervisor is asking to carve out dangerous drug dealers.

San Francisco D.A. Brooke Jenkins asks for exception to sanctuary city policy

In an unusual move, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is asking for an exception to the city’s sanctuary city policy. She said two suspects in serious crimes that happened in San Francisco have been found living abroad, and the only way to seek justice is to work with feds to get them back here.

Alleged San Francisco synagogue shooter charged with hate crimes

San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins announced charges Wednesday against Dmitri Mishin, who allegedly fired blank rounds inside a Richmond District synagogue last week.

Neighbors complain of 'rampant prostitution,' illegal activity on San Francisco's Capp Street

The city is taking steps to curb illegal activity such as prostitution in the Mission District. Starting this week, barriers will go up along Capp Street between 22nd and 18th streets.

San Francisco rolls out new plan to combat hate crimes

San Francisco leaders rolled out a city-wide response to racist attacks. The city says it has plans to streamline the response to hate crimes and make sure victims get the help they need.

Sen. Padilla shares priorities for full-term, responds to Feinstein seat situation

One week ago, Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) made history, again. The Democrat, sworn in as the first Latino elected to represent the Golden State in the US Senate. Padilla won a full term after Governor Newsom appointed him to replace Vice President Kamala Harris in 2021.

San Francisco prepares for Lunar New Year celebrations

San Francisco city officials are preparing for Lunar New Year celebrations. But officials are warning the Chinatown community to be on alert for criminals looking to target celebrants. 

San Francisco teen Japantown murder suspect charged as juvenile, awaiting arraignment, D.A. says

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Friday said the 15-year-old murder suspect in this week's shooting death of a security guard in Japantown, will be arraigned in juvenile court on Monday. 

Skateboard attack on Jewish man charged as hate crime

A man who allegedly beat a Jewish man with a skateboard on San Francisco's Haight Street faces charges of a hate crime and assault with a deadly weapon, prosecutors announced. 

San Francisco couple charged with trafficking nanny from Philippines

A San Francisco couple is accused of trafficking a nanny they brought over to the U.S. from the Philippines two years ago, according to the district attorney's office.