San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin - and opponents - hit the streets ahead of recall
Voters in San Francisco are weighing in on whether to oust the city's controversial District Attorney Chesa Boudin just two and a half years into his term. He faces a recall election on accusations he's soft on crime. The effort is Proposition H on the ballot.
International auto burglary scam ran through San Francisco boba shop: DA
Investigators with the San Francisco District Attorney's office busted an international auto burglary fencing operation and recovered more than 1,000 electronic goods.
Boudin reaffirms commitment to protect Chinatown businesses from frivolous ADA lawsuits
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin visited Chinatown on Friday to update business owners on legal action being taken to block frivolous lawsuits that target Chinese American businesses.
Confidence shook as efforts to crack down on retail theft continue
Law enforcement from the state level to cities here in the Bay Area say they are cracking down on retail theft. Despite the crackdown, retail theft continues to be an ongoing problem that impacts multimillion dollar businesses and small shops alike.
San Francisco Supervisor Haney wins Assembly election
Early results for Tuesday's special election in San Francisco for the State Assembly race - District 17 are trickling in. Matt Haney has a strong lead over his opponent David Campos in the bid for the seat vacated last year by David Chiu.
2 San Francisco police officers and 1 ex-cop arrested
A retired San Francisco police officer was found with a gun missing from the department and two current cops destroyed evidence in a separate case, the San Francisco Police Department announced Tuesday.
Bay Area man exonerated after 32 years in prison
Joaquin Ciria spent more than three decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit. He will be released from prison soon, officials said.
Walgreens theft convictions announced by San Francisco D.A. Boudin
San Francisco's district attorney's office on Monday announced the conviction and sentencing in a high-profile Walgreens theft from last May.
Chesa Boudin poll shows recall effort has strong support
Voters are likely to vote yes to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, according to a recent poll done by EMC Research.
3 auto burglary suspects charged by San Francisco D.A.
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Tuesday, announced felony charges against three auto burglary suspects for participating in a string of incidents along the Embarcadero and in North Beach.
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.
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.
Investigative agreement between police, D.A.'s office extended for 60 days as talks underway
An investigative agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and the city's District Attorney's Office will remain in effect for the next 60 days as talks between the two departments continue, city officials said on Wednesday.
Former SF building inspector linked to corruption probe facing new charges
Boudin's office has charged Curran with multiple counts of perjury and violating local conflict of interest laws.
D.A. Boudin denounces police DNA rape kit practice, says it's not limited to San Francisco
San Francisco's district attorney is denouncing what he calls a routine practice of using DNA obtained from sexual assault kits to arrest those victims if they commit a crime at a later date.
DA: San Francisco police used rape kit DNA to arrest victim
San Francisco's police chief says he's investigating claims by the district attorney that DNA collected from rape victims is being used to help identify them as possible crime suspects.
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.
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.
SF DA Chesa Boudin says chief, police union 'politicizing' investigations into cops
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin blasted the police chief for ending an agreement that gave the DA's office authority in officer officer use-of-force cases, following allegations of misconduct in his office.
SFPD chief pulls out of deal with DA Chesa Boudin on use-of-force after misconduct allegations
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said he's terminating the department's agreement with the district attorney's office to investigate police use-of-force incidents, following accusations that a DA investigator withheld evidence in a police abuse case.