SF mayoral candidates take on city's hot-button issues in debate Thursday
Thursday, marked another debate night in the City of San Francisco. Four candidates taking on San Francisco Mayor London Breed in the upcoming election tackled some of the hot-button issues facing the city, including homelessness, housing, and crime.
Thursday, marked another debate night in the City of San Francisco. Four candidates taking on San Francisco Mayor London Breed in the upcoming election tackled some of the hot-button issues facing the city, including homelessness, housing, and crime.
49ers' Ricky Pearsall seen at practice days following shooting
Days after a potentially fatal shooting, San Francisco 49ers Ricky Pearsall was seen at practice with the team Thursday afternoon.
Days after a potentially fatal shooting, San Francisco 49ers Ricky Pearsall was seen at practice with the team Thursday afternoon.
Oakland unveils new dispatch system to help reduce 911 response times
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao says the new computer-aided dispatch system replaces one that was two decades old.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao says the new computer-aided dispatch system replaces one that was two decades old.
SF continues using 'First Thursdays' as way to revive city
For the fifth time this year, San Francisco held a monthly block party known as "First Thursdays." The five-hour event attracts musicians, artists, the working class and residents to downtown.. Food stations and stages are set up along 2nd Street, from Market to Howard.
For the fifth time this year, San Francisco held a monthly block party known as "First Thursdays." The five-hour event attracts musicians, artists, the working class and residents to downtown.. Food stations and stages are set up along 2nd Street, from Market to Howard.
Sunglass Hut ransacked at Livermore outlets
Livermore police are looking for the three thieves who ransacked the Sunglass Hut, making off with 190 pairs of sunglasses worth some $50,000 this week.
Livermore police are looking for the three thieves who ransacked the Sunglass Hut, making off with 190 pairs of sunglasses worth some $50,000 this week.
Utah planners to use drones to fly people | West Coast Wrap
A look into the future: Planners in a Utah community-- want to use drones to fly people from place to place. The futuristic idea for drone taxis-- and how they plan to make it happen. And-- giving some Arizona inmates a chance to start something new; the prison program uses art and music for rehabilitation and therapy.
A look into the future: Planners in a Utah community-- want to use drones to fly people from place to place. The futuristic idea for drone taxis-- and how they plan to make it happen. And-- giving some Arizona inmates a chance to start something new; the prison program uses art and music for rehabilitation and therapy.
San Jose selects location for first safe sleeping site for the homeless in city's history
The city of San Jose has selected a location at 1157 East Taylor Street for it's first safe sleeping site. The sanctioned encampment would have security as well as bathrooms and trash pickup. Some neighbors believe it is a good first step toward cleaning up the nearby parks and creek. Others have concerns that the site is too close to soccer fields where children play.
The city of San Jose has selected a location at 1157 East Taylor Street for it's first safe sleeping site. The sanctioned encampment would have security as well as bathrooms and trash pickup. Some neighbors believe it is a good first step toward cleaning up the nearby parks and creek. Others have concerns that the site is too close to soccer fields where children play.
Driver hits pedestrians before crashing into Alameda caf?
An East Bay business is cleaning up after a car crashed into its building Thursday morning. The driver crashed into the Gong Cha caf? as they were making a left turn. Before crashing into the building, the driver hit two people in the crosswalk. Their injuries were not considered significant.
An East Bay business is cleaning up after a car crashed into its building Thursday morning. The driver crashed into the Gong Cha caf? as they were making a left turn. Before crashing into the building, the driver hit two people in the crosswalk. Their injuries were not considered significant.
Oakland cop will not be charged after cannabis raid
The Contra Costa County District Attorney says they did not find sufficient evidence to charge an Oakland police officer who owns property in Antioch that was raided last April by Cannabis Control officers during an illegal mairjuana growing operation sting.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney says they did not find sufficient evidence to charge an Oakland police officer who owns property in Antioch that was raided last April by Cannabis Control officers during an illegal mairjuana growing operation sting.
Black leaders demand action on hate crimes
Black leaders and victims of racially motivated crimes gathered in San Francisco with law enforcement leaders to highlight a series of hate crimes targeting black people over the last several months.
Black leaders and victims of racially motivated crimes gathered in San Francisco with law enforcement leaders to highlight a series of hate crimes targeting black people over the last several months.
California senator pushes for media access in prisons
California state Sen. Nancy Skinner wrote a bill to allow media access into prisons.
California state Sen. Nancy Skinner wrote a bill to allow media access into prisons.
Fire temporarily closes Highway 128 near Monticello Dam in Napa County
A vegetation fire early Thursday morning temporarily shut down Highway 128 near the Monticello Dam, according to Napa County and Cal Fire.
A vegetation fire early Thursday morning temporarily shut down Highway 128 near the Monticello Dam, according to Napa County and Cal Fire.
San Jose strip mall fire damages businesses
San Jose strip mall fire damages businesses
San Jose strip mall fire damages businesses
Oakland youth football coach who has a frightening encounter with CHP, reunites with officer who handcuffed him for uniform giveaway to kids
An Oakland youth football coach's frightening encounter with CHP turns into an experience with a positive outcome. About two months ago, a suspect running from CHP got into the coach's car. That led law enforcement to surround the vehicle with guns drawn. But after CHP determined that the coach had nothing to do with the suspect, officers got to know the coach and learned that his team needed items including new uniforms. The CHP officer who handcuffed the coach, worked with nonprofits to provide the football jerseys for the team in a giveaway event.
An Oakland youth football coach's frightening encounter with CHP turns into an experience with a positive outcome. About two months ago, a suspect running from CHP got into the coach's car. That led law enforcement to surround the vehicle with guns drawn. But after CHP determined that the coach had nothing to do with the suspect, officers got to know the coach and learned that his team needed items including new uniforms. The CHP officer who handcuffed the coach, worked with nonprofits to provide the football jerseys for the team in a giveaway event.
Safety top of mind at 10th Annual Chinatown Night Out
Chinatown was buzzing with activity at the 10th Annual Chinatown Night Out. Safety in San Francisco remains in the national spotlight in light of the high-profile shooting of Ricky Pearsall over the weekend.
Chinatown was buzzing with activity at the 10th Annual Chinatown Night Out. Safety in San Francisco remains in the national spotlight in light of the high-profile shooting of Ricky Pearsall over the weekend.
East San Jose businesses get boost from new business association
Since the pandemic ended, the Tully Road business corridor has had some challenges bringing people back to the area.
Since the pandemic ended, the Tully Road business corridor has had some challenges bringing people back to the area.
SF shootings: 8-year-old shot in head, man with life-threatening injuries
The shooting involving an 8-year-old that was shot in the head appears to be accidental, according to authorities. In a separate shooting in San Francisco, a man suffers from life-threatening injuries after being shot on 17th & Mission near the BART station.
The shooting involving an 8-year-old that was shot in the head appears to be accidental, according to authorities. In a separate shooting in San Francisco, a man suffers from life-threatening injuries after being shot on 17th & Mission near the BART station.
San Francisco shooting investigation
Gunshots were fired on 17th & Mission near the BART station in San Francisco, leaving a man with life-threatening injuries. No suspects have been arrested and it's unclear what led up to the shooting.
Gunshots were fired on 17th & Mission near the BART station in San Francisco, leaving a man with life-threatening injuries. No suspects have been arrested and it's unclear what led up to the shooting.
Raw video: 1 injured in San Francisco Mission District shooting
Video of SFPD investigating a non-fatal shooting in San Francisco's Mission District on September 4, 2024. (courtesy: Citizen.com)
Video of SFPD investigating a non-fatal shooting in San Francisco's Mission District on September 4, 2024. (courtesy: Citizen.com)
New program to pay students to train as paramedic | West Coast Wrap
Tonight -- the deadly school shooting in Georgia prompting strong reaction from across the country and here in the West. Coming up -- how the presidential candidates are weighing in, plus the latest from authorities as they work to understand what led up to the violence. And-- a new effort to help address a shortage of paramedics: what one ambulance company in the Pacific Northwest is doing to convince people to enroll in an EMT training program.
Tonight -- the deadly school shooting in Georgia prompting strong reaction from across the country and here in the West. Coming up -- how the presidential candidates are weighing in, plus the latest from authorities as they work to understand what led up to the violence. And-- a new effort to help address a shortage of paramedics: what one ambulance company in the Pacific Northwest is doing to convince people to enroll in an EMT training program.