San Francisco mayor, police chief provide update on crime prevention efforts

Smash-and-grabs, drug dealing, car larceny and other public safety concerns in San Francisco were addressed at a news conference Friday by Mayor London Breed and Police Chief William Scott.

$1.3 million lotto ticket sold in San Francisco's Tenderloin

No one hit the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot, but a lucky someone bought a $1.3 million ticket in San Francisco. 

Former Glide pastor Cecil Williams celebrates 94th birthday

In San Francisco, a birthday party was held for the Reverend Cecil Williams, the former pastor of GLIDE.

Social worker stabbed by tenant at SF Tenderloin supportive housing facility

A city employee was stabbed at the Windsor Hotel on Wednesday in the Tenderloin. Witnesses say the suspect is a tenant at the permanent supportive housing facility.

Civic Center Carnival provides festive atmosphere amid challenged area

Popcorn, cotton candy, stuffed-animal prizes and a handful of rides – including a Ferris wheel; it's all part of the Civic Center Carnival – a four-day event taking place in the heart of San Francisco. 

Workers at SF Federal Building told to work from home due to crime: report

Workers at San Francisco's Federal Building located on 7th and Mission streets are reportedly being advised to work from home due to safety concerns over crime. 

Tenderloin shooting caught on video

A shooting in San Francisco's Tenderloin was caught on video, showing a man firing shots and onlookers scrambling for cover.

SFPD investigates fatal Tenderloin shooting

A man was found dead shortly after midnight Friday in the Tenderloin, officers said. 

Man shot and killed in San Francisco, police investigating

San Francisco Police Department are investigating a homicide Friday. A man was shot and killed in the Tenderloin District in the area of Golden Gate Avenue and Hyde Street. 

Man found shot in Tenderloin neighborhood Tuesday afternoon

A man was found shot in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, a police spokesperson said.

San Francisco sheriff deploys deputies to fight drug dealing

San Francisco's Sheriff's Department is launching a new initiative to "disrupt" the brazen drug dealing by deploying dozens of deputies to hot spots around the city, Sheriff Paul Miyamoto said.

SF residents advised to avoid area of Taylor Street due to police activity

San Francisco emergency personnel advised residents on Sunday afternoon to avoid the area of Taylor Street in the Tenderloin neighborhood.   

Man wanted in April killing arrested with gun, narcotics in the Tenderloin: SFPD

A man wanted for an April killing was arrested after he was spotted in the Tenderloin and found to be carrying a firearm with an extended magazine and narcotics, San Francisco police said Friday.   

SF Board of Supervisors want Mayor Breed to attend outdoor U.N. Plaza meeting to highlight opioid epidemic

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors are planning on holding a portion of their next meeting outdoors, at nearby U.N. Plaza. The board is hoping to highlight the city's opioid crisis and grill the mayor about how she plans to address it.

Guilty verdict in 2019 Tenderloin shooting that killed mother

A man who shot into a vehicle in an unprovoked attack in 2019 in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood was found guilty of second-degree murder of one of the vehicle's occupants.   

No signs of California National Guard in San Francisco to tackle fentanyl crisis

It seemed like more of the same Thursday in San Francisco's Tenderloin, less than a week after Gov. Newsom announced he's bringing in the California National Guard to help dismantle fentanyl trafficking.