SF mayor's office says crime is trending downward

San Francisco's mayor's office released new data on Tuesday showing that crime in the city is trending downward.  

SF Elections Dept. doing security checks, mailing primary ballots

San Francisco's Department of Elections began preparations Monday for security checks on ballot machines to get ready for the state's March 5 primary election that will include the presidential primary and the race for the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat.

Mayor Breed refuses to sign cease-fire resolution

San Francisco Mayor London Breed said she will not sign the resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza that was sent to her desk last week.

Bay Bridge rollover crash causes lane closure at Treasure Island

A rollover crash on the Bay Bridge caused delays for those leaving San Francisco towards Oakland Saturday morning. Multiple lanes were closed in the eastbound direction.

San Francisco man faces life imprisonment for 10-year sex abuse of kids

A San Francisco man is facing 50 years to life in prison after he was convicted of sexually assaulting two minors for 10 years, prosecutors said.

San Francisco and Oakland school districts under federal investigation

Two Bay Area school districts are under investigation for civil rights violations. The U.S. Department of Education says it's investigating both Oakland and San Francisco Unified School Districts. 

Bay Area Dungeness crab fleet could fade away

California’s commercial Dungeness crab fleet is finally selling its catch to consumers, albeit three-months late. This comes well after the peak holiday buying season has come and gone.  

San Francisco shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 injured

A shooting in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood killed one person and left four others injured early Thursday morning, police said.

Free coffee fix for a good cause on San Francisco Bay Ferry

A new perk in the form of a free cup of coffee for weekday morning commuters on the San Francisco Bay Ferry was announced on Wednesday. The promotion will benefit local food banks. 

Fatal drug overdoses hit all-time high for San Francisco in 2023

San Francisco broke a somber record for the number of fatal drug overdoses in a year in 2023. In all, the city tallied 806 overdose deaths over the course of the year.

Bay Area weather: heavy rainfall expected this weekend

San Francisco is seeing some sunny breaks in the stormy weather, but the Bay Area is bracing for more rain this weekend.

Warriors game postponed after assistant coach suffers medical emergency

Wednesday's Warriors game has been postponed after assistant coach Dejan Milojević suffered a medical emergency during a team dinner in Utah.

Awkwafina named grand marshal of San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade

Award-wining actress, writer and producer Awkwafina will lead the charge as the Grand Marshal of San Francisco's Chinese New Year Festival and Parade.

Motorcyclist hits sinkhole in downtown San Francisco, crews repair roadway

A sinkhole developed at an intersection in downtown San Francisco Tuesday evening and a motorcyclist who encountered it feels lucky to be alive.