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.

San Francisco bars nix Russian-themed drinks

Bars are getting rid of their Moscow Mules and renaming drinks in solidarity of Ukraine instead.

Chinese New Year Parade 2022
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Thousands of spectators filled the streets of San Francisco to celebrate the 2022 Chinese New Year parade. Check out the festivities for the year of the tiger that showed the return of popular traditions and the introduction of some new surprises.

Looking back with Ben Fong-Torres
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The rock journalist Ben Fong-Torres talks to KTVU about his early days with Rolling Stone magazine, his connection to the Chinese New Year Parade and growing up in the Bay Area.

Ukrainian-owned SF restaurant receives social media threats

A Ukrainian-owned restaurant in San Francisco received threats on social media this week, but offline, an uptick in business from locals showing support for Ukraine amid violence from the Russian military invasion.

San Francisco pays tribute to city's first Black firefighter, Earl Gage Jr., 60 years later

On a bright sunny day at Rosa Parks Elementary School, another civil rights icon was honored. A mural, featuring Earl Gage Jr., San Francisco's first Black firefighter was officially unveiled.

San Francisco home fire kills 1

One adult died from injuries sustained in a San Francisco fire on Friday morning, authorities said.

Shockwaves and disbelief: Bay Area protests Russian invasion of Ukraine

From Russia to the U.S., people are protesting Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine. Several demonstrations took place in the Bay Area Thursday. 

San Francisco school board opts to vote on layoff plan during special meeting next week

San Francisco Unified School District officials said Thursday morning the Board of Education will vote on whether to proceed with layoffs for teachers and other staff during a special meeting next week.

San Francisco's Chinatown history reveals struggle and strength
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The vibrancy and significance of today's Chinatown are the result of decades of strife and resiliency. KTVU's Greg Lee reports about the neighborhood's triumphs and travails.

CCSF to confer honorary degree to slain Alameda County sheriff's recruit

Family and friends of slain Alameda County sheriff's recruit David Nguyen gathered at City College of San Francisco for a candlelight vigil in his honor.

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.

SFPD officer on trial in man's beating testifies, prosecutor questions training

It's the trial against a San Francisco police officer that has triggered a dramatic fight between city's top cops. About who gets to investigate the police.

1 woman dead in San Francisco homeless encampment overpass fire

The fire broke out in a confined space just after midnight inside an onramp at the Bosworth Street onramp to southbound Interstate 280. One person died and three were injured.

San Francisco police chief assures steps taken to halt misuse of rape victim's DNA

San Francisco Chief of Police William Scott said Tuesday he has taken steps to halt his department's possible misuse of DNA evidence collected from victims of crime, such as rape and sexual assault, to link them as suspects to unrelated crimes.

Bay Area nonprofits and tech companies show support for Ukraine

The Bay Area's tech companies and nonprofits are demonstrating support for Ukrainian citizens as Russian troops encroached further into Eastern Ukraine Tuesday.

Rogue fireworks display blocks traffic on Bay Bridge

Videos on social media show an unsanctioned, yet elaborate, fireworks display happening on the Bay Bridge Tuesday evening. The display apparently blocked traffic along the western span of the bridge headed into San Francisco.