Federal charges announced for 55 gang members

A five-year-long investigation into gang activity in the Bay Area has culminated in federal charges for 55 members of the Nuestra Familia, El Hoyo Palmas and San Jose Grande gangs, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. 

Aging infrastructure to blame for water main break that caused flooding in San Francisco homes

Neighbors got a shock after 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon when a sudden burst of water from a broken pipe on Brunswick Street sent water flooding down the hill on Pope street, past parked cars and into some people's homes.

Missing 12-year-old boy found, SFPD says

San Francisco police said a 12-year-old boy who went missing on Tuesday has been found.

Former San Francisco lawyers for shooter in Kate Steinle case ask Biden for his release

Jose Inez Garcia Zarate -- accused of shooting a gun along a San Francisco pier in 2015 and killing a woman -- remains in prison as he awaits trial on federal charges, but his former attorneys with the city's Public Defender's Office are calling on U.S. President Joe Biden to release him.   

BART train drags woman to death as she's tethered to dog

BART is now confirming that a woman was dragged to her death after the doors of a train closed between her and the dog she had on a leash. Now federal authorities are looking into the horrific accident.

Woman killed by BART train in horrific accident
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A BART passenger was dragged and killed by a train departing the Powell Street station as she was on the platform but her leashed dog remained inside the car, authorities said Tuesday. KTVU FOX 2's Christien Kafton reports.

Chase Center announces new proof of vaccination requirements for events with more than 1,000 attendees

Event attendees at San Francisco's Chase Center will be required to show proof of full vaccination to enter the venue for events with more than 1,000 attendees, the Golden State Warriors announced Monday.

Repairs to clean up Stern Grove could cost millions

Crews were working to fix a water pipeline when it burst near 22nd avenue and Sloat Boulevard. Repairs could cost up to $4 million.

1st openly transgender bishop of major Christian denomination installed in San Francisco

The Rev. Megan Rohrer served as pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset and was San Francisco police’s first transgender chaplain.

Residential fire in San Francisco's Bayview leaves 4 displaced

A firefighter suffered a minor knee injury in a residential fire early Sunday in San Francisco's Bayview District. Four residents were displaced by the blaze.

Evangelical Lutheran church installs first transgender bishop

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America installed its first openly transgender bishop in a service held in San Francisco's Grace Cathedral on Saturday.

San Francisco flower shop a total loss after burglary, fire

The owner of a San Francisco flower shop is devastated after someone burglarized, then set fire to her business. Frank's Floral Shop at 19th and Irving in San Francisco's Sunset a total loss after 87 years.

Enjoyable, eerie nighttime Alcatraz boat tours do not disappoint

People said they loved the nighttime Alcatraz tours, which offers a different perspective of the island prison after dark.

Bay Area zapped by 110 confirmed lightning strikes

There were more than 1,100 “cloud to ground strikes” in California, the National Weather Service said. In the Bay Area, there were 110 confirmed strikes, the NWS said.

Recology to pay $36M for alleged involvement in San Francisco corruption scandal

Officials with Recology -- the company contracted by San Francisco to handle waste collection -- has agreed to pay $36 million to settle a federal investigation that alleged the company bribed former city Department Public Works director Mohammed Nuru.