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The move is a direct response to increased enforcement activity by federal agencies.
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A fight at 30th and Mission early Saturday morning put one man in life-threatening condition and another in police custody.
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The city's greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 28 percent since 1990, even as its population went up 19 percent.
A four-story building caught fire on 5th Avenue in the Richmond last night.
The 28-year-old was shot and killed around 1:46pm Friday on Westbrook Court.
A man was arrested today for making a bomb threat at the station, shutting down BART and Muni service for nearly an hour.
A man was found unresponsive earlier this morning.
A mentally ill woman allegedly grabbed the boy and pulled him away from his mother.
The unidentified suspect tried to pull the driver through her window, but the driver fought back.
The coyote tested positive for four different types of rat poison that are not legal for non-professional use in California.
A transformer fire in the Richmond forced some people to shelter in place while SFFD responded.
Family members said that the woman, who was walking to a bus stop when she was shot, would "be greatly missed."
In a town hall on last week's officer-involved shooting, SFPD released footage from surveillance and cameras worn by officers.
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An anti-LGBT group that unsuccessfully fought the Dolores Park urinal is now trying to put the brakes on three proposed SF marijuana dispensaries.
A San Francisco resident was shot and killed around 2:30pm yesterday afternoon.
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Two competing pieces of legislation were introduced yesterday, with the goal of fighting false owner move-in evictions in SF.
The early morning collision left a 36-year-old man with a life-threatening injuries.
Fire officials are asking the public to avoid the south end of West Portal, where a fallen tree has taken power lines down with it.
The 21-year-old victim had multiple gunshot wounds and died of his injuries at San Francisco General.
The victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The 52-year-old victim was found at 5th and Shipley streets.
A 30-year-old woman was punched, dragged, and robbed by a large group while riding Muni.
The dirt biker, who's accused of felony reckless evading and driving, may have been involved in previous incidents on 101 and the Bay Bridge.
The guardian was rendered unconscious during the incident and had to be taken to the hospital.
The ride-hailing company says demanding drivers' names and addresses violates privacy and exceeds city authority.
The pedestrian has died of her injuries, the medical examiner's office said today.
According to police, 57-year-old Samantha Helstrom pulled a gun on two men who came to do pest control in her apartment.
At least three of the reported shooting incidents occurred within 10 minutes of each other.
Visitors from North Carolina had the cremated remains of a family member stolen from their rental car in Fisherman's Wharf.
A pair of fleeing suspects in an allegedly stolen car crashed into a cop car, injuring an officer.
"To me it absolutely screams cover up," civil rights attorney Ben Rosenfeld said.
A collision between two cars has left an 87-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries.
An arrest has been made following yesterday evening's shooting near Ocean Beach.
The victim was hit by a driver while crossing Mission at Ney Street yesterday evening.
A police officer directing traffic downtown shot and injured a dog that ran at him Saturday.
Police are asking the public's help in finding this man, who attempted to rob a Chinatown jewelry store at gunpoint.
One suspect, who left before the 66-year-old victim was killed, was set to be released from jail yesterday following a sentencing hearing.
A man died Tuesday of injuries he suffered in an attack last year, making the case a homicide.
Community organizers will meet with SFPD's new chief of police and a new police commissioner to discuss the revised use of force policy and staffing in the Bayview.
The driver fled, and the vehicle was last seen heading north on Columbus Avenue.
The hit-and-run left the 86-year-old victim with life-threatening injuries, and she hasn't fully recovered.
In security footage, the man was seen running south on Waverly Place after he broke a jewelry shop window.
The barge has 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 300 gallons of lube oil on board.
Shots were exchanged between several people inside their cars during the incident.
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The purchase would bring affordable housing units to an area that houses a large number of low-income residents.
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The proposal is likely to contribute to an increasingly contentious relationship between Uber and the city.
The driver sped off after causing a crash that left a pedestrian in life-threatening condition.
The new fund will provide loans to affordable housing developers, so they can buy land and acquire buildings whose tenants face eviction.
District 9 Supervisor Hillary Ronen is introducing legislation that would bar any company contracting to build the U.S. border wall from bidding on future city contracts.
A restoration project aims to create habitats and nesting opportunities for the sparrows, whose San Francisco numbers are dwindling.
Two of the injured are in critical condition; a third is a firefighter.
A 37-year-old San Franciscan has been arrested in connection to the homicide Monday morning at Golden Gate and Jones.
Several kayakers needed to be rescued earlier this afternoon for reasons that remain unclear.
The man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a cable car in a crosswalk yesterday afternoon.
One man is in critical condition following an assault Sunday morning, while the victim of Saturday's fatal shooting has been identified.
An early morning fight at 14th and Mission put one in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The 45-year-old victim was found shortly after 8am at Jones and Golden Gate.
Police detained one suspect early this morning after the victim was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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Comedy Central will host the first edition of Clusterfest, a major new comedy festival, at Civic Center Plaza in June.
The SFPD is seeking help finding the driver who killed one and injured another at Valdez Avenue and Monterey Boulevard in December.
Currently the site of Playland at 43rd, the Francis Scott Key Annex will be transformed into teacher housing.
The man reportedly wanted to explore the sewer, but then got lost.
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The brewery will continue to brew and to sell its beer for the next 45 days while a sale is finalized.
A senior citizen was also rescued during the fire.
Si'ahl, Imnaha and Talulah are just beginning to eat fish and meat.
The incident occurred at the 101 southbound on-ramp at Octavia and Market streets.
Jin Zhu Yep, 68, has been missing since Wednesday night.
A 52-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the homicide.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and crimes related to weapons and drug possession.
A man shot by police during a confrontation in January has been ordered to stand trial on multiple felony charges for alleged attacks on officers.
Officials are asking people to avoid the area of Turk and Jones streets while police respond.
A 23-year-old man was shot on Palou Ave. and Quint St., near a Muni stop.
The shooting killed one and injured three others at Ellis and Jones last September.
Police have now identified a man shot on Sunday as a San Francisco resident.
Albert Williams, 61, allegedly stole fares from cable car riders.
Three transients were sentenced this morning in the 2015 killings of a Canadian tourist in SF and a therapist near Fairfax.
San Francisco fire officials say a person is in critical condition following a fire at a residential building on Valencia.
A passing motorcyclist was caught in the crosshairs of the gunfire.
An update on the motorcyclist's condition was not immediately available this morning.
A police commander who supports the legislation said that the delivery robots posed a safety risk for pedestrians, especially those with limited mobility.
A dead-end street has been transformed into a one-acre public park with a dog run.
The bicyclist was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A 55-year-old San Francisco resident was arrested on suspicion of embezzlement and theft of public monies.
SFPD were interested in speaking to Bob Tang, believed to be the last person who saw a missing San Francisco Uber driver, Piseth Chhay.
Legislation introduced by Supervisor Jeff Sheehy earlier this month would increase the fines for littering and dumping in the park from $192 to $1,000.
Police are sweeping the building, near the intersection of 19th and Holloway avenues.
Uulu, 36, has been a fixture at the zoo since she was three years old.
The shooting occurred in an area near the 22nd St. Caltrain station.
For the newest center, city and port officials were able to win the support of local residents through the Dogpatch Neighborhood Association.
The incident left one victim with life-threatening injuries.
The school is expected to remain closed for the rest of the day.
The 32-year-old man was shot on Saturday and has now succumbed to his wounds.
Bob Tang is believed to be the last person to have seen Piseth Chhay, who disappeared on May 14th.
This is the 3rd time this year the city has gone after an alleged violator of its inclusionary housing program.
The officer involved in the shooting is a 12-year-member of the force.
Watch the Warriors and the Cavs face off again with thousands of fans.
All three assaults occurred within an hour of each other.
Safai said he was hearing that some patients displaced by the move might be forced to look as far away as Los Angeles.
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The move is drawing objections from the SEIU and some elected officials.
Witnesses said the woman pushed her young daughter out of the car, causing her to land on the sidewalk.
Opponents say the legislation criminalizes unhoused people who own or repair bicycles.
The driver struck several vehicles, some parking meters, a tree and a number of pedestrians.
The pair are accused of robbing and killing Edward French on July 16.
According to Mayor Libby Schaaf, 17,000 people in Oakland and Alameda County are DACA-eligible.
Supervisors said they need time to create new rules before full legalization kicks in next year.
Police said the driver was in an argument with someone else nearby before the crash.
71-year-old Edward French appeared to have been robbed of a camera in the shooting, police said.
The film icon was born at Chinese Hospital in 1940.
The suspect was allegedly shoplifting in the store.
Thomas Ragsdale is accused of shooting his mother, 76-year-old Martha Alfaro.
The announcement marks a reversal for hospital officials, who planned to close the facility next month.
More than 84 percent of the properties that have yet to comply are concentrated in 5 neighborhoods.
The project will create 113 permanently affordable units for families, with 30 set aside for the formerly homeless.
Closed for more than a year, critics said the stand had become an eyesore.
"We've got to start bringing down these symbols of white supremacy."
However, Sup. Ronen argued the the legislation was "meaningless" and would not address bicycle theft.
Police said the incident is being investigated as vandalism and a hate crime.
A deadline passes as hundreds of buildings are still out of compliance.
Here's the tragic reason why the highway was closed early this morning.
Sophie Lee previously received the Mayor's Principal of the Year award.
The club's closure left behind contamination from lead pellets and clay pigeons.
Typically, a hearing is held to determine the fate of potentially dangerous dogs.
Police said the man died this morning after an hours-long standoff.
Drivers may see parking rates surge in the city's busiest areas.
Ms. Jane Smith, a 99-year-old member of the church's congregation, attended the signing ceremony.
The legislation was stripped of a controversial $1,000 fine for littering and dumping in Dolores Park.
This is the fourth reported attack in the last month.
A new law proposed by State Senator Scott Weiner would make it easier to prosecute auto burglars.
There doesn't appear to be any evidence of foul play, said officials.
The suspect held his wife and two children hostage for several hours.
Researchers determined that the girl died in 1876 at age two of severe undernourishment.
The nocturnal climb by two Milwaukee teens has sparked concern — and an investigation — from local officials.
The victim was shot without provocation while at the market.
Officials recommended avoiding the area to allow crews to respond to the 2-alarm fire.
Her husband helped injured people after the shooting.
A late-night shooting at 19th and Capp left one man dead.
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