CA Attorney General Agrees to Look Into Banko Brown Shooting Case
California State Attorney General Rob Bonta has agreed to reexamine the evidence in the shooting case of Banko Brown in an effort to seek justice. The incident occurred on April 27 when a security guard shot Brown following an altercation while shoplifting.
Bob Lee Murder Case: Newly Released Images Depict Lee Entering Elevator and Suspect's Car
Bob Lee's murder suspect, Nima Momeni, appeared in court today and surveillance images were released showing the two outside Momeni's sister's condo before the stabbing. Momeni pleaded not guilty and was not granted bail.
Family Dispute Erupts at Banko Brown Funeral, Resulting in it Ending Early
Get an in-depth look at the fracas that ensued at Banko Brown's funeral in San Francisco, and how it reflects the underlying tension surrounding his death, including the outrage sparked after the district attorney declined to file charges against the shooter.
Asian Population Now Largest Racial Group in the Bay Area, Census Data Shows
New Census data shows that Asians are now the largest racial group in the Bay Area, overtaking whites. The data reveals a growing Asian population, increased percentage of renter-occupied homes, and trends of larger household sizes and fewer children under five years old.
Sutro Tower Removes Steel Panels, Forgoes Permitting Artists to Paint Them
Explore the historic Sutro Tower and its $50 million worth of structural improvements, including the retroactive permit granted to remove its panels and the 'virtual tour' they will be producing in lieu of their plan to permit artists to paint them.
FBI Files Show The Agency Discovered Attempted Assassination of Queen Elizabeth II During 1983 San Francisco Trip
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's 1983 visit to the U.S. was met with protest, and newly released FBI documents have revealed that there was an assassination plot during the visit. The investigation revealed a plan involving either dropping an object off the Golden Gate Bridge onto the royal yacht, or killing her during a planned visit to Yosemite National Park
Fatal Police Shooting of San Francisco Burglary Suspect Captured on Bodycam Video
Town hall meeting revealed bodycam and surveillance footage of the fatal police shooting of SF burglary suspect, Sergio Barrios. SFPD police officer Gregory Buhagiar, involved in two other shootings in 2007 and 2018, has been identified as the shooter.
Focus on San Francisco's Quirky & Fun Nature, Say SF Tourism Board Promotion
San Francisco's largest ever ad campaign, "Always in San Francisco," aims to counter negative media portrayal and attract tourists and conventioneers back to the city. The $6 million "full funnel" campaign targets key markets with decision-makers and event planners across the nation.
Mayor London Breed Unveils Record $15 Billion Budget With Increased Spending Despite Deficit
Mayor London Breed has unveiled the largest ever San Francisco city budget at $15 billion which includes an increase of funds allocated for police, homelessness, and anti-drug measures, despite a $780 million deficit.
Pelosi-Supported Federal Effort Aims to Cut Fentanyl Supply in San Francisco
A federal effort backed by Rep. Nancy Pelosi is seeking to disrupt the supply of fentanyl to San Francisco. The effort includes resources from the DOJ, DEA, CHP, and National Guard. Mayor London Breed is seeking to make change with this intervention.
San Francisco Appears to Need More State Funding to Launch CARE Court System
Explore how San Francisco needs extra funding from the State of California to implement its proposed Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court system, which aims to divert severely mentally ill individuals into treatment and away from jail.
Suspect in Last Week's Chinatown Stabbing Had Known Severe Mental Illness; Stabbed Bakery Owner's Father
The suspect in last week's stabbing in Chinatown, Fook Poy Lai, had a long history of severe mental illness and has been charged with attempted murder. The bakery owner has now come forward to explain that his father was the victim in a 2016 stabbing, too.
Oakland Mayor Wants To Charge Other Metros For - Allegedly - Sending Homeless To The Bay Area City
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's controversial statements about the city's homeless population concluded with a suggestion to charge other cities an "impact fee," perpetuating the idea that other metros send homeless to the Bay Area.
Supervisor Dorsey Confirms SFPD Has Arrested People for Drug Intoxication in Mayor Breed's Plan - 16 People to be Exact
Supervisor Matt Dorsey confirms the arrests of 16 people in the past week for public intoxication under San Francisco Mayor Breed's plan to address drug use and drug dealing in the city.
Davis Resident - Killed by Serial Stabber - Remembered as Kind and Intelligent Soul
David Breaux was a beloved, kind, and intelligent community figure in Davis, California, remembered for his commitment to understanding and promoting compassion. He was tragically killed by an apparent serial stabber in April of 2021.
Matt Haney's Cannabis Cafe Bill Passes California State Assembly with Resounding Support
Assemblymember Matt Haney's bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes passes the California state Assembly with an overwhelming majority; San Francisco residents may not see many of them due to a potential dispensary moratorium.
Leader of San Francisco MS-13 Clique Convicted of Racketeering, Murder, and Attempted Murder
Elmer Rodriguez, leader of the MS-13 20th Street clique, has been convicted of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of murder in aid of racketeering, one count of attempted murder in aid of racketeering, and one count of use of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
Four Suspects on Trial for Pig's Blood Vandalism of Former Santa Rosa Officer's Home, As Woman Testifies Against Them
Four suspects are on trial for the bizarre 2021 incident of vandalizing a former Santa Rosa police officer's home with pig's blood, allegedly sparked by testimony in the George Floyd trial.
Bay Area Native, Bon Apetite Editor MacKenzie Chung Fegan to Become The Chronicle's Lead Restaurant Critic
MacKenzie Chung Fegan, Bay Area native and Senior Editor at Bon Appetit, is the new Lead Restaurant Critic for The Chronicle. Join us to see what she adds to the restaurant scene in San Francisco.
Repeat Offender Arrested Last Week in Castro Faces Hate-Crimes Charges, Blames LGBTQ Community for 'Going Against God'
20-year-old Muhammed Abdullah has been arrested and charged with hate-crimes against a 40-year-old and 58-year-old in San Francisco’s Castro District, claiming that the LGBTQ community goes against God.
Suspect in San Francisco Mission District Mass Shooting Connected to Oakland Homicide
SFPD continue the search for Javier Campos, an alleged Sureños gang member and person of interest in the San Francisco Mission District shooting that left nine people injured. Campos is also wanted in connection to an Oakland homicide.
Oakland A's Fans Show Support For Their Team, Disdain for Ownership with 'Reverse Boycott'
A's fans are taking a stand against the team's proposed move to Las Vegas with a "reverse boycott" at Tuesday night's game. Experience the energy of the Oakland Coliseum as fans demand baseball remain in Oakland.
Defense Delay Request in San Francisco Court Prompted by Prosecutors' Theory in Nima Momeni Stabbing Case
Murder suspect Nima Momeni's preliminary hearing has been delayed again in San Francisco Superior Court after the defense requested more time. Prosecutors believe Momeni may have been upset over an alleged romantic relationship between the victim and Momeni's sister.
Est. 28 Million Americans Left With Permanent Loss of Smell or Taste from the Lingering Impact of COVID
A new study estimates that 28 million Americans have experienced some prolonged loss of taste or smell as a result of getting infected with COVID-19, and experts highlight the impact this can have on quality of life.
Historic $19.5 Million Payout to Hotel Whitcomb: The Inside Story of San Francisco's Costliest Shelter-In-Place Settlement
San Francisco approves a record $19.5 million settlement for Hotel Whitcomb due to damages incurred during the city's shelter-in-place program. The details behind this unprecedented settlement and its potential impact on the city's future reimbursements resulted in mixed reactions.
VIDEO: Mayor Breed Slams Sup. Preston over Drug User Arrests; Says He Should Talk to Constituents Instead of Just Quoting a Report
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Sup. Dean Preston clash over Mayor Breed's Intoxication Detention Program, with Mayor Breed calling for cooperation and dialogue, instead of polarizing rhetoric, between the city and its constituents.
Amid San Francisco's "Retail Apocalypse," Another Planet Entertainment Proposes Free Concerts in Downtown SF
Berkeley-based concert promoter Another Planet Entertainment has proposed a series of free outdoor concerts in downtown San Francisco, starting in 2024 at Civic Center Plaza, Embarcadero Plaza, and Union Square.
A San Francisco Man Found Guilty of Attacking Girlfriend's Mom With a Machete
Andrew Kuhaiki, a 37-year-old man, has been found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon and false imprisonment after attacking the mother and sister of his girlfriend in Visitacion Valley, California. He faces up to eight years in prison with his sentencing scheduled for July 11, 2022.
Biden's Nominated P. Casey Pitts Senate-Confirmed to Become SF's First Openly Gay Federal Judge
The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of P. Casey Pitts to fill a vacancy on the San Francisco federal bench, making him the city's first openly gay federal judge. Pitts brings a strong background in civil and labor rights and is part of Biden's diverse slate of judicial nominees.
Suspected Gang Member Arrested For Mission Shooting, Also Linked To Oakland Music Video Killing
Suspected gang member Javier Campos has been arrested in connection to a shooting in San Francisco's Mission District that left nine injured, and has been linked to an Oakland homicide at a music video shoot that killed one.
SF-Based Katsuo & Kombu is the New Japanese Udon Noodle Spot to Debut in the Divisadero Corridor
Katsuo & Kombu offers delicious, freshly prepared udon noodles and other Japanese dishes made from housemade dashi, green onion, and other fresh ingredients. Now open in the Divisadero corridor of San Francisco.
San Francisco Eases Downtown Zoning Laws to Fill Vacancies, Reverse "Doom Loop"
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to relax zoning laws in Union Square and Downtown to encourage retailers and office tenants to fill vacancies. Improve commercial retail and create housing opportunities with the city's effort.
Massive Marijuana-Theft Scheme at San Francisco Airport Lands Two United Airlines Employees Charged
Two United Airlines employees have been charged with stealing copious amounts of marijuana from passengers' checked luggage at San Francisco International Airport. Find out more about the illegal cannabis racket.
The Closing of 88-Year-Old Albany Twin Movie Theater is a Story That's All Too Familiar
The beloved Albany Twin theater, in operation for 88 years, has abruptly closed its doors due to inability to negotiate a new rental agreement. This is one of many casualties of the pandemic that has closed movie theaters across the Bay Area.
Today is the Last Day for 'Pride In Gotham,' a Campy, Immersive Theatrical Party, Feat. Batman Theme Inside Historic Hibernia Bank
'Pride In Gotham' is a campy, immersive theatrical party inside of the historic Hibernia Bank building. The crossover Pride-Batman themed event celebrates its last day today.
St. Louis 'Doom Loop' is Worse than SF, Says STL Post-Dispatch Editor; Oddly Forgotten in National Media's Wrath
Kevin McDermott of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch suggests that the 'Doom Loop' story - which has been tied to San Francisco as the worst of the worst in national media - should actually be tied to St. Louis whose situation might be more dire.
Century-Old San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) Campus on Sale - Asking Price Undisclosed
The 94,000-square-foot San Francisco Art Institute's iconic Chestnut Street campus is on the market, offering a unique investment opportunity for an organization looking to resurrect this storied institution or otherwise.
Enough Fentanyl to Kill 2x SF's Population Already Removed, Gov. Newsom Doubles State Officers
Following early success of the program to tackle the fentanyl crisis in San Francisco, Governor Gavin Newsom is doubling the number of California Highway Patrol and National Guard officers deployed in an attempt to make a dramatic difference.
San Francisco's Sutro Tower Gets a Patriotic Laser Show in Red, White and Blue
In a vibrant celebration fitting for the Fourth of July and Sutro's 50th anniversary, the City's sky will be bathed in red, white and blue lasers. Non-profit organization Illuminate the Arts is coordinating the illuminating spectacle as part of their "Summer of Awe."
Oakland's 911 System Stops Working After Technical Glitch
A summer power outage in Oakland quickly escalated into a complete breakdown of the city's 911 call center. With an aging battery backup and malfunctioning equipment, calls were rerouted to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office until the system can be fixed
The 'Homeless World Cup' is Exactly How It Sounds; 2023 Soccer Competition for Formerly Homeless Athletes Commences in Sacramento
A tournament that serves not only as a competition, but to celebrate the successes of formerly homeless individuals, in general kicks off in Sacramento, after a hiatus since 2019.
In a Two-Week Span of Drug Arrests, the SFPD has Seized 9.5 Kilograms of Fentanyl, Enough to Kill 5 Million People.
Mayor London Breed recently revealed that the San Francisco Police Department has seized over 9.5 kilograms of fentanyl in relation to drug-dealing arrests, prompting the city to take a multi-faceted approach to combat the crisis.
VIDEO: $520k 'Home from Work' Unit in San Rafael Shows Shockingly Lazy Office-to-Condo
A TikTok video that unveils a comedically lackluster conversion of an office space into a costly Bay Area condo generates a thousands of responses and raises serious questions about the state of our housing market.
Steph and Ayesha Curry Commit to Raising $50 Million for Oakland Schools
The Curry family and their Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation have launched a $50 million fundraising campaign to help the Oakland Unified School District improve its playgrounds, provide millions of free meals to kids, and distribute free books.























































































































































































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