Kaiser Permanente Shells Out $556M in Medicare Scheme Settlement: Accused of Inflating Diagnoses for Cash
Kaiser Permanente affiliates will pay $556 million to resolve allegations that they inflated Medicare Advantage diagnosis codes to receive higher payments fraudulently.
San Francisco and Oakland Authorities Seize Over 4.5 Pounds of Drugs in Joint Raid, Four Arrested
San Francisco Police seized over 4.5 pounds of drugs and arrested four individuals in an Oakland drug house raid, recovering narcotics, cash, and ammunition.
Suspected Gang Members Arrested in Connection with Santa Rosa Transit Mall Shooting
Two suspects were arrested in the Santa Rosa Transit Mall shooting, which injured two teens during an armed robbery. The Santa Rosa Police Department linked the incident to gang activity.
San Francisco Jury Convicts Man of Attempted Voluntary Manslaughter in SOMA District Shooting
A jury convicted Johnny Avila of Attempted Voluntary Manslaughter for a 2022 shooting in San Francisco's SOMA district, where he shot a person in the neck.
Rohnert Park Man Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material After CyberTip Leads to Arrest
David Griffin Giovannini was arrested by Rohnert Park authorities on charges related to possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material after an investigation prompted by a tip.
San Francisco Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspect in Assault That Injured Senior and Dog
The SFPD seeks public help to find a person of interest in an assault case that seriously injured a senior and involved the suspect kicking the victim's dog.
Oakland Kaiser Network To Fork Over $556M In Medicare Fraud Fight
Affiliates of Kaiser Permanente will pay $556 million to settle DOJ claims they inflated Medicare Advantage payments by adding diagnoses after visits. Former employees stand to receive about $95 million.
San Francisco Cracks Down on Human Trafficking: Suspect Jaquain Burton Charged with Trafficking of a Minor
San Francisco DA announced Jaquain Burton's arraignment on minor trafficking charges, with a plea of not guilty; the court denied bail due to his record.












