SF Named World's 15th Safest City Just as Trump Threatened to Send in Troops
While the president was calling San Francisco crime-ridden and threatening to send in the National Guard, an international survey of actual travelers was ranking it among the world's 15 safest cities. Only one other American city made the list.
San Francisco Police Seize Over a Kilo of Narcotics in Oakland Raid, 33-Year-Old Suspect Charged
SFPD seized 1,200 grams of narcotics in Oakland, arresting Kelbin Sanders-Cruz, and unveiled stats on their crackdown, including over 426 kilos of drugs seized.
Palo Alto Police Seek Public's Help in Indecent Exposure Incident Involving High School Student
A high school girl in Palo Alto experienced an indecent exposure when a man exposed himself after feigning to ask for directions. The police are investigating the incident that occurred on Embarcadero Road.
Fairfield Student Victim of Alleged Hate Crime Assault, Suspect Faces Multiple Charges
Fairfield Police reported a hate crime assault on a high school student by Victor Viera Chavez due to her perceived immigration status. He was arrested and charged.
Extradited Mountain View Barber Franklin Sarceno Orla Charged with 46 Counts in Major Sexual Assault Case
Fugitive Franklin Sarceno Orla was extradited from Guatemala to the US after being charged with 46 counts, including sexual assault and kidnapping, related to over 60 victims. Cooperation among international agencies led to his capture and return.
Mayor Lurie, Tech CEOs Talks Trump Down from SF Invasion—Benioff Gets Credit after Suggesting National Guard
Daniel Lurie just pulled off what might be the most delicate political maneuver in recent SF history—convincing a president to back down while never once saying his name. But let's be clear about who created this problem in the first place.
San José Marks 30th Traffic Fatality of the Year as Pedestrian Killed on Monterey Road
A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday morning at Monterey Road and Edenview Drive, marking San José’s 30th traffic death this year. Police say the driver fled briefly but later returned to cooperate with the investigation.












