Most recorded crimes in San Francisco are down sharply this year — but homicides have climbed to 14, largely gun‑related. Officials point to concentrated incidents and rapid casework.

Caminar says a former CFO misappropriated $99,375 through fabricated invoices; Redwood City police are investigating while the nonprofit tightens controls.

An 18-year-old was shot early Saturday near 17th and Broadway in Oakland and is in stable condition. Police say the suspected shooter fled and a man was arrested after allegedly punching an officer.

A fifth-floor fire on the 40 block of McAllister Street drew a San Francisco Fire Department response; early posts say the call came via the Citizen app.

A person was shot near Stonestown Galleria on April 4; the victim sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries and no arrests have been announced.

A woman was found shot outside a Porter Street home early Saturday; Vallejo police say detectives are investigating and have activated outreach teams.

An undercover Atherton sting halted an alleged attempt to meet a 14‑year‑old; two San Mateo men now face felony charges and remain in custody.

A three‑alarm house fire on Dutton Street damaged five homes in San Leandro; crews knocked it down quickly and nearby Washington Elementary was not affected.

A traffic stop on SR 37 led Vallejo officers to seize a loaded, unregistered handgun hidden above a container of spaghetti, police say.

An early-morning blaze struck the Camron-Stanford House on Lake Merritt; firefighters reported no injuries and investigators are probing the cause.

A pallet fire at San Francisco International Airport sent thick smoke into the sky Friday and briefly paused AirTrain Blue Line service while crews contained the blaze. No injuries were reported.

San Bruno police say suspected explosive materials, meth and a cache of firearms — including an un‑serialized AR‑15 — were found during a search; a 32‑year‑old was arrested.

Colma police released surveillance images after a Sept. 8 perfume heist at the Ulta on Colma Boulevard, saying roughly $8,019 in fragrances were stolen. Detectives are asking for tips.