San Francisco's DA Brooke Jenkins Launches Community-Based Victim Advocates to Aid Neighborhoods
The San Francisco DA's office announced a new initiative deploying community-based victim advocates in neighborhoods to aid crime victims and facilitate justice system engagement.
San Francisco Residents Demand Answers from PG&E Over Chronic Power Outages on the City's Westside
San Francisco's westside residents held a meeting with PG&E to address frequent power outages unrelated to natural causes, with officials providing limited explanations.
Father of San Francisco Hit-and-Run Victim David Bridges Jr. Seeks Justice, Support for Funeral Expenses
A father mourns his only son killed in a San Francisco hit-and-run, as SFPD searches for the driver and a GoFundMe campaign is set up to cover funeral costs.
Protesters Demand Ceasefire, End to U.S. Arms Supply to Israel During Brief Golden Gate Bridge Demonstration
Protesters briefly blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge to protest violence in the Middle East before peacefully dispersing following CHP intervention.
San Franciscans Lose Over $27M to Online Romance Scams, FBI Warns as Valentine's Day Approaches
San Franciscans lost over $27 million to romance scams in 2022, with the FBI warning against deceivers on dating apps who later push bogus crypto investments, especially targeting seniors.
San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins Launches Campaign Against Blessing Scams Targeting Elderly Community
The San Francisco DA launches a public awareness campaign to educate Chinese women about blessing scams, emphasizing prevention and legal action against perpetrators.
San Francisco Police Warn Chinese Community of Scam Artists Offering Mystical Cures
The SFPD is warning the Chinese community in San Francisco about scam artists offering fake cures and blessings, and they've released a video with tips to avoid being victimized. They've also set up a Cantonese tip line for reporting scams.
Over 200,000 Lose Power as Storm Pummels Bay Area, Forcing School Closures
A storm in the Bay Area caused over 200,000 power outages, closed schools, and prompted warnings from PG&E regarding downed power lines. The chaos extended across California, with disrupted education and advisories from the National Weather Service.
San Francisco Reports Safer, Cleaner Mission Street Following Vending Moratorium
San Francisco's Mission Street corridor has seen a decrease in crime and an increase in street cleanliness following a street vending moratorium, with local businesses reporting positive changes.