Super Bowl Tix, Spa Trips & Booze Bribes: Feds Bust Lavish $360k Wine Payoff Scheme in California
Federal filings say a Danville event planner and others used Super Bowl tickets and a prepaid “bank” of gift cards to steer which wines appeared on California grocery shelves. The charges connect producers, a major distributor and retail buyers.
19-Year-Old Arrested and Charged With Sexual Assault of Child in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park
Dominick Valle-Buitrago was arrested for sexually assaulting a child in Golden Gate Park, facing multiple felonies, amid increased local security measures.
Oakland Museum Heist Suspects Caught on Video; FBI Hunts Hoodie-Wearing Duo Who 'Didn't Even Know What They Were Stealing'
Security footage from the Oakland Museum heist reveals two suspects meandering through the storage facility like confused shoppers rather than sophisticated art thieves. Authorities' release of the video three weeks after the October 15 theft offers the public its first look at the duo who made off with over 1,000 artifacts—and experts say their amateur mistakes might be their undoing.
Transgender Sex Worker Sentenced to Five Years for Voluntary Manslaughter Near Golden Gate Bridge
Transgender sex worker Leniyah Butler was sentenced to five years in prison for the voluntary manslaughter of a client, with the case addressing issues of transgender rights and sex worker challenges.
Federal Judge Grants Class-Action Status in Lawsuit Over Mass Arrests at San Francisco's Dolores Park Event
A federal judge has granted class-action status to the lawsuit filed by individuals detained at the Dolores Park "hill bomb" event against San Francisco city, allowing them to sue as a group.
One Dead, Several Displaced After Fire Engulfs Cow Hollow Building in San Francisco
One person died and several displaced after a fire in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, where firefighters battled heavy smoke and flames, and navigated hoarder conditions inside the building. Fire under investigation.
19-Year-Old Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Child in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park
A 19-year-old man was arrested in San Francisco for the sexual assault of a child in Golden Gate Park, facing charges including sexual battery and kidnapping.
San Francisco Police Nab Suspected Tenderloin Shooter After Multi-Agency Operation
San Francisco police arrested Oakland resident Vincent Thompson for an August Tenderloin shooting that injured one person. He faces assault, firearm, and robbery charges following his capture in Tracy, California.
San Francisco Man Convicted for Selling Fentanyl and Cocaine Base Near Powell Street BART Station
Sebastian Garcia, 31, was convicted in San Francisco for selling fentanyl and cocaine base near Powell Street BART Station following an undercover sting operation.
Man Found Guilty of Violent Robbery at San Francisco's Civic Center BART Station
Rolando Clyburn was convicted of second-degree robbery at Civic Center BART; the San Francisco DA emphasized public transit safety and the upcoming sentencing trial.
San Francisco Woman Guilty of Meth Trafficking, Faces Up to Four Years in Prison
A San Francisco jury convicted Christine Kolda for methamphetamine transportation and possession with intent to sell. Sentencing is on December 12th, she faces up to four years.












