An SPCA spokesperson said the area has seen a significant decrease in graffiti, car break-ins and encampments.

The blaze started in a senior home this afternoon after 1pm.

The blaze was under control a little over an hour after the call came into SFFD.

A 41-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man were taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A 25-year-old man was critically injured after a verbal disagreement turned violent.

The victim drove himself to a hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The explosion sent debris onto nearby streets as officials responded to the scene.

A 33-year-old woman was kidnapped by three men on Friday night.

No arrests were made, but police recovered bullet casings at the scene.

Before the shooting, the suspect and victim were in a fight between two groups of people.

Our bi-weekly recap of crimes in the Excelsior and Outer Mission neighborhoods.

The new captain wears the same badge number as his great-grandfather.

Neighbors said the bus struck a small hauling truck while driving uphill on Tuesday afternoon.