Local politicians and activists spoke at the rally, which was organized to spread awareness and call for an end to gun violence.

There were also many assaults and robberies across the neighborhood, with few arrests made.

At about 11am today, an SUV with an Uber placard crashed into the ground-floor of 1287 Howard Street. According to the San Francisco Appeal, no one was injured in the collision.

Two women in their 70s were injured on Sunday afternoon, after a suspect in her 30s reportedly failed to light them on fire with a match, then pushed them into the street.

No arrest has been made in Park District's second homicide of 2015; the suspect is described as a man in his early 20s.

A female pedestrian sustained minor injuries after being struck by an N-Judah car at Duboce and Sanchez yesterday morning.

A vandal with tattoos on his/her face and even the whites of his/her eyes terrorized a Jackson Square salon this week, and other crimes included violent muggings that sent victims to the hospital.

Protesters gathered in front of City Hall this morning to speak out against the recent SFPD shooting of Mario Woods. Many were high school students participating in an organized walkout.

A man with extensive facial tattoos and piercings shattered a glass door and tried to set a gas can on fire at John Velasquez Salon this morning.

According to the Examiner, a police officer who worked on a Tenderloin drug sting has been singled out as “a particular problem” and accused of racial slurs, threats and sexual harassment.

In response to mass shootings and everyday violence, the Brady Campaign, United Playaz and others are teaming up to get guns off the streets.

District crime stats, an update on quality-of-life issues, a report from an undercover officer, and an overview of investigative operations were all on the docket.

From sobering up at SantaCon to watching your back at the ATM, here's SFPD's advice on keeping your holidays happy.