Federal grand jury indicts individuals and companies in customs evasion scheme costing the U.S. $109M. Charges include conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering.

San Francisco introduces tougher penalties for illegal sideshows, increasing fines and law enforcement efforts to curb disruptive street stunt events.

A former FBI supervisory agent has been released after about 30 months and entered a San Francisco plea tied to laundering bribe money; his wife faces conditional dismissal.

A man was arrested for the theft of a French Bulldog named Hank in the Castro district; the SFPD continues to investigate, urging the public to provide any information.

Federal prosecutors say a Fresno resident threatened to kill a Langley man and sent a photo of the victim’s car; RCMP and the FBI worked together to secure charges.

A white Honda fled after colliding at Ashby and Adeline; a passenger was taken to Highland Hospital and is expected to survive. Police say the stolen vehicle rolled into a parked AC Transit bus.

A speeding car went the wrong way near Bernal and Nevada; Pleasanton police say the driver was arrested for suspected DUI and injuries were minor.

A UC Berkeley student was charged after antisemitic graffiti targeted families at University Village in Albany, prompting a police probe and city cleanup.

San Francisco Police detained six suspects responsible for over $52K in retail thefts and damage after a detailed investigation by its Organized Retail Crime Task Force.

One person was shot in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue; police say the victim was airlifted with moderate injuries and is expected to survive.

A Union City woman pleaded not guilty after an arraignment on charges including attempted murder and stalking tied to a late‑November San Ramon shooting.

Court filings show a former UC Berkeley student accused of stalking has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material after investigators say forensic analysis found hundreds of images on his phone.

A pedestrian was killed Wednesday evening on the 5500 block of Mission Street after a hit-and-run. SFPD is asking witnesses to call 415-575-4444 or text TIP411.