Ex-Petaluma Cop Nailed With Federal Child Porn Charge After Blaze And Bomb Raid
A Petaluma man and former Stockton officer was hit with a federal child‑porn charge after explosives and meth were seized during a July arson probe.
Alleged Serial Scammer Busted In Pleasanton After Dispensary Follow‑Home Heists
Pleasanton police arrested a 26-year-old after tracing a Hertz rental to follow‑home robberies that targeted people leaving a San Leandro dispensary. Authorities say she faces fraud warrants in multiple states.
Southwest Flier Nabbed In Nashville Over Midflight Indecent Exposure
A passenger on a Southwest flight from San Francisco to Nashville says a fellow traveler exposed himself and touched them; police arrested the suspect at BNA and he's being held on $25,000 bond.
San Francisco Medical Examiner Issues Renewed Call for Help to Identify Unidentified Woman Found on Franklin Street
San Francisco's Chief Medical Examiner seeks help identifying an unidentified deceased woman found on May 18, 2025, with red hair, green eyes, and unique tattoos.
Former Sunset District Supervisor Accused in Lawsuit Over Unpaid Rent for San Francisco Pet Shop
Isabella Alcaraz faces a lawsuit for $9,500 in unpaid rent at her former pet shop, despite claiming no outstanding rent. The new owner struggles with the shop's condition and eviction.
San Francisco Duo Arrested for Shoplifting in Colma, Sparking Police Chase and Altercation
The Colma Police Department reported the arrest of two individuals for theft at a Target, involving a police chase and charges of shoplifting, conspiracy, and resisting arrest.
South San Francisco Police Utilize Drone to Defuse Violent Brawl, Arrest Made for Possession of Illegally Modified Firearm
Police used drone technology to manage a large fight in a hotel parking lot in South San Francisco, leading to the arrest of a man with an illegal weapon.
San Francisco Sees Major Crime Rate Decline, but Southern District Struggles with Rising Property Crimes
Crime rates in San Francisco have decreased by 25.4% in 2025, with violent and property crimes down, but with an increase in property crime in the Southern District and a rise in human trafficking incidents.
Berkeley Sidewalk Death: Driver Gets 18 Years For Fatal Police Chase Crash
A judge handed Alexander McGee an 18-year sentence for the 2020 Berkeley crash that killed Bernadette Young Bear; court records show about 11 years' credit for time served.
Palo Alto Eco Activist Awaits Sentencing In Online Child Sex Case
Robert “Bob” Wenzlau, 67, will be sentenced Jan. 8 after pleading no contest in a child‑exploitation case that began with an undercover probe. The plea carries sex‑offender registration and a tentative prison term under the agreement.












