BART reports a 17% decrease in overall crime in 2024 and an 11% drop in violent crime, attributing the decline to increased police visibility and improved infrastructure.

San Francisco commuters faced delays due to a reported sinkhole at Lombard and Gough, later identified as eroded temporary paving. Crews responded with metal plates as a temporary fix.

The San Francisco Police are searching for missing 77-year-old Sau Kuen Kwan, at risk due to Alzheimer's and other medical conditions. She was last seen on a bus to Chinatown.

San Francisco Police seek help finding at-risk 76-year-old Joseph Hampton with dementia, last seen February 3 entering a vehicle on O'Farrell Street.

With January traditionally being a slower month for local businesses and restaurants, a handful of Castro area shops took advantage of the time to upgrade their storefronts.

State Senator Scott Wiener introduced legislation to combat stolen goods sales in San Francisco, targeting organized retail theft and supporting legitimate vendors.

SFPD is probing an attack in the Mission District that left tech entrepreneur Vishnu Hari with serious injuries, including partial blindness and impaired hearing. No arrests yet; police seek information.

A recall campaign against San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio has started due to his support for Proposition K and the closure of a highway stretch.

The Bay Area is preparing for a week of challenging weather, as NWS forecasts continuous rain and increased flood risks, particularly in the North Bay. Heavy rain is expected, with flood watches and advisories in effect.

The installation of the "R-Evolution" sculpture in Union Square has been delayed due to engineering challenges with placing the heavy statue without damaging the plaza's granite tiles.

Red Bay Coffee is relocating within the Ferry Building and will operate a coffee van during the transition. They have been in the Ferry Building since 2020 and thank the community for support.

A San Francisco man was arrested for felony theft after resisting Colma Police, causing minor injuries to two officers following an attempted shoplifting incident.

DA Brooke Jenkins announced felony charges against Noel Guzman-Bonilla and Michael Major for drug possession and sale in the Tenderloin, both pleading not guilty.