San Francisco named former SFPD Commander Paul Yep as its new Chief of Public Safety, aiming to enhance the city's safety with improved interdepartmental coordination and training exercises. Mayor-elect Lurie announced the appointment.

One man died, and a woman and toddler were injured in a San Francisco shooting near the Alemany Farmers Market, with the incident potentially a murder-suicide.

Three individuals were arrested in Colma after stealing from a business and threatening its manager with a replica gun, before being apprehended by local police.

San Francisco launches the Treatment Pathway Initiative, requiring substance abuse treatment for individuals seeking county-funded cash assistance, as part of its approach to address the opioid crisis.

NWS San Francisco issues a Beach Hazards Statement for the risk of sneaker waves and a High Surf Advisory for 18-25 foot waves along the Pacific Coast over the weekend, with rain expected and a warming, drying trend to follow.

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cobb, causing light shaking in the North Bay area. It was the first 2025 test of the ShakeAlert system, which reported successfully.

Bryan Burgos was arrested by the SFPD on suspicion of narcotics trafficking after an investigation led to the discovery of drugs, firearms, and cash in his possessions.

A man was killed at a San Francisco gas station on New Year's, and suspect Jose Rivera Flores was arrested shortly after. Police are seeking more information.

The National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area forecasts high surf and rain this weekend, urging caution near the coast and noting VFR to IFR aviation conditions, and marine advisories.

Bay Area commuters face increased bridge tolls and public transit fares beginning January 1, with an extra dollar for the Bay Bridge and fare hikes for BART and Muni due to inflation and infrastructure needs.

BART begins installing new fare gates at South Hayward Station on January 3, with a two-week expected completion time, as part of a system-wide upgrade.

A FasTrak phishing scam via SMS claims unpaid tolls, urging Bay Area residents to pay via a Filipino number-linked website, which is not a FasTrak practice.

Michael Javius, 22, faces murder charges for a fatal shooting in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, with his arraignment set for January 2, 2025.