San Francisco reports a significant drop in crime rates for 2025, reaching historical lows in violent crimes and seeing decreases in major crime categories.

A federal judge approved a $10M settlement after regulators said Disney mislabeled kids' YouTube videos, allowing data collection. The order forces a review program and new safeguards for video tags.

The California Supreme Court ruled judges can’t impose fines and fees defendants can’t afford, prompting remands and new ability‑to‑pay hearings across the state.

Chief Derrick Lew named Nicole Jones assistant chief, tapping a long‑serving SFPD administrator to lead administration, communications and community engagement.

San Francisco officials consider taking over the city's electricity distribution from PG&E following a major blackout, with proposed legislation to ease the creation of public utilities.

A federal rule going into effect Wednesday lets authorities bar asylum on 'public-health' grounds and deny related protections — critics call it a pretext.

A California appeals court ruled that a former San Francisco deputy sheriff's fraud conviction did not meet the statutory test for pension forfeiture, preserving her CalPERS benefits.

U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts halted the policy of ICE arresting immigrants at courthouses, affecting Northern and Central California and extending to Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan.

San Francisco legal victory compels federal government to restore access to 195 vital public health websites, following a lawsuit emphasizing the need for data-driven health care decisions.

San Francisco fire officials are investigating a lieutenant after Instagram posts that appeared to cheer a recent ICE operation. The posts were removed after reporters sought comment.

San Bruno police are pressing for pay raises as contract talks stall before a Dec. 31 deadline. City leaders say budgets are tight and warn large increases could force cuts.

Bay Area Jewish leaders demanded Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez resign after he reposted conspiracy-laced content about the Bondi Beach massacre. Martinez apologized and deleted the posts.

Judge Amit Mehta heard arguments on whether Trump can claim presidential immunity for Jan. 6. The decision could decide whether lawmakers and officers can pursue civil damages.