Fraud Raps, Fat Pension: S.F. Jail Guard Beats Calpers Cut
A state appeals court has handed a major win to a former San Francisco deputy sheriff, ruling she can keep most of her CalPERS retirement despite a federal fraud conviction. The First Appellate District concluded that the crimes she was convicted of did not “arise out of or in the performance of” her official duties,...
Robbery suspect escapes amid Berkeley police search
Berkeley police seized a robbery suspect's vehicle at a local gas station Saturday evening but the suspect himself got away, authorities report. The incident began with a Flock license plate hit at about 4:40 p.m., Berkeley police said in response to a Scanner inquiry. An officer spotted the wanted man pumping gas at...
Sideshow turns destructive in San Francisco’s Sunset District, leaving neighbors shaken
A predawn sideshow in San Francisco's typically quiet Sunset District spiraled into chaos Saturday morning, leaving a rented U-Haul truck burned, a nearby vehicle damaged and neighbors angry over what they described as a delayed police response.
College paper appearing to be written by 49ers star goes viral for wrong reasons
The essay appears to have been written for an Introduction to Nuclear Energy class (PH241) that Christian McCaffrey took in the spring of 2016.
Multi-million dollar donation saves iconic San Francisco drag cabaret
After months of mourning its impending closure, there was a celebration Friday night at San Francisco's Oasis drag cabaret in the wake of a multi-million dollar donation to keep the doors open.
25 Facts About Earthquakes In Oakland
Did you know that Oakland, California, sits on one of the most active earthquake zones in the world? This bustling city, known for its vibrant culture and scenic views, faces a constant threat from the powerful forces beneath the Earth's surface. Earthquakes in Oakland are not just a possibility; they are a reality...
Castro Reels as ‘Replacement.AI’ Billboards Declare Humans ‘No Longer Necessary’
San Francisco commuters are used to bold tech ads, but the latest round of billboards took things to a darker, almost uncanny place. Overnight, stark black-and-white ads for something called Replacement.AI popped up around the city, bluntly announcing that "Humans are no longer necessary" and promoting what looks...
‘Belligerent’ man sought in $2,000 damage at Bay Area bakery, attack on customer
Video posted by a San Jose bakery shows a man yelling at staff and destroying equipment before attacking a customer appearing to record him on her phone.
Analysis-Waymo’s San Francisco outage raises doubts over robotaxi readiness during crises
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has raised concerns about the readiness of autonomous vehicle operators to tackle major emergencies like earthquakes and floods.
Judge Axes Emeryville Murder Rap After San Pablo Street Fight
An Alameda County judge has thrown out the murder charge against 51-year-old Isaac Landry in a fatal Emeryville confrontation that left 43-year-old Robert Abeyta dead, easing the legal pressure on one man while leaving a troubled neighborhood and grieving family still searching for answers. Landry no longer faces a...
