Fundraiser for S.F. father killed near school hits goal in 24 hours
A Commodore Sloat Elementary parents group launched a GoFundMe to support the family of Robert Paul Byrd II, who was fatally stabbed while walking with his son near the school.
Woman shot by BART police officer receives $6.75 million; agency admits initial story was...
BART and the family of a young woman shot in the back by one of its officers have agreed on a $6.75 million settlement, the transit agency said. BART also acknowledges that the initial story it put out to the public, which alleged Jasmine Gao had assaulted an officer, was inaccurate.
San Francisco Police Release Video of Officer Shooting Juan Antonio Serrato
San Francisco Police Department Press Release Re: Officer-Involved Shooting of Juan Antonio Serrato. On September 4, 2025, at approximately 11:19 a.m., San Francisco Police officers were in the area of northbound Hwy 101 near Cesar Chavez Street assisting San Francisco Sheriff Deputies regarding a male subject...
San Francisco is about to get very hot. Here’s a timeline
The final full week of summer brings Bay Area heat early, then a chance of midweek storms.
San Francisco Moves Closer to Ban on Inhumane Glue Traps Following Animal Control Commission’s...
The winds of change are blowing through San Francisco's approach to pest control, as the San Francisco Commission of Animal Control and Welfare voted to recommend a citywide ban on the sale and use of glue traps. This type of trap, known for the suffering it inflicts upon animals, may soon be history in the city if...
East Bay pie shop to close doors amid financial struggles
(KRON) – An East Bay pie shop that began during the COVID-19 has announced its closing its doors soon. Edith Pie’s in Oakland will be serving its last dessert this year. The pie shop cites financial challenges as the reason for closure. “Since this time last year, there has been a catastrophic downward trend in […]
Walnut Creek Police Need Your Help Identifying Accused Mail Thief
Walnut Creek, CA – The Walnut Creek Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in multiple incidents of mail theft. According to a post shared by the department on September 12, the individual is suspected of stealing mail from several mailboxes in the area. The investigation...
Teen falls 75 feet to his death off freeway ramp during East Bay sideshow
The 16-year-old was a spectator of a Crockett sideshow involving more than 100 cars, the California Highway Patrol said.
Oakland teachers make contract demands as school district is on the brink of bankruptcy
The Oakland school district is facing an $80 million deficit this upcoming year, and is spending $4 million more than it brings in every month.
Kaiser will offer Covid vaccine to all members over 6 months old
Kaiser Permanente, the largest private health insurer in California, has announced it will make Covid-19 vaccinations available for free to all of its members over 6 months of age. The provider expects to have the new 2025-2026 vaccine in stock starting on Sept. 15. The decision, the insurer said in...
