Berkeley Animal Activist Faces Prison in Sonoma Chicken Theft Case
An animal rights advocate accused of stealing four chickens from a Petaluma poultry farm in 2023 will stand trial beginning Monday in Sonoma County, facing nearly five years in prison if convicted. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Sonoma County District Attorney’s office, Zoe Rosenberg, an organizer...
Tropical Storm Mario Headed in Our Direction, Might Bring Dry Thunder, Lightning
Along with the heat wave that’s expected Monday, Tropical Storm Mario, which briefly died then came back to life, could hit the Bay Area late Wednesday and into Thursday. The storm might produce some dry thunderstorms and a small amount of rain that's unlikely to hit the ground. As...
San Francisco’s most famous reptile begins midlife crisis
He has a walnut-sized brain and a big personality.
‘Walking across the street with his son’: 8-year-old watches his dad get stabbed to...
A California father was stabbed to death in broad daylight while walking hand-in-hand with his 8-year-old son just moments after picking him up from school, cops say. "The homicide was horrific," said San Francisco Police Department interim Chief Paul Yep during a press conference Friday after the arrest of Robert...
At This California Taco Truck, Burritos Are So Big They’ve Gained Legendary Status
In California, Taco Sinaloa has earned a legendary reputation for burritos so large they’ve become local legends. Packed with fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and generous portions, each burrito turns a simple meal into a full-on feast. Locals and visitors line up to experience the size, taste, and creativity that...
SF Interim Police Chief Paul Yep not seeking permanent role, report says
The interim leader of San Francisco's police department isn't looking to stay in the job permanently, a new report says.
Vallejo police arrest two for burglary
(KRON) — The Vallejo Police Department made arrests in two different burglaries this week. On Sept. 8, a man armed with a BB gun allegedly broke into a Vallejo home on the 500 block of Annette Avenue around 8:30 p.m., pointed the BB gun at the homeowner and ran from the scene. Police responded and […]
Shooting in the Tenderloin; one person hospitalized
(KRON) — One person was hospitalized with a suspected gunshot wound and another person is under investigation following a shooting in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district Sunday, the San Francisco Police Department told KRON4. SFPD officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of Golden Gate Avenue and Turk...
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.
