2-year-old fatally struck in San Francisco crosswalk
(KRON) — A 2-year-old was fatally struck by a vehicle last night while walking with an adult in San Francisco, according to the San Francisco Police Department. On Friday, Feb. 27 SFPD officers responded to reports of a vehicle striking two pedestrians in the area of 4th and Channel Streets around 8:55 p.m. Once...
North Richmond Gang ‘Swerve’ Feud Tied to ‘Let’s Get Jiggy’ Killing Spree
Prosecutors in Contra Costa County say a long-simmering North Richmond gang feud exploded into a coordinated string of ambush attacks that left four people dead and triggered a prison stabbing, all tied together by a multi-county investigation that quietly unfolded over months. In court filings, prosecutors say...
Six planets to align in “planetary parade” above California. Here’s how to see it.
A rare celestial event will be taking place in the sky above California on Saturday night, as six planets are expected to be visible in what is being called a "planetary parade."
Cheap Sunscreen Shocks UCSF Docs By Outperforming Pricey Bottles
A new analysis from University of California San Francisco dermatologists suggests Bay Area shoppers might want to walk right past the fancy sunscreen aisle. The team found that SPF 50 lotions with the same active ingredients can cost anything from about $0.04 to $3.79 per application, and the cheaper bottles may...
Officials urge caution in Guerneville as heavy storm moves through the Bay Area
Gray skies and steady rain are moving across Northern California, and people in the Bay Area are feeling it. A strong storm system is pushing in from the Pacific, bringing periods of showers and gusty winds. This system is expected to drop up to about 3 inches of rain in...
Power outage in San Francisco affects thousands
SAN FRANCISCO - A power outage affecting thousands of customers is being reported by Pacific Gas and Electric in San Francisco on Thursday night. According to the utility, as many as 3,190 customers were without power at the outage's peak. PG&E reported on their website that the 18 outages were...
City leaders in San Francisco move to ditch PG&E as a new power future...
Ever feel stuck with a service you didn’t choose? In San Francisco, leaders say that’s how power feels under PG&E. The latest push is tied to Senate Bill 875, a proposal aimed at making it easier for local governments in PG&E territory. Also, pursue public ownership by strengthening...
One Man’s War on Scofflaw Parking Around Precita Park
Ernst Schoen-Rene, a tech worker and father, has filed so many complaints about scofflaw parking around Precita Park in Bernal that the city is now annoyed with him. As he explained in an email to District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder:. I regularly report parking here on the 311 app, and...
Suspect description released in 40-year-old Kelly Ralston cold case
Cold case investigators reexamining the 40-year-old killing of a college student have uncovered information that had not been made public for decades.
7 charged in connection with assault, robbery near San Francisco’s Pier 39
Seven suspects have been charged in connection with an assault near San Francisco's Pier 39 last week, prosecutors said on Friday.
