One of Alcatraz’s last living inmates reflects on his life on ‘the rock’
At 92 years old, Bill Baker has lived a long life — but he often speaks only about a small portion of it from more than 70 years ago. “I'm good at answering questions,” he said. “That's what I do, and I can answer questions all day long.” For more than 10 years now, that’s been his main occupation, but he was in a...
Another S.F. protester charged with assault after downtown confrontations with ICE
U.S. prosecutors charged a man with assaulting an ICE officer, marking at least the second criminal case to stem from clashes between protesters and federal agents in San Francisco this summer.
Richmond residents on the lookout for ICE: ‘Being out on patrol … that’s something...
It’s 7 a.m. on a Friday morning and Carolina Avelar is behind the wheel of her Chevy Volt, squinting through the glare of early light. Avelar, 27, is on lookout in Richmond’s busiest commercial streets for signs of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. She’s done the weekday morning shift for months.
Calif. loves gas stoves. Stanford keeps flagging the health hazards.
A new study adds evidence against the favorite appliance.
Charges filed after stabbing of Berkeley High student
A homeless man who attacked a Berkeley High student Wednesday for no reason has been charged with felony assault and child abuse, according to court records and police. Suspect Denarian Shipp had already been arrested by BART police that day on suspicion of battery, resulting from a fight on a BART train. He was...
Bay Area Marine, 21, dies in tactical vehicle accident during training at Camp Pendleton
Pfc. Tanner F. Rubio, a 21-year-old Marine from Dixon in Northern California, died Wednesday in a tactical vehicle mishap during training at Camp Pendleton.
Police Response Prevents Harm in Tenderloin Armed Robbery
This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. Police officers responded to an armed robbery in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. In a recorded incident, officers confronted a suspect with a weapon. Their actions prevented harm and resolved the situation. The officers were recognized for their...
SF Marina Safeway popular with singles might be getting a makeover
The Marina Safeway -- sometimes referred to as "Dateway" -- has been known as a place for singles to meet since the '70s. Now there's a proposal that would bring more affordable housing and a brand new grocery store to the site.
Lurie, police brass celebrate new real-time crime investigations center
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and other city officials Wednesday celebrated the completion of The City’s new downtown “real-time investigations center,” a hub of surveillance technologies and practitioners that police say has assisted in at least 800 arrests since early 2024. “We are here today to highlight one of...
SFUSD escapes worst fiscal rating, but looming cuts and a strike threat cloud recovery
After spending several years on the brink of fiscal insolvency, the San Francisco school district’s financial bottom line is showing the first real signs of progress since 2021.
