School district plan to control citizen oversight of $1.5 billion bond spending lands in...
Back-to-school week is turning into back-to-court week for San Francisco Superintendent of Schools Maria Su and the school board. On Tuesday, a diverse group of public school graduates and supporters, taxpayers, and local organizations sued the school district in Superior Court seeking to block the district’s attempt t
S.F. Dems alter rules to vote on billionaire tax, potentially defying state party
The California Democratic Party narrowly voted in early August to support the upcoming billionaire wealth tax. San Francisco’s local party chapter appears poised to buck that choice: It is taking unprecedented action to independently consider whether to oppose the measure next Wednesday. The tax, or Prop. 40, would imp
San Francisco confirms 10 cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite, 1 tied to national outbreak
San Francisco has confirmed 10 cases of cyclosporiasis, including one involving a resident whose infection was genetically associated with the multistate outbreak that has sickened thousands.
Calif. Man Set House on Fire, Killing Niece, 2, Nephew, 5, and His Own...
Sergio Rivera-Vega is charged with murder and arson causing great bodily injury
Woman recovered from water near S.F. Ferry Building identified
The person pulled from the San Francisco Bay near the Ferry Building last week was a 69-year-old woman. She lived on Cathedral Hill, according to her voter records.
Cold case: Rapper killed in Berkeley 20 years ago
It's been 20 years since rapper Alex Goodwin Jr. was shot outside his grandmother's home in Berkeley. Police say the killing was targeted and that someone must have information.
Trio charged in armed robberies targeting street vendors in East Oakland
Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting street vendors in East Oakland earlier this week, prosecutors said.
Student reportedly violently assaulted at Oakland’s Castlemont High School, authorities say
A student was violently assaulted at Castlemont High School in Oakland on Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Suspect Charged for Attempted Robbery and Shooting Outside TJ Maxx Store in Alameda
ALAMEDA, CA — An 18-year-old resident of Vallejo, Khalid D. Nelson faces charges involving an attempted armed-robbery and shooting in Alameda. Nelson was arrested on August 15, and he remains in custody in lieu of $200,000 bond. The incident happened at a parking lot at South Shore Center. Alameda...
Eight-hour DUI checkpoint will target impaired drivers in San Mateo Friday night
San Mateo, California – For eight hours Friday night, one San Mateo intersection will become a screening point for impaired drivers, and police are making the location public in advance. The San Mateo Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint from 6 p.m. Friday, August 21, until 2 a.m....
