Airbnb for ex-cons: SF residents get paid to host people leaving prison
It’s hard enough for anyone to find an apartment in San Francisco, thanks to the AI boom that’s fueling rent hikes. But imagine what it’s like for those leaving prison and trying to pass a landlord’s background check. It may get easier for formerly incarcerated people...
Suspected U-Haul Driver Tried to Flee Hospital After Coast Guard Shooting, Police Report Says
New details have emerged surrounding the East Bay woman charged with backing a U-Haul truck toward federal officials at Alameda’s Coast Guard Island last month amid protests over escalating immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. Bella Thompson, 26, was tackled and handcuffed to a gurney after she tried to...
Road rage incident in California leaves father of 9 dead
A 49-year-old father of nine from Alameda County died after an apparent road rage incident that reportedly happened while his wife and young children were in the car. The Nov. 8 incident occurred as the victim, Jason Elola, was returning to the Castro Valley from his 18-year-old son’s birthday party in San...
Firearm recovered after argument leads to shooting in SF Tenderloin District: PD
(KRON) — The San Francisco Police Department said a suspect was arrested after an argument led to a shooting in the city’s Tenderloin District Wednesday night. SFPD said its officers responded at 7:57 p.m. in the 100 block of Eddy Street to investigate a report of a shooting. “Officers arrived on scene and met with […]
San Francisco police say 350 arrested 2 weeks into drug crackdown
More than 300 people have been arrested by San Francisco police over the span of two weeks in a crackdown on illegal drug activity, police announced Thursday.
San Francisco Bay private island named a ‘death trap.’ Here’s the plan to save...
The island was once a billionaire kitesurfing club with two helipads.
San Francisco is being swamped by an ‘unprecedented’ property tax mess
A perfect storm of onerous paperwork, angry homeowners, and high-stakes deadlines is brewing for one of San Francisco’s most vital (but least sexy) government agencies. The assessor-recorder’s office, which handles the city’s property taxes, has become overwhelmed as pandemic aftershocks continue to ripple through...
Man arrested after allegedly injuring two UC Berkeley officers with sharp weapon
The man was found on the UC Berkeley campus near the Greek Theatre.
Woman arrested after firing gunshot towards victim in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – San Francisco Police arrested a woman after she allegedly shot towards a victim. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the 100 block of Eddy Street on Nov. 12 at approximately 7:57 p.m. SFPD met with two victims who claimed that a verbal confrontation with the suspect started, and […]
Repeat offender terrorizes sorority with break-in to steal underwear, spy on women in shower:...
Berkeley police arrest suspect in disturbing sorority house invasion using surveillance video and license plate technology after three-hour break-in spree.
