Police: Woman arrested after trying to take baby from stroller
A homeless woman who tried to grab a 10-month-old baby from his stroller near Aquatic Park in West Berkeley on Tuesday has been arrested, authorities report. The incident began at about 10:45 a.m. on the east side of the park, Berkeley police said in response to a Scanner inquiry. The baby's grandmother was pushing...
Homicides fell 35% in SF during first half of 2025
Homicides fell by 35% in San Francisco during the first six months of 2025 compared to the same time last year, continuing a downward trend in overall violent crime, according to new data from a law enforcement organization. The big picture: The preliminary figures from the Major Cities Chiefs Association...
Man vandalizes Waymo, whacks car with belt in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - New video shows a Waymo driverless car vandalized in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood. A man climbed onto the hood and smashed the windshield with his belt after the car stopped in the road. The incident lasted minutes, blocking traffic. A KTVU viewer sent in...
An alleged killer is living near Golden Gate Park in a facility where patients...
Chris Moyer never felt quite at ease growing up in the flatlands of Oklahoma City. Slender, with straight brown hair and a subtle, wan smile, she read books with near obsession, immersing herself in stories of elsewhere. Like many before her, she was drawn to the idea of San Francisco...
Driver fatally hits pedestrian in S.F., advocacy group says
The two streets at the intersection where the crash occurred are listed on the city’s high injury network, Walk San Francisco says.
One call could’ve saved S.F. millions. Nobody picked up the phone.
Rec and Park GM Phil Ginsburg knew his nonprofit ally, the Parks Alliance, was in deep trouble—but kept quiet. Whose interest was he serving? One call could’ve saved S.F. millions. Nobody picked up the phone.
Press Release: Claude, the Albino Alligator at Cal Academy, Turns 30
Claude the Albino Alligator Turns 30, California Academy of Sciences Celebrates with a Monthlong Birthday Bash. Festivities throughout September include daily giveaways, a cupcake-filled birthday bash and singalong, citywide plushie search, swanky Swamp Soirée with Top Chef’s Melissa King and more. The California...
Man convicted of stabbing girlfriend 15 times at Daly City Airbnb
(KRON) — A Bakersfield man pleaded no contest to attempted murder for stabbing his girlfriend over a dozen times at a Daly City Airbnb after she told him she was ending their relationship, the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday. Neil Alexander MacDonald, 27, of Bakersfield, was in a San Mateo...
Marine shot and killed by Richmond police had 2 knives, advanced toward officers, police...
RICHMOND, Calif. (KRON) — A former United States Marine who was shot and killed by police officers in Richmond earlier this month was armed with two knives and advanced toward officers, police said Monday. The Richmond Police Department responded to the initial incident on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. A caller, police...
Corvette Driver Ejected, Mustang Driver Arrested in California Street Race
Both participants are now facing consequences and one might have their life changed for good
