Oakland Traffic Stop Over Expired Tags Uncovers AR-15 And Glock
What started as a routine traffic stop over expired tags in Oakland last Saturday ended with an arrest and a car full of firepower, according to authorities. A California Highway Patrol officer reported finding an AR-15-style rifle, a Glock handgun and several high-capacity rifle magazines, and the driver was booked in
California DMV tells 11,000 drivers to retake written test or risk losing licenses
About 11,000 California drivers have received DMV letters telling them to retake their written test within 30 days or risk losing their licenses.
Mission Turns Into Little Mexico As World Cup Fans Flood SF Streets
Hours before kickoff yesterday, San Francisco’s Mission District was already roaring. Valencia Street and the surrounding blocks filled up early, as green jerseys and Mexican flags took over sidewalks, bar patios and pretty much any spot with a screen and a sightline. By midafternoon, it felt less like a neighborhood a
Paul Pelosi’s Long Driving Record Returns to Focus After Napa County Hit-And-Run Case and...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Paul Pelosi is facing hit-and-run allegations after a crash in Napa County, bringing renewed attention to a driving record that stretches back decades. The 86-year-old businessman has previously been involved in serious collisions, including one in his teens that killed his brother. 2022 Napa County
San Francisco officials address July 4 public transit nightmare
(KRON) — San Francisco city officials are searching for answers following a public transit failure that brought the city to a standstill on July 4. Despite assurances of “carefully made plans,” public transit experienced widespread delays, cancellations and gridlock, leaving many commuters and celebration attendees str
S.F. supe who accepted pricey portrait of himself gets $4,500 ethics fine
The proposed settlement, made public Monday, was reached more than a year after the Chronicle first reported the receipt of a painting worth $5,500.
Richmond logs 264 fireworks calls over July Fourth weekend
Richmond police say they kept additional officers on duty throughout the Fourth of July specifically to enforce the city's ban on illegal fireworks, as officers repeatedly confronted crowds of people blocking roadways and setting off fireworks, according to a department statement. Officers remained at some scenes for e
Day Around the Bay: SF Supe Shamann Walton Fined For Accepting Gifts
SF Supervisor Shamann Walton was hit with a $4,500 ethics fine over his having accepted a portrait of himself as a gift from the nonprofit Urban Ed Academy, as well as taking a free trip from another nonprofit. In addition to the portrait, valued at $5,500, Walton accepted the fine for taking a free conference trip fro
Horoscope for Tuesday, 07/07/26 by Christopher Renstrom
Good news, horoscope readers: Christopher Renstrom’s daily horoscope is now available every day — and you can get it delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for the SFGATE horoscope newsletter here. ARIES (March 20 - April 18): Neptune retrograde means you'll have to wait 5 months to...
Bay Area restaurant goes viral for its policy on unruly children
It fined a parent more than $300 after a child damaged a credit card reader.
