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California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

The expansion of automatic license plate readers as a source of deep concern is evident as government authorities seek ways to target immigrant and transgender communities.
Privacy technologies
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

The security guard who greets everyone in Mission Dolores

Jose Oscar Hernandez, a beloved security guard, fosters community connections at Holy Family Day Home, enhancing the neighborhood's spirit with his daily greetings.
#homelessness
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
Mission District

Half Moon Bay considers enforcement, fencing as homelessness along creek raises concerns

Half Moon Bay faces a homelessness crisis along Pilarcitos Creek, prompting environmental concerns and the need for new enforcement measures.
fromMission Local
1 week ago
Mission District

Five months into S.F.'s ban on RVs, 82 former RV dwellers have been housed. Others are now on the street.

Oscar and Brandy became street homeless after San Francisco's crackdown on RV living, highlighting the challenges faced by displaced residents.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

As 3 Oakland homeless shelters close, city and residents question outcomes

The 3rd & Peralta tiny-home shelter is closing due to funding issues and poor outcomes, despite some residents wanting to stay.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Half Moon Bay considers enforcement, fencing as homelessness along creek raises concerns

Half Moon Bay faces a homelessness crisis along Pilarcitos Creek, prompting environmental concerns and the need for new enforcement measures.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Five months into S.F.'s ban on RVs, 82 former RV dwellers have been housed. Others are now on the street.

Oscar and Brandy became street homeless after San Francisco's crackdown on RV living, highlighting the challenges faced by displaced residents.
#camron-stanford-house
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
17 hours ago

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.
US politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Sunnyvale Homicide Being Used By Homeland Security to Argue Against Sanctuary Policies

The Sunnyvale domestic violence homicide case has been politicized by DHS due to the suspects' deportation history.
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
fromsf.funcheap.com
1 day ago
Humor

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase featuring top Bay Area comedians celebrating Asian-American culture, with RSVP required for free tickets.
#san-francisco
from48 hills
3 days ago
SF politics

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Suspect Flees SoMa Traffic Stop, Leads Police on Chase Onto Bay Bridge at Rush Hour

A stolen vehicle chase by San Francisco police ended on the Bay Bridge, resulting in the suspect's arrest amid heavy traffic.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. probation department's new van hits the streets

The San Francisco probation department's mobile unit aims to assist homeless individuals on probation with essential services and resources.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Suspect Flees SoMa Traffic Stop, Leads Police on Chase Onto Bay Bridge at Rush Hour

A stolen vehicle chase by San Francisco police ended on the Bay Bridge, resulting in the suspect's arrest amid heavy traffic.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Baltimore is pushing back against AI's worst excesses. What happens next could reshape American tech

Baltimore is addressing the risks of AI, exemplified by a lawsuit against xAI for generating illegal content.
#murder
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
SOMA, SF

San Francisco woman convicted in gruesome killing of roommate over unpaid rent

fromsfist.com
3 days ago
SOMA, SF

8 Years on, SF Woman Convicted of the Grisly Murder and Dismemberment of Roommate Who Wouldn't Leave

fromSFGATE
2 days ago
SOMA, SF

San Francisco woman convicted in gruesome killing of roommate over unpaid rent

fromsfist.com
3 days ago
SOMA, SF

8 Years on, SF Woman Convicted of the Grisly Murder and Dismemberment of Roommate Who Wouldn't Leave

SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Man dies after group fight in Concord elementary school parking lot, police say

A man died following a group fight in a school parking lot during an after school program.
#homicide
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

One Man Murdered, Two Assaulted in SoMa Friday, Two Suspects Arrested

Two men were arrested in connection with a homicide in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, marking the city's 13th homicide of the year.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

One Man Murdered, Two Assaulted in SoMa Friday, Two Suspects Arrested

Two men were arrested in connection with a homicide in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, marking the city's 13th homicide of the year.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

"What's the consequences if we allow 800 residents to be in a severe fire with no evacuation routes? We're being asked to choose between two really bad options."
LA real estate
US news
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
Public health
fromKqed
2 days ago

In 2026, the Bay Area Still Has Lots to Learn from 'Silent Spring' | KQED

MAHA and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. share skepticism of corporate power but diverge on issues like vaccines and pesticide regulation.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
3 days ago

"We are on pins and needles every day"

Trump's executive orders threaten federal funding for LGBTQ+ health organizations, creating uncertainty and anxiety for nonprofits serving transgender communities.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
13 hours ago

SF Rideshare Rapist' Who Posed As Victims' Driver Found Guilty In SoMa, Mission Assaults

Orlando Vilchez Lazo was convicted of 11 felony counts for kidnapping and raping four women posing as a rideshare driver from 2013 to 2018.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
37 minutes ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

More ABC7 viewers share issues with rising mail theft in San Jose communities

Mail theft in San Jose is escalating, with residents experiencing repeated incidents and significant financial losses.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
17 hours ago

Bay Area man bringing positivity to 'bike life'; hundreds of people expected at rideout in Hayward

A community effort in Hayward aims to promote peaceful biking among youth amidst recent negative incidents involving cyclists.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's Absence From Board of Supervisors Follows Investigation Into Leaked Memo

Jackie Fielder's office is under investigation for leaking a confidential memo regarding the controversial RESET Center approved by the Board of Supervisors.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Residents Protest Proposed 25-Story Marina Safeway Redevelopment

Residents protest a proposed 25-story mixed-use tower in Marina, citing concerns over neighborhood impact and skyline alteration.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
US politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Trans Nonprofits Brace For Funding Cuts When Community Needs Them Most

Nonprofits for the transgender community face funding cuts amid a significant city budget deficit, impacting support when it's most needed.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

VIDEO: San Leandro officers 'dump' homeless man in Oakland; I-Team questions PD supervisor

San Leandro police handcuffed a homeless man and abandoned him in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Former SF human rights commissioner, nonprofit executive director arrested, DA Jenkins says

Sheryl Davis and James Spingola face multiple charges for financial conflicts of interest related to city contracts exceeding $8.5 million.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
20 hours ago

Santa Clara County sheriff reports drop in use of force cases - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office reports a year-over-year decline in use of force incidents, with 603 reported in 2025.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Investigation underway for 1-alarm fire in secure area at SFO

A small fire in storage containers at San Francisco International Airport caused no injuries and had no impact on flight operations.
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Former executive director of San Francisco city department arrested

Davis allegedly directed more than $4.5 million to Collective Impact from the Dream Keeper Initiative, a city program that distributes arts and culture grants to the Black community, the DA said.
Non-profit organizations
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

CA senators demand answers from DHS after ICE arrest tied to TSA data at San Francisco Airport

Senators Padilla and Schiff demand answers from DHS regarding TSA data use for immigration enforcement after an airport arrest.
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Caltrain to close stations if transit tax doesn't pass

"Caltrain and BART would very likely be looking at shutting down passenger service," Deputy Director of Policy Development Melissa Jones said. "In that case, the agencies would be focused on maintenance, trying to secure our assets, keep everything safe while we regroup for the future."
San Francisco
Mission District
from48 hills
2 days ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
#police-accountability
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

SFPD watchdog boss faces rare evaluation after toxic workplace lawsuit. Here's what that might mean.

Performance evaluations for police accountability leaders are infrequent, with the current director facing scrutiny due to workplace allegations and a pending lawsuit.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

SFPD watchdog boss faces rare evaluation after toxic workplace lawsuit. Here's what that might mean.

Performance evaluations for police accountability leaders are infrequent, with the current director facing scrutiny due to workplace allegations and a pending lawsuit.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

Hike, Climb, Slide + Admire the View on San Francisco's Most Iconic Hills

Mount Sutro and Telegraph Hill offer unique hiking experiences and historical significance in San Francisco.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Overnight Earthquake Wakes Up Many Bay Area Residents

A 5.0M earthquake warning was issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains, later downgraded to 4.6M, causing mild shaking in San Francisco.
California
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Clipper Developer Says It Will Resolve Chaos From Disastrous 2.0 Rollout By May 30

"All of these different ingredients need to be baked into the Clipper cake," said spokesman John Goodwin with the MTC, speaking to KGO. "It's a really, really complicated recipe."
San Francisco
Mission District
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Mass brawl breaks out at Venice Beach homeless camp where Karen Bass boasted about cleanup

A mass brawl erupted at a Venice Beach homeless encampment, highlighting ongoing issues despite recent cleanup efforts by the mayor's office.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Sunday Streets meets fundraising goal to host half-season of neighborhood street festivals

Sunday Streets secured funding to hold a half-season in 2026 despite previous threats of cancellation due to city funding cuts.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Thousands turn out for Oakland No Kings march

Thousands protested across the U.S. against authoritarianism, with Oakland's No Kings march being one of the largest events, attracting 20,000 participants.
#stabbing
SOMA, SF
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

South of Market stabbing victim identified

Toti Anamani, Jr., 37, was fatally stabbed in a supportive housing unit in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: Suspect at Large After Civic Center Stabbing

A stabbing occurred in Civic Center, with the suspect at large and the victim sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
SOMA, SF
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

South of Market stabbing victim identified

Toti Anamani, Jr., 37, was fatally stabbed in a supportive housing unit in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: Suspect at Large After Civic Center Stabbing

A stabbing occurred in Civic Center, with the suspect at large and the victim sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

A major redesign plan for the 16th St. BART plazas is set to begin, focusing on community engagement and improved public space aesthetics.
San Francisco
fromKqed
4 days ago

San Francisco Leaders Propose New Law Requiring Police to ID ICE Agents | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city policy enhances public safety and trust by limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration operations.
Mission District
fromKqed
6 days ago

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Footage shows nearly 100 cyclists biking against traffic toward I-80

California Highway Patrol and San Francisco Police thwarted nearly 100 reckless bike riders attempting to take over the Bay Bridge, issuing citations and detaining participants.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

One Person Killed, Another Seriously Injured By Driver Who Crashed Into Building In SF's Chinatown

The incident occurred around 7:45 am Friday on the 600 block of Jackson Street, near Beckett Street, when a 76-year-old driver crashed into New Lun Ting Cafe while attempting to park.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Man shot while collecting cans in Oakland

A 34-year-old transient was shot Wednesday night in East Oakland while he was collecting cans, authorities said. The man was in stable condition at a hospital Thursday, where he was being treated for a gunshot wound to his leg. The shooting happened about 8:10 p.m. Wednesday in the 1800 block of 73rd Avenue, not far from International Boulevard. The man told police he was collecting cans in the area to earn some money when he heard a loud noise and realized he had been shot.
US news
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Violent Attack Near SF's UN Plaza, Suspect Arrested

San Francisco police arrested Cole Wright, 31, for aggravated assault after officers discovered a severely injured female victim at 7th and Market streets on Monday morning.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

One killed in daytime stabbing at South of Market residence

A fatal stabbing occurred in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood Friday afternoon, marking the city's potential 10th homicide of the year.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

San Francisco Now Averaging One Homicide Per Week In 2026, With Latest on Sixth Street

San Francisco has experienced nine homicides in the first nine weeks of 2026, nearly doubling the pace from 2025 despite that year recording the lowest homicide count since 1954.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

These Bay Area cities recorded a noticeable dip in crime in 2025

Bay Area's largest cities experienced historic lows in homicides and violent crime in 2025, reversing years of elevated public safety concerns.
California
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Monday Morning Headlines: Oakland Sees Five Homicides In Three Days

Multiple Bay Area incidents included a near-destroyed Buddhist temple, Oakland triple homicide, identified hiker deaths, small Port of Oakland trade decline, and legal-political developments.
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