Chevron refinery flares up in Richmond
Flaring occurred Wednesday evening at the Chevron refinery in Richmond because a process unit was upset, Chevron officials said. As of 9:22 p.m., the flaring had stopped after employees...Read More
Officials right old wrongs on 75th anniversary of Port Chicago disaster
Wednesday marks the 75th anniversary of the Port Chicago disaster, which killed 320 sailors and civilians in Contra Costa County in the deadliest disaster on the home front during...Read More
Report finds water system deficiency, neighborhoods at risk in earthquake
A civil grand jury report released Wednesday found that some San Francisco neighborhoods may be more vulnerable to fire damage in the event of a major earthquake. Although The...Read More
Fremont man arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, arson
A Fremont man was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and arson in connection with a brush fire on June 30, police said. According to police, Jeffrey Wells, 58,...Read More
Firefighters rescue two window washers from Millennium Tower
Two window washers were rescued Wednesday afternoon from outside the 10th floor of a San Francisco building, fire officials said. As of 3:44 p.m. the two had been rescued...Read More
Permanent e-scooter permit program comes with strict rules
Electric scooters will continue to zoom through San Francisco as a permanent fixture in the transportation mobility scene. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors approved by...Read More
District attorney says four officers justified in April shooting
Four South San Francisco police officers who fired 32 rounds at suspects fleeing the scene of a robbery in April will not be charged with a crime, San Mateo...Read More
Supes approve fee increase for single-use plastic bags
The cost for single-use plastic bags offered to San Francisco customers at the checkout stand will rise from 10 cents to 25 cents beginning July 1, 2020. The San...Read More
BART adds new bike straps to all train cars
BART passengers who bring their bicycles along for the ride will be getting some help to secure their bikes from new straps installed on train cars, according to the...Read More
Carjacking suspect in custody after pursuit across Bay
A male suspect was taken into custody after a carjacking in San Francisco led to a pursuit across the Bay and a crash in Oakland early Wednesday morning, police...Read More
Woman struck, killed on I-580 in Richmond
A woman was struck and killed on eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Richmond early Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP said the collision was first...Read More