Covid-19 update: State grants Contra Costa variance, officials cautiously watch Kern County, DOW tanks with infection spikes
The country, including the Bay Area, is moving ahead to loosen restrictions and reopen economies, albeit at different paces and with varying results. Spikes in case counts, especially in...Read More
One person suffers critical injuries in Sunset structure fire
One person is in critical condition due to a fire early Thursday evening in San Francisco’s Sunset neighborhood, fire officials said. An advisory was issued at 5:37 p.m. by...Read More
Fire officials ‘very concerned’ about one teen after Ocean Beach rescue
Fire officials are concerned about one teen who was pulled from the water at Ocean Beach Thursday afternoon with four others, San Francisco fire officials said. Firefighters were called...Read More
Mayor, police chief announce major SFPD reform plan
The San Francisco Police Department could soon begin diverting non-violent police reports to alternate agencies in an effort to reduce unnecessary interactions and conflicts with officers. The plan is...Read More
Cash-strapped fire district changes policies, reduces service
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District announced Wednesday night that a lack of funding is prompting several policy changes, including firefighters not entering a burning building unless human...Read More
Police department, association split on Muni decision not to transport police to protests
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said Wednesday that his Police Department respects the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s decision recently to not transport police officers to protests. Earlier...Read More
Manhunt continues for suspect in Paso Robles shooting spree
A Monterey-area transient is being sought as the suspect in a shooting spree that killed a man and seriously wounded a sheriff’s deputy in Paso Robles early Wednesday morning,...Read More
Engineer discovers body near Belmont Caltrain tracks
A body was found next to the Caltrain tracks in Belmont early Thursday morning, prompting delays in the system. A train engineer discovered the body around 5:55 a.m. next...Read More