San Francisco reports lowest crime rate in more than 20 years
San Francisco's outgoing mayor is touting a drop in crime on her last full day in office.
San Francisco police freed from California DOJ oversight
The California Attorney General on Tuesday released the San Francisco Police Department from state oversight, which it has been under since 2018.
1 critically injured in shooting near San Francisco homeless shelter
San Francisco police are investigating a shooting near a homeless shelter that left a person with life-threatening injuries Saturday evening.
Arrest made in San Francisco's 1st homicide of 2025
Police in San Francisco have made an arrest in the first homicide of 2025, officials say.
Bay Area first responders prepare for busy start to 2025
San Francisco firefighters were preparing for a busy night on New Year’s Eve, with the department expecting 100,000 revelers to watch the fireworks along the Embarcadero, attracting onlookers from near and far.
Person fatally shot in broad daylight, SF police investigating
The San Francisco Police Department is investigating a homicide after a person was fatally shot in the city's Bayview neighborhood Monday afternoon.
San Francisco police shoot, kill security guard suspected in hit-and-run
San Francisco police shot and killed a man after he allegedly drove his car onto the sidewalk and hit two pedestrians Thursday night, authorities said.
San Francisco police arrest suspect in 1 of 2 Black Friday homicides
The San Francisco Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in a November homicide Wednesday.
Car crashes into San Francisco bar, injuring 2 people
Just after 3 p.m., authorities say a car crashed into the Miraloma Club along the 700 block of Portola Drive in San Francisco.
Pedestrian struck by on-duty SFPD officer identified as 65-year-old man
The incident occurred around 6:20 a.m. Saturday near Bayshore Boulevard and Industrial Street and involved an on-duty officer, the police department said.
On-duty San Francisco police officer fatally strikes pedestrian
Saturday morning, a San Francisco police officer fatally struck a pedestrian in the Bernal Heights neighborhood, officials said.
FBI says tip from San Francisco police helped identify UnitedHealth CEO shooting suspect
The San Francisco Police Department provided a tip to the FBI that helped identify the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson.
Audit reveals SFPD overspent by millions due to potential sick, overtime abuse
A recent audit of the San Francisco Police Department criticizes how the agency is spending funds, accusing the department of overspending by millions and an apparent ‘lack of financial control.’
Man goes missing from San Francisco, police share his photo
The San Francisco Police Department are asking for help locating a 67-year-old at-risk man who went missing last Friday.
FBI releases new image of a 2 1/2 year old girl who went missing more than 8 years ago
The FBI released a new age progression image of a missing girl in an unsolved case in San Francisco in 2016. Her single mother was found dead, buried in a park.
German Shepherd puppies born aboard SF whale-watching tour boat
Seven German Shepherd puppies were brought into this world aboard the San Francisco Whale Tours Boat, with the assistance of officers from the San Francisco Police Department's Marine Unit.
2 homicides occur in San Francisco in a single day, police say
The San Francisco Police Department is investigating two separate homicides that occurred in the city Friday.
Black Friday shoppers fill Union Square, crowds steady but not overwhelming
Shoppers across the Bay Area are on the hunt for good deals this Black Friday. Many people are dropping into stores in San Francisco's Union Square. While activity picked up in the afternoon, some businesses say foot traffic is down from this time last year.
SF murder suspect arrested at BART in San Leandro linked to deadly stabbing
Police in San Francisco have released more information about a homicide arrest over the weekend.
Man wanted by SFPD for murder arrested by BART police in San Leandro
A man wanted by the San Francisco Police Department on suspicion of murder was arrested by BART police at San Leandro's Bay Fair station on Sunday morning.