DA declines to prosecute Walgreens security guard for deadly shooting of Banko Brown; video released
A video was released showing the fatal shooting of Banko Brown as San Francisco's DA declined to file charges against the security guard who shot him.
Mayor Breed trusts D.A. to handle investigation into Banko Brown's killing
In her first comments about the shooting death of a Black trans man by a Walgreens security guard last month, San Francisco Mayor London Breed says she is confident both the district attorney and San Francisco Police Department will thoroughly investigate the case of Banko Brown.
DA moves to dismiss case against SF police officer in Jamaica Hampton shooting
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins filed a motion to dismiss the case against police officer Christopher Flores who assault suspect Jamaica Hampton.
Momeni arraignment postponed again; medical examiner details drugs found in Bob Lee's system
The man charged in the stabbing death of Cash App founder, Bob Lee, was back in a San Francisco courtroom on Tuesday. Nima Momeni appeared in court, but his attorney asked to postpone the proceedings. Meanwhile, the medical examiner released key details about drugs found in Lee's system.
Former SF fire commissioner attacked with pipe accused of using bear spray on homeless people
A former San Francisco fire commissioner, who was beaten with a metal rod, is facing backlash after the public defender's office released videos and information claiming he used bear spray on unhoused people eight times.
SF D.A. to drop charges against man arrested for former fire commissioner's beating, attorney says
An attorney for a former San Francisco fire commissioner, who was beaten with a metal rod in the Marina District earlier this month, says the district attorney's office plans to drop charges against the man arrested in connection to this attack and that the beating was out of self-defense.
Newsom sending National Guard to San Francisco to disrupt fentanyl trafficking
San Francisco has struggled to stem its fentanyl crisis, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to direct the state National Guard and California Highway Patrol to join the city's efforts to fight fentanyl trafficking.
How Cash App founder's stabbing unleashed 'lawlessness' debate in San Francisco
The violent stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee earlier this month fueled accusations of "lawlessness" and progressive policies run amok in San Francisco.
San Francisco city leaders hold public town hall on safety
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, SFPD Police Chief Bill Scott, and others hold a public town hall meeting regarding safety concerns in San Francisco.
SF DA Brooke Jenkins reverses support to amend sanctuary city policy
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins reversed her position Wednesday in seeking to amend the city’s sanctuary policy related to two suspects accused of serious crimes, who fled to Mexico.
Attorney General gets three months to review deadly shooting by SFPD
State Attorney General Rob Bonta's office was granted three months to review a controversial deadly San Francisco police shooting that has become a legal roller coaster.
SF's sanctuary city policy under threat of erosion, some say; board to consider changes
Political leaders are debating the future of San Francisco's sanctuary city policies. Supervisors are debating reaffirming the commitment to sanctuary city while one supervisor is asking to carve out dangerous drug dealers.
San Francisco D.A. Brooke Jenkins asks for exception to sanctuary city policy
In an unusual move, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is asking for an exception to the city’s sanctuary city policy. She said two suspects in serious crimes that happened in San Francisco have been found living abroad, and the only way to seek justice is to work with feds to get them back here.
Alleged San Francisco synagogue shooter charged with hate crimes
San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins announced charges Wednesday against Dmitri Mishin, who allegedly fired blank rounds inside a Richmond District synagogue last week.
Neighbors complain of 'rampant prostitution,' illegal activity on San Francisco's Capp Street
The city is taking steps to curb illegal activity such as prostitution in the Mission District. Starting this week, barriers will go up along Capp Street between 22nd and 18th streets.
San Francisco rolls out new plan to combat hate crimes
San Francisco leaders rolled out a city-wide response to racist attacks. The city says it has plans to streamline the response to hate crimes and make sure victims get the help they need.
SFPD arrest art gallery owner, seen on video hosing down homeless woman, on battery charges
San Francisco police say they've arrested Shannon Collier Gwin, the man seen last week on video hosing down a homeless woman in front of his art gallery.
Sen. Padilla shares priorities for full-term, responds to Feinstein seat situation
One week ago, Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) made history, again. The Democrat, sworn in as the first Latino elected to represent the Golden State in the US Senate. Padilla won a full term after Governor Newsom appointed him to replace Vice President Kamala Harris in 2021.
San Francisco prepares for Lunar New Year celebrations
San Francisco city officials are preparing for Lunar New Year celebrations. But officials are warning the Chinatown community to be on alert for criminals looking to target celebrants.
San Francisco teen Japantown murder suspect charged as juvenile, awaiting arraignment, D.A. says
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Friday said the 15-year-old murder suspect in this week's shooting death of a security guard in Japantown, will be arraigned in juvenile court on Monday.