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fromSFGATE
5 hours ago

Calif. woman escapes kidnapper by hiding in gas station, police say

The woman said she was hiding in a gas station bathroom in Blue Lake, a community off Highway 299. She also sent several text messages asking for help.
US news
#surveillance
fromTruthout
4 hours ago
Privacy professionals

In Atlanta, AI Surveillance Expands As Cop City Reshapes Black Communities

fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

Who is paint bombing Oakland's Flock cameras?

Flock Safety's surveillance cameras in Oakland face vandalism amid community concerns over privacy and their use in monitoring protests and undocumented immigrants.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 days ago
East Bay (California)

California Coastal Community Must Reject CBP's AI-Powered Surveillance Tower

CBP plans to install a surveillance tower in San Clemente for monitoring coastal neighborhoods, raising privacy concerns among residents.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
4 hours ago

In Atlanta, AI Surveillance Expands As Cop City Reshapes Black Communities

The construction of 'Cop City' in Atlanta raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, and environmental impacts on the local community.
Privacy technologies
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Sunnyvale officials say license plate cameras prevent crime - San Jose Spotlight

Residents fear license plate reader cameras enable mass tracking, while officials argue they are essential for crime prevention.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Who is paint bombing Oakland's Flock cameras?

Flock Safety's surveillance cameras in Oakland face vandalism amid community concerns over privacy and their use in monitoring protests and undocumented immigrants.
#synthetic-opioids
SOMA, SF
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

San Francisco records 1st overdose death caused by new deadly opioid cychlorphine

Cychlorphine, a new synthetic opioid, is more potent than fentanyl and poses significant risks due to its undetectability and resistance to Narcan.
SOMA, SF
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

San Francisco records 1st overdose death caused by new deadly opioid cychlorphine

Cychlorphine, a new synthetic opioid, is more potent than fentanyl and poses significant risks due to its undetectability and resistance to Narcan.
Mission District
fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Two Delivery Bots Blunder Into the Middle of a Police Incident, Have Awkward Standoff

Delivery robots often create disruptions and safety concerns in urban environments.
#oakland
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
US news

East Oakland shooting leaves one dead

A person was killed in a shooting Wednesday night on the 9800 block of International Boulevard in East Oakland; an investigation is ongoing.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Oakland man charged with attempting to murder suspects in a gang-related killing

Oakland police charged Shaka Fagans with attempted murder for a 2022 shooting linked to a 2021 gang-related killing; arrests were made and weapons charges dropped.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Oakland nonprofit SoleSpace turns to community after key equipment stolen during break-in

A nonprofit in Oakland is recovering from a break-in that resulted in the theft of essential equipment for community workshops.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Police Bodycam Footage Shows Antioch Officer Trapped With Suspect In Moving SUV

Bodycam footage shows Officer Travis Donaldson attempting to grab DeSouza before being pulled into the SUV as it began moving, leading to a high-speed confrontation.
DC food
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

A teenager was slain in a Santa Ana drive-by. Could a reward help find her killer?

Victoria Barrios, 18, was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Santa Ana, believed to be an unintended target of gang violence.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Video: Suspect Fleeing Police Attempts to Escape By Climbing Under Bay Bridge

A suspect in a stolen vehicle was apprehended after climbing under the Bay Bridge during a police pursuit captured by drone footage.
#brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
1 day ago
New York City

16-year-old boy shot and killed inside Brooklyn building Friday, police say

A 16-year-old boy named Marquise Byfield was shot and killed in a Brooklyn building.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn teenager shot dead inside grocery store; suspect at large, cops say | amNewYork

A teenager was shot and killed in a Brooklyn grocery store, with police seeking the suspect and no arrests made yet.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Man Sought In Brooklyn Spree Of Sex Crimes

A man is being sought for a series of sex crimes targeting women along Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Ex-GodSquad Leader Gets Three Years' Probation In Brooklyn

Edward Richard Hinds received three years of probation after pleading guilty to endangering a child's welfare, raising concerns about oversight in funded youth programs.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Brooklyn teenager shot dead inside grocery store; suspect at large, cops say | amNewYork

A teenager was shot and killed in a Brooklyn grocery store, with police seeking the suspect and no arrests made yet.
#san-francisco
fromKqed
1 day ago
Public health

While SF Sees Fewer Fatal Overdoses, Death Rate Is Still Among the Country's Worst | KQED

Public health
fromKqed
1 day ago

While SF Sees Fewer Fatal Overdoses, Death Rate Is Still Among the Country's Worst | KQED

San Francisco's drug overdose deaths show a year-over-year decline, but the numbers remain high and unacceptable according to public health officials.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Wild video shows person dangling off Bay Bridge to avoid police

A man evaded police by clinging to the Bay Bridge after a stolen vehicle chase, ultimately surrendering without incident.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Body Found Near SF On-Ramp Shortly After Weekend Construction on I-80

A deceased person was found near a SoMa freeway onramp, likely due to a drug overdose, shortly after construction work was completed.
California
fromMission Local
5 days ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
San Francisco
fromCalifornia Post
4 weeks ago

Wild San Francisco street fight shows young punks randomly bashing man in broad daylight

A random attack in San Francisco involved two juveniles violently assaulting a man in front of bystanders.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

San Francisco Sees Two Homicides In One Night, In Ingleside and Sunset Districts

San Francisco experienced two unrelated homicides on Tuesday night, marking a significant increase in violence compared to the previous year.
SF parents
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Driver accused of murder in hit-and-run to remain in jail until preliminary hearing

Valentino Cash Amil remains in custody pending a preliminary hearing for the murder of 74-year-old Dannielle Spillman.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Shooting in Baldwin Park leaves at least three people dead

The shooting was reported around 5 a.m. in the 3200 block of Millbury Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Los Angeles
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Report details missing, murdered Indigenous people in San Jose - San Jose Spotlight

Generational trauma from colonization and violence against Indigenous people in the U.S. is quantified in a report on Bay Area Native communities.
US politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

Ice Quietly Opens Another Detention Center in a Former California Prison | KQED

GEO Group opened the Golden State Annex in 2020, promising economic benefits to McFarland while complying with California's legal requirements for immigration detention facilities.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

A determined buyer successfully navigated the CalHFA Dream program to secure a home with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
SF politics
fromKqed
3 days ago

With Cost of Living Rising, Cuts to Housing Programs Put San Francisco on Edge | KQED

Proposed budget cuts threaten essential services for low- and middle-income families, risking increased homelessness and job loss in San Francisco.
Pets
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

8 birds of prey saved after being released in bizarre NorCal crime

A falconry center owner is urgently searching for 11 missing birds after a break-in.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Fremont Police Chief Floyd Mitchell details plan for safety, transparency as he steps into new role

Floyd Mitchell is the new police chief of Fremont, focusing on traffic safety and addressing crime challenges in the community.
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Has San Francisco made West SoMa into a crime containment zone?

Molina's job is to keep sidewalks clear of people sitting or lying down on the pavement. If he sees people using drugs in the open, he tells them to move along.
SOMA, SF
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Bodycam video shows Antioch officer stuck inside robbery suspect's getaway car

A police chase in Antioch escalated from an armed robbery, resulting in an officer firing at a suspect while trapped in the getaway car.
#shooting
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

16-Year-Old Shot in East New York, Brooklyn

A 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg in East New York and is in stable condition at a local hospital.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

16-Year-Old Shot in East New York, Brooklyn

A 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg in East New York and is in stable condition at a local hospital.
SF parents
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

This Month's Twin Tragedies in Louisiana and Virginia Could Have Been Prevented

Domestic violence is a predictable pattern that institutions fail to address, leading to catastrophic consequences for women and children.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Man wanted in 6-hour spree of assaults in San Fernando Valley is arrested, records show

A sex offender was arrested for multiple sexual assaults on women in San Fernando Valley within a few hours.
NYC politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Shocking video shows police throwing gay city councilman to the ground during protest - LGBTQ Nation

New York City Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, facing charges for obstructing government administration.
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Health Dept. report on S.F. hospital stabbing confirms Mission Local reporting

The DPH has hired four additional staff members to its security team to ensure around the clock threat management coverage, and committed an additional $15 million a year to support a fundamentally strengthened and modernized approach to safety and security across its facilities.
Mission District
Public health
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Audit details what led up to SF General killing, changes made after deadly attack

San Francisco health officials are implementing new security measures at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital following the fatal stabbing of social worker Alberto Rangel.
fromKqed
4 days ago

Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts | KQED

The Save Willy Act would establish a 'whale desk' at San Francisco's Coast Guard station, creating a centralized place for whale sightings to be reported and mariners to be alerted, helping large ships avoid collisions.
SF politics
#california
California
fromKqed
2 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
California
fromKqed
2 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's publicly-funded preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

San Francisco lawmakers push to bring back 'dog court' amid rise in canine bites

Dog bites in San Francisco increased significantly, prompting local leaders to seek accountability through the reinstatement of a 'dog court'.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Police in cruisers, on horseback and in the air to combat surge of Valley home burglaries

Increased police presence and resources are being deployed in the San Fernando Valley to combat a recent surge in home burglaries.
Brooklyn
fromLong Island, NY Patch
2 days ago

6 Charged After String Of Violent Carjackings, Shooting, LI Robbery: Feds

Six men charged in a federal indictment for a violent spree of carjackings and home invasion across Queens, Brooklyn, and Suffolk County.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Monday Night Stabbing Leaves One Man Critically Injured Near Sixth Street

A 42-year-old man was critically injured in a stabbing in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

A wave of Bay Area property tax checks were stolen. Here's how to protect your paper check payments

Check fraud is increasing, with stolen tax checks being altered and cashed by criminals, prompting the need for better security measures.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD Seeks Six Suspects in Brooklyn Robbery Pattern

NYPD seeks public help identifying suspects in a robbery pattern across multiple Brooklyn precincts.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Day Around the Bay: NorCal Man Shot By ICE to Remain In Custody

BART will be running on a limited schedule through the Transbay Tube on Sunday, April 26 as workers replace lights in the tunnel. Trains will be running once every 30 minutes through the day, and two train lines, the Red Line from Richmond to Millbrae and the Green Line from Daly City to Berryessa, won't be running at all.
San Francisco
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Copper thieves slicing telephone lines in North Bay, cutting phone and Wi-Fi service

Copper wire thefts in Sonoma County are disrupting phone and internet services for residents.
#berkeley
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney

Oakland's police department has failed to comply with a settlement agreement to improve transparency and respond to public records requests.
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Palo Alto learns its license plate cameras could be searched by other police agencies across the country

In late 2023, unbeknownst to many users including PAPD, Flock added a new 'Nationwide Lookup' search feature. Using this feature, an out-of-state local law enforcement or federal agency could perform a broad search of data from Flock's entire nationwide network of over 6,000 cameras, including the 20 cameras then-deployed in Palo Alto.
California
California
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Standoff With UPS Truck Thief Ends Peacefully

A man was arrested in Fremont after stealing a UPS truck, leading to a standoff that ended peacefully.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Two People Found Dead Inside Car at Berkeley's Aquatic Park

Two individuals were found dead in a car in West Berkeley, with indications of possible overdoses.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

2018 East Palo Alto Halloween shooting suspect appears in court after 8 years being on the run

Family members of two shooting victims express mixed emotions as the suspect appears in court after nearly a decade on the run.
California
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Calif. man faces 55 years after leading 'crime tourism' theft ring

Juan Carlos Thola-Duran ran a crime tourism network, stealing millions through a fake car rental business and facilitating burglaries across the U.S.
US politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Still Unclear What's Behind California's Declining Crime Rate | KQED

Crime rates in the 2020s remain far below early 1990s highs while California homicides recently decreased and lawmakers target for-profit immigration contractors.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

I'm sorry from the deepest part of my heart': Two take deals in quadruple shooting on Berkeley's Telegraph Avenue

Any Gutierrez-Rebollo, 27, of Oakland, took the most legal responsibility for the Oct. 8, 2022 killing of 29-year-old religious student Isamaeli Eli Mata'afa, pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter with the expectation to be sentenced to 14 years on Feb. 5. Co-defendant Michael Monrroy-Ramos, 26, of Union City, pleaded no contest to assault with a deadly weapon for an eight-year prison term, also scheduled to be handed down on Feb. 5, records show.
US news
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.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Alameda police warn of a spike in car break-ins, burglaries, and vandalism

Alameda experiences a 9% overall crime decrease but faces rising property crimes including break-ins, vandalism, and vehicle damage across the city.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

From Oakland to LA, California cities saw their lowest homicide rates in decades. It's not clear why

California's homicide rate fell to 4.3 per 100,000 by end of 2024 after pandemic spikes, dropping sharply across multiple cities.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

One man shot, another pistol whipped in Oakland robbery

Two 37-year-old men were attacked during a robbery in East Oakland; one was pistol-whipped and a bullet struck the other in the shoulder.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

East Bay juvenile, 4 others arrested after police chase

A Vallejo vehicle pursuit resulted in recovery of three loaded firearms; five occupants detained, three juveniles, and two adults booked into Solano County custody.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Prolific cigarette robbers linked to incidents all over East Bay

The suspects two Vallejo men, a Pittsburg man and a San Leandro man were charged with a Jan. 14 incident where plainclothes officers allegedly witnessed the foursome leave a smoke shop, rob someone of an Acura, then drive to a gas station and commit an armed robbery. At that point, uniformed officers showed up and arrested the men, according to court records.
California
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