Crime Rural meth crisis lurks close to home A new book is bringing attention to meth in rural America — and the problem may be closer than you expected. By alexJune 12, 20121
Crime New Muni cameras watch you pick your nose Muni is installing automated cameras with behavior recognition software that can analyze all movements to detect suspicious activity. By Natalie ThomasJune 7, 20121
Crime Real estate agent accused of iPad revenge David Patrick O'Mara allegedly duct taped and beat a 20-year-old prostitute after accusing her of stealing cash and his iPad. By Megan TarosJune 7, 20121
Crime Vallejo 7-11s hit by double robbery Robbing one 7-11 a night just isn't enough these days. At least not for whoever held up two stores less than 20 minutes ... By Chelena GoldmanJune 7, 20121
Crime 15-year-old shot, killed by SSF police A 15-year-old South San Francisco boy was shot and killed last night after allegedly running from police and pulling a gun from his ... By Megan TarosJune 6, 20121
Cars City auctions off man’s stolen car A San Francisco man’s car was stolen, recovered, and then auctioned off, all as the owner tried to protest exorbitant towing fees. By Natalie ThomasMay 30, 20121
Crime Police nab SF bank robbery suspect Lately, San Francisco banks have been plagued by a string of withdrawals made the old-fashioned way: With a gun. By Jesse GarnierMay 28, 20123
Crime ‘Bike Bandit’ saga ends in hotel suicide A twisted tale involving accusations of bicycle theft, meth and child pornography seems to be over. By Dimitri HagnéréMay 25, 20121
Crime Star Wars Lego scams busted up One man is a Silicon Valley vice president. The other, out of work. Both are accused of the same racket. By Dimitri HagnéréMay 24, 20124
Crime Principal accused of more bad behavior An SF principal accused of unfairly punishing students is in more trouble after being charged in a DUI hit-and-run. By Megan TarosMay 23, 20121
Crime Berkeley puts out APB for iPhone of top cop’s son As many as 10 officers spent an hour and a half going door-to-door in North Oakland searching for the police chief's son's iPhone. By Matthew Stensland-BosMay 23, 20121
Crime Suspect nabbed after 19 garage burglaries I don't know if any of you know what the crime situation is like in San Ramon. On a scale of 1 to ... By Chelena GoldmanMay 18, 20122
Crime Oakland fights back against prostitution Oakland has upped patrols and installed security cameras along International Boulevard in an attempt to curb prostitution and related crimes. By Megan TarosMay 12, 20120
Crime Was transgender woman’s slaying a hate crime? A public funeral will be held Wednesday for a transgender woman a witness says was the victim of a hate crime. By Megan TarosMay 5, 20120
Crime 14-year-old San Jose boy dies after beating After being beaten at Roosevelt Park in downtown San Jose, 14-year-old Heriberto Reyes died of his injuries Monday. By Megan TarosMay 3, 20120
Crime Lambo suspect may be mastermind ninja New evidence suggests that the teenage Lambo suspect may have also robbed several NorCal banks. By Matthew Stensland-BosMay 3, 20120
Crime Empty your pockets for the Mission Groups have begun collecting donations for businesses damaged in Monday night's protests. By Natalie ThomasMay 3, 20121
Cars High-tech car service stirring up trouble A new car service is getting heat from San Francisco cab companies and The City about the legality of their business. By Natalie ThomasMay 3, 20120
Crime Mission District vandalized by protesters Monday night a group of protesters ransacked parts of the Mission District, including the police station. By Natalie ThomasMay 1, 20120
Crime Guy Fieri’s stolen Lambo found Police found the celebrity chef's bright yellow Lamborghini stashed in a storage unit in Point Richmond. By Megan TarosApril 30, 20120
Crime Squatters to real estate agent: Go away Squatters in Antioch got a restraining order against the real estate agent trying to sell the house. UPDATE: Order lifted Wednesday, occupants ... By Megan TarosApril 26, 20120
Crime Plan to lower prison costs misses the point The state's new prison plan could save a billion dollars this year alone, but it fails to acknowledge the bigger picture. By Matthew Stensland-BosApril 24, 20122
Crime Young father killed in Oakland identified Police say 24-year-old Tyrell Omar Smith was fatally shot yesterday while pushing his young son in a toy stroller in East Oakland. By Dimitri HagnéréApril 19, 20120
Crime Starving horses waited weeks for rescue Neglected horses reported in El Sobrante weeks ago were ignored by Animal Control until a county supervisor leaned on them to act. By Megan TarosApril 19, 20120
Crime SF hot and bothered by Hustler truck Watch out San Francisco residents, the red light district may be coming to a neighborhood near you. By Natalie ThomasApril 17, 20120
Crime ‘100 Blocks’ plan nets mixed results It's still too early to judge Oakland Mayor Quan's "100 Blocks" program, but early results appear mixed at best. By Matthew Stensland-BosApril 15, 20120
Crime Police seeking driver in bicyclist’s death An accident early Wednesday morning on dangerous Barrett Avenue in Richmond killed a 28-year-old bicyclist. By Megan TarosApril 12, 20120
Crime Oakland trash getting out of hand Couches, uprooted marijuana plants, and a dead Chihuahua wrapped in plastic: Just an average day of trash on Oakland streets. By Natalie ThomasApril 12, 20120
Crime Couple stole millions from Post Office A former postal manager and his wife pleaded guilty to defrauding the Postal Service out of $4.4 million since 2005. By alexApril 9, 20120
Crime Fake San Jose cop swindles drivers A man with a fake badge and green van is pulling over drivers and then stealing their cash before "letting them off" with ... By Megan TarosApril 5, 20120
Crime Masked intruders vex Bernal Heights Hey Bay Area, lock your pet doors and close your windows. The raccoons are in town. By alexApril 3, 20121
Crime Suspect nabbed in firefighting gear theft If you happen to spot a sledgehammer, chain saw or breathing mask with the Contra Costa Fire District's logo on it, they want ... By Natalie ThomasMarch 29, 20120
Crime Former cop charged with abusing K-9 partner At the officer's home, authorities discovered Ingo, a former K-9 officer, emaciated and weighing just 55 lbs. By alexMarch 26, 20123
Crime Police crack down on drugs on Haight Attention drifters lingering on Haight Street: Sit down and take a load off. The SFPD is ignoring sit/lie in favor of more serious ... By alexMarch 21, 20120
Crime Woman stole $712k from church Eleanor Jane Zapanta wrote 250 forged checks and bought herself a ticket to prison. By alexMarch 13, 20120