Crime
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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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
Crime
‘Bike Bandit’ saga ends in hotel suicide
A twisted tale involving accusations of bicycle theft, meth and child pornography seems to be over.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Crime
Lambo suspect may be mastermind ninja
New evidence suggests that the teenage Lambo suspect may have also robbed several NorCal banks.
Crime
Empty your pockets for the Mission
Groups have begun collecting donations for businesses damaged in Monday night's protests.
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.
Crime
Mission District vandalized by protesters
Monday night a group of protesters ransacked parts of the Mission District, including the police station.
Crime
Guy Fieri’s stolen Lambo found
Police found the celebrity chef's bright yellow Lamborghini stashed in a storage unit in Point Richmond.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Crime
Masked intruders vex Bernal Heights
Hey Bay Area, lock your pet doors and close your windows. The raccoons are in town.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Crime
Woman stole $712k from church
Eleanor Jane Zapanta wrote 250 forged checks and bought herself a ticket to prison.