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SFPD make 2 arrests in dramatic Castro-area crash

SFPD make 2 arrests in dramatic Castro-area crash

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 27, 2023

San Francisco police arrested the two people they believe responsible for a carjacking that led to a dramatic crash down the Sanchez Street stairs in the Castro last weekend.

Belmont police investigate vandalism of Pride banner at church

Belmont police investigate vandalism of Pride banner at church

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jul 20, 2023

Belmont police have launched a hate crime investigation after a rainbow banner at a local church was vandalized earlier this week.

SFPD chief defends mass arrests at 'hill bomb'

SFPD chief defends mass arrests at 'hill bomb'

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 20, 2023

San Francisco Police Chief William Scott gave a dramatic multimedia presentation to the Police Commission July 19 in an attempt to quell criticism of the department's mass arrest of teenagers during the Dolores "hill bomb" event.

SF hate crimes defendant indicates he wants another evaluation

SF hate crimes defendant indicates he wants another evaluation

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 19, 2023

The man who faces trial in a Castro-area hate crime case will have the opportunity for another meeting with mental health experts before it's decided whether he will enter a diversion program in lieu of prosecution.

Mass arrest of teens follows chaos near SF's Dolores Park

Mass arrest of teens follows chaos near SF's Dolores Park

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 10, 2023

Over 100 people were arrested near Mission Dolores Park on Saturday after what San Francisco police characterized as a "riot" following chaos at the annual "hill bomb" skateboard event down Dolores Street.

Discovery woes may cause further delays in gay Oakland murder case

Discovery woes may cause further delays in gay Oakland murder case

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 7, 2023

The attorney defending the UC Berkeley employee charged in the killing of a Black gay man in Oakland earlier this year said outstanding discovery in the case may lead to further delays.

Hate crimes defendant may enter diversion program

Hate crimes defendant may enter diversion program

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 5, 2023

The man who faces trial in a Castro-area hate crime case may enter the state's mental health diversion program instead, a judge indicated July 5.

SFPD arrests man with loaded firearm at Pride celebration

SFPD arrests man with loaded firearm at Pride celebration

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 27, 2023

A man was arrested by the San Francisco Police Department Sunday evening for allegedly carrying a loaded, concealed firearm into the Pride celebration at the Civic Center.

Castro hate crimes defendant will face trial

Castro hate crimes defendant will face trial

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 21, 2023

A man who pleaded not guilty to Castro-area hate crimes will continue to be held without bail as he awaits his trial, a judge ordered after a preliminary hearing.

Man pleads not guilty to hate crimes charges following Castro incident

Man pleads not guilty to hate crimes charges following Castro incident

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 7, 2023

A man who pleaded not guilty to Castro-area hate crimes made a statement during his arraignment at San Francisco Superior Court Wednesday, explaining that "what the LGBT community is doing to kids is disrespectful to everyone who stands for God."

Trial in killing of gay photographer ends in hung jury

Trial in killing of gay photographer ends in hung jury

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 7, 2023

The partner and sister of a gay photographer killed during a 2017 robbery are stunned after a recent San Francisco criminal trial of the accused killers ended with a hung jury.

CA AG Bonta to investigate Jenkins' Banko Brown decision

CA AG Bonta to investigate Jenkins' Banko Brown decision

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 24, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta will be investigating whether San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins made the right call in opting not to prosecute the killer of Banko Brown.

SF still reeling from Brown killing

SF still reeling from Brown killing

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 17, 2023

The Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club helad an emotional meeting on the recent killing of Banko Brown and the Board of Supervisors is expected to vote on a resolution asking the federal and state justice departments to investigate the case.

Video release in Banko Brown killing by DA Jenkins doesn't quell controversy

Video release in Banko Brown killing by DA Jenkins doesn't quell controversy

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 15, 2023

The attorney for the family of Banko Brown says the security camera video released by San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins doesn't show that the killing of the unarmed 24-year-old outside a San Francisco Walgreens last month was justified.