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Sunday Links: Top SF Law Enforcement Official Arrested, Under Investigation for Hit-and-Run

Six people are dead and two missing after a 27-foot boat capsized during a storm on Lake Tahoe; a motorcyclist who taunted CHP during a high-speed chase was arrested in Berkeley; and a high-ranking SF Sheriff’s official was arrested for hit-and-run.

Police Chase Involving Allegedly Stolen Vehicle Ends In Downtown SF Crash

A police pursuit involving an allegedly stolen vehicle ended with an injury crash near San Francisco's Crocker Galleria Monday morning.

Highway Patrol Releases Video of Oakland Car Chase Crash That Took the Life of Innocent Bystander Schoolteacher

The May 28 killing of Oakland high school math teacher Dr. Marvin Boomer when he was struck by a speeding vehicle the CHP was chasing has set off more debate over high-speed police chases, and now the Highway Patrol has released video of the pursuit.

40-Minute East Bay Highway Patrol Car Chase Tuesday Went All the Way From San Ramon to Milpitas

The California Highway Patrol’s Contra Costa division was kept busy Tuesday afternoon with another high-speed car chase that went on for 40 minutes, though this one fortunately did not end with any deadly consequences or injuries.

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Last Week, This Week: Kabuki Meets Broadway in 'Pacific Overtures' Revival

This weekend: Time lapse of the aurora borealis. Last Week: K-Pop fans, Musk on drugs, and a family of owls. This week: Kicking off Pride month with Drag Me Downtown and Bootie Mashup; plus Odd Salon, 'Pacific Overtures', and drink and draw.

Victim In CHP Chase Crash Identified as Oakland Math Teacher, as More Details Emerge

The victim in Wednesday's fatal hit-and-run crash in Oakland stemming from a chase initiated by California Highway Patrol officers has been identified as a high school math teacher.

One Person Dead After Wednesday Night High-Speed CHP Chase in Oakland

In an incident that will surely fan the flames of the debate over high-speed police chases, one pedestrian is dead after California Highway Patrol officers engaged in a high-speed chase near Lake Merritt Wednesday night.

Carjacking Attempt in SF Sparks Bay Bridge Police Chase, Ends in Berkeley Arrests

A carjacking attempt in SF’s Potrero Hill on Friday afternoon led to a police pursuit across the Bay Bridge and ended with the arrest of three suspects in Berkeley around 2:00 p.m.

Court Rules Oakland Police Can Be Sued for 2022 Bystander Death

A federal appeals court ruled Oakland police can be held liable for the 2022 death of Lolo Soakai, a bystander killed after an unauthorized pursuit—challenging qualified immunity and allowing the family's lawsuit to proceed.

Police Pursuit In Antioch Leads to Deadly Four-Car Crash

Yet another police chase has led to yet another death in the East Bay after a wrong-way crash near the Antioch Bridge Tuesday night led to multiple collisions.

Day Around The Bay: Record-Breaking 79-Year-Old Orinda Woman To Run In Her 39th Boston Marathon

A 79-year-old retired nurse from Orinda is running her 39th Boston Marathon in a row; Elon Musk got brutally ridiculed during a gaming livestream; and Record Store Day is this Saturday.

Innocent Passenger Killed as a Result of High-Speed Police Chase In East Bay

Another death in the Bay Area can be chalked up to a high-speed chase involving law enforcement, this time in Pittsburg.

Oakland Man Crashes Into Car With Two Kids Inside After Earlier CHP Chase

A reckless driver in Oakland crashed into a car with two kids inside on Thursday after an earlier pursuit by CHP was called off.

Juvenile Too Young For A License Leads Police On Chase Through Vallejo Streets

A Vallejo youth who was reportedly below legal driving age was pursued by police on Friday after the juvenile was seen speeding through a red light in a stolen vehicle, causing several near-collisions.

Armed Assault In San Rafael Leads to Police Chase, Arrests In San Francisco

San Rafael police chased some allegedly armed suspects across the Golden Gate Bridge and into San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon, ultimately making three arrests on Presidio Parkway after the suspects' car experienced engine failure.

Felon on Parole Allegedly Carrying Meth For Sale Leads Police on Chase, Tries to Hide In East Bay Casino

A man fleeing from Vallejo police last weekend led the cops on a multi-county pursuit into the East Bay, where he reportedly ran into a casino in San Pablo in an attempt to escape from arrest.

SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder Asks SFPD For Answers About Chase That Led to Sunday's Crash

One new SF supervisor is pressing the SFPD for answers about the latest example that left seven people injured.

Driver Fleeing Police Crashes Into Mission Parklet During Super Bowl, Injures Six

Six people were injured — including two critically — after a car that was fleeing police crashed into a parklet outside The Napper Tandy in the Mission on Super Bowl Sunday.

Oakland Police Chief Wants to Loosen Rules Around Police Car Chases

After Gavin Newsom started haranguing the Oakland PD to engage in more car chases of suspects, new Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell agreed, and laid out his proposal for more car chases at higher speeds.

SF Robbery Suspect Crashes Car Evading Police, Leaps 40 Feet From Overpass, Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries

After an alleged three-robbery bender, a suspect evading SFPD totaled his car in a crash, lept 40 feet from a 101 overpass, and injured himself severely before being arrested and hospitalized.

SFPD Might Expand Their Police Chase Policies to Allow Chases of Nonviolent Felony Suspects

The Prop E measure that SF voters approved in March is coming home to roost, as the SF Police Commission is about to consider new rules that expand the types of cases where SFPD officers can engage in car chases.

San Leandro Police Chase Causes Another Dangerous, Fiery Crash In Oakland

We have another story of a police chase that could have led to deadly consequences, only this time it appears everyone escaped uninjured.

One of Two Alleged Smoke Shop Burglars Charged With Murder In Wrong-Way Crash Near Bay Bridge

Two men who were in a vehicle driving the wrong way up an I-580 ramp near the Bay Bridge toll plaza earlier this month and collided with a BMW, killing the driver, are facing multiple charges, and one has been charged with the BMW driver's murder.

Fleeing Suspect, Police Chase Tuesday Evening Causes Multiple Injuries In SF

A hit-and-run suspect who was fleeing from San Francisco police on Tuesday allegedly struck a car and a pedestrian as he tried to escape arrest, leading to multiple injuries.

SFPD Chase of Murder Suspect Ends With Van Crashing at Third and Folsom Streets, During Moscone Center Conference

The California Highway Patrol started a pursuit of a reported Oakland homicide suspect in Redwood City Thursday, and the chase didn’t end until the suspect crashed his white van into the wall of the Moscone Center parking lot.