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Sunday Links: Trump’s DC Parade Falls Flat as Crowd Leaves Before Speeches Begin, 'Log-Jamming' Exits

The gunman in the politically motivated Minnesota assassination is still believed to be in the Midwest; SFPD apprehended a hit-and-run driver during Saturday's No Kings protest; and Trump's military parade was a bit lackluster with attendees leaving early.

Journalists Report Being Shoved, Restrained by SFPD During Protests Ahead of ‘No Kings’

San Francisco police are facing criticism for detaining multiple journalists, including two UC Berkeley students, during recent protests against federal immigration raids, raising urgent concerns about press freedom ahead of the anti-Trump protests planned for this weekend.

Crypto Mogul Chris Larsen Kicking Down Nearly $10 Million to SFPD for More Surveillance Efforts

Ripple Labs and its co-founder Chris Larsen are trying to kick down a $9.4 million gift to the SFPD in the form of drones and surveillance gadgets, a new “surveillance gadget” coordinating center, and an apparent $2 million video wall.

Bayview Community Activist Arrested In Four Killings Spanning 17 Years

There was a potential major break in four separate cold cases this week in San Francisco with the arrest of a 44-year-old man who stands accused of a fatal shooting in 2019 and three killings 17 years earlier.

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.

Rookie SFPD Officer Involved In Alleged DUI Crash Loses Job, Gets Charged On Multiple Counts

Not much of a surprise that the freshly graduated SFPD officer involved in a suspected DUI crash Saturday morning has been let go from the force, and charged with a slew of counts of driving under the influence and reckless driving.

Rookie SFPD Officer Arrested for DUI Just Days After Academy Graduation

Two days after graduating from the SFPD Academy, rookie officer Ryan Kwong was arrested for DUI following a crash in the Outer Sunset that injured five people, including one critically.

Monday Morning Headlines: SFPD Deputy Chiefs All Appear On the Way Out

Most or all of SFPD Chief Bill Scott's deputy chiefs appear to be leaving too; SoMa and Mission Bay are seeing an uptick in petty crime; and there was a crazy scene in a quiet neighborhood in Dublin on Sunday.

Arts & Entertainment

Last Week, This Week: Hunter Pence to Lead Guinness World Record Attempt

A round-up of last week's highlights: BART’s meltdown, SFPD overtime, and a flipped Lamborghini. Plus, the week ahead: SFJazz jam session; a conversation with Rebecca Solnit; and Hunter Pence leading a Guinness Record attempt.

Outgoing SFPD Chief Bill Scott Already Has Next Gig, as LA Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Chief

We’re now learning that SFPD Chief Bill Scott already had his next job lined up when he resigned Wednesday, and he’s heading back to LA to head the newly formed LA Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department.

SF Supervisors Hold Their Noses, Approve Yet Another $91 Million In Overtime for Police and Sheriff’s Departments

The SFPD overtime gravy train will continue running, as on Tuesday, the SF Board of Supervisors very begrudgingly appropriated another $91 million in overtime for both the police and sheriff's departments, after years of similar massive overtime requests.

SFPD Chief Bill Scott Is Stepping Down — Did Lurie Push Him Out?

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott is stepping down after an eight-year tenure at the SFPD, following months of rumors that Mayor Daniel Lurie might be looking to make a change at the top of the department.

SFPD Shoplifting Sting Nets 37 Arrests, Though for Only $2,500 Worth of Stuff

Apparently many SFPD officers spent April camped out at a couple high-theft Safeway and Walgreens locations, and these operations brought the arrests of 37 suspects, who were allegedly stealing mostly candy and ice cream.

Three Suspects Sought After Attempted Robbery and Shooting on 17th Street

San Francisco police are looking for three male suspects after an attempted robbery that turned violent early Wednesday in the Mission District.

SFPD Officer Violated Multiple Department Policies After Incident Involving His Son and Brother

A San Francisco police officer was called out by the Department of Police Accountability for a June 2024 incident in which he reportedly failed to disclose that he saw his son assault a man, and he failed to activate his body-worn camera in time to document the incident.

Attorney for Man Shot In Outer Sunset Police Confrontation Disputes Claim That He Shot Himself

A man who was injured by a gunshot wound during an encounter with San Francisco police officers earlier this month didn't fire a single shot, his attorney argues, and police are trying to save face.

Reported SF Car Break-Ins Are at a 22-Year Low, According to SFPD Data

It seems all these drones, license plate readers, and ‘bait cars’ might be doing the trick on stopping a notorious SF crime, as car break-ins were down 50% in 2024 compared to the previous year, and at the lowest level the city has seen since 2003.

Last Week’s Big 40-Arrest Raid at Market and Van Ness Produced Exactly Zero Criminal Charges

A much-publicized March 19 drug bust at Market and Van Ness got plenty of headlines for resulting in 40 arrests, but in a much-less reported development, absolutely none of the people arrested will face any criminal charges.

SFPD and Sheriff's Deputies Do Another Drug Sweep, This Time at Van Ness and Market

The Whac-a-Mole games continued Wednesday night with another law enforcement sweep and mass arrest on San Francisco's Mid-Market Street, resulting in 40 more drug users and/or dealers arrested.

Day Around the Bay: SFPD Mobile Command Van Shifts to 16th & Mission

The SFPD has moved its Mobile Command Unit No. 2 from Civic Center to 16th & Mission; staff at SF's regional Dept. of Education office for civil rights enforcement was locked out today; and a $20K reward is being offered in a case of a sea lion beheading in Bodega Bay.

SFPD Shoots Outer Sunset Man Who Fired Gun And Aimed At Officers, Police Drone

An Outer Sunset man wielding a gun and threatening neighbors near Golden Gate Park yesterday afternoon was shot by police after he reportedly fired at least one shot and aimed the gun at an SFPD drone and then later police officers.

Another Spot Where the Drug Scene Moved, Jefferson Square Park, Gets Raided By SFPD Overnight

In addition to shuffling the drug users to parts of the Mission District, the city's efforts to "clean up" Sixth Street and parts of the Tenderloin also just shuffled a crowd of users over to Jefferson Square Park on Cathedral Hill. And the park was just the subject of a large-scale raid by police.

Day Around The Bay: Oakland Man Convicted Of Imprisoning 74-Year-Old Woman For Two Years

An Oakland man was convicted of imprisoning his dead mom's friend; the Trump administration is considering a Northern California military site for one of its detention centers; and Luigi Mangione appeared in court day, along with a gaggle of supporters.

SFPD Is Not At All Happy That People Are Stealing SFPUC Utility Covers Off SF Sidewalks

The SF Public Utilities Commission says that more than 400 utility covers have been stolen off San Francisco sidewalks over the last two years, and the police department is urging residents to tattle on anyone they see doing this.

One Still Missing After Falling Into Pier 32 Saturday, While Surfer Rescued Monday After Board Broke

A busy couple of days for the SFPD and Fire Department’s marine units, as two people fell into the water at Pier 32 Saturday and only one of them has been found, and then on Monday, crews had to rescue a surfer in distress near Fort Point.