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Multiple people rescued from cliff in Daly City
DALY CITY, Calif. - Rescue crews from the North County Fire Authority completed a cliff rescue in Daly City on Saturday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the cliff near Westline Drive, south of Mussel Rock Park, after several people were reported to be stuck on the cliff. The public was...
Colma Police Seek Community Help After $1,000 Merchandise Theft on Colma Boulevard
On Monday, the Colma Police Department responded to a theft report from a local business on Colma Boulevard around the time most evening commutes wind down. According to an interview with a department representative, officers received a call at about 7:46 PM regarding the theft of approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise. The suspects, two women, and a man, managed to make their getaway in a silver Chevrolet Sedan, the license plate of which remains unknown.
Mob ravages California mini-mart during flash robbery near airport, shocking video shows
Dozens of people ransacked a gas station mini-mart near the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport in Oakland, California, early Friday morning, leaving the store destroyed. Shocking surveillance video shows suspects in a flash mob tearing apart the store as they rifled through the refrigerated section and shelves, smashed items...
Woman killed after being pushed into SF BART train remembered as 'kind, generous'
We are learning new details about the woman who was killed after being pushed into an oncoming BART train at Powell Station.ABC7 News reporter Luz Pena spoke to the victim's family about the legacy she is leaving behind.Inside her home, Corazon Dandan's family opened up about the woman who was loved by many."For sure she is beautiful. Sweet, kind, loving, caring," said Rene Dandan, Corazon's brother.VIDEO: Woman pushed into oncoming BART train at Powell Station dies, suspect arrestedBART police say they have arrested a suspect in the killing of a woman at Powell Street Station Monday night.Corazon was from the...
Skaters move San Francisco 'hill bomb' 2 streets over after police barricade original location
Skaters went down Church Street in San Francisco Saturday night -- next to Dolores Park -- at high speeds.They call it a "hill bomb," and it happens every year, but SFPD tried to stop it from happening.They placed barricades on several blocks of Dolores Street, but the skaters just went down a different street."I guess the cops don't care about this one as much as the Dolores one," said Amire Lofton, who participated. "Four skaters, they all said Church Street and everyone just came over here."RELATED: 'They may be arrested': SFPD warns skaters planning to attend Dolores Park Hill BombPolice...
Bay Area Freeway Shooting Suspect Apprehended Using "Flock" Surveillance Technology
The swift capture of a freeway shooting suspect on Monday was made possible, thanks to the Bay Area's newly deployed "Flock" smart surveillance cameras. In an incident stemming from an apparent road rage altercation on the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge, law enforcement identified and subsequently arrested the alleged perpetrator using real-time data from these high-tech devices.
Two San Francisco Police Officers Injured in Traffic Collision, One in Critical Condition
Two San Francisco Police Department motorcycle officers were injured in a traffic collision while on patrol, an incident that currently leaves one officer in critical condition. The San Francisco Police Officers Association confirmed the events in a recent statement. Tracy McCray, President of the SFPOA, expressed the organization's concern, stating...
Urgent Search for At-Risk Missing Teenager, Amiraka Harris, in San Leandro
The San Leandro Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing teenager described as being at risk. Fourteen-year-old Amiraka Harris was reported as last seen yesterday departing her residence on Waterfall Way in San Leandro, stated a notice published today. According to the description, Harris wore a...
Oakland father, husband drowns in Modesto Reservoir
MODESTO, Calif. - An Oakland family is mourning the loss of a father and husband after he drowned in the Modesto Reservoir. Family members said Emerson Garcia Arrendondo was swimming in the reservoir when he struggled to stay afloat and yelled for help. Authorities received the call for help a...
San Francisco police arrest suspect in Mission District homicide
SAN FRANCISCO -- A 43-year-old man has been arrested in a fatal shooting in San Francisco's Mission District, police said Friday.Hin Hoang was taken into custody about 12:05 a.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 100 block of Harold Avenue, police said.Hoang was wanted in connection with a shooting about 4:06 a.m. on June 15 in Wiese Street, a one-block alley between 15th and 16th streets.Officers found a victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.Anyone with information is asked to call the San Francisco Police Department's 24-hour tip Line at (415) 575-4444 or text TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.
The Disappearance of Kristen Modafferi
18-year-old Kristen Modafferi was last seen in San Francisco, California on June 23, 1997. She disappeared while spending the summer in the Bay Area to work part-time jobs and to attend a photography course at UC Berkeley. Background. Kristen Deborah Modafferi was born on June 1, 1979 in Danbury, Connecticut...
Exploring the Tragic and Crime-Ridden Reality of Willow Alley
Walking through Willow Alley in the Tenderloin, one cannot escape the profound sense of despair that permeates the air. This notorious alley is known for its heavy drug use, where many come to get high and tragically, where some meet their end. During my visit, I encountered an old friend,...
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