California has seen a decrease in homelessness, with the city and county of Los Angeles experiencing a 4% drop in total homelessness, but recent budget cuts threaten continued progress.
Supervisor Jackie Fielder announced a $30 million budget win for housing homeless families and young adults in San Francisco, along with a new shelter policy aimed at providing greater stability for families.
A San Francisco man pleaded guilty to six charges related to illegal possession of a firearm and associated equipment, and accepted a plea deal of one year in county jail with the possibility of transfer to state prison, compliance with adult probation treatment plans, and other terms.
Dozens of San Francisco residents protested the Board of Supervisors’ decision to grant Mayor Daniel Lurie expanded authority over Proposition C funds and to pass a controversial RV parking ban, which critics argue will worsen conditions for immigrant communities and undermine San Francisco’s status as a sanctuary city.
San Francisco Superior Court Judge A. Marisa Chun presided over a preliminary hearing in a two-year-old case involving charges of possessing a firearm and controlled substances, with the defense arguing there was insufficient evidence regarding the identity of the drug and that the firearm was not concealed.
San Francisco is a sanctuary city that condemns fascism, hate, and disinformation, and its leaders should speak out against ICE’s violence towards immigrants and protestors, and use their resources to protect them.
An SFPD officer admitted to not following protocol during a DUI arrest, while a forensic toxicologist testified that the accused’s blood alcohol content at the time of the incident could have been as high as 0.192 percent.
A 74-year-old woman requested a modification to a criminal protective order to allow her son, who has been in rehabilitation for 7 years, to have contact with her, despite his history of relapse.
A 32-year-old man was ruled to have enough evidence to move forward with charges of murder, child endangerment, and firearm possession after a preliminary hearing in San Francisco Superior Court.
A man was charged with domestic violence, drug possession, and other offenses in San Francisco Superior Court and was ordered back to jail by Judge Gerardo Sandoval, despite the man’s emotional plea to be released due to illness.
The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office is criticizing the District Attorney for overzealous and wasteful prosecutions of unhoused and mentally ill residents, highlighting the need for mental health diversion and compassion instead of criminalization.
American cities are becoming increasingly divided, with wealth concentrated in certain areas while poverty is entrenched in others, and the housing crisis is not just a supply problem but a moral one that requires realignment of housing with opportunity.
Judge Simon Frankel approved a motion to reduce the charges of a young man accused of assault with a deadly weapon from felony to misdemeanor, citing his understanding of the seriousness of the situation, compliance with pretrial release conditions, strong community ties, and willingness to make amends.
A man accused of armed auto burglary has been held in San Francisco County Jail for over two years, awaiting trial, with his jury trial scheduled for July 14, 2025.
Judge Kenneth Wine denied the defense motion to refer the defendant to ACM, instead setting bail at $25,000 and keeping the defendant in custody until their preliminary hearing on August 19, 2025.
A judge in San Francisco Superior Court denied a request to release a man convicted of felony possession of stolen property, increased his level of supervision, and continued the hearing to July 3, 2025.
On Feb. 26, 2025, the San Francisco Police Department conducted a mass operation in Jefferson Square Park, detaining approximately 70 people for loitering, and the accused was charged with possession of narcotics after a preliminary hearing on July 1, 2025.
A man was arrested for driving under the influence after being pulled over by California Highway Patrol Officer Jonathan Briggs, who admitted to being flustered and confused in his testimony, and failed to inform the driver that participation in field sobriety tests was voluntary.
San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Brian J. Stretch granted misdemeanor diversion to a 29-year-old woman accused of breaking into a vacant apartment, despite objections from the Deputy District Attorney, citing her criminal history.
A San Francisco man was granted a two-month diversion period, including a stay-away order from a local Whole Foods and attendance at Narcotics Anonymous classes, after pleading not guilty to petty theft and possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia.