crime

An Alameda Home With a History of Homicide Is Up For Rent
Everyone says they want to live in a place that’s rich with history, but they never specify what type of history. Well, if you want to live in what could be the Bay Area equivalent to American Horror Story’s Murder House, here’s your chance. A spacious three-bedroom, two-bath home in

What Does Sheng Thao’s Indictment Mean For The Future Of Oakland?
I have a soft spot in my heart for Oakland. It was the first city I can remember living in from childhood, and all the things I was exposed to back then, for better or worse, shaped me into the person I am today. Despite the sardonic shit that I

Eat, Game, & Sing in San Francisco This Spring!
It’s Springtime in San Francisco, which means it’s time to put your phone on silent for a while and step out into our fair city to sing, eat, and play with the wonderful people and programming on offer. Whether in the flesh or on a live stream, the journalists and

Oakland, Urban Violence, And The Politicization Of Crime By The Rich
Oakland has had a crime problem for decades, but thanks to left wing policies, the city has seen a significant decrease in violent crime, with the number of homicides dropping from 62 in 1992 to 8 in 2023.

SFPD May Have Illegally Used Drones To Combat Crime… Ironic.
San Francisco Police Department is seeking retroactive approval for the drones they purchased illegally, after a policy expert warned them not to rush the purchase before the March 5 election.

Everything You Need To Know About The Shooting Of 49er Ricky Pearsall At Union Square
Shootings are not unique to San Francisco. They’re an ever-present threat in every corner of this country. However, most shootings happen to regular people. Very rarely do star athletes get shot in broad daylight in major metropolitan shopping centers, but unfortunately for newly-recruited 49er, Ricky Pearsall, that is exactly what

Suspect Caught Allegedly Using Blowtorch To Cause Fires In Oakland
A suspect was apprehended for allegedly using a blowtorch to ignite multiple vegetation fires along Interstate 880 in Oakland on Monday, according to officials. These fires occurred between Fruitvale Avenue, High Street, and Oakport Street, causing a traffic advisory around 12:30 p.m., as announced by the Oakland Fire Department on

Crime Is Down In The Bay Area, Why Are People Pretending It’s Not?
I remember my first day of Sociology class, Dr. Schutz, still one of the best professors I ever had, asked the class if we knew that the highest recorded homicide rate in United States history ever recorded by the FBI was just a 45 minute walk from the heart of

Why Recalling The Mayor Won’t Fix Crime In Oakland
The recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is progressing, with the group behind it, Oakland United to Recall Sheng Thao (OUST), claiming they’ve collected over 30,000 signatures. This exceeds the 25,000 needed by July to qualify for the November ballot. Brenda Harbin-Forte, OUST President and retired Alameda County judge,