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SAN FRANCISCO—According to the District Attorney’s Office, Justin Volk, a former Forensic Laboratory Analyst in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), was charged with theft and receipt of stolen property. “Both crimes are alleged to involve evidence belonging to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner,” said the SFDA’s Office in a news release. “When we first learned...

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Police Department arrested Michael Lopez, 43, for assaulting several victims on Polk and Clay Streets. Authorities indicate on Monday, March 22, at 7:56 a.m., officers from the Northern Station received a call that described a perpetrator physically attacking victims. “One of the victims witnessed the suspect following two unknown Asian females. As the females began to run...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Friday, March 26, construction workers found a 20 foot long 3-foot high man-made cave with two men living inside under the Vallejo Bridge. The Vallejo Police Department indicated it was dug into the side of an embankment. The men have not been identified and were not armed. According to a nearby resident of the area, a construction worker...

SAN FRANCISCO—California Assemblymember Phil Ting is proposing to eliminate jaywalking tickets in the state of California. Ting is a representative from the state’s 19th Assembly District, which encompasses parts of San Francisco and San Mateo County. On Thursday, March 25, Ting introduced AB 1238, The Freedom To Walk Act, which would decriminalize jaywalking. According to a press release from Ting, AB 1238/The...

SAN FRANCISCO—Stonestown Galleria will soon evolve from just a shopping mall into a new neighborhood if a new proposal is agreed upon. As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, a new proposal made by owners on Thursday, March 25, redesigns the shopping mall into the center of a possible housing site and several other changes. The development planning is...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Thursday, March 25, Judge Ethan Schulman ruled not to reopen San Francisco public schools. His decision came after the preliminary injunction with San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera to compel the San Francisco Unified School District to reopen public schools as allowed by public health officials. The court acknowledged that there can be no doubt as to...

SAN FRANCISCO — Friday, March 26 two women suffered serious head trauma injuries from a collision. Their car ran into the side rail of the Benicia Bridge on Interstate 680. Around 2:34 p.m. the women were found trapped in their vehicle by California Highway Patrol and Benicia Fire Fighters. They both were identified as women in their 50s and...

SAN FRANCISCO — On Thursday, March 25 Uber announced that they plan to reopen their office in San Francisco located on 1455 Market St, starting at 20 percent capacity on Monday, March 29. Their staff may return at their leisure on a voluntary basis.  There will also be COVID-19 protocols to follow such as face coverings during the initial reopening...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Sunday, March 14, the San Francisco Police Department arrested four individuals in connection to several auto burglaries in the city. Officers recovered various items from the vehicle of the suspects including several firearms. Two of the suspects were minors who were booked for several charges including hit and run.  18 year-old Donjuan Watson Jr. and 18 year-old Jalin...

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco 49ers have made a move that will “have ramifications for years to come,” according to long time NFL reporter Adam Schefter. The team is sending their No. 12 pick, a 2022 third-round pick, and first round picks in 2022 and 2023 to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for the Dolphins No. 3 overall pick in...