Castro District
San Francisco Police Chief Declares Stations As LGBT Safe Zones
San Francisco’s police chief announced at the Mission police station Monday morning that that station along with the city’s nine other precincts have been designated as safe havens for members of the LGBT community to report crimes.
Judge Rules Cyclist Can Be Charged With Felony For Fatal SF Castro Crash
A San Francisco judge ruled Thursday that a bicyclist accused of killing a pedestrian in a Castro District crosswalk should stand trial for felony vehicular manslaughter rather than lesser charges sought by the defense.
Witnesses Describe Fatal Collision Between SF Cyclist And Elderly Pedestrian
A preliminary hearing was underway Wednesday at San Francisco’s Hall of Justice to determine if a cyclist who struck and killed a 71-year-old pedestrian in the Castro District will be charged with felony vehicular manslaughter.
Judge Tosses Challenge To San Francisco Nudity Ban
U. S. District Court Judge Edward Chen said nudists’s claims that the law violates free speech rights lacked merit.
City Leaders Look To Calm Fears Of Spike In Violence In SF’s Castro
A perceived spike in violent crime in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood is prompting a community meeting Monday evening.
San Francisco LGBT Community Hails Gay Marriage Wins In Maine, Maryland
San Francisco’s gay and lesbian community cheered Tuesday night as voters in several states passed mandates approving same-sex marriage.
Benches Pulled To Discourage SF Street People From Congregating In Castro
Benches originally installed in Harvey Milk Plaza to encourage people to gather and create community in the Castro District were removed Friday to discourage a small number of homeless nomads who regularly slept there, city officials said.
20 Protesters Arrested After Taking Over Vacant SF Castro Building
Police arrested about 20 protesters who entered and occupied a vacant building in San Francisco’s Castro District Wednesday night.
Not Guilty Plea In San Francisco Castro Meetup Murder Case
A man accused of killing a hairstylist in San Francisco’s Diamond Heights neighborhood in June pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to murder and residential robbery charges, prosecutors said.
Suspect Appears In Court For SF Castro Nightclub Meetup Murder Case
A man accused of killing a hairstylist in San Francisco’s Diamond Heights neighborhood in June made his initial appearance in court Thursday to face murder and residential robbery charges.
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