Lauren Toms

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Lauren Toms

SAN FRANCISCO — Tucked away in the bowels of San Francisco's Hall of Justice lies a crime-fighting nerve center bringing the city's police force into the age of changing technology. The San Francisco Police Department said its new Real Time Investigation Center — also known as RTIC — has assisted in more than 500 arrests since its launch, with officials pointing to the facility as a game-changer in reducing crime across the city.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Lauren Toms

International students who recently visited Stanford University are breathing a sigh of relief after their passports and other important belongings were stolen. A group of Good Samaritans in San Francisco found the items and returned them to their rightful owners. It was an ordinary morning for Nick Rosener as he made his way to work at a nonprofit that supports youth with mental health needs.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Lauren Toms

Bob Lee's family files civil suit against Nima Momeni, his family and others The family of slain tech executive Bob Lee has filed a civil lawsuit in San Francisco against his convicted killer, Nima Momeni, and Momeni's family alleging negligence, wrongful death, conspiracy, emotional distress, and invasion of privacy.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Lauren Toms

San Francisco welcomes back SailGP racing for the weekend For one high-octane weekend, the San Francisco Bay is once again transforming into one of the fastest and most dynamic racetracks in the world for the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix. Towering hydrofoil sailboats, capable of reaching speeds over 60 miles per hour, will slice through the water in what has become more than just a sailing competition — it's a spectacle of technology, athleticism, and strategy.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Lauren Toms

Farmer's market vendors in San Francisco grapple with uncertainty over tariffs Uncertainty of tariffs and trade between key trading partners is forcing some farmers and local producers to increase their prices as President Trump hits pause on 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, which supply a host of materials for American farming methods. At the Heart of the City Farmers Market at Civic Center, affordability is key.