Man Killed in Freak Car Accident

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A man driving on Interstate 580 was killed when a metal pipe broke through his windshield and hit him in the jaw.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the man was driving west on I-580 near Livermore at about 8 a.m. on Wednesday when the accident occurred. After the pipe smashed through his front windshield, the victim's vehicle proceeded to crash into an embankment.

The victim died at the scene.

The two to three foot long pipe was likely being used as leverage to strap down some heavy items on a truck, a California Highway Patrol officer told the Chronicle.

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Bicyclist Dies in Crash with Garbage Truck

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A garbage truck struck and killed a bicyclist in San Francisco's Mission District on Thursday morning.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the crash occurred near 16th Street and Van Ness Avenue just before 7 a.m. One witness told the Chronicle that the truck was driving parallel to the bicyclist when the truck made a right hand turn and collided with the victim.

The driver of the garbage truck continued a short distance before he was notified of what had happened by witnesses on the street. He then returned to the scene and parked the truck. The bicycle was dragged about one block.

The driver cooperated with investigators and drugs and alcohol are not considered factors in the accident. According to the Chronicle, the victim was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

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Pickup Truck Crashes into House, Driver Flees Scene

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- San Francisco Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run collision on Wednesday night.

The collision happened shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the vicinity of Florentine and Morse in the outer mission. Police say a silver pickup truck crashed into a house, causing severe damage, with the vehicle then fleeing the scene.

A vehicle matching the description of the one involved in the crash was later located by officers on Brunswick. However, that vehicle was found unoccupied.

There were no reports of injuries to the occupants of the house.

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Police Investigating Shooting at Park

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A man was shot at a Bayview park after what appears to have been an argument over drugs.

According to the San Francisco Examiner, police received a report of a shooting at about 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered a male victim with gunshot wounds to his buttocks, leg and hand.

The victim was taken to San Francisco General Hospital with what are considered non-life-threatening injuries.

The shooter, an unidentified male, reportedly left the scene in a red vehicle with a 21-year-old woman. When the car was located later, the woman was still inside and was arrested, says the Examiner.

Police are still investigating the shooting.

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San Francisco Awarded 2016 Super Bowl

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- The National Football League selected San Francisco to host Super Bowl 50 in 2016 on Tuesday.

According to San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee, the game will be held at the new Levi's Stadium and will bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

San Francisco's bid was selected over Miami, Florida for the 2016 championship game.

The San Francisco 49ers lost the Super Bowl in February and announced a move to a new stadium in nearby Santa Clara.

The state of California has not hosted a Super Bowl since 2003.

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Brentwood Man Gets 8 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Porn

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A Brentwood man has been sentenced to eight years in prison on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography.

Kyle Robert James was sentenced on Monday after pleading guilty to the charges last December.

According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office, James distributed images and videos of child pornography online to undercover FBI agents on two occasions in 2010.

Authorities also say that the FBI removed a computer from James home in May 2011, and tens of thousands of child pornography files were found on the computer.

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Shot Fired During Laptop Theft

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A man had his laptop stolen Monday night by three men, one of whom fired a handgun during the incident.

According to police, the victim, 36, was on Sutter Street when shortly before 8:30 p.m. he was approached by three black men all thought to have been 18 years old.

They grabbed at the man’s laptop bag and a struggle ensued. One suspect drew a handgun and was able to get a hold of the bag after another struck the man in the jaw.

The man chased the robbers down the street, but stopped when the handgun-wielding suspect fired off a shot.

The man was uninjured aside from the hit to the jaw, which was very minor. The three men got away with his laptop, carrying case and cell phone.

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Cops Search for Bank Robber Who Refused to Be Denied

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Police are searching for a rather determined bandit in connection with a bank robbery on Monday afternoon.

The robbery happened at a bank located on the 700 block of Irving in the Taraval district. Police say the suspect entered the bank shortly before 1 p.m., simulated a gun and demanded money. A teller reportedly refused, and that's when police say the suspect reached over and grabbed an undisclosed amount of money, before fleeing.

There were no reported injuries.

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City Considering Legislation to Silence Street Musicians

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is considering legislation that would put restrictions on street musicians, The San Francisco Examiner reports.

The new law, which is set to be discussed Tuesday, would allow the Department of Public Health to fine street musicians on the grounds that their music is a nuisance and that the volume is a health concern.

The proposal was introduced by Supervisor Scott Wiener last week.

Currently police can site street performers, but Wiener says that that’s not enough and that their resources are already limited.

The law is supported by many who work in stores and businesses where outside musicians frequently set up shop. Though pedestrians and shoppers may enjoy the music, workers are subjected to it all day.

Street performers will still be able to get permits with the Entertainment Commission, allowing them to perform on sidewalks, though the cost may be preventative to some.

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Birth Certificate, High School Diploma Stolen in Weekend Robbery

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Two men had many personal items stolen from them in a robbery on Saturday, including a birth certificate and high school diploma, according to a police report.

The two men, both 22, were on Market Street around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. While walking, they were approached by four black men, all thought to be in their twenties. The suspect told the two men to give them their belongings. They initially tried to resist, but the four suspects overpowered them, and managed to make off with their items.

According to the reports, the thieves took a backpack, birth certificate, SSN, Texas ID card, high school diploma, and several other miscellaneous items. Police have not said why these men were carrying these items, or if the suspects were intentionally after them.

The two victims suffered bruises and a one suffered a cut to the forehead during the robbery. They were taken to St. Francis for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

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