Public Safety this week: SFPD records and footage raise questions about legality of Pride-weekend arrests

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SFPD records and footage raise questions about legality of Pride-weekend arrests

09/02/2026

SFPD claimed cops gave dispersal orders at Stud Alley party on Washburn St., before making arrests. Internal police report and bodycam footage suggest otherwise.

‘My boss told me to,’ said man painting over murals in Clarion Alley

09/01/2026

The murals were painted over after the property owner ordered to clean up graffiti. It is unclear how much it will cost to restore the murals.

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