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B. 01-20 Peterson trial to move to Redwood City Redwood City
C. 02-12 Bonds' trainer charged in steroid sting San Francisco
3. 02-22 Man opens fire on card players. 4 dead East San Jose
4. 03-01 Possible shootings on freeways climb to 10 Walnut Creek
F. 03-26 Son of former police chief arrested again San Francisco
04-10 Police officer killed, another wounded 1300 Newhall Street, SF Bayview
H. 04-28 Girl, 14, dies from Ecstasy overdose Belmont
I. 06-01 Peterson trial opens Redwood City
J. 06-22 Transgender teen case ends in mistrial Hayward

Summary.     Click for More > Girl, 14, dies from Ecstasy overdose  The girl was one of three 14-year-olds at the slumber party who took Ecstasy pills. Police have arrested a 17-year-old Peterson trial opens  Prosecutors: Within a day of reporting his pregnant wife missing, Scott lied about his extramarital affair Transgender teen case ends in mistrial  The trial of 3 men charged with killing ended with the jury declaring they were deadlocked Juror removed from Scott Peterson trial   200 pounds of high explosives stolen  Federal officials reluctant to reveal details of their ongoing investigation into the theft Frey confronts Peterson in recorded calls High school football star killed Peterson jurors shown autopsy photos Giants fan fatally stabbed 3 bodies found in home Roommates Killed in Double-Murder  A woman in her 20's woke up to a disturbance in a home. She found 2 women dead on the second floor Closing arguments in Peterson trial Peterson judge removes jury's foreman Peterson convicted of murder
Peterson trial to move to Redwood City   Bonds' trainer charged in steroid sting  Victor Conte, a track coach and top executives of BALCO were charged with running an illegal drug distribution operation Man opens fire on card players. 4 dead Possible shootings on freeways climb to 10   2 men allegedly shot at a vehicle on I-680 in Walnut Creek. In the other incident, the window of a car on I-680 shattered Son of former police chief arrested again Police officer killed, another wounded Map of 1300 Newhall Street San Francisco
Jan.1  San Francisco  Knoller released from prison
Jan.4  South San Jose  Gang-related shooting kills 2 teens
Jan.13  Oakland  3 Homicides in 12 Hours
Jan.14  SJSU  Jeff Garcia arrested on suspicion of DUI
Jan.16  San Francisco  2 Girls Allegedly Attacked at High School
Jan.20   Redwood City
Jan.21  Redwood City  Arnason to preside over Peterson's trial
Jan.23  Antioch  Triple homicide
 SF Sunset  Feds break up prostitution ring
 Redwood City  Peterson Moved to Redwood City
Jan.26  Oakland  Teen Boys Pimp Even Younger Girls
Jan.27  Redwood City  Judge Delucchi chosen for Peterson trial
Jan.30  Redwood City  $51,000 for spot next to Peterson trial
Feb.1  Fremont  Mother and daughter clubbed to death
Feb.2  Redwood City  Judge bans cameras, delays trial
Feb.6  Mill Valley  Sex Offender Released
Feb.9  Oakland  Parnell convicted of trying to buy little boy
 San Quentin  Execution delayed
 Redwood City  Judge orders witness, jurors lists sealed
Feb.10  Redwood City  Defense objects to use GPS technology
Feb.12   San Francisco
Feb.17  San Francisco  Bonds' Trainer Gave Steroids to Players
 San Jose Downtown  Shot and killed by state narcotics agent
Feb.22   East San Jose
Feb.25  Redwood City  Laci Peterson's scent tracked to boat, pier
Feb.28  Highway 580  Possible sniper shootings
Mar.1   Highway 680
Mar.2  Redwood City  Judge: jurors will hear wiretap evidence
Mar.4  Redwood City  Jury selection begins in Peterson trial
Mar.10  Lafayette  Rip-Off Nanny Spotted
Mar.11  Redwood City  Two-thirds of potential jurors dismissed
Mar.16  South San Jose  Sex Offender Moves to San Jose
Mar.21  SF Downtown  100 people arrested in 2 days of protests
Mar.26   San Francisco
Mar.28  SF Bayview  Fifth killing in 6 days
Apr.4  East Palo Alto  Girl, 14, sexually assaulted in her home
Apr.7  San Francisco  Police close unsolved Zodiac killer case
Apr.10   SF Bayview
  2 undercover officers approached a suspect. He fired on officers with an automatic weapon, killing Isaac Espinoza, 29.    Police arrested David Hill, 21, who was picked in San Ramon. Espinoza, 29, an 8-year veteran of the department, wa...
Apr.13  Highway 680  Small plane crash on I-680 injures 5
Apr.17  San Leandro  No rocket launchers found during search
 Santa Rosa  Murdered in front of 3-year-old son
Apr.19  San Jose  Men posing as cops hunted by real police
Apr.20  SF City Hall  Police officers denounce District Attorney
Apr.26  Hayward  Slain transgender teen begged for mercy
Apr.28   Belmont
May.5  San Francisco  Police fatally shot man after chase
May.11  Redwood City  Judge denies 2nd request to move trial
May.12  San Jose  Anderson arrested 4 years after murder
May.14  San Francisco  Police officer arrested for sexual assault
May.15  Oakland  Big drop in slayings, fewer than in S.F.
May.23  Oakland  Phone Equipment Allegedly Vandalized
May.25  SF City Hall  Sups Back DA's Death Penalty Decision
 South SF  More than 100 animals seized in raid
May.27  Redwood City  Jurors seated in Peterson murder trial
Jun.1   Redwood City
Jun.2  Redwood City  Peterson defense attacks case as flimsy
Jun.3  San Francisco  Ex-Ukrainian prime minister convicted
Jun.9  East Oakland  2 High School Students Shot on Campus
Jun.11  San Bruno  Bank robbery led to chase, shooting
Jun.13  Pittsburg  Gunshot victim found dead near BART
Jun.16  Martinez  Jury finds man guilty of five murders
Jun.17  Redwood City  Prosecutors: monetary motive for murder
Jun.18  San Jose  Sex predator arrested for failing to register
Jun.19  Hillsborough  One dead, another injured in invasion
Jun.22   Hayward
Jun.23   Redwood City
 San Francisco  Sheriff's Deputy Kills Robbery Suspect
Jun.24  Redwood City  Detective admits he ignored witness
Jul.7   San Mateo
Jul.19  SF City Hall  Strip club doors in D.A. probe
Jul.28  San Jose  Jury indicts state drug agent in shooting
Aug.4  SF Downtown  BofA Building 'Scoped Out' by Al Qaeda
Aug.5  Redwood City  Trial delayed, while defense investigates
Aug.10  Redwood City  Frey: she and Peterson got serious sex
Aug.12   Redwood City
Aug.13   Richmond
Aug.15  Richmond  Police seek 15-year-old suspect in murder
Aug.18  Redwood City  Peterson jury dismissed for week
Aug.20  San Francisco  Fagan Jr. trial to move to another county
Aug.23  Redwood City  Frey takes stand for cross-examination
Aug.26  Millbrae  130 firearms stolen from dealer
Aug.31  Woodside  Man dead in crashed Mercedes shot at
Sep.2  Redwood City  Peterson testimony turns to surveillance
Sep.9  Redwood City  Dad Questioned About Scott's Fishing
Sep.14  Coliseum  Texas player hurls chair at fans
 San Jose  Guilty verdict in rape and kidnap of girl
 East Oakland  3 killed, 9 injured in gang-related violence
Sep.15   Redwood City
Sep.18   Pac Bell Park
Sep.20  Redwood City  Robber who killed bank manager gets life
Sep.21  West Oakland  Police Chase Ends in Fiery Crash. 2 Died
Sep.22  Redwood City  Peterson Case Focuses on Baby's Body
Sep.26  West San Jose  Officer fired fatal shots at man
Sep.29  SF Bayview  Teen Found Strangled in Park
Oct.5  Redwood City  Prosecutors rested Peterson case
Oct.16   Brentwood
Oct.19  UC Berkeley  Hacker Hits University Computer
Oct.25  Redwood City  Scott's parents take witness stand
Oct.27  Vallejo  Pizza Delivery Man Shot and Killed
 Redwood City  Testimony ends in Peterson trial
Oct.29  Redwood City  Jury will be able consider 2nd-degree
Nov.1   Napa
  Redwood City
Nov.2  Redwood City  Hating Scott not enough to convict
Nov.5  San Carlos  80 Cats Found in Home
 Redwood City  Peterson Jury Sequestered for Weekend
Nov.9  Visitacion Valley  School evacuated after gunman robbery
 Redwood City  Judge removes juror in Peterson case
Nov.10   Redwood City
Nov.12   Redwood City
  Scott Peterson, 32, was convicted of 1st-degree murder for killing his wife and of 2nd-degree in the death of the son
 Geragos told jurors that he would prove that the baby was older when he died than the prosecution said. The prosecution's most compelling evidence was the fact that the bodies of Laci and the baby had washed ashore 4 months after she vanished. The tide shifted toward the prosecution when Peterson's former girlfriend, Amber Frey took the stand
Nov.22  San Francisco  Ex-officer acquitted in Fajitagate scandal  Redwood City  Judge rules out new jury  Richmond  Man Arrested in Baby's Death  San Jose  Safest big city in U.S. Nov.30  Redwood City  Laci's mother: She wanted to be a mother Dec.14  Oakland  Death Penalty for 'Sausage King'   Redwood City Jury Recommends Death for Peterson
  The jurors deliberated for 12 hours before deciding that he should die for killing his pregnant wife and unborn son.    The jury deliberated for 12 hours before reaching its recommendation. A crowd outside the court ...
Dec.17  Martinez  Jury: death for quintuple murderer Dec.22   Hayward Boy abducted by father Dec.24  Concord  Abused by teachers settled lawsuits Dec.25  San Jose  Pregnant woman, fetus injured in attack Dec.29  Oakland  Homicide rate plummeted 23% Dec.30  Richmond  14-year-old kidnapped during carjacking


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February 2004
Bonds' trainer charged in steroid sting
Bonds' Trainer Gave Steroids to Players
Mother and daughter clubbed to death
Parnell convicted of trying to buy little boy
Defense objects to use GPS technology
Mother and daughter clubbed to death
Parnell convicted of trying to buy little boy
March 2004
Son of former police chief arrested again
Possible shootings on freeways climb to 10
Rip-Off Nanny Spotted
Jury selection begins in Peterson trial
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April 2004
Police close unsolved Zodiac killer case
Police officer killed, another wounded
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Big drop in slayings, fewer than in S.F.
Phone Equipment Allegedly Vandalized
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Big drop in slayings, fewer than in S.F.
Phone Equipment Allegedly Vandalized
June 2004
Ex-Ukrainian prime minister convicted
Jury finds man guilty of five murders
Transgender teen case ends in mistrial
Peterson trial opens
Juror removed from Scott Peterson trial
Transgender teen case ends in mistrial
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High school football star killed
Trial delayed, while defense investigates
Frey confronts Peterson in recorded calls
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September 2004
Giants fan fatally stabbed
Texas player hurls chair at fans
3 killed, 9 injured in gang-related violence
Peterson jurors shown autopsy photos
Texas player hurls chair at fans
3 killed, 9 injured in gang-related violence
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3 bodies found in home
Testimony ends in Peterson trial
Jury will be able consider 2nd-degree
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November 2004
Ex-officer acquitted in Fajitagate scandal
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Closing arguments in Peterson trial
Peterson judge removes jury's foreman
Peterson convicted of murder
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Death Penalty for 'Sausage King'
Jury: death for quintuple murderer
Boy abducted by father
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  Knoller released from prison  Marjorie Knoller, convicted in dog mauling, was released from prison after serving more than half of a 4-year sentence Gang-related shooting kills 2 teens 3 Homicides in 12 Hours Jeff Garcia arrested on suspicion of DUI  49ers quarterback was arrested by San Jose State University police near the athlete's alma mater 2 Girls Allegedly Attacked at High School   Peterson trial to move to Redwood City


January 2004 ... more > Top ^
Jan.1  West Oakland  Oakland bicyclist is 114th slaying
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Jan.2  San Pablo  Man shot wife, self, son runs for help
Jan.4   South San Jose
Jan.5  East Oakland  2 more homicides
 Vallejo  5 shot, one dead, in violent weekend
Jan.7  Golden Gate Park  Buddhist monk robbed and stabbed
Jan.8  Oakland  Violent criminal escaped from hospital
 San Francisco  Kamala Harris sworn in as district attorney
Jan.11  Concord  Man Killed in Apparent Road Rage Case
Jan.13   Oakland
Jan.14   SJSU
 San Jose Downtown  One dead, one Injured in home invasion
Jan.16   San Francisco
Jan.18  Daly City  1 killed, 3 others wounded
 SF Downtown  Fatal shooting at hip hop party
Jan.19  Hayward  Man and woman killed
Jan.20   Redwood City  
  The murder case will move to San Mateo County, after judge rejects a prosecution request to keep the case in Modesto
Jan.21   Redwood City Arnason to preside over Peterson's trial
Jan.22  Richmond  Second 13-year-old girl raped  Redwood City  Judge Arnason Removed from Case Jan.23   Antioch   Triple homicide  Woman went to check on her parents at their home, where she found them and an adult male dead   SF Sunset   Feds break up prostitution ring  The ring used undocumented Asian women and provided sexual services at 4 brothels in residential neighborhoods   Redwood City     Peterson Moved to Redwood City  The double-murder suspect was moved from Modesto to the San Mateo County Jail. He had a new mugshot taken Jan.26   Oakland Teen Boys Pimp Even Younger Girls  SF Bayview  Woman attacked after bus leaves her Jan.27   Redwood City     Judge Delucchi chosen for Peterson trial  A retired 72-year-old judge has handled 22 death penalty trials, including one involving the slaying of former Black Panther  Willow Glen  Student Killed on the Way to School Jan.30   Redwood City   $51,000 for spot next to Peterson trial  San Mateo County charges $51,000 television stations seeking a spot outside the County courthouse

February 2004 ... more > Top ^
Feb.1  East Oakland  Shooting, 1 killed, 2 injured   Fremont Mother and daughter clubbed to death  38-year-old and 19-year-old were walking toward the mother's place of employment when they were attacked Feb.2   Redwood City Judge bans cameras, delays trial
 East Oakland  Honor Student Gunned Down Feb.4  Highway 4  Boy killed, 2 injured in drag race Feb.6   Mill Valley Sex Offender Released  Redwood City  Peterson's defense team ready for trial  SF City Hall  SFPD Deputy Chief 'Factually Innocent' Feb.9   Oakland Parnell convicted of trying to buy little boy  Kenneth Parnell became infamous for kidnapping a 7-year-old boy 30 years ago. He could face up to life imprisonment   San Quentin Execution delayed   Redwood City Judge orders witness, jurors lists sealed Feb.10   Redwood City   Defense objects to use GPS technology  Mark Geragos is convincing a judge in the Peterson case that the technology is inaccurate and unreliable Feb.12   San Francisco   Bonds' trainer charged in steroid sting
  Victor Conte, a track coach and top executives of BALCO were charged with running an illegal drug distribution operation
Feb.13  Sunnyvale  Police: Students plotted to burn school  Oakland  Convicted sex offender takes residence Feb.17   San Francisco   Bonds' Trainer Gave Steroids to Players  Greg Anderson told federal agents he gave steroids to several baseball players   San Jose Downtown Shot and killed by state narcotics agent Feb.19  San Jose  Police shot and killed suspected car thief Feb.22   East San Jose Man opens fire on card players. 4 dead
  Ranbir Singh who opened fire killed 3 Sikh men. Bystanders pinned him to the ground, where he died instantly
Feb.25   Redwood City Laci Peterson's scent tracked to boat, pier Feb.26  Redwood City  Peterson jury will not be sequestered Feb.28   Highway 580 Possible sniper shootings Feb.29  East Oakland  Shooting left one dead and two wounded  Highway 580  8 sniper shootings reported on I-580

March 2004 ... more > Top ^
Mar.1   Highway 680   Possible shootings on freeways climb to 10
Map of Interstate 680 Walnut Creek
  2 men allegedly shot at a vehicle on I-680 in Walnut Creek. In the other incident, the window of a car on I-680 shattered
Mar.2   Redwood City Judge: jurors will hear wiretap evidence  San Francisco  2 stabbed in murder-suicide Mar.4   Redwood City   Jury selection begins in Peterson trial  The slow-motion process of choosing the people began when 200 potential jurors answered extensive questionnaires Mar.5  San Francisco  Fagan Sr. declared 'factually innocent' Mar.6  East Oakland  Police officer shot during struggle  San Jose Downtown  Police killed despondent man Mar.8  Santa Rosa  Gang-related homicide Mar.10   Lafayette   Rip-Off Nanny Spotted  Police think that Mariana Monticalvo has stolen $100,000 from people in 5 Bay Area counties Mar.11   Redwood City Two-thirds of potential jurors dismissed Mar.14  East Oakland  Sex Offender: Public Should Not Fear Him Mar.16   South San Jose Sex Offender Moves to San Jose Mar.20  South San Jose  Teen fatally stabbed in confrontation  Concord  Twin brothers shot, one killed Mar.21   SF Downtown 100 people arrested in 2 days of protests Mar.23  Oakland  Anti-crime measure goes down in defeat Mar.25  SF Bayview  Dies in 4th gun killing this week Mar.26   San Francisco     Son of former police chief arrested again
  Alex Fagan Jr., the son of Alex Fagan Sr., was allegedly getting into a drunken argument with his father
Mar.28   SF Bayview Fifth killing in 6 days
Mar.29  San Jose  Store owners charged with tax evasion Mar.30  Redwood City  Defense accuses retiree of lying  Antioch  Woman killed in confrontation with burglar

April 2004 ... more > Top ^
Apr.3  Bay Bridge  Police Arrest Man Who Tied Up Traffic Apr.4   East Palo Alto Girl, 14, sexually assaulted in her home
Apr.5  East Oakland  2 dead, driver sought after car hits tree Apr.7   San Francisco Police close unsolved Zodiac killer case  SFPD is closing the case of the city's notorious killer, whom inspectors have tried to track down for 35 years Apr.10  San Jose Downtown  7 wounded in 2 drive-by shootings   SF Bayview Police officer killed, another wounded Map of 1300 Newhall Street San Francisco
  2 undercover officers approached a suspect. He fired on officers with an automatic weapon, killing Isaac Espinoza, 29
 Police arrested David Hill, 21, who was picked in San Ramon. Espinoza, 29, an 8-year veteran of the department, was to celebrate his 7th wedding anniversary. Officer Barry G. Parker, 39, was treated for his injuries and released
Apr.13   Highway 680 Small plane crash on I-680 injures 5 Apr.15  Oakland  Parnell gets 25 years to life  Redwood City  Argument Over 'Stealth Jurors' Apr.16  SJC  Blues' Danton arrested in murder plot Apr.17   San Leandro No rocket launchers found during search   Santa Rosa Murdered in front of 3-year-old son  A 30-year-old Graciela Rivas was stabbed to death by a burglar Apr.18  San Francisco  Family of Killed Teens Calls for Security Apr.19   San Jose Men posing as cops hunted by real police Apr.20   SF City Hall Police officers denounce District Attorney Apr.25  Belmont  Arrest for furnishing ecstasy to girl, 14 Apr.26   Hayward Slain transgender teen begged for mercy  Oakland  Trial begins in case against factory owner Apr.28   Belmont Girl, 14, dies from Ecstasy overdose
  The girl was one of three 14-year-olds at the slumber party who took Ecstasy pills. Police have arrested a 17-year-old


May 2004 ... more > Top ^
May.1  Belmont  2 girls held in connection with ecstasy case May.5   San Francisco Police fatally shot man after chase
May.11   Redwood City Judge denies 2nd request to move trial May.12   San Jose Anderson arrested 4 years after murder  Curtis Dean Anderson, an imprisoned kidnapper has been arrested in the murder of a 7-year-old Xiana Fairchild  Redwood City  Peterson trial delayed May.13  Richmond  Stolen car fired on, one killed, one hurt May.14   San Francisco Police officer arrested for sexual assault May.15   Oakland   Big drop in slayings, fewer than in S.F.  With 30 slayings so far this year, Oakland is 30% behind last year's pace May.17  East Oakland  One killed and 4 wounded in shooting May.19  San Francisco  Police Release Videotape in Shooting May.20  San Francisco  Car Theft Homicide May.21  SF Bayview  College Student Gunned Down May.22  SF Bayview  1 killed, 2 wounded after shooting May.23   Oakland Phone Equipment Allegedly Vandalized  SBC alleges that phone wires were cut at 6 neighborhood junction boxes during the first 2 days of a 4-day strike by operators May.25   SF City Hall Sups Back DA's Death Penalty Decision   South SF More than 100 animals seized in raid  SF City Hall  Officers Investigated for Internet Porn May.26  Santa Rosa  'Cat woman' incompetent to stand trial May.27   Redwood City Jurors seated in Peterson murder trial May.28  San Francisco  DA: stiffer penalties for gun crimes

June 2004 ... more > Top ^
Jun.1   Redwood City   Peterson trial opens
  Prosecutors: Within a day of reporting his pregnant wife missing, Scott lied about his extramarital affair
Jun.2   Redwood City Peterson defense attacks case as flimsy Jun.3   San Francisco Ex-Ukrainian prime minister convicted  Pavlo Lazarenko was found guilty on money laundering, wire fraud and extortion charges Jun.4  San Jose  Police shoot, kill man Jun.5  Richmond  One dead, another in serious condition Jun.6  San Francisco  1 dead, 2 in hospital following shooting Jun.8  Redwood City  Laci mother: Son-in-law raised concerns Jun.9   East Oakland 2 High School Students Shot on Campus Jun.10  East San Jose  2 men killed Jun.11   San Bruno Bank robbery led to chase, shooting Jun.12  San Francisco  Graduate student killed Jun.13   Pittsburg Gunshot victim found dead near BART Jun.16   Martinez Jury finds man guilty of five murders  Justin Helzer, the brother of a man who believed he was a prophet of God, has been convicted of murdering 5 people Jun.17   Redwood City Prosecutors: monetary motive for murder  Redwood City  Juror Speaks to Laci's Brother -- On Tape Jun.18   San Jose Sex predator arrested for failing to register  Detectives arrested Cary Verse at his residence for failing to update his registration as a sexual offender  East Oakland  2 people shot at church Jun.19   Hillsborough One dead, another injured in invasion Jun.21  San Francisco  One Dead in Triple Shooting Jun.22   Hayward   Transgender teen case ends in mistrial
  The trial of 3 men charged with killing ended with the jury declaring they were deadlocked
Jun.23   Redwood City   Juror removed from Scott Peterson trial
  Justin Falconer who was spotted talking to Laci brother was removed, but the judge denied a defense request for a mistrial
  San Francisco Sheriff's Deputy Kills Robbery Suspect Jun.24   Redwood City Detective admits he ignored witness Jun.25  San Jose  Cary Verse to move to Merced County Jun.26  SF Mission  2 shootings, one fatal Jun.28  Redwood City  Defense shows explanations for murder Jun.29  San Francisco  Wanted man shot to death by police  Redwood City  Prosecution gets boost from detective Jun.30  San Leandro  Gunman kills self in Air Force office

July 2004 ... more > Top ^
Jul.1  Livermore  Refusal to see doctor blamed in 2 deaths Jul.7   San Mateo     200 pounds of high explosives stolen
  Federal officials reluctant to reveal details of their ongoing investigation into the theft
Jul.8  Union City  ATF finds stolen explosives  Union City  Arrest made in stolen explosives case Jul.10  San Jose  Missing teen located, alert cancelled Jul.11  Palo Alto  Maid arrested for the murder of baby  San Francisco  Man shoots and kills visitor, then self Jul.14  Concord  Good Samaritan stabbed to death Jul.18  West Oakland  Homeless Beaten, Killed in Ruthless Attack  Berkeley  Man shot to death Jul.19   SF City Hall Strip club doors in D.A. probe  Redwood City  Defense Hammers on Cement Weights Jul.21  San Francisco  Charges After Shooting Buglary Suspect Jul.24  Ingleside  One dead, two in critical after shooting Jul.28   San Jose Jury indicts state drug agent in shooting Jul.29  SF Tenderloin  Shot after touching Hells Angels' bike  Redwood City  Judge denies requests for mistrial Jul.31  San Francisco  Report: Bonds' trainer gave Rios drugs

August 2004 ... more > Top ^
Aug.2  SFO  No-boating zones around airports Aug.3  Redwood City  Jurors hear Scott ordered pornography Aug.4   SF Downtown BofA Building 'Scoped Out' by Al Qaeda
Aug.5   Redwood City   Trial delayed, while defense investigates  Peterson's trial will be delayed so the defense can investigate recently discovered evidence Aug.8  Richmond  2 men killed in shooting Aug.9  Antioch  Amber Alert for a 3-year-old girl Aug.10   Redwood City Frey: she and Peterson got serious sex Aug.12   Redwood City   Frey confronts Peterson in recorded calls
  Scott Peterson was evasive and apologetic as he tried to answer questions from his mistress about his missing wife
 San Jose  Police Shoot and Kill Suspected Shoplifter Aug.13   Richmond High school football star killed
  Terrance Kelly, 18, was shot 2 days before he was scheduled to leave for college on an athletic scholarship
Aug.14  Richmond  Suspect arrested in murder of sport star Aug.15   Richmond Police seek 15-year-old suspect in murder Aug.16  Redwood City  Tapes: Peterson evasive about wife Aug.17  Redwood City  Tapes: Peterson was aware of wiretaps  San Jose  Girl recounts ordeal at kidnap trial Aug.18  Oakland  Black Muslim bakery owner's body found   Redwood City Peterson jury dismissed for week Aug.20   San Francisco Fagan Jr. trial to move to another county Aug.21  South SF  3 parkgoers attacked by mob Aug.23   Redwood City Frey takes stand for cross-examination Aug.25  SF Sunset  Fatal hit-and-run Aug.26   Millbrae 130 firearms stolen from dealer Aug.27  East Palo Alto  Teen shot to death Aug.31   Woodside Man dead in crashed Mercedes shot at  Redwood City  Expert: Laci's scent picked up by dog

September 2004 ... more > Top ^
Sep.2   Redwood City Peterson testimony turns to surveillance
Sep.8  Redwood City  Hair found in boat consistent with wife's Sep.9   Redwood City Dad Questioned About Scott's Fishing Sep.11  Vallejo  One dead, one injured in police shooting Sep.13  West Oakland  Infant dies, mother in critical condition Sep.14   Coliseum Texas player hurls chair at fans  Reliever Frank Francisco threw a chair into the right field box seats, hitting 2 spectators in the head   San Jose Guilty verdict in rape and kidnap of girl  Oakland  Texas pitcher arrested for hurling chair   East Oakland 3 killed, 9 injured in gang-related violence  The 2 incidents, which occurred two hours apart, followed an altercation between rival Hispanic gangs at a cemetery Sep.15   Redwood City   Peterson jurors shown autopsy photos
  Jurors winced and glanced away as they looked at photos of Laci's badly decomposed body cast in larger-than-life images
Sep.16  San Pablo  School aide sees girl shoved into van Sep.18   Pac Bell Park Giants fan fatally stabbed
  21-year-old Timothy Griffith was killed and his friend knocked unconscious by 3 men outside SBC Park
 Santa Rosa  Officer Involved Fatal Shooting Sep.19  San Francisco  Carjacker Evades CHP During Chase Sep.20   Redwood City Robber who killed bank manager gets life Sep.21   West Oakland Police Chase Ends in Fiery Crash. 2 Died Sep.22   Redwood City Peterson Case Focuses on Baby's Body Sep.23  San Jose  Alleged kidnapper told to stop letters  Oakland  Deadly drive-by shooting Sep.24  San Francisco  Arrest warrant for stabbing at SBC Park Sep.26   West San Jose Officer fired fatal shots at man Sep.27  Redwood City  Defense explains Scot suspicious behavior Sep.29   SF Bayview Teen Found Strangled in Park Sep.30  San Mateo  Arrested in connection with firearms theft

October 2004 ... more > Top ^
Oct.1  San Francisco  Man arrested in connection with stabbing Oct.4  Redwood City  Tidal expert tesifies about bodies Oct.5   Redwood City Prosecutors rested Peterson case
Oct.11  SF Bayview  Man killed 2 and injured 3 Oct.12  Redwood City  Peterson trial delayed Oct.13  Sunnyvale  2 men dead after fight on school grounds  San Jose  Ashcroft Brings Piracy Crackdown to SJ Oct.14  Vallejo  Arrested on charges of killing wife Oct.16   Brentwood 3 bodies found in home
  The bodies of a woman and two young girls were found. A family of 5 -- a man, a woman and 3 girls had lived in the house
 Moraga  Pledge scam at St. Mary's College Oct.17  Vallejo  Man fatally shot by police Oct.18  Redwood City  Peterson defense begins case Oct.19  Redwood City  Scott prepared to take witness stand?   UC Berkeley Hacker Hits University Computer  San Leandro  'Sausage King' Found Guilty of 3 Murders Oct.20  Redwood City  Media analyst silenced by court Oct.23  East San Jose  Teenager found fatally shot inside car  Richmond  Police: Dead toddler was victim of abuse Oct.24  SFO  Suspicious note prompts delay of flight Oct.25   Redwood City Scott's parents take witness stand Oct.27   Vallejo Pizza Delivery Man Shot and Killed   Redwood City   Testimony ends in Peterson trial  Jurors were sent home with orders to return Monday for closing arguments Oct.29   Redwood City   Jury will be able consider 2nd-degree  The judge ruled the jury will be allowed to consider a lesser murder charge that would spare Scott Peterson Oct.31  Visitacion Valley  1 dead, 3 wounded in 2 shootings

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Nov.1   Napa   Roommates Killed in Double-Murder
  A woman in her 20's woke up to a disturbance in a home. She found 2 women dead on the second floor
  Redwood City   Closing arguments in Peterson trial
  Prosecutor Rick Distaso says Scott killed wife to be free to live a freewheeling bachelor's life
Nov.2   Redwood City Hating Scott not enough to convict Nov.3  Berkeley  Tax and prostitution measures defeated Nov.4  Redwood City  No cameras for Peterson verdict Nov.5   San Carlos 80 Cats Found in Home  West Oakland  Police Shoot and Kill Man with Ax   Redwood City Peterson Jury Sequestered for Weekend Nov.7  East Oakland  2 separate murders Nov.8  SFO  Astronaut's son arrested on sex charges Nov.9   Visitacion Valley School evacuated after gunman robbery   Redwood City Judge removes juror in Peterson case Nov.10   Redwood City   Peterson judge removes jury's foreman
  The judge dismissed the man in his mid-40s who has medical and law degrees. He was replaced by an alternate
Nov.12  Sebastopol  Deputies fatally shoot murder suspect   Redwood City Peterson convicted of murder
  Scott Peterson, 32, was convicted of 1st-degree murder for killing his wife and of 2nd-degree in the death of the son
 Geragos told jurors that he would prove that the baby was older when he died than the prosecution said. The prosecution's most compelling evidence was the fact that the bodies of Laci and the baby had washed ashore 4 months after she vanished. The tide shifted toward the prosecution when Peterson's former girlfriend, Amber Frey took the stand
Nov.20  Pittsburg  Gunman kills teen, wounds 2 friends Nov.21  East Oakland  Gunfire kills 2 Nov.22   San Francisco     Ex-officer acquitted in Fajitagate scandal  David Lee was acquitted of charges linked to his involvement in an off-duty fight over a bag of fajitas 2 years ago   Redwood City Judge rules out new jury   Richmond Man Arrested in Baby's Death   San Jose Safest big city in U.S. Nov.23  San Francisco  Court Denies Peterson Appeal Nov.27  East Palo Alto  Man on bike kills one man, injures woman  Emeryville  Emeryville Sees Second Murder in Week Nov.30   Redwood City Laci's mother: She wanted to be a mother

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Dec.8  Redwood City  Jackie Peterson Begs for Son's Life Dec.14   Oakland Death Penalty for 'Sausage King'  An Alameda County Superior Court jury recommended the death penalty for Stuart Alexander for killing 3 inspectors   Redwood City Jury Recommends Death for Peterson
  The jurors deliberated for 12 hours before deciding that he should die for killing his pregnant wife and unborn son
 The jury deliberated for 12 hours before reaching its recommendation. A crowd outside the court cheered when they heard the announcement. The 5-month trial attracted widespread media attention
Dec.16  San Francisco  Peterson Jurors Discuss Penalty Decision Dec.17  Redwood City  Peterson remains cheerful, enjoys mail   Martinez Jury: death for quintuple murderer  A jury recommended the death penalty for Helzer, 34, who guilty to killing the daughter of guitarist Bishop and 4 other Dec.22   Hayward Boy abducted by father
  Police said Jose Osuna, 38, abducted his son, Ernesto Osuna, 13
Dec.24   Concord Abused by teachers settled lawsuits Dec.25   San Jose   Pregnant woman, fetus injured in attack  A 25-year-old was in serious condition after Clifford Watkins, 44, allegedly choked her and kicked her in the stomach Dec.26  San Jose  Man charged with murder after fetus dies Dec.29   Oakland Homicide rate plummeted 23%  SF Bayview  Murder Victim Shot By Mistake Dec.30   Richmond 14-year-old kidnapped during carjacking  Edward Meyer is still missing, though the car has been recovered



Jeff Garcia arrested on suspicion of DUI  49ers quarterback was arrested by San Jose State University police near the athlete's alma mater BofA Building 'Scoped Out' by Al Qaeda   Bonds' trainer charged in steroid sting




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2004
Jan.14   SJSU
Feb.13  Sunnyvale  Police: Students plotted to burn school
Aug.4   SF Downtown




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2004
Feb.12   San Francisco
  Victor Conte, a track coach and top executives of BALCO were charged with running an illegal drug distribution operation
Feb.17   San Francisco   Bonds' Trainer Gave Steroids to Players  Greg Anderson told federal agents he gave steroids to several baseball players Apr.25  Belmont  Arrest for furnishing ecstasy to girl, 14 Apr.28   Belmont Girl, 14, dies from Ecstasy overdose
  The girl was one of three 14-year-olds at the slumber party who took Ecstasy pills. Police have arrested a 17-year-old
May.1  Belmont  2 girls held in connection with ecstasy case Jul.31  San Francisco  Report: Bonds' trainer gave Rios drugs



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Election & Vote Timeline ... See Bay Area Election & Vote timeline, World Election & Vote timeline Top ^
2004 Nov.3  Berkeley  Tax and prostitution measures defeated



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2004 Mar.29  San Jose  Store owners charged with tax evasion Jul.31  San Francisco  Report: Bonds' trainer gave Rios drugs Sep.14  Oakland  Texas pitcher arrested for hurling chair Oct.16  Moraga  Pledge scam at St. Mary's College



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Highway Crime Timeline ... See Bay Area Highway Crime timeline, World Highway Crime timeline Top ^
2004 Jan.14   SJSU Jeff Garcia arrested on suspicion of DUI  49ers quarterback was arrested by San Jose State University police near the athlete's alma mater Feb.4  Highway 4  Boy killed, 2 injured in drag race Feb.4  Highway 4  Boy killed, 2 injured in drag race Mar.23  Oakland  Anti-crime measure goes down in defeat Apr.5  East Oakland  2 dead, driver sought after car hits tree Apr.5  East Oakland  2 dead, driver sought after car hits tree Apr.19   San Jose Men posing as cops hunted by real police Aug.25  SF Sunset  Fatal hit-and-run Aug.25  SF Sunset  Fatal hit-and-run Sep.19  San Francisco  Carjacker Evades CHP During Chase Nov.22   San Jose Safest big city in U.S.



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Health Accident Timeline ... See Bay Area Health Accident timeline, World Health Accident timeline Top ^
2004 Apr.28   Belmont Girl, 14, dies from Ecstasy overdose
  The girl was one of three 14-year-olds at the slumber party who took Ecstasy pills. Police have arrested a 17-year-old
Aug.21  South SF  3 parkgoers attacked by mob Sep.14   Coliseum Texas player hurls chair at fans  Reliever Frank Francisco threw a chair into the right field box seats, hitting 2 spectators in the head Dec.25   San Jose Pregnant woman, fetus injured in attack  A 25-year-old was in serious condition after Clifford Watkins, 44, allegedly choked her and kicked her in the stomach



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Justice Timeline ... See Bay Area Justice timeline, World Justice timeline Top ^
2004 Jan.1   San Francisco   Knoller released from prison  Marjorie Knoller, convicted in dog mauling, was released from prison after serving more than half of a 4-year sentence Jan.8  San Francisco  Kamala Harris sworn in as district attorney Jan.20   Redwood City   Peterson trial to move to Redwood City
  The murder case will move to San Mateo County, after judge rejects a prosecution request to keep the case in Modesto
Jan.21   Redwood City Arnason to preside over Peterson's trial Jan.22  Redwood City  Judge Arnason Removed from Case Jan.23   Redwood City   Peterson Moved to Redwood City  The double-murder suspect was moved from Modesto to the San Mateo County Jail. He had a new mugshot taken Jan.27   Redwood City   Judge Delucchi chosen for Peterson trial  A retired 72-year-old judge has handled 22 death penalty trials, including one involving the slaying of former Black Panther Jan.30   Redwood City   $51,000 for spot next to Peterson trial  San Mateo County charges $51,000 television stations seeking a spot outside the County courthouse Feb.2   Redwood City Judge bans cameras, delays trial Feb.6  Redwood City  Peterson's defense team ready for trial Feb.6  SF City Hall  SFPD Deputy Chief 'Factually Innocent' Feb.9   Oakland Parnell convicted of trying to buy little boy  Kenneth Parnell became infamous for kidnapping a 7-year-old boy 30 years ago. He could face up to life imprisonment Feb.9   San Quentin Execution delayed Feb.9   Redwood City Judge orders witness, jurors lists sealed Feb.10   Redwood City Defense objects to use GPS technology  Mark Geragos is convincing a judge in the Peterson case that the technology is inaccurate and unreliable Feb.25   Redwood City Laci Peterson's scent tracked to boat, pier Feb.26  Redwood City  Peterson jury will not be sequestered Mar.2   Redwood City Judge: jurors will hear wiretap evidence Mar.4   Redwood City Jury selection begins in Peterson trial  The slow-motion process of choosing the people began when 200 potential jurors answered extensive questionnaires Mar.5  San Francisco  Fagan Sr. declared 'factually innocent' Mar.11   Redwood City Two-thirds of potential jurors dismissed Mar.30  Redwood City  Defense accuses retiree of lying Apr.7   San Francisco Police close unsolved Zodiac killer case  SFPD is closing the case of the city's notorious killer, whom inspectors have tried to track down for 35 years Apr.15  Oakland  Parnell gets 25 years to life Apr.15  Redwood City  Argument Over 'Stealth Jurors' Apr.20   SF City Hall Police officers denounce District Attorney Apr.26   Hayward Slain transgender teen begged for mercy Apr.26  Oakland  Trial begins in case against factory owner May.11   Redwood City Judge denies 2nd request to move trial May.12  Redwood City  Peterson trial delayed May.23   Oakland Phone Equipment Allegedly Vandalized  SBC alleges that phone wires were cut at 6 neighborhood junction boxes during the first 2 days of a 4-day strike by operators May.25   SF City Hall Sups Back DA's Death Penalty Decision May.26  Santa Rosa  'Cat woman' incompetent to stand trial May.27   Redwood City Jurors seated in Peterson murder trial May.28  San Francisco  DA: stiffer penalties for gun crimes Jun.1   Redwood City Peterson trial opens
  Prosecutors: Within a day of reporting his pregnant wife missing, Scott lied about his extramarital affair
Jun.2   Redwood City Peterson defense attacks case as flimsy Jun.3   San Francisco Ex-Ukrainian prime minister convicted  Pavlo Lazarenko was found guilty on money laundering, wire fraud and extortion charges Jun.8  Redwood City  Laci mother: Son-in-law raised concerns Jun.16   Martinez Jury finds man guilty of five murders  Justin Helzer, the brother of a man who believed he was a prophet of God, has been convicted of murdering 5 people Jun.17   Redwood City Prosecutors: monetary motive for murder Jun.17  Redwood City  Juror Speaks to Laci's Brother -- On Tape Jun.22   Hayward Transgender teen case ends in mistrial
  The trial of 3 men charged with killing ended with the jury declaring they were deadlocked
Jun.23   Redwood City Juror removed from Scott Peterson trial
  Justin Falconer who was spotted talking to Laci brother was removed, but the judge denied a defense request for a mistrial
Jun.24   Redwood City Detective admits he ignored witness Jun.28  Redwood City  Defense shows explanations for murder Jun.29  Redwood City  Prosecution gets boost from detective Jul.19   SF City Hall Strip club doors in D.A. probe Jul.19  Redwood City  Defense Hammers on Cement Weights Jul.21  San Francisco  Charges After Shooting Buglary Suspect Jul.28   San Jose Jury indicts state drug agent in shooting Jul.29  Redwood City  Judge denies requests for mistrial Aug.3  Redwood City  Jurors hear Scott ordered pornography Aug.5   Redwood City Trial delayed, while defense investigates  Peterson's trial will be delayed so the defense can investigate recently discovered evidence Aug.10   Redwood City Frey: she and Peterson got serious sex Aug.12   Redwood City Frey confronts Peterson in recorded calls
  Scott Peterson was evasive and apologetic as he tried to answer questions from his mistress about his missing wife
Aug.16  Redwood City  Tapes: Peterson evasive about wife Aug.17  Redwood City  Tapes: Peterson was aware of wiretaps Aug.18   Redwood City Peterson jury dismissed for week Aug.20   San Francisco Fagan Jr. trial to move to another county Aug.23   Redwood City Frey takes stand for cross-examination Aug.31  Redwood City  Expert: Laci's scent picked up by dog Sep.2   Redwood City Peterson testimony turns to surveillance Sep.8  Redwood City  Hair found in boat consistent with wife's Sep.9   Redwood City Dad Questioned About Scott's Fishing Sep.14   San Jose Guilty verdict in rape and kidnap of girl Sep.15   Redwood City Peterson jurors shown autopsy photos
  Jurors winced and glanced away as they looked at photos of Laci's badly decomposed body cast in larger-than-life images
Sep.20   Redwood City Robber who killed bank manager gets life Sep.22   Redwood City Peterson Case Focuses on Baby's Body Sep.23  San Jose  Alleged kidnapper told to stop letters Sep.24  San Francisco  Arrest warrant for stabbing at SBC Park Sep.27  Redwood City  Defense explains Scot suspicious behavior Oct.4  Redwood City  Tidal expert tesifies about bodies Oct.5   Redwood City Prosecutors rested Peterson case Oct.12  Redwood City  Peterson trial delayed Oct.18  Redwood City  Peterson defense begins case Oct.19  Redwood City  Scott prepared to take witness stand? Oct.19  San Leandro  'Sausage King' Found Guilty of 3 Murders Oct.20  Redwood City  Media analyst silenced by court Oct.25   Redwood City Scott's parents take witness stand Oct.27   Redwood City Testimony ends in Peterson trial  Jurors were sent home with orders to return Monday for closing arguments Oct.29   Redwood City Jury will be able consider 2nd-degree  The judge ruled the jury will be allowed to consider a lesser murder charge that would spare Scott Peterson Nov.1   Redwood City Closing arguments in Peterson trial
  Prosecutor Rick Distaso says Scott killed wife to be free to live a freewheeling bachelor's life
Nov.2   Redwood City Hating Scott not enough to convict Nov.4  Redwood City  No cameras for Peterson verdict Nov.5   Redwood City Peterson Jury Sequestered for Weekend Nov.9   Redwood City Judge removes juror in Peterson case Nov.10   Redwood City Peterson judge removes jury's foreman
  The judge dismissed the man in his mid-40s who has medical and law degrees. He was replaced by an alternate
Nov.12   Redwood City Peterson convicted of murder
  Scott Peterson, 32, was convicted of 1st-degree murder for killing his wife and of 2nd-degree in the death of the son
 Geragos told jurors that he would prove that the baby was older when he died than the prosecution said. The prosecution's most compelling evidence was the fact that the bodies of Laci and the baby had washed ashore 4 months after she vanished. The tide shifted toward the prosecution when Peterson's former girlfriend, Amber Frey took the stand
Nov.22   San Francisco   Ex-officer acquitted in Fajitagate scandal  David Lee was acquitted of charges linked to his involvement in an off-duty fight over a bag of fajitas 2 years ago Nov.22   Redwood City Judge rules out new jury Nov.23  San Francisco  Court Denies Peterson Appeal Nov.30   Redwood City Laci's mother: She wanted to be a mother Dec.8  Redwood City  Jackie Peterson Begs for Son's Life Dec.14   Oakland Death Penalty for 'Sausage King'  An Alameda County Superior Court jury recommended the death penalty for Stuart Alexander for killing 3 inspectors Dec.14   Redwood City Jury Recommends Death for Peterson
  The jurors deliberated for 12 hours before deciding that he should die for killing his pregnant wife and unborn son
 The jury deliberated for 12 hours before reaching its recommendation. A crowd outside the court cheered when they heard the announcement. The 5-month trial attracted widespread media attention
Dec.16  San Francisco  Peterson Jurors Discuss Penalty Decision Dec.17  Redwood City  Peterson remains cheerful, enjoys mail Dec.17   Martinez Jury: death for quintuple murderer  A jury recommended the death penalty for Helzer, 34, who guilty to killing the daughter of guitarist Bishop and 4 other Dec.24   Concord Abused by teachers settled lawsuits



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Murder Timeline ... See Bay Area Murder timeline, World Murder timeline Top ^
2004 Jan.1  West Oakland  Oakland bicyclist is 114th slaying Jan.2  San Pablo  Man shot wife, self, son runs for help Jan.4   South San Jose Gang-related shooting kills 2 teens
Jan.5  East Oakland  2 more homicides Jan.11  Concord  Man Killed in Apparent Road Rage Case Jan.13   Oakland 3 Homicides in 12 Hours Jan.14  San Jose Downtown  One dead, one Injured in home invasion Jan.18  Daly City  1 killed, 3 others wounded Jan.18  SF Downtown  Fatal shooting at hip hop party Jan.19  Hayward  Man and woman killed Jan.23   Antioch Triple homicide  Woman went to check on her parents at their home, where she found them and an adult male dead Jan.27  Willow Glen  Student Killed on the Way to School Jan.30   Redwood City   $51,000 for spot next to Peterson trial  San Mateo County charges $51,000 television stations seeking a spot outside the County courthouse Feb.1  East Oakland  Shooting, 1 killed, 2 injured Feb.1   Fremont Mother and daughter clubbed to death  38-year-old and 19-year-old were walking toward the mother's place of employment when they were attacked Feb.2  East Oakland  Honor Student Gunned Down Feb.22   East San Jose Man opens fire on card players. 4 dead
  Ranbir Singh who opened fire killed 3 Sikh men. Bystanders pinned him to the ground, where he died instantly
Feb.29  East Oakland  Shooting left one dead and two wounded Mar.2  San Francisco  2 stabbed in murder-suicide Mar.8  Santa Rosa  Gang-related homicide Mar.20  South San Jose  Teen fatally stabbed in confrontation Mar.20  Concord  Twin brothers shot, one killed Mar.25  SF Bayview  Dies in 4th gun killing this week Mar.28   SF Bayview Fifth killing in 6 days Mar.30  Antioch  Woman killed in confrontation with burglar Apr.10   SF Bayview Police officer killed, another wounded Map of 1300 Newhall Street San Francisco
  2 undercover officers approached a suspect. He fired on officers with an automatic weapon, killing Isaac Espinoza, 29
 Police arrested David Hill, 21, who was picked in San Ramon. Espinoza, 29, an 8-year veteran of the department, was to celebrate his 7th wedding anniversary. Officer Barry G. Parker, 39, was treated for his injuries and released
Apr.17   Santa Rosa Murdered in front of 3-year-old son  A 30-year-old Graciela Rivas was stabbed to death by a burglar Apr.18  San Francisco  Family of Killed Teens Calls for Security May.13  Richmond  Stolen car fired on, one killed, one hurt May.15   Oakland Big drop in slayings, fewer than in S.F.  With 30 slayings so far this year, Oakland is 30% behind last year's pace May.17  East Oakland  One killed and 4 wounded in shooting May.22  SF Bayview  1 killed, 2 wounded after shooting Jun.5  Richmond  One dead, another in serious condition Jun.6  San Francisco  1 dead, 2 in hospital following shooting Jun.10  East San Jose  2 men killed Jun.12  San Francisco  Graduate student killed Jun.13   Pittsburg Gunshot victim found dead near BART Jun.19   Hillsborough One dead, another injured in invasion Jun.21  San Francisco  One Dead in Triple Shooting Jul.1  Livermore  Refusal to see doctor blamed in 2 deaths Jul.11  San Francisco  Man shoots and kills visitor, then self Jul.14  Concord  Good Samaritan stabbed to death Jul.18  West Oakland  Homeless Beaten, Killed in Ruthless Attack Jul.18  Berkeley  Man shot to death Jul.24  Ingleside  One dead, two in critical after shooting Aug.8  Richmond  2 men killed in shooting Aug.13   Richmond High school football star killed
  Terrance Kelly, 18, was shot 2 days before he was scheduled to leave for college on an athletic scholarship
Aug.15   Richmond Police seek 15-year-old suspect in murder
Aug.18  Oakland  Black Muslim bakery owner's body found Aug.27  East Palo Alto  Teen shot to death Aug.31   Woodside Man dead in crashed Mercedes shot at Sep.13  West Oakland  Infant dies, mother in critical condition Sep.14   East Oakland 3 killed, 9 injured in gang-related violence  The 2 incidents, which occurred two hours apart, followed an altercation between rival Hispanic gangs at a cemetery Sep.18   Pac Bell Park Giants fan fatally stabbed
  21-year-old Timothy Griffith was killed and his friend knocked unconscious by 3 men outside SBC Park
Sep.23  Oakland  Deadly drive-by shooting Sep.29   SF Bayview Teen Found Strangled in Park Oct.11  SF Bayview  Man killed 2 and injured 3 Oct.13  Sunnyvale  2 men dead after fight on school grounds Oct.16   Brentwood 3 bodies found in home
  The bodies of a woman and two young girls were found. A family of 5 -- a man, a woman and 3 girls had lived in the house
Oct.23  East San Jose  Teenager found fatally shot inside car Oct.27   Vallejo Pizza Delivery Man Shot and Killed Oct.31  Visitacion Valley  1 dead, 3 wounded in 2 shootings Nov.1   Napa Roommates Killed in Double-Murder
  A woman in her 20's woke up to a disturbance in a home. She found 2 women dead on the second floor
Nov.4  Redwood City  No cameras for Peterson verdict Nov.7  East Oakland  2 separate murders Nov.20  Pittsburg  Gunman kills teen, wounds 2 friends Nov.21  East Oakland  Gunfire kills 2 Nov.27  East Palo Alto  Man on bike kills one man, injures woman Nov.27  Emeryville  Emeryville Sees Second Murder in Week Dec.17   Martinez Jury: death for quintuple murderer  A jury recommended the death penalty for Helzer, 34, who guilty to killing the daughter of guitarist Bishop and 4 other Dec.26  San Jose  Man charged with murder after fetus dies Dec.29   Oakland Homicide rate plummeted 23% Dec.29  SF Bayview  Murder Victim Shot By Mistake



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2004 Feb.12   San Francisco   Bonds' trainer charged in steroid sting
  Victor Conte, a track coach and top executives of BALCO were charged with running an illegal drug distribution operation
Feb.17   San Francisco   Bonds' Trainer Gave Steroids to Players  Greg Anderson told federal agents he gave steroids to several baseball players May.23   Oakland Phone Equipment Allegedly Vandalized  SBC alleges that phone wires were cut at 6 neighborhood junction boxes during the first 2 days of a 4-day strike by operators Sep.14   Coliseum Texas player hurls chair at fans  Reliever Frank Francisco threw a chair into the right field box seats, hitting 2 spectators in the head



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Kidnapping Timeline ... See Bay Area Kidnapping timeline, World Kidnapping timeline Top ^
2004 Jul.10  San Jose  Missing teen located, alert cancelled Aug.9  Antioch  Amber Alert for a 3-year-old girl Sep.16  San Pablo  School aide sees girl shoved into van Dec.22   Hayward Boy abducted by father
  Police said Jose Osuna, 38, abducted his son, Ernesto Osuna, 13
Dec.30   Richmond 14-year-old kidnapped during carjacking  Edward Meyer is still missing, though the car has been recovered



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2004 Apr.16  SJC  Blues' Danton arrested in murder plot Oct.13  San Jose  Ashcroft Brings Piracy Crackdown to SJ Oct.19   UC Berkeley Hacker Hits University Computer



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Theft Timeline ... See Bay Area Theft timeline, World Theft timeline Top ^
2004 Mar.10   Lafayette Rip-Off Nanny Spotted  Police think that Mariana Monticalvo has stolen $100,000 from people in 5 Bay Area counties Jul.7   San Mateo   200 pounds of high explosives stolen
  Federal officials reluctant to reveal details of their ongoing investigation into the theft
Jul.8  Union City  ATF finds stolen explosives Aug.26   Millbrae 130 firearms stolen from dealer



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Criminal Probe Timeline ... See Bay Area Criminal Probe timeline, World Criminal Probe timeline Top ^
2004 May.25   South SF More than 100 animals seized in raid




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2004 Nov.5   San Carlos 80 Cats Found in Home




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2004 Apr.10  San Jose Downtown  7 wounded in 2 drive-by shootings Apr.13   Highway 680 Small plane crash on I-680 injures 5
Apr.13   Highway 680 Small plane crash on I-680 injures 5 Oct.24  SFO  Suspicious note prompts delay of flight



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Arrest Timeline ... See Bay Area Arrest timeline, World Arrest timeline Top ^
2004 Mar.21   SF Downtown 100 people arrested in 2 days of protests
Mar.26   San Francisco   Son of former police chief arrested again
  Alex Fagan Jr., the son of Alex Fagan Sr., was allegedly getting into a drunken argument with his father
Apr.3  Bay Bridge  Police Arrest Man Who Tied Up Traffic Apr.16  SJC  Blues' Danton arrested in murder plot May.12   San Jose Anderson arrested 4 years after murder  Curtis Dean Anderson, an imprisoned kidnapper has been arrested in the murder of a 7-year-old Xiana Fairchild Jun.18   San Jose Sex predator arrested for failing to register  Detectives arrested Cary Verse at his residence for failing to update his registration as a sexual offender Jul.8  Union City  Arrest made in stolen explosives case Jul.11  Palo Alto  Maid arrested for the murder of baby Aug.14  Richmond  Suspect arrested in murder of sport star Sep.14  Oakland  Texas pitcher arrested for hurling chair Sep.30  San Mateo  Arrested in connection with firearms theft Oct.1  San Francisco  Man arrested in connection with stabbing Oct.14  Vallejo  Arrested on charges of killing wife Oct.16  Moraga  Pledge scam at St. Mary's College Oct.19   UC Berkeley Hacker Hits University Computer



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Shooting Timeline ... See Bay Area Shooting timeline, World Shooting timeline Top ^
2004 Jan.5  Vallejo  5 shot, one dead, in violent weekend Jan.8  San Francisco  Kamala Harris sworn in as district attorney Jan.16   San Francisco 2 Girls Allegedly Attacked at High School
Jan.27  Willow Glen  Student Killed on the Way to School Feb.13  Sunnyvale  Police: Students plotted to burn school Feb.17   San Jose Downtown Shot and killed by state narcotics agent Feb.19  San Jose  Police shot and killed suspected car thief Feb.28   Highway 580 Possible sniper shootings Feb.29  Highway 580  8 sniper shootings reported on I-580 Mar.1   Highway 680 Possible shootings on freeways climb to 10 Map of Interstate 680 Walnut Creek
  2 men allegedly shot at a vehicle on I-680 in Walnut Creek. In the other incident, the window of a car on I-680 shattered
Mar.6  East Oakland  Police officer shot during struggle Mar.6  San Jose Downtown  Police killed despondent man May.5   San Francisco Police fatally shot man after chase May.19  San Francisco  Police Release Videotape in Shooting May.20  San Francisco  Car Theft Homicide May.21  SF Bayview  College Student Gunned Down Jun.4  San Jose  Police shoot, kill man Jun.9   East Oakland 2 High School Students Shot on Campus Jun.9   East Oakland 2 High School Students Shot on Campus Jun.11   San Bruno Bank robbery led to chase, shooting Jun.18  East Oakland  2 people shot at church Jun.23   San Francisco Sheriff's Deputy Kills Robbery Suspect Jun.26  SF Mission  2 shootings, one fatal Jun.29  San Francisco  Wanted man shot to death by police Jun.30  San Leandro  Gunman kills self in Air Force office Jul.29  SF Tenderloin  Shot after touching Hells Angels' bike Aug.12  San Jose  Police Shoot and Kill Suspected Shoplifter Aug.13   Richmond High school football star killed
  Terrance Kelly, 18, was shot 2 days before he was scheduled to leave for college on an athletic scholarship
Sep.11  Vallejo  One dead, one injured in police shooting Sep.18  Santa Rosa  Officer Involved Fatal Shooting Sep.21   West Oakland Police Chase Ends in Fiery Crash. 2 Died
Sep.26   West San Jose Officer fired fatal shots at man Oct.13  Sunnyvale  2 men dead after fight on school grounds Oct.13  San Jose  Ashcroft Brings Piracy Crackdown to SJ Oct.17  Vallejo  Man fatally shot by police Nov.5  West Oakland  Police Shoot and Kill Man with Ax Nov.9   Visitacion Valley School evacuated after gunman robbery Nov.12  Sebastopol  Deputies fatally shoot murder suspect Dec.24   Concord Abused by teachers settled lawsuits



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Robbery Timeline ... See Bay Area Robbery timeline, World Robbery timeline Top ^
2004 Jan.7  Golden Gate Park  Buddhist monk robbed and stabbed Mar.21   SF Downtown 100 people arrested in 2 days of protests
Apr.18  San Francisco  Family of Killed Teens Calls for Security Nov.9   Visitacion Valley School evacuated after gunman robbery



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Prison Timeline ... See Bay Area Prison timeline, World Prison timeline Top ^
2004 Jan.8  Oakland  Violent criminal escaped from hospital Feb.6  SF City Hall  SFPD Deputy Chief 'Factually Innocent' Mar.5  San Francisco  Fagan Sr. declared 'factually innocent' Mar.23  Oakland  Anti-crime measure goes down in defeat Apr.20   SF City Hall Police officers denounce District Attorney
May.25  SF City Hall  Officers Investigated for Internet Porn



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Terror Timeline ... See Bay Area Terror timeline, World Terror timeline Top ^
2004 Apr.17   San Leandro No rocket launchers found during search
Aug.2  SFO  No-boating zones around airports Aug.4   SF Downtown BofA Building 'Scoped Out' by Al Qaeda Oct.24  SFO  Suspicious note prompts delay of flight



SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Domestic Violence Timeline ... See Bay Area Domestic Violence timeline, World Domestic Violence timeline Top ^
2004 Oct.23  Richmond  Police: Dead toddler was victim of abuse Nov.22   Richmond Man Arrested in Baby's Death




SF Bay Area, Crime, 2004 Sex Crime Timeline ... See Bay Area Sex Crime timeline, World Sex Crime timeline Top ^
2004 Jan.16   San Francisco 2 Girls Allegedly Attacked at High School
Jan.22  Richmond  Second 13-year-old girl raped Jan.23   SF Sunset Feds break up prostitution ring  The ring used undocumented Asian women and provided sexual services at 4 brothels in residential neighborhoods Jan.26   Oakland Teen Boys Pimp Even Younger Girls Jan.26  SF Bayview  Woman attacked after bus leaves her Feb.6   Mill Valley Sex Offender Released Feb.13  Oakland  Convicted sex offender takes residence Mar.14  East Oakland  Sex Offender: Public Should Not Fear Him Mar.16   South San Jose Sex Offender Moves to San Jose Apr.4   East Palo Alto Girl, 14, sexually assaulted in her home May.14   San Francisco Police officer arrested for sexual assault May.25  SF City Hall  Officers Investigated for Internet Porn Jun.25  San Jose  Cary Verse to move to Merced County Aug.17  San Jose  Girl recounts ordeal at kidnap trial Nov.3  Berkeley  Tax and prostitution measures defeated Nov.8  SFO  Astronaut's son arrested on sex charges