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Public Safety Reporter
Michael Barba'15
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
Reporter covering public safety and criminal justice for the San Francisco Chronicle.
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S.F. officials flag ‘severe’ fiscal concerns at Mission youth nonprofit - San Francisco Chronicle
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Disgraced S.F. sheriff’s deputy could face fresh questions about credibility - San Francisco Chronicle
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Ex-Dream Keeper chief is under criminal investigation — but she hasn’t left the spotlight - San Francisco Chronicle
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After prison, he found a new life in SF. Then came the shotgun blast
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Urban Alchemy wins $24 million as S.F. reworks street ambassador teams - San Francisco Chronicle
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‘I’m a bad boy’: S.F. sheriff’s brother-in-law allegedly grew weed in county jail - San Francisco Chronicle
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Mayor Lurie spends big money boosting S.F.’s public image — and his own - San Francisco Chronicle
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‘Dumpster fire’: In leaked email, S.F. Parks Alliance admits misusing at least $3.8 million - San Francisco Chronicle
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‘Nightmare of noise’: S.F. residents say a PG&E fix to restore power is driving them crazy - San Francisco Chronicle
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Inmate stabbed in San Francisco jail as mayor introduces new police chief nearby - San Francisco Chronicle
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Exclusive: Embattled S.F. official fostered ‘culture of intimidation and fear,’ former staffers say - San Francisco Chronicle
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She’s accused of leading this S.F. police nonprofit to its demise. Now she wants a payout - San Francisco Chronicle
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S.F. official knew imploding nonprofit was ‘cash poor.’ Should he have rung the alarm? - San Francisco Chronicle
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A top candidate for S.F. police chief was once nearly killed by London Breed’s cousin - San Francisco Chronicle
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They raised tens of thousands to support S.F. parks. Their money might be gone - San Francisco Chronicle
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S.F. official ousted after probe finds misconduct, ‘unlawful activities’ - San Francisco Chronicle
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Exclusive: S.F. sheriff cleared way to rehire friend who lied in ‘Shrimp Boy’ case - San Francisco Chronicle
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Nonprofit wins ruling over S.F. in bribery probe; city officials call decision ‘bizarre’ - San Francisco Chronicle
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San Francisco gets 34 applications for police chief job. One popular cop isn’t among them - San Francisco Chronicle
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A tech firm with ties to Mayor Lurie got a big city contract. Did it get preferential treatment? - San Francisco Chronicle
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S.F. Zoo CEO remains in power as leader of attempted ouster resigns - San Francisco Chronicle
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Witnesses describe shocking stabbing of Bay Area landlord now linked to five other deaths - San Francisco Chronicle
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SFPD chief Bill Scott is stepping down. Here’s what it means for San Francisco - San Francisco Chronicle
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Sources: San Francisco police identified Luigi Mangione 4 days before arrest at McDonald’s - San Francisco Chronicle
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Exclusive: State bar sends S.F. DA Jenkins to diversion program over ethics complaints - San Francisco Chronicle
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San Francisco hired him as a building inspector. Then he inspected his own home - The San Francisco Standard
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Top San Francisco official who failed to disclose side job placed on leave - San Francisco Chronicle
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Mayor Breed’s plan to host beloved pandas at S.F. Zoo nears fundraising goal - San Francisco Chronicle
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Boy injured, driver flees when car crashes into tree in Mountain View - San Francisco Chronicle
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FBI Task Force Lets SF Cops Evade Accountability, Watchdogs Say - The San Francisco Standard
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S.F. Police Commission sheds another police critic as potential successors line up - San Francisco Chronicle
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S.F. official under investigation sues city, alleging whistleblower retaliation - San Francisco Chronicle
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’Appearance of a bribe’: Report flags $5,500 gift to ex-S.F. official - San Francisco Chronicle
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Michael Barba joins S.F. Chronicle to cover City Hall and public safety - San Francisco Chronicle
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Family of man fatally shot by police in S.F.’s Union Square seeks answers - San Francisco Chronicle
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How S.F.’s former Dream Keeper chief used her city position to boost her personal brand - San Francisco Chronicle
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Before killings linked to cultlike ‘Zizians,’ a string of psychiatric crises befell AI doomsdayers - San Francisco Chronicle
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S.F. police overtime skyrockets. Here’s why that’s dangerous - San Francisco Chronicle
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‘Death upon death’: Defendant in killing tied to cult-like ‘Zizian’ group dictates 1,500-word letter over jail phone - San Francisco Chronicle
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S.F. police arrest protesters who occupied lobby of Israeli consulate in San Francisco - San Francisco Chronicle
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Who is ‘Ziz’? How a mysterious group with roots in the Bay Area is linked to six deaths - San Francisco Chronicle
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Man fatally shot by S.F. police in Union Square may have been Dior security guard - San Francisco Chronicle
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SF spends millions to keep cops on desk duty. Here are their stories - The San Francisco Standard
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Mark Farrell hit with one of the largest ethics fines on eve of S.F. mayoral election - San Francisco Chronicle
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Mohammed Nuru, key figure in SF corruption scandal, formally pleads guilty - The San Francisco Standard
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Mayor Lurie moved fast on a signature issue. A new report challenges how he did it
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Richmond police arrest suspect in fatal shooting
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One dead in triple shooting in downtown San Jose
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‘Unconscionable’: Why did S.F. fund an education program that ended up helping Oakland schools? - San Francisco Chronicle
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Daniel Lurie wants private donors to fund his agenda. Will he tap his ultra-rich S.F. neighbors? - San Francisco Chronicle
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San Francisco police cut off Flock access after improper searches for federal, out-of-state agencies
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SFPD faces call to rebid $10M tech contract over integrity concerns
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Man threatened to ‘Bruce Lee’ kick Mayor Lurie’s bodyguard, S.F. DA says
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S.F. accuses former nurse of secretly working side job while on paid leave for car crash
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Exclusive: Mayor Lurie-backed plans to host record-setting boxing match in S.F. implode
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S.F. accused a nonprofit of corruption and lost. Now the city is appealing
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Exclusive: S.F. police director asked tech vendors to sponsor puff piece on his work
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S.F. officer, suspect sustain life-threatening injuries after chase leads to shooting in Bayview
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Lurie backs deal for nonprofit tied to Dream Keeper scandal to take over S.F. community center
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Michael Barba Testimony on House Bill 1
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S.F. official faces string of criminal allegations — and keeps landing in the jail he oversees
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Jackie Fielder’s office denies leaking memo at center of S.F. probe as supervisor remains on leave
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SF Hall of Justice stuck in the pandemic past
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Former S.F. official pleads not guilty to corruption. Her co-defendant enters court disguised
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Top S.F. official who led Dream Keeper equity program charged with felonies: ‘abuse of power’
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S.F. supervisor calls for audit of sheriff over ‘troubling’ episodes, overtime spending
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Former S.F. nonprofit CEO misspent $1.2 million, collected hidden ‘double salary,’ DA says
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Details emerge on S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie’s role in powering ‘Nutcracker’ during blackout
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S.F. nonprofit embroiled in Dream Keeper scandal warns of ‘complete shutdown’
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Mayor Lurie’s ‘fresh start’ for troubled Dream Keeper program hits snag
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S.F. nonprofit scandals: This is Mayor Breed’s plan to boost oversight
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A San Francisco police officer saw the drug crisis up close. But he was carrying a dark secret
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S.F. supe who accepted pricey portrait of himself gets $4,500 ethics fine
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