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Re-opening the Great Highway to cars could cost 14 million, city agencies say
Unofficial numbers suggest that the proposal to re-open the Great Highway to weekday car traffic could cost nearly $14 million to implement. Re-opening the Great Highway to cars could cost 14 million, city agencies say
DoorDash driver completes food delivery after being struck by suspect Torrance Whitaker in Houston police chase: VIDEO
A DoorDash driver completed her delivery after being hit by suspect Torrance Whitaker in a police chase in Houston, Texas.
Trump threatens Iran after open calls for the US leader's assassination during ayatollah's funeral
President Donald Trump has threatened Iran after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, where there were calls for Trump's assassination.
People We Meet: Mark E. Sackett, Jack of all ephemera
The Pressroom and Mercantile is SoMa's hidden treasure trove featuring printed matter, antique advertising, and ephemera. People We Meet: Mark E. Sackett, Jack of all ephemera
Rapidly growing wildfire in Los Angeles County prompts evacuations in remote high desert
A fast-spreading blaze prompted evacuation orders Friday afternoon in a sparsely populated area of Los Angeles County.
Deadly High School Graduation Shooting: 17-yr-old arrested in Texas
- A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in Texas in connection with a deadly shooting that killed a recent high school graduate and injured three others outside a Solano County graduation ceremony, police announced Friday.
SF may soon fine autonomous vehicle companies for impeding emergency response
San Francisco first responders are raising concerns about autonomous vehicles blocking emergency routes and delaying response times, prompting city leaders to explore additional accountability measures for self-driving car companies.
San Francisco’s Californios makes history as first Mexican restaurant with three Michelin stars
Chef Val Cantu’s Californios in San Francisco earned three Michelin stars, marking a historic moment for Mexican cuisine.
4 arrested, 3 cited after fan brawl breaks out at Oracle Park, San Francisco police say
Four people were arrested and three were cited at Oracle Park on Thursday during the Giants vs. Rockies game after a verbal altercation turned into a brawl, police said.
'It just broke me down': Family mourns Oakland man killed while walking dog before work
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Dozens of people gathered for a vigil on Friday to remember a 47-year-old Oakland man who was shot and killed in East Oakland early Tuesday morning. Family and community members came together to mourn Jermaine Newton at a memorial near Quarry Loop and Leona Drive, just bl...
Oakland Roots announce final season at Coliseum
The Oakland Roots soccer club says this will be its last season playing at the Coliseum. The club is trying to find a permanent stadium in Oakland.
Weekend weather changes you need to know about
1. King Tide Flooding: 1.7 Feet of Inundation A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect for minor shoreline flooding. Low-lying parking lots, coastal parks, pathways and roads will experience saltwater flooding nightly. The advisory runs until 4:00 AM Wednesday morning for the Pacific Coast beac...
4 Fun Things to do in the Bay Area this weekend
(KRON) -- KRON4 Chief Meteorologist Lawrence Karnow shares 4 Fun Things happening in the Bay Area this weekend.
West Coast News Wrap Live
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
Sports salmon season reopens in CA, bringing big catches and new hope to North Bay fishermen
After nearly a three-year closure, Bay Area sport salmon fishing is back, and North Bay fishermen are celebrating a season already producing impressive catches.
Chance of dry lightning for the Bay Area
Dry lightning, which produces little to no rainfall, can spark wildfires.
2 arrested in Alameda beach takeover shooting
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a double shooting at an Alameda beach "takeover" last month, and his girlfriend has been charged as an accessory.
A $65K job at Anthropic becomes a flashpoint in S.F’s affordability crisis
The city’s real estate market is going bonkers as Anthropic employees with equity are poised to become rich -- and jack up SF rents. A $65K job at Anthropic becomes a flashpoint in S.F’s affordability crisis
AccuWeather Forecast: Warmer temps into weekend; Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for SF
Overnight temperatures will drop into the 50s across the region. There will be increasing cloud cover throughout the evening, especially at the coast.
Missing Vallejo cat found in Novato after truck wheel-well ride
(KRON) — A cat reported loose on southbound Highway 101 in Marin County had "quite the dangerous joyride" Wednesday evening, according to Marin Humane. Marin Humane said California Highway Patrol Marin Area officers responded to the incident. One officer conducted a traffic break while another sa...
Selfie snag: Thief’s own photo undoes $100K American Canyon burglary
Thieves in American Canyon made off with more than $100,000 in copper wire, tools and vehicles, but it was a selfie that helped police tie one of the suspects to the crime.
UC Goldman Iniitiative paying Oaklanders to solve store vacancy issue
The UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy is launching an initiative to pay a group of Oakland volunteers to come up with recommendations for the city's mayor and city council to tackle the problem of vacant storefronts and lots. Each volunteer, chosen by lottery, can receive $1,350 as well...
Spain wins over Belgium in dramatic fashion
Fans watched every minute of World Cup action between Spain and Belgium
YMCA camp counselor accused of sexually assaulting 10-year old girl in Morgan Hill
Authorities in morgan hill are investigating the sexual assault of a young girl during a ymca day camp. They have now arrested her 25-year-old camp counselor for the crime.
Selfie helps American Canyon police bust copper thief
American Canyon police said selfies helped them identify an alleged thief accused of stealing $100K in copper wire, tools, and vehicles.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Redwood City man charged in back-to-back home burglary, sexual assaults
(KRON) -- A 30-year-old Redwood City man suspected in two residential burglaries and sexual assaults this past May and July along the Peninsula was arrested by investigators this week, police announced on Friday. The Redwood City Police Department said officers responded on July 5 to a suspicious...
Fairfield graduation shooting suspect captured in Texas
A 17-year-old boy accused of carrying out a deadly shooting at a graduation ceremony in Fairfield was arrested in Texas.
Moana live action: Lin-Manuel Miranda breaks down the music, meaning and magic behind the Disney film
Lin-Manuel Miranda breaks down Disney's new live action "Moana," in an interview with entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo.
Taylor Swift paid NYC $160,000 to cover costs for MSG wedding, Mayor Mamdani says
Taylor Swift paid the City of New York $160,000 to cover the cost of resources used during her wedding at Madison Square Garden, Mayor Mamdani said Friday.
Alaska woman hospitalized after being attacked by bear outside home
A woman was rushed to a hospital Thursday after she was attacked by a bear on the deck of her Alaskan house just as she was getting out with her dogs, investigators said.
Vallejo school district's working farm gives students hands-on lessons in agriculture and animal care
In the middle of the city of Vallejo sits an outdoor classroom unlike almost any other in the Bay Area: a working urban farm where school children spend their summer days brushing rabbits, feeding goats and learning the basics of animal care.
Man arrested and accused of burglarizing home, stealing vehicle in San Francisco
A man was arrested after allegedly burglarizing a home in San Francisco and stealing the victim’s vehicle, San Francisco police said Friday. San Francisco police say 28-year-old Dylan Ward broke into a home while the homeowners were asleep inside on July 3. They say he stole several items and ...
Hollywood is in SF, and it's fighting for more flicks: Here's a look at film set spotted downtown
Tents lining California and Battery streets in San Francisco were part of the set for an untitled Netflix thriller filming under the working title "2034," directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and starring Rachel McAdams and Jeff Daniels, among others.
Killer sentenced for murdering 13-year-old Cloverdale girl
(KRON) -- A judge sentenced a killer on Friday to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering 13-year-old Sarah Geer in Cloverdale more than four decades ago. James Oliver Unick, 64, of Willows, Calif., was sentenced by Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Laura Passaglia. ...
Teen suspect in deadly Fairfield graduation shooting arrested in Texas, police say
A 17-year-old who had fled to Texas was arrested Friday morning in the Dallas area more than a month after an 18-year-old was shot and killed at a Fairfield graduation.
Loved ones of missing San Francisco man search for him block by block
Loved ones and community members are racing to search for a San Francisco man who vanished after leaving his home in the Castro neighborhood on Tuesday. Friends say that 32-year-old Gabriel Angelo Carreon was last seen Tuesday by a neighbor at around 8:50 a.m., leaving his home near 17th and D...
Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT. This is a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelligence company.
Steel beam from World Trade Center makes stop in San Francisco ahead of 9/11 25th anniversary
A steel beam recovered from the original World Trade Center stopped in San Francisco on Friday as part of a cross-country tour commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.