These new California laws go into effect July 1
New California laws go into effect July 1, including a huge grocery store change.
More stories from our newsroom
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
World Cup: Excitement as USMNT prepares to take pitch in Santa Clara
Excitement is building in the South Bay as the U.S. Men’s National Team prepares to take the pitch against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday for a highly anticipated World Cup knockout round match.
World Cup: Excitement as USMNT prepares to take pitch in Santa Clara
Excitement is building in the South Bay as the U.S. Men’s National Team prepares to take the pitch against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday for a highly anticipated World Cup knockout round match.
Moana's canoe sailing to the Jersey shore
As the excitement builds for Disney's live-action 'Moana,' fans of the franchise will get a chance to feel closer to the famous wayfinder and voyager.
New York elementary school music teacher charged in disturbing murder of sister-in-law
An elementary school music teacher allegedly strangled his sister-in-law to death in a home where they had separate apartments.
Alameda County supervisors OK Flock extension
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a contract extension with Flock Safety, a controversial automated license plate reader company, despite ongoing debate surrounding data security.
Best 4th of July 2026 furniture sales including patio furniture, bar essentials and more
Here are the best 4th of July 2026 furniture sales to shop right now.
San Jose police tackle, pepper spray rowdy crowd
Video footage from the scene captured San Jose police officers tackling individuals to the ground, deploying pepper spray on crowd members, and arresting a handful of people who refused to clear the streets.
Massive World Cup party in San Jose gets chaotic with Mexico win
Video footage from the scene captured San Jose police officers tackling individuals to the ground, deploying pepper spray on crowd members, and arresting a handful of people who refused to clear the streets.
San Francisco is America’s fine-dining capital. I still can’t swallow it
For 20 years, I thought I knew what defined Bay Area restaurants. Michelin has forced me to reconsider.
The best events in SF this week, from Fourth of July happenings to World Cup watch parties
Celebrate or rage against America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, an unpatriotic clown cabaret, street festivals, laser shows, and more.
The Giants have been this miserable before. Here’s what happened next.
For as dire as it appears, all is not lost. If Giants history has taught us anything, it’s that rotten baseball eventually passes.
The Inner Sunset is the next neighborhood hoping for a downtown-style revamp
Neighbors are infusing local businesses with hundreds of thousands of dollars in hopes of filling stubborn vacancies.
Ice skating jumps
At Golden Gate Park. Photo by Jay A. Martin. Ice skating jumps
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.
Massive World Cup party in San Jose gets chaotic with Mexico win
A massive World Cup watch party in downtown San Jose turned chaotic Tuesday night after some celebrations grew rowdy following Mexico’s victory over Ecuador.
Sunshine sticking around Wednesday in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Bay Area keeps the sunshine around Wednesday. Expect just a slightly cooler range of daytime highs, still in the coastal 60s to 80s for our inland areas. The weekend will come along with a slight warm-up and the presence of some coastal fog, while inland highs rise wel...
Amber Alert issued for baby abducted in East Bay
HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) -- An Amber Alert was activated Wednesday after the California Highway Patrol said a 3-month-old baby was abducted from the East Bay. Authorities said the baby, Maxence Sirois, was taken by 42-year-old Marina Kazakova. The two were last seen around 1 p.m. on Sunday in Haywa...
Alameda County supervisors vote to extend Flock contract
Alameda County supervisors vote to extend Flock contract.
Bernal Heights neighbors wonder: Where have all the sewer grates gone?
The whole thing takes less than a minute. Every few weeks at around 3 a.m., a tall, slim, mystery man appears on the security cameras of Bernal Heights. He is […] Bernal Heights neighbors wonder: Where have all the sewer grates gone?
Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage and progressed to the World Cup round of 16.
USMNT faces Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup's knockout round of 32: What to know
The matchup versus Bosnia-Herzegovina represents the U.S. men's team first knockout game following the group stage.
These new California laws go into effect July 1
New California laws go into effect July 1, including a huge grocery store change.
‘Goat Blood’ director Alejandro Torres talks queerness, theater and El Chupacabra
Theatre Rhinoceros is hosting the West Coast premiere of Mark-Eugene Garcia’s queer chupacabra pulp fantasia “Goat Blood.” ‘Goat Blood’ director Alejandro Torres talks queerness, theater and El Chupacabra
President Trump pushes legislation to end birthright citizenship after SCOTUS decision
Trump brushed off his loss after the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to end birthright citizenship -- rooted in the 14th Amendment
New York City crash: 2 killed, dozens injured after bus carrying Royal Jordanian crew from JFK to hotel rolls over on Long Island Expressway
2 were killed and dozens injured after a bus carrying a Royal Jordanian crew from JFK to a hotel crashed on the Long Island Expressway in New York City.
Team USA fans party and prepare for match at Lev's Stadium
Team USA fans gather for a pre-game party on the eve of the match at Levi's Stadium. People travelled from across the country to the Bay Area for this game.
Fans celebrate Mexico win against Ecuador in San Pedro Square
Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in the World Cup round of 32 Tuesday evening
San Francisco police investigating double shooting
Two people were injured in a double shooting Tuesday night in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood. No arrests have been made.
Calistoga residents voice strong opposition to proposed data center at fairgrounds
A large, frustrated crowd attended Monday's Calistoga Fairgrounds Advisory Board meeting to oppose a proposal for a data center, parking garages, and heliport complex.
Data center proposal in Calistoga sees strong opposition from residents
A large and frustrated crowd turned out Monday for what is usually a routine meeting of the Calistoga Fairgrounds Advisory Board to protest a controversial new proposal. Residents gathered to voice opposition to a pitched project that would build a combination data center, parking garage, and hel...
Bay Area fans rally behind Team USA ahead of World Cup match
Hundreds of fans packed a U.S. Soccer watch party in Santa Clara, while the Bay Area Host Committee celebrated the region's growing World Cup momentum ahead of Team USA's highly anticipated match at Levi's Stadium.
SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder submits inquiry into Pride event clashes
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder is demanding answers from city leaders regarding police tactics following clashes and arrests at two separate trans events during the city's Pride Weekend. The incidents have sparked questions about the necessity of the San Francisco...
San Francisco shooting: 2 injured in Mission Bay neighborhood, no arrests
Two people were injured in a shooting in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood Tuesday night, officials say.
Bosnian fans gather ahead of Team USA match in Bay Area: 'It's very emotional'
With less than 24 hours until the USA vs. Bosnia match, European fans are descending on the Bay Area as they prepare for the knockout round.
2 hospitalized after shooting in SF's Mission Bay neighborhood
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco fire and police departments said two men were taken to a nearby trauma center with possible gunshot wounds Tuesday night after an incident in the city's Mission Bay neighborhood. No arrests have been made. SFPD told KRON4 that officers responded around 9:...
Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies aged 74
Victor Willis, 74, the lead singer of the 1970’s disco-group Village People, has died, his team said Wednesday. “We are profoundly sad to announce the death of VICTOR WILLIS, lead singer of Village People,” according to a statement posted on the band’s official Facebook Page. “Victor passed...
From June Gloom to No Sky July
Midweek Forecast (Wednesday & Thursday Cooler) Seasonably Cool: Until the weekend ridge arrives, the lingering storm trough will hold our temperatures a few to several degrees below normal averages for the end of June, into our first day of July. Wednesday Temperatures: Coastlines will remain l...
Concealed handgun found on man asleep in running vehicle: Fremont police
(KRON) -- A man found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle while it was still in drive, was also in the possession of a concealed, semi-automatic handgun, according to the Fremont Police Department. FPD said officers responded to the incident on Sunday, June 21, near Fremont Boulevard and Dec...
San Francisco church fire: Investigators probe cause of massive blaze
Firefighters remained at the scene Tuesday, monitoring for hot spots after a massive fire destroyed a historic church in San Francisco's Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood.
West Coast News Wrap Live
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.