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Pope Leo XIV to be awarded Liberty Medal during ceremony in Philadelphia | WATCH LIVE
Pope Leo VIX will be awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.
Weigh-in today for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest
Defending champs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will defend their titles at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest on Saturday.
New York City's Times Square ball to drop 8 times for July 4 celebration
The iconic ball drops outside New Year's Eve for the first time.
Small Ships Parade sails through NYC Friday ahead of Sail4th 250 celebration
The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.
San Pedro Square World Cup watch parties relocated for Sunday's matches
The city of San Jose and the mayor announced on Friday morning that they are relocating watch parties at the wildly popular San Pedro Square Market to a venue about a mile away.
Bay Area World Cup recap: attendance topped 400K, according to FIFA
(KRON) -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come and gone from the Bay Area, although the tournament itself still has another two weeks. Six matches were played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, which was temporarily rechristened as "San Francisco Bay Area Stadium" in accordance with FIFA sponsorship r...
Marina braces for Golden Gate Bridge fireworks show, massive crowds
San Francisco is preparing for its major July 4th fireworks display on Saturday night, an event expected to draw massive crowds as pyrotechnics are launched directly from the Golden Gate Bridge for only the third time in history.
My mom wants a sex robot. Will China or the U.S. give it to her first?
Though Silicon Valley is the epicenter of tech, the region lags behind China in production of humanoid robots.
Grading the World Cup: 5 reporters assess the Bay Area experience
The 49ers’ stadium marked the site of the U.S. men’s national team’s first knockout stage win since 2002.
The Bay Area’s ‘little Narnia’ is hiding just over the hill from Silicon Valley
Forget Pacifica. For food obsessives, the best beach day is in Coastside, an enclave that includes Moss Beach, El Granada, and Half Moon Bay.
The Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks from July 3 to July 5
The forecast is cloudy with a chance of red, white, and blue. Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with hot dogs, brews, live music, and more.
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In the Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park. Photo by John Swanda. Exotic Iris
Will the fog affect the Golden Gate Bridge fireworks show?
Bay Area residents are poised to be treated to a spectacular fireworks show set off near the Golden Gate Bridge on July 4, but with San Francisco's typical summer weather pattern, the perennial question is: Will the fog cloud the pyrotechnics?
Mostly cloudy Friday, except inland, where it will be sunny and clear
(BCN) -- The National Weather Service forecast for the greater San Francisco Bay Area for Friday calls for mostly cloudy skies except inland, where it will be mostly sunny and clear. Daytime highs will be mostly in the low 60s to low 70s on the coast, in the high 60s to low 80s around the [...]
Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship
Michael Scurr has been volunteering at Britain's National Archives for the last 11 years, then one day last May he made a discovery of his own while sifting through the letters of an 18th-century Royal Navy captain.
A monster stolen, a monster regained
After a Richmond District cargo bike was stolen on Monday, one local bike enthusiast took matters into her own pedals. A monster stolen, a monster regained
Daredevil climbers hid in Empire State Building before stunt
Investigators now believe the suspects entered the Empire State Building the night before and hid there overnight.
'No point of return': Calif. won't keep golden mussels from second-largest reservoir
Each mussel can spawn thousands of offspring.
In Absolutely Science Fiction! at Z-Space — Bradbury and Vonnegut, together at last
In “Absolutely Science Fiction!” at Z Space through July 19, literary theatre troupe Word for Word performs short stories by Kurt Vonnegut and Ray Bradbury. In Absolutely Science Fiction! at Z-Space — Bradbury and Vonnegut, together at last
Trump Accounts start July 4: What parents need to know
Here's what parents and families should know about Trump Accounts.
Jury finds Golden Gate Bridge protestors guilty of misdemeanors but not felony ixed emotions:
A San Francisco jury found 7 protestors guilty of misdemeanors for their April 15, 2024 protest that shut down the Golden Gate Bridge, but the judge declared a mistrial on the most serious felony count of conspiracy. The jury revealed that 10 jurors voted for a guilty verdict, and 2 voted for a n...
Fremont celebrates July 4th early with first ever drone show
The cities of Fremont and Oakland work to curb illegal fireworks during the July 4th holiday weekend.
Vehicle overturns multiple times in fatal Highway 101 accident
One person is dead after a vehicle they were in overturned multiple times on southbound Highway 101 just south of the San Francisco International Airport on-ramp on Thursday night, officials say.
Golden Gate Bridge fireworks will be a rare patriotic event
This year on July 4th, for the third time in history, an organized fireworks display will be held at San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge. This only happned in twice before in 1987 and 2012 for the bridge's 50th and 75th annivesary. Expect crowds to be massive and public transportation, ride...
San Jose considers changes to San Pedro Square World Cup watch parties after street celebrations turn rowdy
San Jose officials are reevaluating how to proceed with several upcoming World Cup watch parties at San Pedro Square following an intense street celebration that required police intervention earlier this week.
1 dead after rollover crash on Highway 101 near SFO
(KRON) -- A man died after a rollover crash involving two vehicles on southbound Highway 101 near the San Francisco International Airport on-ramp Wednesday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol Redwood City area office. CHP Redwood City said officers received reports of the crash at...
Santa Rosa man caught with illegal M-150 firecracker, brass knuckles: Petaluma PD
(KRON) -- A 55-year-old Santa Rosa man faces multiple charges after Petaluma police said officers located brass knuckles, an illegal M-150 firecracker and Oxycodone during a search Monday. Police said patrol officers contacted the suspect, identified as Dan Flynn, and found him to be out of compl...
Team USA's Cristian Roldan: Bay Area crowd 'was amazing'
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Bay Area soccer fans turned out on Wednesday for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, seeing Team USA play in the World Cup at Levi's Stadium. KRON4's Amanda Hari caught up with Team USA midfielder Cristian Roldan to talk about what it was like to play in front of the Bay Area...
Lurie has ‘no plans’ to endorse in D8 and D10 races, declining to back ally Manny Yekutiel
The mayor was expected to endorse Yekutiel, who is facing a recent sexual assault allegation, because of the two’s longstanding relationship.
How to watch KRON4 Fourth of July fireworks special
(KRON) -- The Fourth of July festivities are this weekend, and fireworks shows are expected throughout the Bay Area on Saturday. A special spectacle is taking place in San Francisco as the fireworks will be shown coming from the Golden Gate Bridge. However, if you want to watch the fireworks from...
Bay Area dad teaches hair braiding as part of movement to help other dads bond with their daughters
A Bay Area man who has honed some high-level hair-braiding skills, is using his talents to help others like him practice "being the dads our daughters will remember."
'Napa Knockout' fight night to take place in vineyard at iconic winery
(KRON) -- A fight night is happening in the Bay Area later this month but at an atypical location. A slate of fights across multiple combat sports disciplines will take place at the Raymond Vineyards in Napa Valley on Saturday, July 25, event organizers announced Thursday in a news release. In th...
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Here are the best places to watch SF's 4th of July fireworks, and how to get there
Tens of thousands of people are expected to line San Francisco's northern waterfront for the Fourth of July celebration, bringing major road closures, packed public transit and parking restrictions throughout the day. Here's what to know before you go.
Fireworks recalled over risk of explosion and burn hazards days before Independence Day
The recalled fireworks can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury from explosion and burn hazards, consumer safety officials said.
2 injured after car crashes at Boudin Bakery in SF Fisherman's Wharf
(KRON) -- Two people were injured after a car crashed into the Boudin Bakery at Fisherman's Wharf on Thursday afternoon, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. First responders received a call at 1:24 p.m. at the iconic cafe/bakery chain on Jefferson Street. Footage from the Citizen App ...
Crow tests positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa County
(KRON) -- A young American crow from El Cerrito is the first bird to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Contra Costa County in 2026, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District. No human cases have been reported. "So far this summer, one group of mosquitoes from Mar...
Petaluma man faces felony charges after allegedly launching firework at neighbor's home: video
A Petaluma man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he intentionally launched a mortar-style firework at a neighbor's home during an apparent dispute. Video shows a firework traveling from one property and striking the roof of a neighboring house before exploding.
Horse and rider struck in hit-and-run collision, sheriff's office says
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is working on a hit-and-run collision case where a horse and rider were struck by a vehicle on Wednesday.
The Valkyries are nearly halfway through the season and sit 3rd in the WNBA standings
The Valkyries are looking good with Gabby Williams and other team leaders doing more than expected. The Valkyries are nearly halfway through the season and sit 3rd in the WNBA standings