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(KRON) -- A Berkeley woman is pleading for help after family members were in Venezuela when back-to-back earthquakes devastated the country. She is now raising money to support them. Benit Avila was b
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San Francisco police officers routed July 4 crowds setting off street fireworks in the Mission District, as they do most years. San Francisco police disperse July 4 fireworks crowds in the Mission
(KRON) -- The Benicia High School Panther Band performed the National Anthem on KRON4's 2026 July 4th Live Fireworks Spectacular. In May, KRON4 asked our viewers to nominate local high school bands. The four schools who received the most nominations and agreed to participate were named, and the c...
(KRON) -- A Berkeley woman is pleading for help after family members were in Venezuela when back-to-back earthquakes devastated the country. She is now raising money to support them. Benit Avila was born in Venezuela and now lives in Berkeley. She still has relatives in her home country and says ...
San Francisco’s historic Fourth of July fireworks from the Golden Gate Bridge were largely obscured by fog, leaving some disappointed while others embraced the city’s signature experience.
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.
Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo are champions once again at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest at Coney Island.
BAY AREA CELEBRATES SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL WITH CONCERTS AND HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS
As some Bay Area communities permit the sale of safe-and-sane fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July, law enforcement agencies and fire departments continue to warn residents about the dangers of illegal fireworks. Officials say illegal fireworks remain a concern across the region, even though cit...
Avoid tragedy on America's 250th anniversary by properly disposing of any leftover fireworks - whether you used them or not.
Antioch Police Department officers were called about 11 a.m. to investigate a disturbance and reports of an injured man at an apartment in the 1600 block of Aster Drive.
Bay Area residents marked a major milestone this Fourth of July, combining local heritage with national pride as the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary.
Paul Pelosi, 86, husband of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, is facing a hit and run charge for a crash in Yountville, Napa County Sheriff's Deputies announced.
A parasite outbreak causing "explosive diarrhea" has been reported in 17 US states, the CDC warns.
Bay Area residents marked a major milestone this Fourth of July, combining local heritage with national pride as the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary.
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- As San Francisco prepares for its much-anticipated fireworks show Saturday night at the Golden Gate Bridge, KRON4 meteorologist Gayle Ong says Saturday calls for mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. As showtime approaches, Ong says bring a jacket as cloud cover moves in a...
ICE arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June. The arrests translate into roughly 2,000 per day, a sharp increase over previous periods.
Coastal low clouds will likely deepen and expand tonight, which means fireworks viewing conditions not be favorable near the Golden Gate and coast; but inland areas will be mainly clear.
Residents in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood say a thief has been stealing sewer drain covers in the middle of the night, leaving homeowners concerned about safety and replacement costs.
The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi struck a parked car in Yountville and drove off, officials say.
Charo Fuentes of SF Char.Cuterie talks about her sandwich creation with shoestring potatoes and Dijon mustard.
(KRON)-- Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has deployed California Fire resources to support the firefighting efforts on the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado. The wildfire is burning in Custer and Pueblo Counties. It has burned more than 85,000 acres and is 0% contained as of July 4. Fifteen Ca...
Charo Fuentes of SF Char.Cuterie came to Mornings on 2 to show off an Independence Day treat
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Staff at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) are seeking help identifying a patient admitted Monday. Officials said the patient was coming from the Mission BART station at Mission and 16th on July 29. He is described as an "African American male, estimated to ...
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, members of the country's Indigenous communities explain what the holiday means for them.
(KRON)-- Lake Forest Beaches, including Skylandia and Bristlecone in Lake Tahoe, will be closed after 4 p.m. on July 4 due to large gatherings of teens. The Placer County Sherriff's Office said in a social media post, "The crowds have led to underage drinking, widespread littering, and significan...
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
On Sunday, fans will be able to watch matches at either SAP Center or Discovery Meadow in downtown San Jose. The new locations will host watch parties for the Mexico-England matchup, while Discovery Meadow also will host the Brazil-Norway game.
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
(KRON)-- Paul Pelosi, husband of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, is facing hit-and-run charges after allegedly crashing into a parked car and then driving away in Napa County. On July 3, around 2:30 p.m., Napa County Sheriff's Deputies responded to reports of a hit and run that occurred in the 6700 b...
Paul Pelosi faces a potential hit-and-run charge in Napa County after hitting a parked car in Yountville, though authorities confirm alcohol was not involved.
Paul Pelosi, 86, the husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is under investigation for allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run crash in Yountville, according to the Napa County sheriff's office.
HONOLULU (AP) — A Grand Canyon river rafting guide who aimed to become the first American woman to row across the mid-Pacific solo has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii. Hundreds gathered to cheer on Kelsey Pfendler as she pulled into a Honolulu harbor Friday night on ...
The superstar singer dropped a single titled "Morning Dew (Donk)," her first music since the 2024 album "Act II: Cowboy Carter."
Dr. Veena Vanchinathan, Kaiser Permanente San Jose Chief of Dermatology appeared on Mornings on 2, to discuss importance of proper skincare during the summer.
Michael Waldman, Director of Communications & Community Events for the SF Glens, appeared on Mornings on 2 Weekends, to discuss Argentina's upset scare against Cape Verde
Happy holiday! The Bay Area is enjoying a comfortable weather pattern with cool cloudy mornings giving way to afternoon sunshine for most communities. Afternoon highs reach from low 60s at the coast to upper 80s inland. For folks watching fireworks tonight, temperatures will be in the 50s and 60...
(KRON) -- Daytime highs will be mostly in the mid 60s to low 70s on the coast, in the low 60s to low 80s around the bay, and in the low 80s to low 90s inland. Overnight lows will be in the low to high 50s. Low clouds and fog will develop in the evenings [...]
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
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