Opinion: Newsom’s brand of socialism: Spend big, reward your donors
The governor has spent eight budgets expanding California’s social safety net at a record pace. The money flows back to groups that help advance his political career.
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LIVE: Supreme Court justices testify on increasing security funding in rare appearance
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared before Congress on Tuesday.
AccuWeather Forecast: Hottest day of the week, sunny and humid with heat advisory in effect
Today will be the hottest day of the week. A heat advisory will be in effect away from the coast with humidity remaining elevated. Drier air arrives Wednesday and cooler weather to come on Thursday.
New York to impose country's first statewide moratorium on data centers
New York will block the construction of any new large data centers for up to a year so the state can create rules to protect the environment and energy grid from the facilities.
FX releases trailer for Ryan Murphy's latest series, 'The Shards'
Ryan Murphy's new series, "The Shards" explores the privileged world of an elite prep school in Los Angeles in the 1980s. See the trailer now and watch the first two episodes Aug. 5 on FX and Hulu.
Trump notifies Congress the Iran war has resumed
President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress, officially notifying them that hostilities against Iran have begun again.
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Vandalism discovered at San Jose park’s new basketball courts
(KRON) -- The ribbon-cutting for two newly renovated basketball courts at a San Jose park is on hold after vandalism was discovered on the surfaces, the San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services said Monday. The damage to the new courts at Plata Arroyo Park appeared to be from illegal ...
Oakland leaders vote to sell city's 50% ownership stake in Coliseum complex
Oakland city leaders on Monday approved a proposal to sell the city's 50% ownership stake in the Oakland Coliseum complex, a deal supporters say could bring new economic opportunities and development to the city.
DoorDash driver seen on video being hit by car speaks out: 'It was a miracle'
A Houston DoorDash driver is speaking out for the first time since security video captured the moment she was struck by a car during a police chase.
The AI job interview has spawned its own industry
Candidates are paying up to $1,000 an hour on mock interview and prep sessions with AI employees in the race to get into big companies.
Santa Clara police search for sexual assault suspect
(KRON) -- Police in Santa Clara are searching for a suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted at a park overnight Monday, according to authorities. The Santa Clara Police Department responded at 1:30 a.m. to Earl R. Carmichael Park on the report of someone yelling for help. Arriving officers s...
Opinion: Newsom’s brand of socialism: Spend big, reward your donors
The governor has spent eight budgets expanding California’s social safety net at a record pace. The money flows back to groups that help advance his political career.
Bar Malone’s is making San Francisco’s biggest happy hour bet
It may be named for a TV bartender, but it’s got everything from bar bites up to black cod.
Three grocers walked away from a vacant Fillmore Safeway. Now it’s a political battle
Supervisor Bilal Mahmood argues the failure to revive the site shows the need for his proposal to bring Mamdani-style government grocery stores to SF.
The best places to eat alone in San Francisco, according to a panel of restaurant pros
Sometimes you just want to eat in peace and scroll on your phone. Try these San Francisco restaurants and bars for solo dining.
Their eyes are watching
On 6th Street. Photo by Walter Mackins. Their eyes are watching
SF firefighters respond to one alarm fire at apartment complex on Mason Street
Authorities are investigating the cause and origin of the fire, and one person has been arrested.
Heat advisory in effect Tuesday in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Tuesday will easily be the hottest day of the forecast, with a heat advisory going into effect for portions of the Bay Area at 10 a.m. High temperatures are expected to be as warm as 100 degrees for areas like Antioch, Clayton, Morgan Hill and Vacaville. We will see widesp...
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained and will be 'put back into service soon'
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained Monday to make repairs and that it "will be refilled and put back into service soon," again saying that vandals gashed the pool's lining.
In South Park, offices overshadow the only operating restaurant
A renewed concentration of venture capital and robotics firms is bringing workers back to the small SoMa enclave. But Caffe Centro remains the park’s single restaurant. In South Park, offices overshadow the only operating restaurant
Trump rolls out the White House welcome mat for new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi
President Trump is welcoming Iraq's new prime minister to the White House on Tuesday after strongly backing the political neophyte in his bid for office.
US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East, threatening a return to all-out war
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports. Iran responded with attacks on Middle East allies of the U.S.
FIFA has nearly 1,200 tickets on sale for World Cup final at $7,380 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey
FIFA had nearly 1,200 category two tickets priced at $7,380 on sale for the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Photo Essay: Potrero Hill Terrace and Annex demolished after years-long wait
One of the last remaining public housing building in San Francisco is coming down. Photographer Thomas Hunter II was there to watch. Photo Essay: Potrero Hill Terrace and Annex demolished after years-long wait
San Francisco leaders to vote on homelessness, supportive housing spending plan
San Francisco supervisors are poised to greenlight a plan that would provide a significant boost to homelessness services and supportive housing. City leaders are betting big on a wide-ranging plan that would cover the city’s response over the next two years. Typically, if spending does not...
Investigation into a deadly police officer shooting in Oakland
On Monday afternoon, California Highway Patrol officers were conducting a routine check on state property encampments in Oakland. They encountered a suspicious individual with potential weapons, prompting a call for backup to the Oakland Police Department. The situation escalated down the street...
US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran, hours after President Donald Trump said Washington is "reinstating" a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
Cyclosporiasis has come to California, but is it contagious?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday announced that California was one of 31 states under investigation for potential cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea."
Falling gas prices cut inflation in June, but renewal of Iran war could limit progress
U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also cooled more than expected. Prices dropped 0.4% in June from May, the largest monthly drop in four years, the Labor Department said Tuesday...
Armed man fatally shot by Oakland police after investigation at homeless encampment
Oakland police say an armed man who refused commands and lunged at officers was fatally shot after CHP requested assistance. The incident began during an investigation that began at a nearby homeless encampment in East Oakland.
Wildfire burns near Santa Rosa
The Ledson Fire burned about 17 acres near Santa Rosa on Monday. Some people were forced to flee their homes. By evening, all mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted.
Half-century-old electronics company on Peninsula to lay off hundreds
(KRON) -- A longtime Bay Area-founded electronics company is ceasing operations at its Peninsula facility. According to a WARN report filed with the state, LeeMAH Electronics is laying off 212 employees from its Brisbane headquarters. The layoffs are due to the permanent closure of the Brisbane h...
SF's Trans March leaders bring demands to City Hall after arrests and clash with SFPD
Organizers of San Francisco's Trans March rallied outside City Hall on Monday and met with Mayor Daniel Lurie, calling for changes after the June 26 march ended with several arrests and a clash with San Francisco police.
Philadelphia suspects steal thousands in Hugo Boss clothing from Bay Area store: police
(KRON) -- Two suspects from Philadelphia stole thousands of dollars' worth of clothing from a Hugo Boss store over the weekend, according to the Livermore Police Department. Around 4:14 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, the Hugo Boss store at the San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore was hit. The t...
Tiny Stanford-invented chip helps blind patients read again
A tiny, wireless microchip invented by a Stanford physicist is giving blind people a chance to see and read again.
Stanford-invented chip helps blind people read again
A chip created by a Stanford-based physicist is allowing blind and visually impaired people to see and read again. The chip, called PRIMA, is currently being considered for sale in Europe following clinical trials.
U.S. attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East, threatening all-out war
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with attacks on Middle East allies of the U.S. The actions leave in tatter...
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Oakland city council approves next step in Coliseum sale
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- Plans to redevelop the Oakland Coliseum complex took another step forward Monday. By a 6-1 vote, the Oakland City Council approved a change in the terms of the deal to sell its 50% stake in the property. Under the new arrangement, the price tag stays the same at $110 mi...
Retail giant to debut electric vehicle charging at Bay Area stores
(KRON) -- Walmart is set to launch electric vehicle charging stations at select California stores. According to a company spokesperson, Walmart EV charging is coming soon to six locations across California. Two of those locations are in the Bay Area: Vallejo and Suisun City. The chargers will be ...