America’s 250th: The empire that founded SF has a warning for us
San Francisco turns 250 alongside America — as the last outpost of a Spanish empire that collapsed shortly after. The parallels to today are hard to ignore.
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How daredevil lovebirds climbed onto Empire State Building spire
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Team USA fans celebrating into the night at San Pedro Square
Fans savoring Team USA's victory and looking toward another win in Seattle on Monday against Belgium.
Rapper .idk. on connecting culture, music, and history on a global scale through 'Son de L'amour'
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Bosnian family chants to root on their national team
A Bosnian family chants to root on their national team. One of their relatives plays on the Bosnian World Cup soccer team.
Rescued SF sea lion pup ‘Irving’ released to wild after recovery
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A young sea lion that was found severely malnourished on the streets of San Francisco earlier this year has made a full recovery and was released back into the wild, officials said Wednesday. The California sea lion, named Irving by rescuers, was found April 16 wandering n...
16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.
Team USA fans celebrating into the night at San Pedro Square
Fans savoring Team USA's victory and looking toward another win in Seattle on Monday against Belgium.
Vigil one year after 7 killed in fireworks explosion in Yolo County
A year after a devastating explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Yolo County killed seven workers, family members gathered on Wednesday evening for an emotional vigil in Esparto to remember their loved ones.
Marin County Fair opens with nightly fireworks, World Cup screening
The Marin County Fair opened Wednesday for a five-day run, featuring a large screen for attendees to watch World Cup soccer day or night. Fire officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the safety of professional displays over consumer fireworks, which are facing increasing restrictions across...
The street-sweeper shuffle: Life as an SF driver without a garage
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‘People will pay anything’: Why SF rents are breaking records this summer
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Opinion: The Giants have forgotten whose city this is
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America’s 250th: The empire that founded SF has a warning for us
San Francisco turns 250 alongside America — as the last outpost of a Spanish empire that collapsed shortly after. The parallels to today are hard to ignore.
Here’s what’s going into the former Rosamunde Sausage Grill next to Toronado
With Haight Street’s famed craft beer bar under new ownership, a restaurant pro is taking over the 300-square-foot space next door.
Build up your mind
At 6th and Market streets. Photo by Michael Santiago. Build up your mind
Marin County Fair kicks off ahead of Fourth of July
Marin County Fair kicks off ahead of Fourth of July with fireworks every night at 9:30 p.m.
Vigil 1 year after 7 killed in fireworks explosion in Yolo County
Families gathered in Esparto for a emotional vigil to honor the seven workers killed in a Yolo County fireworks storage facility explosion exactly one year ago.
Fans celebrate at San Pedro Square after Team USA's win
Hours after Team USA's victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in a knockout match, fans celebrate at San Pedro Square.
SPARK Social SF cancels World Cup watch parties, hours after shootings
SPARK Social SF on Wednesday abruptly announced the cancellation of all World Cup watch parties for the remainder of the matches in the "interest of protecting" the safety of their guests, staff, vendors and community.
Comfortable weather Thursday in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A bit breezy Thursday but plenty of sun and comfortably warm temperatures will make for another nice day to be out and about all across the Bay Area. Highs will range from a familiar range of 60s at the coast to the low 80s for inland areas. Sunshine and dry skies [...]
Connie Chan’s new campaign boss has deep S.F. labor roots — and a direct line to Pelosi
The pick of Rudy Gonzalez as campaign manager, one said, is a “leveling up" in Connie Chan's campaign for Congress. Connie Chan’s new campaign boss has deep S.F. labor roots — and a direct line to Pelosi
Some ransom notes sent in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says
"This case continues to be investigated as a kidnapping for ransom case," the FBI said in a statement.
‘Ancestral Echoes’ at MoAD is a story about when the story is missing
Oakland-born artist Demetri Broxton set out to illustrate how the Second Great Migration brought his family to the Bay Area — but that history is as much about the unknown as the knowable. ‘Ancestral Echoes’ at MoAD is a story about when the story is missing
SF political candidate pushes back against groping allegations as he loses endorsements
Manny Yekutiel, political candidate for supervisor of San Francisco's District 8, is pushing back against allegations of sexual assault as he loses some major endorsements.
SF political candidate denies groping allegations, loses endorsements
Manny Yekutiel, political candidate for supervisor of San Francisco's District 8, is pushing back against allegations of sexual assault as he loses some major endorsements.
California to institute Bruce Lee Day, 1st for Chinese American in state history
Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.
Fatal pedestrian crash investigation underway in San Jose
(KRON) -- The San Jose Police Department said officers are on the scene of a fatal pedestrian collision Wednesday night, in the area of Monterey and Ford roads. SJPD said the crash happened at 7:38 p.m., and the victim died from their injuries at the scene. The driver stayed at the location and w...
CA family almost loses chance to attend World Cup at Levi's Stadium after StubHub seller backs out
We all know FIFA World Cup tickets are a hot commodity. Especially when USA is playing in the Bay Area and won! But, what happens if the tickets you bought - suddenly disappeared on StubHub?
SF DA files felony charges in Pride weekend shooting, stabbing, & vandalism incidents
San Francisco's 2026 Pride celebrations were mostly peaceful, but on Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced criminal charges in several violent incidents that happened over the weekend.
SF DA files felony charges in Pride weekend shooting, stabbing & vandalism incidents
San Francisco's 2026 Pride celebrations were mostly peaceful, but on Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced criminal charges in several violent incidents that happened over the weekend.
The Bay Area hosted six World Cup games. The best was saved for last
The U.S. Men’s National Team beat Bosnia & Herzegovina in Santa Clara, capping three weeks in which the region became the center of the soccer world.
Petaluma man launched firework at neighbor's home, video shows: PD
(KRON) -- A Petaluma man faces several felony charges after he intentionally launched a mortar-style firework toward a neighbor's home last weekend after an ongoing dispute, according to police. The incident was caught on home surveillance video and provided to investigators. The Petaluma Police ...
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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Team USA has beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive.
10-man USA power past Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2-0 World Cup nail-biter in Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) -- An undermanned United States team powered past Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in World Cup action Wednesday night, despite playing the final third of the match with just 10 men. Folarin Balogun struck just before halftime to give the United States Men’s National Team the...
World Cup means big business for Mad Dog in the Fog
Our own Christien Kafton demonstrates the soccer fever in the air in this live report from San Francisco soccer pup, Mad Dog in the Fog. Did we hear right? They've gone through 380 kegs of beer since the start of the tournament?
Crucial knockout round: USMNT and Bosnia fans bring the energy
Fans of the USMNT and Bosnia-Herzegovina flooded the San Francisco Bay Area stadium as soon as the gates opened Wednesday. The level of enthusiasm was about as high as it could be for fans on both sides, with a lot on the line for the knockout round.
Transgender athletes still protectd in California, Supreme Court rules
California can continue its long-held policy of allowing transgender student athletes to play on girls' and women's sports teams, under a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued Tuesday.
San Francisco food-truck park cancels World Cup watch parties after shooting
Spark Social scratches World Cup watch parties in wake of shootings. In San Jose, police clash with crowds near San Pedro Square.
20,000 USMNT fans take over San Pedro square
For fans who didn't have tickets to tonight's game, San Pedro Square in San Jose was the next-best place to watch.