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Multiple injured in San Francisco car crash during police pursuit, authorities say
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area of South Van Ness Avenue and 14th Street as emergency crews respond to a vehicle collision Sunday evening.
3 injured in Tenderloin apartment building fire
(BCN) -- Three people suffered smoke inhalation injuries after a fire broke out at a six-story residential complex in the Tenderloin District Sunday morning. San Francisco firefighters responded to the fire in the 400 block of Jones Street and about 11:40 a.m. after a blaze erupted in a first flo...
Bay Area fans celebrate as Spain wins World Cup title in overtime thriller
Spain is, once again, on top of the soccer world. Thousands of Bay Area fans gathered at watch parties across San Francisco on Sunday to cheer on their teams for the FIFA World Cup final.
Watching a tropical storm
Tropical Storm Elida will weaken in the Pacific over the next few days. The associated moisture is expected to stream into the Bay Area. Your Monday forecast features partly to mostly cloudy skies. There is the slight chance of showers/thunderstorms. The thunderstorm potential bears watching....
AccuWeather Forecast: High clouds with filtered sunshine tomorrow
Tomorrow will be much like today, but slightly warmer, with highs ranging from mid-60s at the coast to near 80 around the bay to upper 80s inland.
Oakland professor seeks help for his family displaced by deadly Venezuela earthquakes
An Oakland professor has launched an online fundraising campaign to help his parents recover after twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroyed their condominium building and displaced family members. "I did actually see that their building did collapse," he said. "I was emotionally very distraught."
2-alarm fire burns at 6-story apartment building in San Francisco, officials say
Crews battle a fire at a six-story apartment building in San Francisco on Sunday.
Sausalito city manager arrested for suspected burglary less than 3 weeks after starting job: sheriff
Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of burglary less than three weeks after starting the job.
Ex-commissioners fear City Hall will pack watchdog group with loyalists
Plus: AI workers spend their tokens on Scott Wiener’s congressional campaign, Supervisor Bilal Mahmood’s grocery bill stays alive, somehow.
Sausalito city manager arrested for burglary while on leave, allegedly broke into yacht
Sausalito's City Manager Elaine Forbes was arrested for burglary over the weekend. The Marin County Sheriff's Office says she allegedly broke into a yacht and appeared to be attempting to steal the vessel.
Sausalito city manager arrested weeks after assuming office
(KRON) -- Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes was arrested Saturday morning while she was on a leave of absence, city officials announced in a news release. Forbes was arrested around 6:50 a.m. and booked into jail on "criminal charges." Forbes, 53, is facing a felony charge of burglary, accordi...
JD, Usha Vance welcome baby boy, first child born to sitting vice president in more than 150 years
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, the first born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.
Pacifica Pier closure has locals, visitors alike feeling the loss: 'It is quiet out here now'
More than a month after the Pacifica Pier was shut down, the town is still reeling from the loss of its iconic landmark. And with no potential reopening date in sight, many locals and visitors alike say the atmosphere just isn't the same.
National Hurricane Center warns Tropical Depression Two could target Texas this week
Southeast Texas is facing a heightened threat of tropical weather later this week, as a developing system in the northeastern Gulf is projected to march toward the Texas coast.
17 US service members have died in the Iran war, reflecting a conflict fought largely in the air
The U.S. military reports three more service members have been killed in the conflict with Iran, bringing the total to 17.
US announces another troop death as Israel warns Iran's attacks are coming close
The U.S. military said a service member was killed in Iraq on Saturday during the "controlled detonation" of a downed Iranian drone, and it launched more airstrikes at Iran on Sunday in response to the killing of U.S. troops.
FIFA World Cup Final 2026: Spain are champions; second time in nation's history
Argentina ultimately fell to Spain 1-0.
Former SF Port director, now Sausalito’s city manager, arrested on burglary charge
Elaine Forbes was jailed after deputies found her aboard someone else’s yacht early Saturday — less than three weeks after starting her new job.
S.F. firefighters extinguish blaze in 6-story Tenderloin apartment building
San Francisco firefighters have put out a fire that spread to multiple floors in a six-story apartment building in the Tenderloin. S.F. firefighters extinguish blaze in 6-story Tenderloin apartment building
Second death reported in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
A second person has died in connection to the ongoing Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City.
Crews battle fire near I-580 in Oakland
Fire crews battled a fire near Interstate 580 in Oakland on Sunday morning.
What we know about the victims of a deadly boat capsizing in SF Bay
Two family members have been recovered while two more remain missing.
5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 6 people
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, local authorities said on Sunday.
San Francisco Tenderloin fire at 6-story aparment building
Firefighters are working to extinguish a two-alarm fire at a six-story Tenderloin apartment building just after noon Sunday in San Francisco.
1 dead after shooting near Oakland's Lake Merritt, suspect at large: police sources
(KRON)-- A man was shot and killed near Oakland's Lake Merritt, according to police sources. The shooting occurred in the 1400 block of Lakeside Drive. Police responded to the area after receiving reports of gunshots, police sources say. Officers found a white BMW SUV speeding away from the area,...
1 dead, 1 injured after crash north of Calistoga
(KRON)-- One person is dead, and another is injured after a one-car crash north of Calistoga, according to a CHP Napa spokesperson. The crash occurred on SR-128, north of Tubbs Lane. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the car, a Jeep. They died from their injuries. The pas...
WATCH: AIDS Walk San Francisco 40th anniversary opening ceremony with ABC7's Dan Ashley
ABC7 is proud to be a longtime sponsor of AIDS Walk San Francisco, which returned to Golden Gate Park for its 40th anniversary. You can watch the opening ceremony with anchor Dan Ashley.
U.S. strikes in Iran continue, Trump addresses the nation
KTVU Political analyst discusses latest in Iran war and President Trump's prime time address.
2 thieves on the run after burglarizing home in Hillsborough
(KRON)-- Police are searching for two burglars after they broke into a home in Hillsborough. On Saturday, July 18, around 9:30 p.m., the Hillsborough Police Department (HPD) received reports of a home burglary in the 300 block of West Santa Inez Avenue, and headed to the scene. Witnesses told pol...
Fentons Creamery celebrates 132 years on National Ice Cream Day
It's National Ice Cream Day... of course Fentons Creamery stops by KTVU Mornings on 2. Watch as they serve up their famous black and tans and talk about their historic business.
Broadway and Vine returns for a fifth year
The annual summer/fall event brings award-winning artists to the Napa Valley while benefiting the next generation of artists
People urged to vote for best public art in the world, featuring Bay Area nominees
An international contest for the best public art and design in the world has narrowed its field to 100 nominees, and four of them are located in the Bay Area.
Teen among dead in devastating California car crash finally identified
Although clear photographs of him existed, no one could figure out who he was — until now.
Vote for the best public art in the world - including four Bay Area sites
Four Bay Area public art projects are among 100 nominees in an international public art and design contest run by CodaWorx
Sticky summer day
The Bay Area is getting another taste of the tropics as moisture from the Tropical Storm Elida combines with Southwest monsoon moisture. Expect warmer, muggier conditions through midweek, along with periods of low, mid, and high-level clouds. Afternoon highs will range from 60s at the coast to up...
Best Nordstrom Anniversary 2026 accessories deals for under $50
Don't miss these must-have accessories from jewelry to scarves, and more under $50 at Nordstrom
Cooler temperatures continue through mid-week
(KRON) -- Near to slightly below normal temperatures and higher humidity will continue through the first half of the week. The marine layer and periods of mid and upper-level cloud cover will help keep temperatures cool side even as high pressure builds over the western U.S. There is no significa...
California Forever dealt huge blow as $3 billion contract goes to Texas
The controversial project has aspirations to expand Solano County by up to 400,000 residents.
Mamdani-inspired tax on SF’s empty grocery stores is off the ballot, but not off the table
Bilal Mahmood’s proposal lacked support to land on the ballot. So he’s pushing the same goals through a city ordinance instead.
U.S. military recovers unidentified remains in Jordan as another service member dies in Iraq
The U.S. military announced Sunday it recovered unidentified human remains while searching for an American service member reported missing after an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan, as another U.S. service member was killed in a separate incident in Iraq. U.S. Central Command said mi...