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On June 27, 1776, seven days before the Declaration of Independence was signed in the East, a group of weary travelers arrived in what would become San Francisco and began to scratch their lives into
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San Francisco residents will begin paying more for water and sewer service starting Wednesday following a rate increase approved earlier this year. For an average family, the combined increases will amount to more than $500 in additional costs per year.
2 were killed and dozens injured after a bus carrying a Royal Jordanian crew from JFK to a hotel crashed on the Long Island Expressway in New York City.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Diego craft brewery Ballast Point has abruptly closed its San Francisco taproom. In a post on Instagram, the acclaimed brewery announced that the taproom had closed permanently as of Monday. "We're grateful to everyone who visited, shared a beer, celebrated milestones,...
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Concord sports memorabilia dealer who sold a baseball bat that he falsely asserted was used in the 1954 World Series by San Francisco Giants great Willie Mays was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison, prosecutors announced Monday. Daniel Damato, 40, pleaded guilty to...
Frozen yogurt is having a resurgence across New York City, with new shops popping up throughout the area and drawing long lines.
San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes
Lebron James will continue his NBA career during the 2026-27 season, but has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him. Sources told ESPN that the Golden State Warriors were planning to pursue James.
(KRON) -- Before winning multiple Grammy Awards and becoming the first NPR Tiny Desk Concert winner, it all began with BART for Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, better known by his stage name, Fantastic Negrito. The singer-songwriter known for his bluesy folk and R&B sound grew up in Oakland and long be...
The man convicted in the 2012 killing of Morgan Hill teenager Sierra LaMar was found guilty in 2017 of kidnapping and killing the 15-year-old as she walked to school.
Prosecutors in Michigan say the parents of a 7-year-old boy who weighed 255 pounds when he died have been charged with murder.
Antolin Garcia-Torrez, dressed in a business suit, white shirt and glasses, appeared in court Monday to observe proceedings related to the retrial. S
Madison Square Garden is set to host two events this week related to the marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, sources familiar with the plans told ABC News.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie decreed that Wednesday – July 1 – is not only when Team USA takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina, it’s also "Jersey Day" – a day encouraging non-uniformed city employees to wear team colors or soccer jerseys.
Season 2 of 'X-Men '97' streams July 1 on Disney+ with a special three-episode premiere.
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
Serena Williams returned to tennis earlier this month. Here's how you can watch Williams' Wimbledon tennis match.
San Francisco's waterfront Saturday for a once-in-a-generation fireworks display celebrating America's 250th birthday is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Here's what to know about the best viewing spots, road closures and how to get there.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in a Tesla crash outside a Simi Valley, California restaurant.
Prominent figures canceled appearances at his cafe in recent months as rumors swirled about allegations.
The San Francisco Zoo unveiled their interactive experience with robotic dinosaurs and fossil dig sites starting July 1. Open until September 15, the pay-to-enter "Dinos Rule!" exhibit is for people to learn more about the prehistoric era.
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. by executive order.
An Adolf Hitler baby photo in a Paramus, New Jersey East Brook Middle School yearbook sparked an investigation.
More than 72 million people are expected to travel over the week of the Fourth of July, setting a new record, according to AAA.
(KRON) -- Tickets for the United States Men's National Team's knockout round tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday appear to have dropped in price. Last week, the cheapest tickets on StubHub for the match were listed at over $3,000. The highest prices last week were up...
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Zoe Nika Reidy Watts, a 25-year-old San Francisco State University student, was tortured and killed inside her on-again, off-again boyfriend’s Oakland apartment in March 2024. On Friday, an Alameda County jury found Victor Tyrone Frieson III guilty of her murder. In additi...
The justices said Tuesday they will take up appeals asking the court to strike down bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.
The Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling Tuesday upholding state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A popular San Francisco block party is returning this summer and this year, it's kicking things off with a Charli xcx-themed event. The Fridays on Front Street series will return on July 31 with "Brat + Bratwurst Summer," described as a "playful downtown celebration pairin...
Tom Kean Jr., the New Jersey Republican who's been away from Congress for almost four months with an unspecified medical condition, has returned to say he had been treated for depression.
US Men's National Soccer Team players walk around San Jose, grabbing coffee, ahead of their game with Bosnia.
The Alameda County District Attorney announced on Tuesday that a jury found a boyfriend guilty of second-degree murder, torture and corporal injury to his then-girlfriend, a ceramicist and poet in Oakland, two years ago.
The plan, which avoids major cuts or significant new spending, is Newsom's last before he leaves office in January and as he considers a presidential run.
For the final day of June expect sunny skies and highs near average in the low 60s to the mid 80s. For the World Cup match at Levi's on Wednesday afternoon, look forward to sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 70s.
Experts share why millions of people lost their Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year after federal subsidies expired.
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.
A major shakeup to the federal student loan system affecting millions of borrowers will take effect July 1.
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