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More than a thousand Americans have fallen ill with a condition that can cause “explosive” diarrhea. The culprit, the cyclospora parasite, triggers an unpleasant gastrointestinal infection known as cy
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Fashion designer and Project Runway contestant Anna Molinari is transforming discarded materials into runway-ready couture.
(KRON) -- Eight suspected gang members, who range in ages from 15 to 50, were arrested in connection to an attempted murder in San Jose, as well as an assault in Sunnyvale, police announced Thursday. A near-fatal beating happened on the night of April 4 outside a business on Seven Trees Boulevard...
"A Shop for Killers" Season 2 is coming to Disney+ and Hulu with more action, new enemies and a deadlier battle for survival.
"Moana" is setting sail for theaters, bringing audiences back to the Pacific Islands in a live-action reimagining of the beloved Disney animated film.
Police across California have started issuing citations for a law that restricts parking in an effort to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe in crosswalks.
Travel and Leisure posted on Tuesday their World’s Best Awards for 2026, and these two Bay Area hotels were ranked top hotels by votes of the publication’s readers.
The defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing told his roommate "he wishes he hadn't done it" the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in a Utah court Thursday.
James Beere, who became Oakland's interim Police Chief last December, has secured confirmation to lead the department permanently.
(KRON) -- Popular Louisiana-based fast food chain Raising Cane's is taking over the space of a locally founded drive-thru in the North Bay. Amy's Drive-Thru in Rohnert Park closed in March, and a replacement is now set for the space. Raising Cane's is moving into the space on 58 Golf Course Dr W....
Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson was back in court for the fourth day this week for his preliminary hearing where prosecutors played a video interview with Robinson's ex-roommate Lance Twiggs in open court for the first time. In the video, Twiggs said Robinson began "engraving b...
Republican Party members say they recently spoke to Sen. Mitch McConnell, who appears to be doing well despite growing questions about his health.
Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Golden State appear to be the most likely landing spots for LeBron James.
A 40-year-old man faces attempted rape charges, accused of attacking a woman in an elevator, after following her into her apartment building, police said.
(KRON) -- All electric bicycles and motorized scooters were officially banned from Danville parks following a recent vote by the town council. The Danville Town Council adopted a new ordinance requiring riders of e-bicycles and motorized scooters to dismount and walk within park boundaries. The o...
(KRON) -- An argument between two men in the parking lot of Ace & Vine in Napa turned deadly overnight Tuesday, according to police. Investigators said one of the men struck the other with their car before driving away, leaving the victim to die. The Napa Police Department initially responded to ...
Julius' Castle, an iconic building and restaurant built in 1922 in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill neighborhood below Coit Tower, is set to reopen in September after being closed since 2007 and undergoing over a decade of renovations. Here's a look at its history and restoration.
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East.
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A pilot jumped out of the door of a moving plane to his death, leaving the student he was teaching to fly to land the aircraft by herself.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday named interim chief James Beere as the city's new police chief – a move cheered by civil rights attorneys, the Chamber of Commerce and the police union, who all noted he's a longtime Oaklander who understands the city and how to free the department from the l...
(KRON) -- The Oakland Roots Soccer Club is entering into its final stretch of games with the Oakland Coliseum as its home venue. On Thursday, the team announced that it will not return to the venue for the 2027 USL Championship season. The club, which is still in the process of securing a venue f...
Broadway icon Lin-Manuel Miranda bringing "Moana" back to the big screen in live-action, and he's giving fans a brand new song for the franchise.
Amy Edmonds is considered an at-risk individual.
(KRON) -- A burglary spree suspect who zoomed around the Bay Area on an electric scooter, committing dozens of crimes over the course of a year, was caught by San Jose police last week, authorities announced Thursday. The San Jose Police Department said 47-year-old Jonathan Bynum mainly targeted ...
Season 22 of "Project Runway" welcomes a new group of designers hoping to make a name for themselves in the fashion world,
Two World Trade Center, the last office tower in the complex, broke ground Thursday, 25 years after the 9/11 attacks on the twin towers in New York City.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco's most celebrated band will be honored with a new, immersive experience in one of the SF locations it is most closely tied to. "Forever Grateful, Golden Gate Park," an exhibition honoring the Grateful Dead will be coming to Golden Gate Park in September. The ...
Oakland mayor Barbara Lee names new police chief James Beere.
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.
The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.
If your summer getaway includes your four-legged best friend, there are a few things you need to know before you leave home. Dr. Melissa Jacobs, SF SPCA Hospital Medical Director, gives tips on keeping pets safe and comfortable while traveling.
Concord Night Market returns Friday, July 10 to the heart of Downtown Concord at Todos Santos Plaza. Event is from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, will feature live music, performances, and local food vendors.
Wowed by my first visit, I had to return for a second time. Review: Cantoo Latin Asian Rotisserie offers tasty fusion
PINOLE, Calif. (KRON) -- The search for a missing fisherman near Pinole who was last seen preparing to launch his canoe into the San Pablo Bay was suspended late Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Tito C. Montances, 70, was reported missing by his family on Tuesday after he left ...
(KRON) -- Oakland Interim Chief James Beere has been announced as the City of Oakland's permanent Chief of Police. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced the appointment on Thursday, calling it the result of a "comprehensive recruitment process led by the Police Commission and retired Chief Daniel H...
Bonnie Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday
Our warming trend continues today with highs at or above average in most cities for the first time this month. Morning clouds will clear faster for sunshine compared to yesterday.
New York-based home repairs contractor Handyma'am weaves skilled handiwork with community building.
Veteran journalist Katie Couric is opening up about a recent health scare
The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.
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