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How Trump made more than $1 billion on crypto when most of his coin's investors lost money
Even as $TRUMP memecoin investors lost money, Trump reaped the rewards.
Seasonably cool Monday in Bay Area
(BCN ) -- Monday in the Bay Area calls for cloudy skies across most of the region, except inland, where it will be mostly sunny and clear during the day, according to the National Weather Service. Daytime highs will be mostly in the low 60s to mid 70s on the coast, in the mid 60s [...]
Petaluma police pursue 12-year-old riding minibike
(BCN) -- A 12-year-old boy was chased by a Petaluma police motorcycle officer using lights and sirens after he was allegedly seen riding a gas-powered minibike on Saturday. The boy crashed during the pursuit, which occurred on the Fourth of July, according to the Petaluma Police Department. The d...
Delta pilot reports encounter with July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago
A Delta Air Lines flight and a firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.
Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
A key hearing kicks off Monday in Charlie Kirk's murder case in Utah, where prosecutors aim to convince a judge they have enough evidence to try the man accused of killing him and seek the death penalty.
UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is 'incomprehensible'
UEFA said in a statement FIFA “crossed a red line” with its decision not to enforce United States forward Folarin Balogun’s mandatory one-game ban
Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit
The discussions will come as Kyiv tries to refocus Trump's attention on the conflict with Moscow and as Trump has publicly mused about Syria's role in the Middle East.
People We Meet: ‘All my aunts in Pavia were Communists’
Name a progressive cause in San Francisco in the last 50 years, and chances are good Giuliana Milanese has been involved. People We Meet: ‘All my aunts in Pavia were Communists’
Beyoncé drops surprise new song on July Fourth
The superstar singer dropped a single titled "Morning Dew (Donk)," her first music since the 2024 album "Act II: Cowboy Carter."
Man completes journey to all 14 presidential museums at Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
A traveler who spent nearly a decade visiting every presidential museum in the United States completed his journey at the Obama Presidential Center, achieving a goal he set as part of a broader effort to explore the country's history ahead of America's 250th birthday.
Another round of fog
Clouds will blanket most of the Bay Area Monday morning. Partly to mostly sunny skies are expected later in the day. Patchy fog could linger near parts of the shoreline. Highs should range from the low 60s near the coast to the low 80s inland.
Fresno man rescued after six-day search in remote Pine Flat Lake area
A Fresno man who was missing for six days after a fishing trip was rescued from a remote wilderness area on Independence Day, authorities said.
Mexico falls 3-2 to England, ending World Cup run in heartbreaking loss
Mexico’s World Cup run ended with a 3-2 loss to England as fans packed San Francisco’s Mission District to watch a dramatic Round of 16 match turn emotional.
SF police in riot gear crack down on 4th of July illegal fireworks shows: 'It was crazy'
Fourth of July was especially loud and explosive in San Francisco's Mission District. Block after block hosted impromptu illegal firework shows. San Francisco police officers were seen wearing riot gear as they closed streets after 10 p.m., dispersing hundreds of people.
UEFA criticizes FIFA decision to let Folarin Balogun play as Belgium prepares appeal
European soccer body UEFA criticized FIFA for an “incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision” to let United States forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup against Belgium on Monday despite a red card in his previous game. UEFA said in a statement FIFA “crossed a red line” with its decis...
Illegal 4th of July fireworks ignite fire, damage vehicles and tree in Oakland
Illegal 4th of July fireworks ignite fire, damage vehicles and tree in Oakland
BTS, Nike merch drop in San Francisco draws fans to line up overnight in Union Square
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- K-pop megastars BTS and sportswear giant Nike have collaborated for exclusive merchandise that was released Sunday. "ARMY," the group's official fanbase name, showed their dedication in securing this brand new line of BTS apparel. Fans told KRON4 they lined up as early as ...
Deputy kills domestic violence suspect during Sacramento County chase, closing part of I-80
A pursuit of a domestic violence suspect ended with him being shot and killed by a deputy, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
Mexico vs. England World Cup watch party draws huge crowds to San Francisco's Mission
Fans packed San Francisco's Mission District hours before kickoff as Mexico faced England in a high-stakes World Cup Round of 16 match with a trip to the quarterfinals on the line.
Waymos stalled and snarled traffic after SF’s biggest fireworks show in years
One of the robotaxis also drove through an exploding firework in the Mission.
AccuWeather Forecast: Cooler-than-average temperatures next 2 days
The marine layer will deepen and expand again tonight, pushing across the bay and locally inland -- where it will linger until mid-morning tomorrow.
White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can't be trusted
A White House report brands the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, especially at the National Museum of American History, as radical activists who cannot be trusted, indicating that President Donald Trump may be preparing to install his own team. The report released late on Independenc...
Tearful Neymar retires from Brazil after World Cup exit to Norway: 'Now it's over'
Neymar said he is retiring from playing for Brazil after his team's World Cup exit at the hands of Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday.
Illegal 4th of July fireworks ignite fire, damage vehicles and tree in Oakland
Illegal Fourth of July fireworks sparked multiple fires and heavily damaged vehicles in Oakland on Saturday night.
Cal Fire crews contain vegetation fire west of Lake Berryessa
(BCN)-- A vegetation fire that broke out in Napa County west of Lake Berryessa was contained on Sunday after scorching about 4 acres. Firefighters from Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) responded to the fire off the 5500 block of Berryessa Knoxville Road on Saturday afternoon. The fire was r...
President Trump asked FIFA to review US World Cup star Folarin Balogun's red card ban, sources say
President Donald Trump made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card, according to ABC News sources. Balogun's one-game ban was suspended by FIFA, allowing him to play against Belgium.
Take 2: New sports bar opened in Oakland
Chef and entrepreneur Mayra Velazquez demonstrates a dish and discusses her new Oakland sports bar, El Barrio.
Despite fog, Golden Gate Bridge fireworks show sees huge turnout in SF for 4th of July
Fireworks were launched from the Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday night for only the third time in San Francisco history, drawing large crowds who gathered along the waterfront despite foggy conditions that obscured parts of the display.
Santa Rosa driver arrested on suspicion of DUI after crash cuts power
(BCN)-- A Santa Rosa woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after her vehicle struck a power pole, downing electrical lines, Santa Rosa police said Saturday. Maira Reyna Sancen Ramirez, 50, was taken into custody after the collision about 6:30 p.m. in the area of Bluebell ...
500 drones light up San Jose sky for Fourth of July, drawing thousands of people
"Happy Birthday to America." Thousands of people gathered at Lake Cunningham on Saturday to celebrate the Fourth of July with a large-scale drone show that city leaders say offers a safe alternative to fireworks.
England eliminates Mexico 3-2 in World Cup in possible game of the tournament
Altitude dominated the build-up analysis of the England-Mexico matchup. It came down to England’s attitude. The Three Lions came away with a gritty 3-2 win over co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 on Sunday, as El Tri bows out at a stadium they rarely lose in. With Canada losin...
Folarin Balogun's 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs. Belgium
SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was surprisingly suspended by FIFA, clearing the American forward to play in the team’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium, a decision that was praised by U.S. President Donald Trump and prompted outrage from the Red Devils. Balogun, the Amer...
VIDEO: Waymo seemingly drives through exploding fireworks, others spark delays
(KRON)-- A video sent to KRON4 seems to show a Waymo car driving through an exploding firework on Saturday evening. The video shows a passenger in a Waymo car videoing out the window, and a person on the sidewalk appears to light a firework in an intersection. As the firework begins to explode, y...
CHP officer jumps out of speeding car’s path on Vacaville freeway
Neither the officer nor the driver of the car were injured in the collision.
Photos: Parties, pyrotechnics, and police took over the Mission District on July 4
Throngs of revelers drinking Modelos and filming street fireworks dominated select corners of the Mission District on Saturday night for what has long been a July 4 tradition. And like […] Photos: Parties, pyrotechnics, and police took over the Mission District on July 4
6 rescued after dropping down cliff near Santa Cruz
(KRON)-- Crews rescued six people Saturday night from Davenport Beach after they attempted to climb the surrounding cliffs, according to Cal Fire CZU. In a social media post, Cal Fire CZU said that the group had installed a rope at the top of the cliff to aid them in climbing the steep terrain. T...
New sports bar opens in Oakland
Co-owner of 'Xingones Oakland' has opened another restaurant in Oakland
San Francisco's fireworks show ends in hours of gridlock involving Waymo cars
San Francisco’s Fourth of July celebration along the city’s waterfront quickly turned into hours of gridlock, dangerous fireworks incidents and a surge in emergency calls. Thousands packed Crissy Field to watch fireworks launched from the Golden Gate Bridge. But once the show ended, it wasn’t ...
Woman shot, killed in San Jose: PD
(KRON)-- A woman has died after being shot in San Jose Sunday morning, according to the San Jose Police Department. Around 1:20 a.m., officers received reports of a person shot the area of Bonita Avenue and Sunny Court in San Jose. When officers arrived on scene, they found a female victim with a...