The book readers of Dolores Park
Not only do people still read books in San Francisco, they read books while lying outside, in the grass, looking out at the city. The book readers of Dolores Park
More stories from our newsroom
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
AccuWeather Forecast: Chance of dry lightning; mix of sun and clouds
Relative humidity will increase today and Monday. Elevated lightning strikes are possible with a chance of a few sprinkles through Monday..
Warm, Cloudy, Muggy with Low Risk of Dry Thunderstorms and Elevated Fire Danger
Happy Sunday Everyone! Warmer, muggy weather is in store today as monsoonal moisture moves into the Bay Area through Monday. While the chance of thunderstorms remains low, any storms that do develop could produce dry lightning with little rainfall, increasing the risk of wildfire starts due to ex...
Behind the Scenes at the Alameda County Fair: Food
Brian Brandon of 'Brian's Fried Potatoes' shows one of his popular treats -- Cheetos and Fried Potato on a Stick.
What to know about the Cyclosporiasis outbreak and its reach in California
A live and informative conversation with Dr. Roshan Patel, Gastroenterologist at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek, about the food-borne stomach parasite that has sickened hundreds in the U.S.
Learning about the San Jose Obone Festival
Rev. Henry Adams of the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin leads the last day of the 2026 San Jose Obon Festival.
Behind the scenes at the Alameda County Fair: truck & tractor pull
Truck & tractor pull promoter Brian Massetti appeared on "Mornings on 2" to talk about one of the loudest and most popular events among gearheads at the fair.
Documentary featuring Oakland's largest homeless encampment
Filmmaker/journalist Caron Creighton and encampment advocate John Janosko appeared on "Mornings on 2" to talk about award-winning documentary, "Wood Street."
Behind the scenes on last day of 2026 Alameda County Fair
Alameda County Fair spokesperson Karen Boyd appeared on "Mornings on 2" to discuss some of the fair's most popular attractions.
The book readers of Dolores Park
Not only do people still read books in San Francisco, they read books while lying outside, in the grass, looking out at the city. The book readers of Dolores Park
55-year-old Bay Area electronics company to close plant, lay off 200
The WARN filing listed 212 layoffs, including managers like the company president.
A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids
The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed holding facility for migrant families and unaccompanied children next to an airport hub, positioning itself to speed up deportations.
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies of 'brief and sudden illness'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died from a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday evening at the age of 71, the long-time senator's office announced. “Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” Graham’s office wrote in a ...
Warm weather continues, slight chance of thunderstorms, coastal flooding
(KRON) -- Warmer and drier weather will continue through the middle of the week with Moderate heat risk returning to much of the Bay Area. A slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms remains Sunday and Monday as monsoonal moisture moves into the region. Minor coastal flooding is also po...
Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and Israel
NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties.
The San Francisco hairstylist who lives 500 miles from her own salon
Three decades of loyal clients keep her tethered to a city she can no longer afford to call home.
Untangling what’s actually holding up the sale of San Francisco’s dead mall
The city got blamed after buyers pulled out of the deal. But the real mess has always been on the sellers’ side, where no one is truly in charge.
‘I go further’: The sober obsessive behind one of San Francisco’s most influential bars
Josh Harris shepherded Trick Dog to international fame. Now he’s betting it all on Quik Dog, a “sports bar inside a family restaurant.”
The Giants’ draft strategy: Flora’s dream team, a Bonds selection, and a run on pitchers
After taking pitcher Jackson Flora with the No. 4 pick, Buster Posey and the Giants selected Barry Bonds’ nephew, Peyton Bonds, in the third round of the draft.
Being Anticolonial
Geneva Avenue. Photo by Walter Mackins. Being Anticolonial
California HOA to pay $2.5M to resolve coastal access dispute
The new plan calls for unlocked gates and a public restroom.
Three careers in, Chika Kuramoto makes the Japanese food she wants to eat
From banker to teacher to bento box maven: How Chika Kuramoto found her calling at the Inner Sunset’s CSK Kitchen. Three careers in, Chika Kuramoto makes the Japanese food she wants to eat
3 arrested after police recover guns, drugs in Oakland
Oakland police arrested three people and recovered multiple firearms, narcotics and cash during an investigation targeting violent crime, authorities said. The Oakland Police Department said Ceasefire officers identified a person on Wednesday with an outstanding felony warrant for weapons viol...
Republicans scramble to find a replacement for Sen. Lindsey Graham ahead of the midterm elections
Hours after GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had a preferred replacement in mind but declined to share a name out of respect for Graham. “I have somebody that I think would be great, but I don’t want to say it now because it’s just, you know, it’s too...
SF shooting leaves man with serious injuries, suspect at large
A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a shooting early Sunday in San Francisco, police said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting near Fern Street and Van Ness Avenue at about 1:11 a.m. They found a man suffering from a gunshot wound and provided medical aid u...
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, marking a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign against the media that has drawn condemnation for eroding a fundamental f...
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it considers the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel using an "unauthorized route" was struck by a warning shot. U.S. Central Command said a short time later that its forces began a third round of strikes against Iran.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature: Here's what to know
A bipartisan bill designed to make homes more affordable for Americans is now law, despite no signature from President Donald Trump on Friday. Supporters call the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act the most comprehensive housing reform in at least 30 years. Here's what to know.
25th Annual Best of the Bay celebrates San Francisco’s top chefs, restaurants
San Francisco Magazine’s 25th Annual Best of the Bay brought together top chefs, restaurants, wineries and businesses for a sold-out celebration of the city's vibrant food, wine and culture.
Sen. Lindsey Graham dead at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'
(KRON) United States Senator Linsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has died at the age of 71. Graham's office released a statement on X, stating, "On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness. Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers a...
Fire danger escalates now through Monday
The tropical monsoon has arrived, with dry lightning threats, coastal flooding and a building inland heatwave impacting the region simultaneously. Highs today ranged from 64 in Pacifica to 94 in Fairfield. • The Storm Threat: Monsoonal moisture is advancing rapidly northward into the Bay Area. ...
Argentina fans celebrate World Cup win at San Francisco’s Pier 39 watch party
Hundreds of soccer fans gathered at San Francisco's Pier 39 to watch Argentina defeat Switzerland in a thrilling World Cup quarterfinal, turning the waterfront into an international celebration of the sport.
Family struggles to bury Fairfield teen killed moments after graduation
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (KRON) — It’s been nearly six weeks since 18-year-old Jamario Baker was killed moments after a graduation ceremony in Fairfield, and his family is still trying to lay him to rest. Baker was shot and killed following the Sem Yeto High School graduation ceremony at Fairfield High ...
Fire danger esclates now through Monday
The tropical monsoon has arrived, with dry lightning threats, coastal flooding and a building inland heatwave impacting the region simultaneously. Highs today ranged from 64 in Pacifica to 94 in Fairfield. • The Storm Threat: Monsoonal moisture is advancing rapidly northward into the Bay Area. ...
Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people, wounds 4, police say
A shooting near a street festival killed two people and wounded four others on Saturday in Toronto, Canada, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene was secure.
Outbreak of diarrhea caused by cyclosporiasis spreading in US with cases reported in CA, CDC says
Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are currently being reported in nearly three dozen states, including California, according to an ABC News tally. The most common symptom of cyclosporiasis is watery diarrhea "with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movemen...
U.S. launches attacks over ship hit in Strait of Hormuz; Iran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Gulf, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. ...
World's 1st fusion factory in Livermore aims to be clean energy source for commercial use
Fusion energy moved from theory to reality at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and now Livermore-based Inertia is working to scale the technology for commercial use. The company is developing technology aimed at bringing fusion energy to the power grid and helping meet future energy demand...
Bay Area firefighters train with controlled burn while also reducing wildfire risk
Firefighters in Marin County were intentionally setting fire to dry grass and brush on Saturday as part of a controlled burn operation aimed at reducing wildfire risk and preparing crews for the months ahead.
Photos: Hundreds protest at Open AI, Anthropic offices in San Francisco
Protesters met in front of OpenAI's headquarters in Mission Bay before marching to the offices of Anthropic and Google DeepMind. Photos: Hundreds protest at Open AI, Anthropic offices in San Francisco
Slushies, a Barney costume, a march from OpenAI to Anthropic: Inside SF’s anti-AI protest
Dubbed “Freeze AI on Slushy Day,” the march wound from OpenAI’s Mission Bay HQ to Anthropic and Google, with a detour to jeer at a16z.