Cuba has suffered another nationwide blackout, the second in just one week, leaving millions without reliable electricity. Aging power plants, chronic fuel shortages, and decades of underinvestment have pushed the electrical grid to the brink. Now, many are asking whether the country’s energy cri...
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(KRON) -- Firefighters are battling two separate wildfires burning in the North Bay on Monday afternoon. As of 3:50 p.m., the Ledson Fire has spread across 14 acres east of Santa Rosa, and the Hardin Fire is burning 50 acres west of Lake Berryessa. The Hardin Fire ignited in Napa County's Pope Va...
(KRON) -- After a memorable performance in her return to the Bay Area, pop icon Hilary Duff thanked the amazing support she received from the sold-out crowd at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View on Saturday. Except she thanked the wrong city. “Well … San Jose, you just raised the bar. ✨ ...
There is a large police presence at 40th and International Boulevard in Oakland Monday afternoon, where OPD is responding to a shooting that they are describing as a "critical incident."
Es la historia de Ruben y Francisco, do hermanos Nicaragüenses que migraron juntos y pasaron 3 años juntos en el distrito de la Misión. Dos hermanos pasaron juntos durante 3 años hasta que uno fue deportado
The statement released Monday was signed by top economists, along with computer scientists and some executives at tech companies including Anthropic, Google and OpenAI.
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department shot and killed an armed and dangerous suspect in the area of 40th Avenue and International Boulevard on Monday afternoon, KRON4 has confirmed. Oakland PD described the incident as a "critical incident." Police sources tell KRON4 that two po...
The star-studded ceremony will celebrate major sports achievements, revisit unforgettable moments, and bring together the sports industry's fan favorites and biggest stars.
(KRON) -- A graduate student studying data science at San Jose State University was arrested in connection to several hoaxes and false threats made against SJSU that disrupted classes. Ziheng "Tony" Fang, 30, of San Jose, was arrested on federal charges filed July 9. The student is accused of wri...
(BCN) -- Firefighters are battling a 10-acre brush fire east of Santa Rosa on Monday afternoon, Cal Fire said. The Ledson Fire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. near State Route 12 and North Pythian Road. The area is near the Ledson Winery and Vineyards. As of 1:45 p.m., the blaze was spreading a...
Minnesota prosecutors have obtained key evidence in their investigations into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
(KRON) -- A man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting in Bay Point earlier this month has been arrested in Las Vegas. Avery Alexander Gibbs, 35, was allegedly involved in a shooting on Friday, Jul3 on Olivia Lane in Bay Point. Multiple people were injured in the shooting. Two were transported ...
A wildfire in Santa Rosa has spread to 13 acres, prompting authorities to issue an evacuation order for nearby residents.
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother's temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate.
Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire in Santa Rosa, dubbed the Ledson Fire.
Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of a 13-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa and have the blaze 10% contained.
The U.S. announced a new round of strikes on Iran on Monday, hours after President Donald Trump said that the United States is "reinstating" a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. and Iran continue to trade strikes, clashing over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command has now targeted dozens of Iranian sites, killing at least one person.
Big names are heading to Anaheim! 🌟✨ Disney announces an incredible programming lineup for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Aug. 14-16, featuring appearances by Neil Patrick Harris, the Jonas Brothers, Seth MacFarlane, the cast of Percy Jackson and more.
(KRON) -- Meta has abruptly rolled back a feature introduced last week that allowed people's Instagram photos to be used by others to generate AI images -- without their permission or knowledge. The feature, Muse Image, was introduced on July 7. Using the new feature, which was available through ...
After the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's governor has named Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill his Senate seat.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday afternoon that Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, will finish his term following his death over the weekend.
Another Bonds has made his way to the San Francisco Giants after the team drafted Peyton Bonds on Saturday for the 2026 MLB Draft. The Giants are the same franchise where uncle Barry Bonds and grandfather Bobby Bonds left a lasting legacy.
One runner has been gored in the face, and many more were fortunate to not be seriously injured during a chaotic bull run at Spain's San Fermin festival on Saturday.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Monsoon moisture is setting up perfect conditions in the San Francisco Bay Area for colorful horizons with dramatic sunrises and sunsets. KRON4 viewers shared photographs of gorgeous recent sunsets glowing beneath clouds with vivid hues of pink, orange, and red. Forecaster...
(KRON) -- Costco shoppers in the South Bay who purchased recalled grapevine plants found to potentially carry an invasive bug may soon be getting a knock at the door. Starting this week, Santa Clara County workers will be going door-to-door to leave collection supplies and instructions for prepar...
President Donald Trump plans to address the nation during a primetime speech later this week.
The vote means the City Council will reconvene later in July to determine the official fate of the Oakland Coliseum.
Point Mugu State Park is near a U.S. Naval Base.
(KRON) -- A car slammed through the exterior wall of a popular North Bay tavern on Monday, inflicting significant damage. The Novato Police Department said it responded to a car crash into the side of the HopMonk Tavern at 224 Vintage Way. No one was injured in the crash, but the building is curr...
A naked man allegedly grabbed a 7-year-old girl at a Portland park before her parents and bystanders fought him off as officers arrived to the scene.
Deputy Nanette Musto allegedly asked if the incarcerated woman had surgery to augment her body.
Oakland city leaders on Monday approved a proposal to sell the city's 50% ownership stake in the Oakland Coliseum complex, a deal supporters say could bring new economic opportunities and development to the city.
After three years of playing on repeat, the code has been finally cracked.
The lawsuit argues that the $81 billion mega merger would "extinguish competition" in Hollywood.
Gotham FC is just days away from making history as part of the first women's soccer event to be held at Citi Field in NYC.
The motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting Monday was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing, Sen. Angus King said Homeland Security Secretary Mullin told him.
An illegal drone grounded fire crews as the wildfire grew by thousands of acres.
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
For 34 seasons, the celebrities have been the stars of the ballroom -- now, for the first time, it's the dancers' turn.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A beautiful Saturday afternoon took a frightening turn for three sailboat passengers who plunged into San Francisco Bay after their vessel capsized near San Mateo, according to authorities. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit was involved in training near the...
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