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What is Kalshi and why is it so controversial?
Kalshi, one of the fastest growing companies in the world (but also one of the most controversial) calls itself a prediction market, even when many consider it a gambling site. Kalshi was banned in Nevada, a move that the company says was wrong. Kalshi is where millions of people...
Uber cutting 10% of jobs, will concentrate workers in SF, NY
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced Wednesday that the company is making a “big shift” in its organizational structure, which will cut 10% of its workforce. The layoffs will impact around 3,300 global employees of the San Francisco-based transportation co...
Chinatown merchants frustrated by crowds, construction as seniors move into alley
Chinatown merchants say crowds of seniors displaced by the Portsmouth Square construction are creating problems along Hang Ah Street, as businesses contend with multiple major construction projects expected to last years. City officials acknowledge the disruption and say they are...
San Jose bakery burglarized twice in less than a month
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A San Jose bakery was burglarized over the weekend, marking the second time the owners have been targeted in less than a month. Security video shows a thief breaking into the Celtic Tea Shoppe just after 6 a.m. Sunday at Branham Plaza in San Jose's Pine...
Berkeley restaurant manager detained by federal immigration agents at airport
Coworkers and customers say the restaurant worker's detainment has created heightened fear within the local community.
Marijuana business owner charged with murder after Oklahoma explosion kills 2
Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in over the weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in last week's blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma, authorities said....
Four murals in Clarion Alley were painted over last week
The murals were painted over after the property owner ordered to clean up graffiti. It is unclear how much it will cost to restore the murals. Four murals in Clarion Alley were painted over last week...
Fast-casual Japanese restaurant opening in heart of SF's Financial District
(KRON) -- A fast-casual Japanese restaurant is opening in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District. Nori Mori is "coming soon" to 1 California St., according to the establishment's Instagram page. No opening date has been set, but Nori Mori said it is opening later this su...
‘Discrimination comes with a price’: Accused of antisemitism, Oakland coffee shop closes
The Jerusalem Coffee House will be closed while it fights three lawsuits that allege the pro-Palestinian cafe mistreated Jewish customers.
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure during which the company's value skyrocketed to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity....
Demolition company donates hundreds of items from razed Millbrae inn
A South Bay company that tore down the historic El Rancho Inn in Millbrae gave away hundreds of beds and other furnishings from inside the rooms to those in need. Buccaneer Demolition in San Jose was hired to tear down the Inn, which was built in 1948 and featured in the movie “T...
Oakland's Home of Chicken and Waffles closing its doors after 22 years
It's the final day for a soul food institution in Oakland. Home of Chicken and Waffles served up its final pieces of fried chicken on Monday. The restaurant has been open on 4th Street in Jack London Square since 2004....
Landmark restaurant in Oakland's Jack London Square area closes.
The customers, former co-workers, and family came to say good-bye to Derreck Johnson and his landmark Home of Chicken and Waffles restaurant, a Black-owned business known as a late-night food and drink stop for decades, serving celebrities and politicians as well as Oakland resid...
Oakland's Home of Chicken and Waffles permanently closes doors on Monday
The Home of Chicken and Waffles will serve its final Southern comfort food dishes on Monday, bringing an end to a restaurant that has become a fixture in the Oakland community....
The AI boom and demand for data centers
Data centers are promising jobs, investment and economic growth, but neighbors want to know what comes with them. The fight playing out in Bay Area communities is part of a much bigger national debate over who benefits and who bears the cost. Daniel Aldrich, a Dean's Professor of...
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4 most anticipated restaurants and bakeries opening in San Francisco in September
A waterfront restaurant, a Melbourne-style sushi spot, a beloved bakery's bigger storefront, and a brewery's cocktail debut are all on the way.
Home of Chicken and Waffles in Oakland to close after 23 years
Home of Chicken and Waffles in Oakland is closing its doors after 23 years. The restaurant’s owner said he’s ready to retire from the restaurant industry and move on to a new chapter. The last day of business is Monday. The restaurant moved about two years ago to its current loca...
Berkeley vigil honors Nepal flood victims as family searches for missing relatives
A Berkeley restaurant owner whose relatives are missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal brought the community together for a candlelight vigil, as the death toll continues to rise....
Lake Ontario or Lake America? For Google Maps, it depends
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
Why Waymo’s big blue Ojai vans suddenly seem like they’re everywhere
The company has launched paid rides in its newest driverless vans as it expands its territory and fleet, and pursues robotaxi dominance in SF.
Pokémon takes over San Francisco with record turnout, drone shows
The Pokémon World Championships and Pokémon XP are drawing more than 50,000 fans to San Francisco, filling Moscone Center and providing a boost to nearby bars, restaurants, hotels and the collectibles market....
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Meta’s settlement isn’t the end of California’s kid-safety fight
The social media company’s $17.1 billion and promise to change are big, but lawmakers and advocates want more.
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An ambitious waterfront restaurant from the restaurateurs known for affordable prix-fixe
Sergeant Ma, opening Sept. 9 in Mission Bay, blends fine-dining technique with Chinese and Vietnamese flavors.
Apple to lay off 147 employees from South Bay offices
Apple is laying off 147 employees – most of them software engineers – from its offices in Sunnyvale and Cupertino. The news came down on the same day Apple announced its next product launch event on Sept. 9 at its Cupertino headquarters. The company is expected to unveil new iPho...
Philz Coffee continues expansion with first Concord location
(KRON) -- Philz Coffee is now open in Concord. The San Francisco chain made its debut in the East Bay suburb with a grand opening on Wednesday, Aug. 26, according to a Philz Coffee press release. Philz Coffee is located at the Willows Shopping Center at 1975 Diamond Blvd., Suite ...
21-year-old killed in El Cerrito shopping center shooting identified
A 21-year-old man who was shot and killed inside his car at a busy El Cerrito shopping center on Sunday afternoon has been identified.
GLP-1 boom could reshape restaurant bars as diners cut back on alcohol
The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look at beverages too.
Tom Brady's new California CardVault store burglarized 1 week after opening
NFL legend Tom Brady's new CardVault store in Palo Alto, California, was burglarized, just one week after opening.
The curtain is closing this weekend in Sonoma on "Mamma Mia!"
Tony Gonzalez from the Transcendence Theatre Company joined KTVU to discuss the theater's final weekend of the hit musical "Mamma Mia!" and the upcoming Broadway Holiday productions....
Historic Sonoma cheesemaker to close after nearly a century
Vella Cheese, a staple of the Sonoma community for 94 years, is closing its doors. The factory behind the storefront has already shuttered, and the cheese shop up front will close permanently once the remaining inventory is sold out....
Historic cheese shop closes in Sonoma after 94 years
Vella Cheese in Sonoma is closing after 94 years.
State Department preparing to cancel tens of thousands of visas held by asylum seekers: Officials
The State Department announced that it is preparing to revoke tourist and business visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreign nationals who have sought or are actively seeking asylum....
‘He eviscerated my life’s work’: SF jeweler’s shop destroyed by burglar
Alix Blüh said her beloved Richmond District shop Modern Relics will not reopen in the same form after a devastating theft.
Remembering Dolly Parton
The legendary singer, songwriter, actress, business woman and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. The Bay Area remembers her as an icon....
A look back at Dolly Parton's legendary career
Dolly Parton's career spanned music, movies, entertainment, business ventures and more.
Why San Francisco office-to-housing projects are gaining traction
After years of discussion and little tangible progress, San Francisco may be seeing new momentum in efforts to convert vacant office buildings into housing as financial incentives encourage developers to pursue projects that previously did not make economic sense....
Instagram head defends platform safety efforts in federal trial over youth addiction claims
State attorneys challenged the head of Instagram over whether the platform does enough to protect young users during a landmark federal trial accusing parent company Meta of designing intentionally addictive and dangerous features. Adam Mosseri testified in Oakland federal court ...
Bon Appetit's 'Best New Restaurants 2026' includes two SF spots
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Two new Bay Area restaurants have received a distinct honor. The restaurants, both of which are in San Francisco, have been included on Bon Appetit's "Best New Restaurants 2026" list. Jules The first of the two SF restaurants that landed on the prestigious...
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Trump administration to target asylum seekers
The Trump administration is taking aim at foreigners who entered the country legally as tourists or business travelers, but later applied for asylum. The State Department says those visas were issued with the expectation that visitors would return home and now the administration ...
Eventually, every restaurant finds its way to a burger
JouJou added the $27 Royale to its new bar menu. The move is part of an effort to make the French restaurant more casual, accessible, and worth walking into....
‘Clean slate’: Pet shop at heart of Sunset political scandal starts over in the Richmond
Julia Baran, owner of the Outer Sunset pet shop at the center of a major political scandal last year, is relocating to the Inner Richmond. ‘Clean slate’: Pet shop at heart of Sunset political scandal starts over in the Richmond...