Dolly Parton could soon have major airport named in her honor after unanimous vote
Nashville International Airport is one step closer to undergoing a name change honoring late country music icon Dolly Parton.
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Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support strict limits on screen time and use of AI in class?
Eight candidates are facing off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked if they support a technology policy like LAUSD's. Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support strict limits on screen time and use of AI in class?...
Trump's $5K offer to Americans
President Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.
Gilroy considers moratorium on new data centers
(KRON) -- The Gilroy City Council will consider a temporary citywide moratorium on artificial intelligence companies building new data centers. If councilmembers approve the ordinance at their Sept. 14 meeting, it would not impact the Amazon data center, which is already approved...
Civil jury finds ex-Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli liable for sexually assaulting 7 women
A jury has found former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli liable for sexually assaulting seven women in a civil trial over allegations spanning nearly two decades. He has been ordered to pay around $13 million in compensatory damages to the victims....
Former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli found liable in sexual abuse civil trial
Former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli was found liable Friday for sexually abusing seven women over nearly two decades. A jury ordered him to pay a total of $13 million in compensatory damages to the survivors....
Nashville Airport Authority approves renaming airport in honor of Dolly Parton
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously, 6-0, to begin the process of renaming the Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton....
Trump defends proposed $5,000 dividend as 'reward,' says 'growth' will pay for it
President Donald Trump defended his proposal to give Americans a $5,000 "dividend" as a "reward" for voters who he says endured the Biden administration....
Key takeaways from the 2nd night of the GOP midterm convention
Vice President JD Vance headlined the second night of the Republican midterm convention, rallying GOP voters while lacing into Democrats.
Who’s bankrolling San Francisco’s coming election? These 16 donors.
At least $18 million has been raised for the November races overall, and the top 16 donors have contributed some $13 million so far Who’s bankrolling San Francisco’s coming election? These 16 donors....
San Francisco marks 25 years since 9/11 with remembrance events
A commemoration at the Presidio honoring those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks brought together the Mayor’s Office, the San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco Interfaith Council. The event was organized by the Heart & Armor Foundation for Veterans Health. Mayor D...
San Francisco unveils tenant protection plan as city rents spike over 25%
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, the Board of Supervisors and the City Attorney's office are all pulling together on a plan to help people who rent to stay in their homes....
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November....
'Let's roll.' Military flyover above Los Gatos to honor heroes of 9/11
(KRON) -- On Friday, September 11, Congressman Sam Liccardo will join a ceremony at Los Gatos High School honoring alumni Mark Bingham and Todd Beamer, whose courage aboard United Airlines Flight 93 saved countless lives. Beamer rallied his fellow passengers with the words, "let’...
Man threw skateboard at elderly man in SF vandalism-assault: DA
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A 47-year-old man was convicted by a jury for a July 14 incident where he assaulted an elderly man and vandalized the lobby of the building where he lives, prosecutors announced Thursday. Joshua Vasquez was convicted of vandalism and assault, according to ...
Mayor Daniel Mamdani? Lurie pivots as SF’s affordability crisis runs rampant
The mayor has built his brand on fiscal restraint and business ties. This week, he swung toward labor and renters, his biggest political turn yet.
'Fare Required': Why is Muni putting up this obvious sign on buses?
(KRON) -- If you've recently spent time on the streets of San Francisco, you may have noticed a ubiquitous sign on Muni buses. The sign reads, "Fare Required." It is rather an obvious message to send when public transit isn't free. However, fare evasion is an issue the San Franci...
What to know about Trump's $5K dividend pledge
President Trump wants to give out $5,000 checks if republicans win control of congress again in the midterm elections. It would cost more than $1 trillion. Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, gives insight....
Valkyries president Jess Smith would make a great WNBA commissioner. There’s one problem
The job Smith already has is better than one that comes with plenty of institutional baggage.
AI startup behind 'Stop Hiring Humans' billboards to retire slogan
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco AI startup that made headlines with a rage-baiting marketing campaign telling people to "Stop Hiring Humans" says it's sorry. That's according to Jaspar Carmichael-Jack, Founder and CEO at Artisan. KRON4.com first reported on Artisan's dy...
Trump asking voters to 'pretend' he's on the ballot; promises $5K if GOP wins
President Trump asked voters to "pretend" he's on the ballot and promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" if the GOP wins the midterms. The question is: How would it get funded?...
Lindsay Clancy juror says holdout didn't show 'single piece of evidence' explaining vote
Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial ended in a mistrial on Sept. 4, after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
Bay Area voters to decide on transit funding measures amid systemwide delays
Regional ballot measures would help bail out Bay Area's long suffering transportation agencies, most of which have budget deficits in the hundreds of millions of dollars....
State Sen. Ben Allen shares how he'd reform the system if elected CA Insurance Commissioner
ABC7 Eyewitness News sat down and spoke with Democratic candidate for California's next Insurance Commissioner, State Senator Ben Allen.
Get the Flock outta here: D8 candidate targets SFPD surveillance contract
Plus: A former SF “shadow mayor” candidacy, journos clap back at Lurie’s records issues and the data center debate hits the D10 race.
SF is full of dumb billboards. This lawyer bought one to remind us we’re all gonna die
Estate planner Susanna P. Lichter decided to consider the cold embrace of infinity with her new eye-catching ad.
Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midterms
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won’t come down until after U.S. midterm elections....
Opinion: The confident ignorance of Jane Kim’s plan for California insurance
The candidate for insurance commissioner has campaigned on a platform of smoke and mirrors: big talk, little respect for the facts, and at times outright falsehoods....
Travelers recount restraining unruly passenger on American Airlines flight to Newark
Two New Jersey travelers are speaking out after helping restrain an unruly passenger aboard American Airlines Flight 618 headed to Newark, saying the man became belligerent, made racial and derogatory remarks and later turned physical with other passengers....
St. Helena faces $60M fix, long timeline to resolve persistent brown tap water
Five years after St. Helena residents first reported brown, foul-smelling tap water, the Department of Public Works presented a report to the City Council detailing potential solutions, estimated costs, and funding options....
St. Helena plans to address dirty water
Five years after St. Helena residents first reported brown, foul-smelling tap water, the Department of Public Works presented a report to the City Council detailing potential solutions, estimated costs, and funding options....
Prince William, Princess Kate's son Prince George begins boarding school at Eton
George is following in his father Prince William and uncle Prince Harry's footsteps at Eton.
Texas Education Board approves controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools addressing Islam
The Texas Education Board approved a controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools addressing Islam.
Billboard-famous lawyer Anh Phoong offers $10k prize for new jingle
(KRON) -- It's a catchphrase that's become ubiquitous when driving on Bay Area roads — "Something wrong? Call Anh Phoong." Now, the lawyer is making her own call to the public for a new official jingle. The Phoong Law Firm is offering a $10,000 prize in a just-announced music con...
Bodies of 4 recovered after plane goes missing in Bahamas
Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
New Hampshire Primary today
Voters head to the polls in New Hampshire today and a senate seat is up for grabs. Voters will also choose nominees for the house, governor and other state offices. Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan breaks down what this could mean for the midterm elections in...
Artwork worth millions stolen from France's Renoir Museum, mayor says
At least two stolen paintings were abandoned, an official said.
From the Lockerbie bombing to 9/11: How attacks on flights changed air travel forever
Taking a commercial flight from a U.S. airport generally requires a boarding pass to get anywhere near a gate, security screening controlled by the federal government and careful attention to the contents of carry-on bags. It wasn’t always this way. Travelers once passed through ...
49ers legend Steve Young surprises fans with swag before Australia flight
Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young surprised United passengers at SFO, handing out 49ers swag before they boarded their flight to Melbourne for the historic NFL game in Australia....
49ers fans head to Australia for season opener with surprise sendoff from Steve Young
Dozens of San Francisco 49ers fans boarded a flight at San Francisco International Airport heading to Melbourne, Australia, to cheer on the team in Thursday’s season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Before departing on their 16-hour United Airlines flight, travelers were give...
Family wants plaques at Vallejo pedestrian bridge to honor Pearl Pinson
Vallejo city councilmembers will consider a plan for two plaques to honor Pearl Pinson, a 15-year-old kidnapped more than 10 years ago while she was on her way to school. The plaques would be installed on each side of a pedestrian bridge investigators believe the teen was dragged...
George Pataki, Rudy Giuliani, some 9/11 families oppose Mamdani's attendance at Friday's WTC ceremony
Mayor Mamdani says he will attend New York City's annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony Friday despite mounting criticism from some family members of victims....
Midterms Ramp Up for Control of Congress
We are eight weeks away to the midterm elections. David Schultz, political science professor from Hamline University, tells us what could possibly happen in November....
Fourth annual Lowrider Day returns to downtown San Jose
Lowriders will cruise into downtown San Jose this weekend, bringing a piece of East San Jose’s Chicano culture to City Hall for an afternoon of custom cars, music and celebration. San Jose Lowrider Day returns Sunday for its fourth year, marking the anniversary of the City Counci...
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Mayor Lurie will indefinitely continue ‘90 day strategy’ to clean up Mission BART plazas
Multiple city agencies have worked together over the last 90 days at the Mission BART plazas. Neighbors say that results are too inconsistent. Mayor Lurie will indefinitely continue ‘90 day strategy’ to clean up Mission BART plazas...
Court filings reveal new details in former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao bribery case
Weeks ahead of the criminal trial for the corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, court filings from federal prosecutors reveal new details about the government’s case against Thao and other defendants. From transcripts of a private phone call to new revelation...
Meet the school board candidates: Do you support school closures or mergers in 2029-30?
Eight candidates are facing off for three San Francisco School Board seats. This week, Mission Local asked if they supported school closures. Meet the school board candidates: Do you support school closures or mergers in 2029-30?...
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December after transformative and tumultuous tenure
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is retiring at the end of the year, bringing to a close her seven-plus years at the helm of the league and a stewardship that has been transformative and at times tumultuous....
Vice President JD Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears
Vice President JD Vance says he wouldn't call the U.S. conflict with Iran a “war,” despite recent escalations.
SF supervisors demand Kaiser clarify AI job protections
(KRON) -- The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is demanding that Kaiser Permanente revise its proposed contracts that give Kaiser the ability to replace therapists with AI. This comes amid new contract negotiations. The union says that the proposed contract language does not cl...
Jury deliberates in civil case against ex-Windsor mayor, accused of sexual abuse
Jurors in the civil trial of former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli, accused of sexually and physically abusing multiple women over the course of nearly two decades, wrapped up their first full day of deliberations Thursday without reaching a verdict....
NYC and LA are restricting AI in schools. What will San Francisco do?
SFUSD won’t vote on a tech policy until March, as big cities pass AI bans.
Jury deliberates civil case against ex-Windsor mayor Dominic Foppoli accused of sexual abuse
The jury is tasked with weighing the testimony of seven women who say the former Windsor mayor abused them over nearly two decades against Foppoli's repeated claims of total innocence....
Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming
The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to reject an order by a federal judge that halts it from implementing a new rule regulating mail ballots,...
Fleet Week SF 2026: Schedule, Air Show, Parade of Ships and more
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- It's back. Fleet Week is set to return to San Francisco next month. The annual week-long event celebrates the United States Navy and has been a San Francisco tradition since 1981, when it was launched with the support of then-Mayor Dianne Feinstein. With i...
Waymo got more than 4,000 parking tickets in 2026: report
Data from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency obtained by news publication "Gazetteer SF" shows Waymo was issued more than 4,000 parking tickets during the first six months of this year alone....
EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked backlash in communities across the United States and transformed the midterm election landscape. The EPA proposal would elimi...
Court to unseal sensitive documents in ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao corruption case
Court documents say the material includes videos of people drinking and dancing of a "sexual nature" and people describing sexual activity. Though recordings of politicians not charged in the bribery and corruption case will stay confidential....