Bay Area communities step up flood preps as CA could face 'historic' El Nino winter
While the exact impacts remain uncertain, local agencies around the Bay Area are already taking steps to prepare for possible flooding.
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CA governor candidate Xavier Becerra proposes free 'power hour' electricity plan
Becerra unveiled the proposal Tuesday at POLITICO's Sacramento Summit, saying his plan would offer free electricity during a designated midday window. The Democrat said he would work with the regulators, energy providers and other stakeholders to determine how this would be paid,...
New Grocery Outlet in SF North Beach
A New Grocery Outlet has opened its doors in the location previously occupied by Safeway
AccuWeather Forecast: Clouds fill in across Bay Area overnight; patchy drizzle tomorrow morning
The clouds will fill in across our entire area overnight and tomorrow morning will start off with patchy drizzle. The clouds will keep the coast cool well into the afternoon, but expect some sun inland....
Trump wants to make daylight saving time permanent
President Donald Trump urged the Senate to quickly pass legislation making daylight saving time permanent, arguing that ending the twice-yearly clock changes would improve public safety, boost the economy and benefit Americans’ health....
Family mourns 24-year-old mother killed in hit-and-run outside Oakland church
Maribel Matias died on Saturday night after she was struck by a car directly in front of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
D23 2026: Everything to know about Disney's ultimate fan expo
Disney fans, assemble! Here's what to know about D23 2026, Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim, California.
Tech mogul Bob Lee's killer claims trial prosecutors were racially bias
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Nima Momeni, the convicted killer of Cash App founder Bob Lee, will be back in a San Francisco courtroom Friday, and his new defense team will reportedly try to prove racial bias tainted his high-profile murder trial. Defense attorneys filed a motion on be...
Fox Weather expert breaks down El Niño predictions
Bryan Norcross, a hurricane and climate specialist at Fox Weather, explains what to know about the latest climate report on El Niño.
Tropical Storm Lala approaching Hawaii: What to know
The National Weather Service in Honolulu says the Big Island and islands of Maui County currently have the highest potential for heavy rainfall, although that forecast could change as the system develops and its track becomes clearer....
Phillips 66 left California. Now it's betting billions on selling fuel there.
A new pipeline could mean better prices at the pump.
Alabama man put to death for murder of 5-year-old girl in last of 3 US executions in a day, including in TN and OK
Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma executed inmates Thursday, the first time in nearly 16 years that three people were put to death on the same day in the U.S....
California families urge changes to Prop 57 during rally at State Capitol
Families from across California, including several from the Central Valley, gathered at the State Capitol on Thursday to call for changes to Proposition 57, arguing the law places too much emphasis on rehabilitation and not enough on accountability for violent juvenile offenders....
Disney and Formula 1 extend partnership through 2028, adding Pixar's 'Cars'
Disney and Formula 1 are extending their collaboration through 2028, introducing Disney and Pixar's "Cars" to the global program with Lightning McQueen racing into the Formula 1 Gran Premio d'Italia at Monza....
Woman wearing 'Force to be reckoned with' shirt captured in nationwide manhunt
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
Check your bathroom cabinet: Hair mousse recalled over explosion risk
A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report.
Macy's launches exclusive Disney collection: Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey balloon takes center stage
Macy's debuts Disney collection inspired by iconic Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey balloon.
California couple's surrogate gives birth in Texas after refusing abortion for baby's heart defect
A surrogate carrying a baby for a California couple gave birth in Texas after fleeing state lines over an alleged demand to abort the fetus due to a heart defect....
New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East, according to Navy statements and open source information on the ship's movements....
Supporters rally for Valkyries amid transgender debate in WNBA
(KRON) -- Fans and organizations, including the "Rainbow Families Action" group comprised of parents of transgender youth and their allies, rallied outside of Chase Center ahead of the Valkyries game on Wednesday night. Organizers said they wanted to show support for superstar Ga...
This year's El Niño will likely be strongest on record, forecasters predict
Thursday's update states that there is now at least a 90% chance that strengthening will reach the "Very Strong" classification later in the year.
Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selected in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keefe D' Davis
A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago....
1 dead after car plummets down cliff and into the ocean in Santa Cruz
One person freed themselves from the car while the other was submerged in the ocean.
1 escapes, 1 dies after car plummets into the ocean in Santa Cruz
One person freed themselves from the car while the other was submerged in the ocean.
Heading to Hawaii this weekend? Tropical Storm Lala will dampen your travel plans
A tropical system approaching Hawaii is expected to bring heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding and dangerous surf to portions of the islands this weekend, with the Big Island and Maui currently among the areas of greatest concern....
Luigi Mangione guilty plea expected to be announced in federal case Friday, sources say
It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.
Broken engine parts shattered Ryanair plane window that passenger's head got sucked into: NTSB
Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff in Greece last month.
Their phones were stolen at Outside Lands. They found them in downtown L.A.
Attendees describe near-identical thefts, dead trackers, and pings that converged hundreds of miles south.
Costco brings back fan-favorite Kirkland treat after two-year absence
A fan-favorite Costco staple is returning to warehouse shelves after a two-year hiatus.
NBA schedule drop: The Warriors are no longer national TV maxxing
Steph Curry and the Warriors are set to play their 14th straight Christmas Day game and will also be at home on Presidents Day.
Houston law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children
A small law firm with ties to the Trump administration declined a $150 million contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children, authorities said Wednesday....
Rare government plane spotted flying back to the US
A NASA WB-57 research plane was seen flying from Reykjavik.
Mexico deports Bay Area man accused of meth trafficking
(KRON) -- A 34-year-old Bay Area man who was deported from Mexico last month is facing federal charges involving the distribution of methamphetamine, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday. Court documents allege Julio Palafox, a U.S. citizen and resident of Bay Point...
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Meet the District 10 candidates: How would you revitalize the Third Street corridor?
Bayview's Third Street corridor has struggled to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how the district's candidates would change it. Meet the District 10 candidates: How would you revitalize the Third Street corridor?...
'Leno's Law': Comedian pushes for CA bill to expand smog exemptions for classic cars
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) — Classic car enthusiast and former late-night TV host Jay Leno is hoping to steer a California bill to the governor’s desk and induct a new generation of classic cars. The bill, aptly dubbed "Leno’s Law," is custom-built for car collectors. The law woul...
At District 8 supervisor debate candidate Manny Yekutiel takes the heat
District 8 supervisor candidate Manny Yekutiel defended himself against sexual assault allegations. His opponents attacked his policies. At District 8 supervisor debate candidate Manny Yekutiel takes the heat...
Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody
A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him....
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall gives update on injury
(KRON) -- San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, 25, gave fans an update on Thursday regarding his season-ending injury via an Instagram post, saying he is on a 9-month road to recovery after undergoing surgery. Pearsall had been battling this injury since the 2025 sea...
Wastewater data shows COVID-19 surge in several Bay Area communities
Wastewater data shows COVID-19 rates are on a “summer surge” in several Bay Area communities. The increase is showing up in wastewater from Marin County to the South Bay, giving health officials a sense of both where and how much COVID-19 is circulating in the community. While do...
Mutated COVID-19 variant could be behind surge in SF virus levels
A mutated variant dubbed the cicada variant could be behind the rise in cases.
Christy Knowings, former 'All That' star, dies at 46: Report
Christy Knowings, best known for Nickelodeon’s “All That," has died at 46 after complications from an asthma attack, according to TMZ.
Watch: Colorado deputy smashes van window to rescue dog locked inside in heat
A Colorado sheriff’s deputy smashed the window of a van to rescue a dog that had been locked inside for nearly four hours in 83-degree Fahrenheit weather....
'Woodstock,' beloved Oakland-Alameda water shuttle, out of service due to engine trouble
(KRON) -- "Woodstock," the beloved 31-passenger water shuttle that ferries passengers back and forth between Alameda and Oakland's Jack London Square, is currently out of service. On Tuesday, San Francisco Bay Ferry, which operates the vessel, said service on Woodstock would be s...
‘Neighbors evicting neighbors': Longtime North Beach tenants fight to stay in their homes
Six North Beach households could lose the apartments they’ve called home for decades after new owners bought their building last year and soon began trying to evict them. Faced with soaring San Francisco rental prices, the tenants say they face an uncertain future and could be fo...
Dad runs 4-minute, 17-second mile while pushing daughter in stroller
Stephen Biebelhausen and his daughter Blake ran in Cleveland's Guardian Mile "Stroller Mile," potentially setting a record with their 4-minute, 17-second race time....
San Leandro earthquake felt throughout Bay Area
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 struck near San Leandro on Thursday morning, and while there were no immediate reports of damage, people all over the Bay Area reported feeling the shaking....
Professional boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, years after career-ending fight injury
Former professional boxer Prichard Colón has died after a long health battle years after suffering an injury from a professional fight, according to Remezcla....
Former Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in DOJ fraud case
Former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich has been charged in the Justice Department’s criminal case against the civil rights group.
The Valkyries just beat last season’s win total, and major milestones are within reach
Golden State is 24-9, has the WNBA’s highest scoring bench, and could become the fifth franchise to record a 30-win season.
Ex-officer accused of plotting New Orleans attack is released after grand jury declines to indict
A Louisiana grand jury in June declined to indict Christopher Gillum on a state terrorism charge that could have carried up to a 15-year sentence, court records show....
Quake strikes San Leandro; shaking felt throughout Bay Area
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 struck near San Leandro on Thursday morning, and while there were no immediate reports of damage, people all over the Bay Area reported feeling the shaking....
3.8 magnitude earthquake in San Leandro rattles San Francisco Bay Area
The earthquake struck at 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
Earthquake strikes Bay Area
The 3.8 quake, centered in Oakland, was felt in San Francisco.
Earthquake near San Leandro felt across Bay Area Thursday morning
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A sizeable jolt was felt around the Bay Area Thursday morning as an earthquake rocked the San Leandro area. The quake was a preliminary magnitude 4.1, according to the United States Geological Survey. However, the agency later downgraded it, first to a 3.9...
4.1-magnitude earthquake in San Leandro
The quake struck about 8:30 a.m. along the Hayward Fault, according to the US Geological Survey. It was first reported as a 4.1, but then downgraded to 3.8, according to the USGS website....
Napa Valley Rydables: New way to see Napa's history
A mother and daughter are putting a family spin on Napa sightseeing. Their Rydables tours combine a ride through downtown with stories about the city’s history and landmarks. Karen Kaiser and Nancie Cameron, share their story....
Ticks that cause Lyme and other diseases have migrated south. Are doctors ready?
Angela Newman of Biltmore Forest, North Carolina, remembers the “bizarre” symptoms she began experiencing almost a decade ago. Blurry vision, a stiff neck, hypersensitive skin, numbness and weakness that would come and go. She saw a variety of medical specialists, undergoing an M...
Rare Egyptian treasures make US debut at San Francisco's De Young Museum
The "Treasures of the Pharaohs" exhibition opens to the public Aug. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2027, at the De Young Museum in San Francisco.
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