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49ers fans head to Australia for historic NFL game against Rams
49ers fans are traveling from the Bay Area to Melbourne, where a sellout crowd of 100,000 is expected for the first NFL regular-season game ever played in Australia....
Heating up again
The heat returns this week! You will notice warming in the Tuesday forecast. Highs should range from the mid 70s to the upper 90s. The hottest day of the week will be Wednesday. The warmest inland areas will top 100 degrees. A Heat Advisory has been issued for the entire Bay Area...
Labor Day rally in SF: Young people's concerns about entering workforce
Changes in the economy with job cuts in the private and government sectors, as well as the rise of AI, has added to the uncertainty of young people entering the workforce. At a Labor Day rally in San Francisco, some participants shared their thoughts and concerns....
‘It's a privilege to be here' Giants voice Mike Krukow will sign off at the end of the month
It’ll be an emotional month for the San Francisco Giants family as one of their family members will be leaving. The Giants iconic voice Mike Krukow will officially sign off on Sept. 27, the team’s final game of the season. ‘Kruk and Kuip’ have been the voices and faces of the Gia...
Toxic algae bloom causes surge in sick, dying sea lions along Northern California coast
A growing number of sick sea lions are being reported along Northern California beaches as experts warn the mammals are suffering, and in some cases dying, from a toxic illness. The latest fatality was reported in San Francisco, while further south a surge in cases is occurring b...
Sea lion dies at San Francisco beach after possible poisoning from algae bloom
According to volunteers with the Marine Mammal Center, the sea lion likely developed domoic acid poisoning from algal blooms.
Sick sea lion dies on SF beach in latest neurotoxin case connected to warmer waters
A sick sea lion died on San Francisco's Crissy Field Beach after it was seen experiencing seizures likely due to a neurotoxin called domoic acid, which the Marine Mammal Center says is surging possibly connected to warming ocean temperatures....
Hot weather returns to Bay Area with inland temps in 90s, 100s: How long will it last?
Hot weather is returning to the Bay Area this week with temperatures expected to reach the 90s and 100s in some areas. Here's what to know.
Sea lion at SF's Crissy Field dies after appearing to be in distress
(KRON)-- A sea lion that appeared to be sick and in distress at San Francisco's Crissy Field has died, according to Marine Mammal Center. In videos obtained by KRON4, the sea lion can be seen swaying its head back and forth, then lying down on a log, appearing sick. In the video,...
Mountain lion in San Francisco: What to do if you see a big cat
A mountain lion spotted in San Francisco’s Panhandle neighborhood over the weekend has safely moved along, officials said, relieving residents after the rare big cat sighting....
Iconic Bay Area lighthouse looking for residential volunteer -- free housing included
(KRON) -- If you've ever romanticized the notion of being a lighthouse keeper, this could be your big chance. One of the Bay Area's most iconic lighthouses is looking for a residential volunteer this fall. The historic Point Reyes Lighthouse is seeking a volunteer to fill a posit...
San Francisco 49ers team up with Australia Special Olympic athletes for football clinic
The San Francisco 49ers are making a difference in the Melbourne community during their trip to Australia this week. They're teaming up with Special Olympics Australia for a flag football clinic. Players have been showing the athletes what it's like to be a football player by tak...
San Francisco named among top US food cities in 2026: Yelp
San Francisco is once again proving to be a destination for food lovers. A new Yelp and Lyft study ranks the top 20 "foodie" cities in the U.S. with San Francisco ranked at no. 7....
Beach Hazards Statement in effect Monday
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Labor Day may mark the unofficial end to summer, but beachgoers who are planning to enjoy their day off along the coast are being warned to stay out of the water. Tropical activity in the ocean is shaking things up along the coast. First responders are con...
Where is the Tenderloin in downtown’s comeback story?
Stakeholders in the city’s slighted neighborhood say large scale investment has yet to reach them, though they are hopeful it will soon.
10 San Francisco playgrounds worth crossing town for, according to local experts
We asked parents who work with kids where they take their own. Here are the play areas they swear by.
Last day of mild weather before midweek warm-up
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Monday will be the last mild day before a warm-up over the next few days. Temperatures will be as hot as the triple digits inland through the middle of the week. Labor Day skies will be sunny and dry for Northern California as Southern California rainfall ...
Bay Area immigration judges are denying immigrant children pauses in deportation proceedings
Texas court ruling is upending how Bay Area immigration judges handle children's cases, with judges now denying most motions to pause removal proceedings — including for an 8-year-old navigating the system without a lawyer. Bay Area immigration judges are denying immigrant childr...
Mountain lion exits San Francisco's Panhandle neighborhood 'peacefully'
A mountain lion spotted in San Francisco’s Panhandle neighborhood over the weekend has safely moved along, officials said, relieving residents after the rare big cat sighting....