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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....
Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco
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....
BIGBANG celebrates 20th anniversary in can't-miss Oakland show on comeback tour
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- Helen Lee and Jina Lee drove six-plus hours from Los Angeles to the Bay Area on the morning of BIGBANG's Saturday night show at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. To celebrate its momentous 20th anniversary, BIGBANG is back on its first world tour in n...
Authorities investigate another possible mountain lion sighting in San Francisco
A mountain lion sighting near Fell and Baker Saturday night prompted a big response. On Sunday, Animal Care and Control said the threat appears to be over; however, authorities said there was an unconfirmed mountain lion sighting on Sunday. Peter Tira with the California Departme...
It’s unclear what happened to the mountain lion in San Francisco’s Panhandle
The animal was under watch by wildlife wardens Saturday night before the search went quiet — unlike January’s Pacific Heights cougar, which was captured within a day....
A postcard from Australia: Will the 49ers’ 8,000-mile head start on the Rams pay off?
Los Angeles is the designated “home team” for the season opener, but San Francisco is the franchise embracing a full week in Melbourne.
Meet the 71-year-old keeping tabs on Concord’s immigration court
Jere Ramsey and some three dozen volunteers have become the record-keepers of the Bay Area's de facto immigration court in Concord. Meet the 71-year-old keeping tabs on Concord’s immigration court...
Labor Day weekend beach goers urged to be cautious amid dangerous beach conditions
Officials are urging Labor Day weekend beach goers along the San Francisco coastline to exercise extreme caution as a Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through Monday....
E-40 performs at Stanford's first game of the season
(KRON)-- Bay Area legend E-40 took to the field on Friday for Stanford Football's first game of the regular season. The performance celebrated the 20th anniversary of his album, "My Ghetto Report Card." “Performing at halftime to help kick off Stanford’s football season and celeb...
Suspect in custody after water rescue in SF Bay following alleged stabbing, authorities say
Two people have been hospitalized after a suspect allegedly stabbed a person in San Francisco's Marina District and fled, eventually needing to be rescued from bay waters on Saturday, authorities said....
People We Meet: Coach Julio Muñoz, the Mission’s tennis guy
Julio Muñoz is a Mission native who has been playing and coaching tennis here for most of his life. People We Meet: Coach Julio Muñoz, the Mission’s tennis guy...
Northbound Highway 101 closure over Labor Day weekend n San Francisco
Northbound lanes on Highway 101 in San Francisco will be closed between 17th Street and Cesar Chavez Street over Labor Day Weekend beginning Friday at 11 p.m. Lanes will reopen by Monday at 6 a.m., according to Caltrans. Jesse Gary reports....
Move Bay Area Transit Summit: Improving regional public transportation
Local leaders held an event last week on public transportation in the Bay Area and how to improve transit connections around the region.
Highway 101 closure: What you need to know
(KRON)-- Getting through San Francisco will be extra difficult this weekend, especially if you are coming from the Peninsula or South Bay. Beginning Friday at 11 pm and running until Monday at 6 am, the Hospital Curve section of Northbound 101 from Cesar Chavez to 17th Street wil...
What to know as the 49ers season prepares to kick off Thursday in Australia
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco 49ers are in Australia as the team prepares to take on the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. The Niners are looking to follow up last season's surprising playoff run with another deep run this year. Here is a look at what fans need to k...