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Pokémon World Championships in SF: Here's what to know
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Thousands of Pokémon fans are arriving in San Francisco for the Pokémon World Championships, which begin Friday at Moscone Center. More than 50,000 fans are expected to attend the championships, and transportation officials are encouraging visitors to use p...
Alleged 'swamp water' gas tested for contaminates after car malfunctions on Bay Area freeway
After a scary freeway breakdown, an East Bay woman's mechanic noted that 'contaminated fuel' may have been the cause. "(My car) hopped like a bunny... I mean it wasn't funny at the time... I was terrified."...
The Trump slump may continue to sour SF’s tourism prospects
Sluggish international visitor numbers have continued to hamper San Francisco’s travel industry.
East Bay Nepalese community worried after catastrophic floods near Nepal and China border
More than 100 people are dead following the catastrophic flooding near the border of Nepal and China, and a Bay Area man from the impacted area is fearing the worst. The East Bay has a big Nepalese community, especially in Richmond, were a cultural celebration was held with worry...
Bay Area drivers to pay more to travel this Labor Day
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- If you are planning your last getaway before the unofficial end of summer, AAA says it is going to cost more than last year. AAA released its annual Labor Day travel forecast. According to the report, flights to top domestic destinations are going to cost ...
Survey says ⅓ of respondents in San Francisco jails report ‘serious injury’
Nearly one-third of respondents to a first-of-its-kind survey of San Francisco's jail population alleged being seriously injured while in jail. Survey says ⅓ of respondents in San Francisco jails report ‘serious injury’...
SFPD investigating viral altercation involving SFMTA officer on Treasure Island
It was not immediately clear what led up to the fight.
San Francisco street to shut down for Grammy-winning band
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco-founded band Train is releasing its 12th studio album, "Mad Dog in the Fog," this week. To celebrate, the band is shutting down Haight and Ashbury streets in San Francisco for a block party on Thursday, Aug. 27. The block party's doors open a...
Breaking down the Meta trial settlement
Common Sense Media Chief Advocacy Officer, Danny Weiss joins Fox Local San Francisco to discuss what Meta's $17 billion settlement means for families and child safety....
Bayview Buzz: The ‘grandfather of block parties’ lives another day and live music coming to a stoop near you
Sunday Streets came back with a bang despite dramatic cuts to the nonprofit. Plus: Live music is coming to the theater steps. Bayview Buzz: The ‘grandfather of block parties’ lives another day and live music coming to a stoop near you...
'Woodstock,' beloved Oakland-Alameda water shuttle, is back in service
(KRON) -- "Woodstock," the beloved, bright yellow ferry that shuttles people back and forth between Alameda and Oakland's Jack London Square, was back in service Wednesday. The 31-passenger vessel had been out of service since Aug. 5 due to engine issues. Last week, the San Franc...
Public records request reveals more details about SFO incidents
New details obtained from a public records request related to a high-profile detention of a traveler at San Francisco International Airport reveal a surprising incident that happened one day before. According to SFO, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent left his gun i...
Regulators find elevated health risks near Chevron Richmond Refinery
(KRON) -- Chevron Richmond hit back at claims levied by the Bay Area Air District about potential health risks to residents who live near its refinery, claiming that the assessment released Tuesday used outdated information and inaccurate assumptions. The Air District’s prelimina...
Felony charges dropped against Golden Gate Bridge protesters
(AP) -- A two-year legal battle over a dramatic protest against the war on Gaza came to an end on Friday as seven protesters who’d blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge received 30-day sentences and $1,000 fines. Over two dozen activists halted several lanes of traffic on the...
Man poses as a 49ers player to defraud women in Oregon, authorities say
A man was accused of pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers player to defraud women in Oregon, according to the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Oregon. According to court documents, beginning in February 2022, Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, crea...
Apple cuts nearly 150 Bay Area jobs in latest tech layoffs
(KRON) -- Tech giant Apple is cutting nearly 150 jobs in the Bay Area, state filings indicate. The layoffs, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) were announced last Thursday and are set to take effect in October. The job cuts -- 147 in total -- incl...
Bay Area temps climb well into 90s inland
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Wednesday will be the hottest day of the Bay Area forecast with highs inland climbing well into the 90s. Areas closer to the water won't notice quite as much of a difference but will certainly still be warmer along the bay, with some spots venturing into t...
This Bay Area mall will transform to host an after-hours rave
A high-energy rave will take over a Bay Area mall with beat-thumping music, an electrifying vibe, dancing, and food, all available after the mall closes, late into the night and into the early morning hours....
San Francisco wins fight over billions in Trump-threatened aid
Appeals court upholds an injunction sought by the city and other governments, blocking the federal government’s conditions on housing and transportation grants....
Dolly Parton dies at 80 after brief battle with cancer
Tributes are pouring in from around the world for Dolly Parton, the treasured country music superstar and Hollywood icon who died Tuesday at 80 years old following a brief battle with cancer. In San Francisco’s Castro District, fans gathered to celebrate her legacy as the marquee...
49ers, Raiders to meet in final preseason game of the year on KRON4
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco 49ers will face off against the Las Vegas Raiders in the final game of the preseason this Thursday at Allegiant Stadium. For the 49ers, head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Tuesday that it is unlikely that the team's starters will see much ac...
Latin pop singer Karol G visits Oakland children's hospital after sold-out Bay Area show
(KRON)-- World-renowned Colombian reggaeton and Latin pop singer Karol G made a stop at an Oakland children's hospital during her visit to the Bay Area last week, according to a hospital spokesperson. Karol G was in the Bay Area on August 21 and 22 for a two-night sold-out concer...
Man convicted in San Francisco cryptocurrency fraud scheme
(BCN) -- A San Francisco man is facing a maximum of 40 years behind bars after prosecutors say he helped deceive investors out of nearly $1 million. Japheth Dillman, along with one other person, raised money from investors back in 2017 and 2018, making false claims about their cr...
Beloved Bay Area sports personality Greg Papa returning to the airwaves
(KRON) -- Beloved Bay Area sports personality Greg Papa is returning to the airwaves. The iconic "voice of the 49ers" was laid off by KNBR earlier this month. The move prompted an outcry among Bay Area sports fans as the layoff came in the midst of Papa's battle with lymphoblasti...
Pokémon World Championships coming to San Francisco this weekend
San Francisco is gearing up to host one of the biggest gaming events of the year. This weekend, it's hosting the 2026 Pokémon World Championships at Chase Center, and its fan convention at the Moscone Center....
Health officials recommend mpox vaccination before Folsom Street Fair
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- With the Folsom Street Fair on the horizon, the San Francisco Department of Public Health is urging people to protect themselves against mpox. The two-dose vaccine is strongly encouraged for people at risk. This year, more than 70 mpox cases have been repo...
Burning Man turns 40: How the counterculture festival has stayed true to its San Francisco roots
Burning Man started as a counterculture festival but over the past 40 years it has inspired large public art projects and influenced Silicon Valley tech leaders....
Inland Bay Area reaches 90s as warmup continues
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Temperatures continue to warm even further Tuesday in the Bay Area. Expect ample sunshine overhead and daytime highs into the 90s for even more of our inland areas. Wednesday will be our very hottest day before temperatures gradually cool into the weekend ...
China is burying the U.S. car industry. Tesla and Waymo are the last line of defense
America’s best chance of competing with China isn’t Detroit — it’s Silicon Valley, on the self-driving tech already being tested on San Francisco streets....
The most beloved Russian bakery in SF is finally opening in the Mission
Years of delays, a pandemic, and some neighborhood drama couldn't stop the 73-year-old Cinderella Bakery from bringing its honey cake and piroshki to 24th Street....
Bay Area leaders push back against Trump's plans to close National Archives facility
The archive houses hundreds of thousands of records documenting major chapters of Western U.S. history, including Alcatraz prison files, Angel Island immigration records, Chinese Exclusion Act documents and materials related to Native American communities....
$97M in Hunters Point settlements close fraud case. Safety, cleanup questions remain
Federal prosecution over faked radiation tests is over. Whether the shipyard is actually safe is up for debate.
Tetra Tech to pay $57M for falsifying Hunters Point Shipyard soil samples
The settlement comes after Tetra Tech admitted in court that it falsified soil samples, and two workers served prison time. Tetra Tech to pay $57M for falsifying Hunters Point Shipyard soil samples...