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Uber, Intel layoffs to affect nearly 150 Bay Area employees
(KRON) -- Two tech giants have recently slashed jobs in the Bay Area. According to a California WARN report, a combined 144 layoffs between Uber and Intel will go into effect starting next month. Uber has laid off 41 employees, according to the state filing. Layoffs will affect 1...
Pedestrian struck, killed in SF SOMA neighborhood earlier this month identified
(BCN) -- A male pedestrian who died after a vehicle struck him in San Francisco earlier this month has been identified by the city's Medical Examiner's Office. David Reinhart, a 57-year-old San Francisco resident, was identified as the victim of a collision in the city's South of...
Preliminary 4.3 magnitude earthquake shakes near Cloverdale in Sonoma County
A preliminary 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Cloverdale in Sonoma County, according to the United States Geological Survey . The temblor was reported at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, with a reported 2.5 magnitude aftershock. Further information was not immediately available. BAY AREA ...
Bill aims to improve autonomous vehicle response to emergencies
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Bay Area congressman announced a plan Tuesday to introduce federal legislation that would improve coordination between autonomous vehicle companies and first responders. U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin, who represents portions of San Mateo County and San Francisc...
PG&E faces backlash over rate hike request for $26.6M shareholder reward
PG&E is raising eyebrows after asking for a rate increase on natural gas to fund a $26.6 million shareholder “reward” payment. The utility claims it saved ratepayers money by keeping costs down and that shareholders should be rewarded. But as NBC Bay Area’s Jodi Hernandez reports...
Comfortable Tuesday in Bay Area with skyrocketing temps ahead
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Tuesday and Wednesday will still be comfortable days across the Bay Area with daytime highs close to seasonal averages in the 60s, 70s to 80s. Thursday onward, temperatures skyrocket with daytime highs quickly climbing to the 90s and even 100s inland, espe...
Bay Area playground closed due to flea infestation
A Fairfax playground is temporarily closed due to a flea infestation parents had to complain about. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports on the non-toxic methods being used to eradicate the pests....
Bay Area debut of iconic LA chain Randy’s Donuts generating controversy
(KRON) -- You may have seen this giant donut in various TV shows, movies and music videos. Los Angeles' Randy's Donuts has been featured in things like "Iron Man 2" and a Justin Timberlake music video. The iconic Southern California chain is opening its first location in the Bay ...
Body found floating in water near Golden Gate Bridge victim of SF Bay Volare boating disaster
A body found in the water just west of the Golden Gate Bridge over the weekend has been identified as one of the victims in the Volare boating disaster in the San Francisco bay...
Third victim identified in San Francisco Bay boat disaster
The body discovered in the San Francisco Bay over the weekend has been identified as the third victim who died when a boat capsized near Alcatraz Island....
3rd person identified from boat sinking incident ID'd by SF medical examiner
The San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office identified a third body associated with the boat that sank in San Francisco Bay on July 14.
Job opening: Vice President - News
KGO-TV/ABC7 News, the ABC Owned Television Station in San Francisco, is seeking a Vice President of News who will define and execute a clear vision for the future of ABC7, communicating priorities, inspiring teams, and delivering results through data-driven decision-making, strat...
'Beauty and the Beast: The Musical' comes to the Bay Area
'Beauty and the Beast: The Musical' is now playing in San Francisco, with a second stop scheduled for September in San Jose.
BART disruption Monday halts some train service in East Bay
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- BART service is suspended between Pleasant Hill and Lafayette stations Monday morning due to equipment problems on the track, according to transit officials. The service disruption was announced by BART at 5:56 a.m. Officials said there is a major delay on...
The SF tenants who went up against one of the city’s largest landlords and won
The residents of 907 Valencia St. refused to leave their Mission District homes, then refused to pay rent.
Bay Area warmup this week heads toward triple-digit heat
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Bay Area on Monday is still holding onto seasonably warm temperatures with 60s at the coast, 70s along the bay and 80s to low 90s inland. We will see gradually warming temperatures through the week, followed by triple-digit heat returning inland by thi...
Entrance Interview: Matthew Goudeau, S.F.’s new leader of arts and culture
San Francisco’s new arts chief says he wants artists focused on art, not bureaucracy Entrance Interview: Matthew Goudeau, S.F.’s new leader of arts and culture...
San Francisco Marathon takes over city
More than 30,000 athletes from around the world competed in the San Francisco Marathon on Sunday.
Pacific Cup celebrates 1,000th finisher in race to Hawaii
The Pacific Cup celebrates its 1,000th finisher in the 2,070-nautical-mile race from San Francisco to Hawaii. Pacific Cup Communication Chair, Michael Moradzadeh, discusses the milestone, the challenge of the crossing, and what makes the race unique....
The keys to bargain hunting in San Francisco’s housing apocalypse
You’ll have to compromise and be creative, but bargains are still out there and blissfully bidding-war free.
California Clásico at Stanford draws soccer fans riding World Cup wave
More than 40,000 fans filled Stanford Stadium for the California Clásico between the San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy Saturday. Many first-time attendees said this summer's World Cup inspired them to support their local MLS club, giving Major League Soccer a boost in the Bay Ar...
Royce Keys reflects on East Palo Alto honor, WWE journey and why 'no title is safe'
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — For World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Royce Keys, the road to the biggest stage in sports entertainment started in a city that has undergone a transformation of its own. The East Palo Alto native recently received his own Royce Keys Day, an hono...
Hayward animal shelter names kittens after NBC Bay Area reporters and anchors
The Hayward Animal Services Bureau named a few kittens up for adoption after some of NBC Bay Area’s reporters and anchors. The kittens were named Janelle, Velena, Audrey, Marcus and Kira. Each of the kittens is eight weeks old. The Hayward Animal Services Bureau is open Tuesday t...
Ed Sheeran takes the stage at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara
World famous singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will perform at Levi’s Stadium Saturday night. The British artist is currently on his “Loop” tour, with one stop in the Bay Area. This marks the first event at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara since the World Cup. Crowds have been lining up ...