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Bay Area biotech giant to lay off 103 employees
(KRON) -- A Bay Area-based biotechnology giant is laying off more than 100 employees, according to a new Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) report released Thursday. Genentech, based in South San Francisco, is set to permanently lay off 103 workers from its head...
Golden Gate Bridge pro-Palestine protesters convicted on most charges
The jurors were deadlocked on felony conspiracy and misdemeanor trespassing charges.
ChatGPT bot made man's mental health worse, not better: lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- OpenAI says its artificial intelligence technology helps hundreds of millions of users who ask ChatGPT health and wellness-related questions every week. Earlier this year, the San Francisco-based AI tech giant also launched ChatGPT Health, "designed for he...
Norovirus outbreak on Ruby Princess cruise ship docked in SF affects over 120 passengers, crew
The Ruby Princess was docked for disinfection at San Francisco's Pier 27 Thursday morning after a norovirus outbreak affected dozens of passengers and crew....
SF neighbors concerned after person allegedly steals sewer grates
A person was caught on camera lifting small sewer grates in San Francisco’s Bernal Height neighborhood and calmly walking away. Neighbors have been calling the city hoping to have authorities track down the culprit, but instead they’re getting cited with orders to replace the gra...
Telescope with Bay Area roots becomes part of project to scan the universe
An ambitious project to scan the universe has ties to the Bay Area. A telescope with roots in the Bay Area is be part of a project to look deep into space to go back into the history of the universe, as well as learn about what might be coming up in the future. The enormous...
San Francisco Zoo brings dinosaurs back with immersive summer experience
Life-size robotic dinosaurs, fossil digs and interactive activities are taking over the San Francisco Zoo this summer. The new outdoor exhibit gives families a chance to step back in time with hands-on experiences designed for all ages. Executive Vice President of Marketing Paulo...
Viral online streamer IShowSpeed attends San Francisco World Cup watch party
Online streamer IShowSpeed is one of many soccer fans taking in World Cup action Thursday at San Francisco’s Thrive City. The viral online personality, who has over 56 million YouTube subscribers, has been attending World Cup matches across the globe, including watching Wednes...
Rescued SF sea lion pup ‘Irving’ released to wild after recovery
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A young sea lion that was found severely malnourished on the streets of San Francisco earlier this year has made a full recovery and was released back into the wild, officials said Wednesday. The California sea lion, named Irving by rescuers, was found Apr...
America’s 250th: The empire that founded SF has a warning for us
San Francisco turns 250 alongside America — as the last outpost of a Spanish empire that collapsed shortly after. The parallels to today are hard to ignore....
Comfortable weather Thursday in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A bit breezy Thursday but plenty of sun and comfortably warm temperatures will make for another nice day to be out and about all across the Bay Area. Highs will range from a familiar range of 60s at the coast to the low 80s for inland areas. Sunshine and ...
‘Ancestral Echoes’ at MoAD is a story about when the story is missing
Oakland-born artist Demetri Broxton set out to illustrate how the Second Great Migration brought his family to the Bay Area — but that history is as much about the unknown as the knowable. ‘Ancestral Echoes’ at MoAD is a story about when the story is missing...
SF political candidate pushes back against groping allegations as he loses endorsements
Manny Yekutiel, political candidate for supervisor of San Francisco's District 8, is pushing back against allegations of sexual assault as he loses some major endorsements....
SF political candidate denies groping allegations, loses endorsements
Manny Yekutiel, political candidate for supervisor of San Francisco's District 8, is pushing back against allegations of sexual assault as he loses some major endorsements....
S.F. fans pack Chase Center watch party for World Cup game ‘in our backyard’ - San Francisco Chronicle
S.F. fans pack Chase Center w...
SF DA files felony charges in Pride weekend shooting, stabbing, & vandalism incidents
San Francisco's 2026 Pride celebrations were mostly peaceful, but on Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced criminal charges in several violent incidents that happened over the weekend....
CA family almost loses chance to attend World Cup at Levi's Stadium after StubHub seller backs out
We all know FIFA world cup tickets are a hot commodity. Especially when Team USA is playing in the Bay Area! But, what happens if the tickets you bought - suddenly disappeared on StubHub?...
The Bay Area hosted six World Cup games. The best was saved for last
The U.S. national team beat Bosnia & Herzegovina in Santa Clara, capping three weeks in which the region became the center of the soccer world.
Crucial knockout round: USMNT and Bosnia fans bring the energy
Fans of the USMNT and Bosnia-Herzegovina flooded the San Francisco Bay Area stadium as soon as the gates opened Wednesday. The level of enthusiasm was about as high as it could be for fans on both sides, with a lot on the line for the knockout round....
California to institute Bruce Lee Day, 1st for Chinese American in state history
Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.
2 Bay Area World Cup watch parties end in violence
A Mission Bay venue canceled its World Cup watch parties after a shooting.
New AI cameras providing Bay Area researchers insight into gray whale behavior
More gray whales are entering San Francisco Bay, delighting spectators but increasing the risk of deadly encounters with ships, prompting scientists to deploy new AI technology aimed at protecting the animals....
California designates May 17 as Bruce Lee Day
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day in California, honoring the San Francisco-born martial arts legend and cultural icon....
Bosnian fans wait at Levi's Stadium ahead of World Cup with USA
A soccer fan from Sarajevo, Bosnia flew 20 hours to the San Francisco Bay Area to watch the World Cup game between the US and his home country at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara....
Here's what you're allowed to bring inside World Cup match starring Team USA at Levi's Stadium
If you're a lucky ticketholder for Wednesday's World Cup match at Levi's Stadium or San Francisco Bay Area stadium -- starring team USA -- you already know to leave plenty of time to get inside the stadium. But another thing that can hold you up? The security check....
19-year-old convicted of false imprisonment of Bay Area girl
(KRON) -- A 19-year-old Fresno woman pleaded no contest to a false imprisonment charge on Tuesday after prosecutors said she kidnapped a 14-year-old girl from Daly City and brought her to Oakland to engage in prostitution. Janyla Amazing Haqq was initially charged in the case wit...
San Francisco legend Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis - SFGATE
San Francisco legend Danny Glover reveals Alz...
Santa Clara hosting free World Cup watch parties
Santa Clara is turning the city into a global fan zone, kicking off a series of free watch parties as the world’s biggest soccer tournament arrives in the Bay Area. Janine De la Vega, Director of Communications, for the City of Santa Clara, gives insight....
A new way to avoid fog on July Fourth in San Francisco
Meet the San Francisco couple behind the project.
San Francisco is America’s fine-dining capital. I still can’t swallow it - The San Francisco Standard
San Francisco is America’s fine-dining capital. I sti...