California governor’s race: Xavier Becerra leans on experience, offers few specifics on tax changes
Democrat Xavier Becerra is making experience the central argument of his campaign for California governor.
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‘A trailblazer’: Pioneering SFPD officer and daughter slain in Marin triple murder-suicide
Retired sergeant Kevin Mannix allegedly shot his wife, former Deputy Chief Ann Mannix, and their daughter before turning the gun on himself.
Renewed search after missing Bay Area woman's phone pings near park
Chantel Brooks, 37, has been missing since July.
Justice Department investigating major TV networks over suspending pool coverage of Trump
The Justice Department said it is investigating five major TV broadcast networks for potentially violating federal antitrust laws after the networks temporarily declined to provide pool coverage of President Donald Trump , a department spokesperson said. The investigation into th...
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At China Basin Park. Photo by Jay A. Martin. La Catrina
How SlutCon, a flirting boot camp for awkward men, became AI safety’s latest fight
Men paid up to $18,000 to practice on “flirt girls” at a Berkeley rationalist compound. Online, critics alleged it was a sex cult.
Need a laugh? Here are some of the funniest wildlife photos this year
From laugh-out-loud animal expressions to perfectly timed moments in the wild, this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists showcase the lighter side of nature. The competition received more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries, a record in its 11-year history...
Fleet Week visitors face parking crunch as SF pushes transit, restricts robotaxis
As thousands of spectators pour into San Francisco for Fleet Week and the Blue Angels air show, city officials urge visitors to leave their cars at home and take public transit instead, while implementing strict parking and traffic controls along the waterfront....
Letter about alleged sexual assault sparks investigation at Napa college
Officials at Napa Valley College held a town hall on Thursday amid the report.
Discovery of woman’s body in abandoned house in woods sparks yearslong manhunt
When Cati Blauvelt's friends discovered she was missing in 2016, some of them checked an abandoned house. She was found dead in the basement.
Kīlauea volcano activity prompts trail closures at popular Hawaii national park
Renewed activity at Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano has prompted temporary trail closures at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after more than 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded beneath the summit and a magnitude-3.4 quake triggered small rockfalls....
Arizona congressional candidate says she was sexually assaulted when repairing campaign signs
An Arizona congressional candidate says she was knocked unconscious and sexually assaulted this summer while she was repairing campaign signs overnight....
More tents and more poop complicate SF’s comeback story
The number of tents is up 29% since May, and the feces problem is getting worse — even as vehicle encampments hit a new low.
We ARE amused: King Henry of the Cyclones holds court in Coney Island
Coney Island Cyclones fans pack the stands at Brooklyn's Maimonides Park. They come for more than baseball. They come to see King Henry's antics.
Sparkling from head to toe, amputee Cynthia Cheak becomes a key face of Valkyries' 'Ballhalla' crowd
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sparkling and sequined in the Valkyries' violet colors from head to toe, down to her cane and prosthetic left leg, Cynthia Cheak reaches into a cross-body bag and pulls out a handful of Golden State playoff-themed bracelets she bought to share all around the ...
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At China Basin Park. Photo by Jay A. Martin. LTA Research
Haverford College professor charged in online harassment case
Investigators said the messages, which were antisemitic in nature, were sent between October 2025 and May 2026.
Hulu drops Season 2 trailer, sets premiere date for Ryan Murphy's 'All's Fair'
Scandal, secrets and stilettos are back! Watch the new trailer for Season 2 of Ryan Murphy's legal comedy "All's Fair," premiering Nov. 4 on Hulu.
Inside a 20,000-square-foot Duboce Park compound that finally found a buyer
An iPod innovator snagged the former furniture warehouse-turned-loft for $6.8 million
San Francisco-set "Josephine" makes Bay Area premiere at Mill Valley Film Festival
The San Francisco-set drama “Josephine,” starring Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan and 10-year-old newcomer Mason Reeves, made its Bay Area premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival. The Sundance award winner, inspired by director Beth de Araújo’s childhood experience in Golden Gate Pa...
Uproar after Trump suggests Iran 'take out' LA, San Diego
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego to keep the country safe.
Gary McCoy, triumphant, hits campaign trail with Nancy Pelosi
Rep. Nancy Pelosi joined Gary McCoy, candidate for District 8 supervisor, to canvass homes in Dolores Heights. Gary McCoy, triumphant, hits campaign trail with Nancy Pelosi...
Israelis mourn on anniversary of Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians live in devastated Gaza
Israelis gathered on Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack that killed 1,200 people, saw 251 taken hostage, and sparked a devastating war in Gaza that has left much of the territory in ruins and its 2 million people living in dire conditions. In southern Isr...
K-beauty retailer making Bay Area debut with 2 stores
(KRON) -- When South Korea's largest beauty retailer, Olive Young, made its U.S. debut earlier this year in Los Angeles, it had shoppers camp overnight to be among the first customers. The excitement for Korean beauty products (frankly, anything Korean) is real. Although it is no...
List: Leslie's Pool Supplies store closures in the Bay Area as company files for bankruptcy
Leslie's Inc., which operates pool and spa supplies stores around the U.S., announced this week that it's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing 76 stores, including many in the Bay Area....
Bay Area Leslie's Pool Supplies store closures as company files for bankruptcy
Leslie's Inc., which operates pool and spa supplies stores around the U.S., announced this week that it's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing 76 stores, including many in the Bay Area....
Popular pool supplies store is closing dozens of California locations
A popular pool supplies store that opened its first location in North Hollywood in 1963 announced it's closing 76 stores nationwide, including several in the Bay Area, as part of a bankruptcy restructuring. Leslie's Pool Supplies is known for providing pool owners and professiona...
Cost of youth baseball continues to rise
For generations, all a child needed to play baseball was a glove, a bat and a local park. Today, that picture is very different, as playing America's favorite pastime is getting pricier than ever. What used to be a low-cost season at the neighborhood little league, has now turned...
Siberian lab death sparks plague fears, but Bay Area experts say there's no need to panic
Ever since the death of a 28-year-old woman who worked at a research lab in Siberia, fear about the suspected plague that's believed to have killed her has exploded. But a UCSF infectious disease expert says that for now, those fears are overblown and it's "not another COVID."...
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At Golden Gate Park. Photo by Karen Rhodes. Tunnel
Tale of two Sunsets: Irving Street booms while Taraval, Noriega tread water
The Inner Sunset has been thriving thanks to restaurant openings and proximity to the park, according to merchants and sales tax data. Tale of two Sunsets: Irving Street booms while Taraval, Noriega tread water...
Trump sparks outrage for saying Iran could ‘take out' Los Angeles or San Diego
President Donald Trump sparked backlash from local and state leaders in California after saying at a campaign rally that Iran can “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego as a “small price to pay for keeping the world safe.” Speaking at a midterm rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, Trum...
Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles during Nebraska rally
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally Monday that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
Two Bay Area spots crack 'Yelp's Best New Restaurants of 2026' list
(KRON) -- Yelp recently released its "Best New Restaurants of 2026" list. The online platform ranked a list of 25 "best new" restaurants across the U.S. Two of those establishments are here in the Bay Area: Eylan in Menlo Park (No. 4) and Ah Ma's Kitchen in San Francisco (No. 16)...
SF power outage impacting thousands of customers resolved
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A large, unplanned power outage impacted thousands of customers in the area of Golden Gate Park and the Outer Richmond Tuesday. According to Pacific Gas and Electric's outage map, there were 4,430 customers without power at one point. PG&E initially said t...
Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigns for Randy Villegas in Bakersfield as CA-22 race intensifies
Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigned in Bakersfield on Sunday alongside candidate Randy Villegas as part of his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour.
Tanto Scott Wiener como Connie Chan quieren poner límites a la IA. No están de acuerdo en cómo hacerlo.
Hasta quienes hacen campaña puerta a puerta están aprendiendo un nuevo lenguaje para responder a las preguntas del electorado sobre la IA Tanto Scott Wiener como Connie Chan quieren poner límites a la IA. No están de acuerdo en cómo hacerlo....
Sunset Dunes se convierte en campo de batalla en la contienda por el Congreso de San Francisco
Aunque la postura de Chan se considera ganadora en la zona oeste, Wiener apuesta a que la suya le dará la victoria en toda San Francisco. Sunset Dunes se convierte en campo de batalla en la contienda por el Congreso de San Francisco...
71-year-old man thrown from bike, killed after hitting dog in New York City's Central Park
A 71-year-old man was killed on Monday morning after he was thrown from his bike after hitting an off-leash dog in Central Park.
White House removes Politico from press pool for Trump's trip to Nebraska
The White House prohibited Politico on Monday from traveling on Air Force One with President Donald Trump as he heads to Nebraska for a campaign rally. The move comes amid a legal fight between the Trump administration and several news organizations. “Many outlets including Polit...
Silicon Valley celebrates Diwali
Diwali is bringing culture and commerce together in Silicon Valley. The annual Sparkle and Glow Festival in Santa Clara showcased South Asian traditions while highlighting the growing role of South Asian entrepreneurs and businesses across the Bay Area. Organizers say celebration...
What to know about the Kelvin wave raising the sea level along the West Coast
Sea levels along the West Coast will begin to rise by up to a foot this month as a series of pulses of warm water called Kelvin waves hit the shoreline and move north, sparking concerns about beach erosion and flooding in areas already impacted by climate change and El Niño. Kelv...
'Victory for democracy': Former Olympian David Hearn speaks out after Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn says he is “relieved” after a Washington, D.C. judge permanently dismissed the vandalism case against him.
Cornell investigation sparks wider conversation on consent
The details of the Cornell University sexual assault investigation is sparking a national dialogue about consent, power dynamics, and the psychological hurdles victims face when deciding to come forward....
What's new at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass this year
The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass music festival returns to Golden Gate Park this weekend with a weekend of free performances, lineup adjustments, and a new community partnership....
Hawaii’s famed Hōlei Sea Arch collapsed into Pacific Ocean after naturally forming more than 500 years ago
A colossal sea arch that had long been a major landmark on Hawaii’s rugged coastline has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean, the local park service confirmed....
Man finds 6-carat diamond at famed Arkansas state park: 'We got a big one!'
A diamond-hunting enthusiast who moved to Arkansas just to be closer to the nation’s only public diamond mine has finally found his big rock.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass returns to Golden Gate Park for 25th anniversary
The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass music festival returns to Golden Gate Park this weekend to mark its 25th anniversary with a weekend of free performances, lineup adjustments, and a new community partnership....
The rise and fall of Manny Yekutiel
His standing as a powerful figure in San Francisco Democratic civic life and his campaign for supervisor crumbled Thursday.
The pros and cons of the Warriors’ preliminary starting 5
Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg, Draymond Green, and Al Horford scrimmaged together at training camp in Hawaii.
See How They Run: Theo Ellington will choose a game of dominos over a birthday party any day
Theo Ellington invites District 10 residents to his campaign birthday celebration See How They Run: Theo Ellington will choose a game of dominos over a birthday party any day...
Gem hunter says he found what may be a $1 million diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas
Jack Pearadin has been searching for a dozen years and found hundreds of gems, but none so big as the 6-carat diamond he found this year.
Manny Yekutiel dropped out of the race. But he’s still on the ballot.
Opponents aren’t worried Yekutiel will still, somehow, win. But his campaign won’t say what he’d do if he does. Manny Yekutiel dropped out of the race. But he’s still on the ballot....
ABC News' Ginger Zee emcees for Campaign to End MS Gala in New York
The National MS Society is launching a five-year campaign to raise $1 billion to fund research and expand access to care.
Manny Yekutiel ends campaign for SF district supervisor amid new allegations, denies sex assaults
Manny Yekutiel has ended his campaign for San Francisco's District 8 supervisor, but is not admitting to having "assaulted anyone" after new allegations of sexual assault surfaced following an initial sole accuser over the summer....
NEW TRAILER: 'VisionQuest' reveals reincarnated son and battle with Marvel villain Ultron
The new "VisionQuest" trailer teases Ultron's return, Vision's mysterious son Thomas Shepherd and major "WandaVision" connections.