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P-pop icons BINI, SB19 sell out Bay Area venue on back-to-back nights

ROHNERT PARK, Calif. (KRON) -- It was a Philippines takeover in the small Bay Area city of Rohnert Park. Not Daly City. Not Vallejo. Not Union City. Two of the nation's biggest names in music, BINI and SB19, played at Graton Resort and Casino's The Event concert venue. The girl g...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 10, 2026

PHOTOS: What are Outside Lands attendees wearing?

(KRON)-- It is day three of the Outside Lands festival, and attendees are showing up in their most creative, sparkly, and warm outfits. Some attendees chose to dress up like their favorite artists. Ashley Hanson took inspiration for her clown-inspired outfit from Haute and Freddy...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 9, 2026

Report: Group in deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe tried to avoid risky path

A report detailing what went wrong during a deadly avalanche in the sierra this past winter was released on Sunday. The Feb. 17 avalanche near “Perry Peak” in the Truckee area killed nine people, and sparked questions about why the group left their ski huts in a snowstorm, with a...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 9, 2026

Person rescued after falling 30 feet off cliff near Ocean Cove Campground

(KRON)-- On Saturday, a person who fell about 30 feet off a cliff near Ocean Cove Campground was rescued by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office air support unit, Henry 1. Crews received reports of a person falling off a cliff around 3:17 p.m. and responded to the scene. The person...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 9, 2026

Hot or Not: Outside Lands attendees give thoughts on controversial SF topics

(KRON)-- The Outside Lands music festival is in full swing in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, welcoming festivalgoers for day two of music, dancing, and fun. KRON4 talked to attendees about their thoughts on San Francisco's most controversial topics, including Waymo, AI, work-f...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 9, 2026

Rescue crews airlift injured hiker

A hiker was airlifted out of Almaden Quicksilver County after breaking his leg on Friday. Crews were able to reach the individual on foot but realized an airlift was the safest way to get him off the trail. The incident prompted officials to urge hikers to take safety precautions...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsAug 8, 2026

Swim or sink — the Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim is back

(KRON) -- Hundreds of swimmers will brave the chilly waters of the San Francisco Bay and paddle from Alcatraz Island this weekend. Saturday, Aug. 8 marks the 33rd Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim, a 1.5-mile ocean marathon from Alcatraz to Aquatic Park on San Francisco's northern waterfro...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 8, 2026

Outside Lands street closures in effect through Sunday

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Outside Lands festival kicks off on Friday in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Headliners for this year's installment of the annual festival include Charlie xcx, the Strokes and Rufus Du Sol. With thousands of festivalgoers expected to descend on the ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 7, 2026

Highlands

At Kite Hill Park. Photo by Alex H. Highlands

Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)Aug 7, 2026

FBI seeks new leads 10 years after man killed while playing Pokémon Go in SF

The FBI on Thursday put out a renewed call for information that could help them solve a 10-year-old homicide case involving a man who was shot and killed while playing Pokémon Go at Aquatic Park in San Francisco. Calvin Riley , 20, and a friend were walking near the end of the Aq...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 7, 2026

Viral Mexican mascot 'Dr. Simi' announces meet-and-greet tour

(KRON) -- The viral Mexican sensation "Dr. Simi" is now taking the U.S. by storm, bringing his signature charm to fans with a series of meet-and-greet events at pharmacies across the country, including stops in the Bay Area. "Dr. Simi," known as the mascot for Mexico-based pharma...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 7, 2026

Starting Thursday, e-bikes and scooters need to be walked in Danville parks

(BCN) -- E-bike and motorized scooter riders in Danville will be required to dismount and walk while inside all town parks starting Thursday. The new rule applies to all town parks and is intended to improve safety for pedestrians and other park users. Riders must walk, rather th...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 6, 2026

Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announces he will retire at end of 2026 season

SAN FRANCISCO — At Oracle Park, his second home for nearly three decades, Mike Krukow has never been Mike. Everyone — from Buster Posey to the ushers and security guards that Krukow has always greeted so warmly — knows him as Kruk, and more commonly he’s referenced as one half of...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 6, 2026

Rohnert Park youth baseball team heads to Cal Ripken Little League World Series

The youth baseball team headed to Branson Missouri, where they'll compete against some of the top 12U teams from around the world. Pitcher Ben Child, speaking from Branson, shared what it's been like to reach this point, and what sets his team apart from the competition....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsAug 6, 2026

Chicano filmmaker Luis Valdez honored in new documentary

(KRON) -- Trailblazing Mexican American filmmaker Luis Valdes is stepping into the spotlight in a new documentary. American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez captures the life and legend of the storied director, known for classics like Zoot Suit and La Bamba. Director David Alva...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 5, 2026

Outside Lands 2026: Performers, food vendors, activities and what to know

The annual three-day San Francisco music festival, Outside Lands , kicks off Friday. Here’s what to know ahead of the highly-anticipated event. Where will Outside Lands be held? The festival will be held at Golden Gate Park and will host over 90 artists and 100 food and drink ven...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 5, 2026

17th annual Outside Lands festival brings music, food to Golden Gate Park

It’s that time of year again as the 17th annual Outside Lands festival takes over Golden Gate Park for a weekend of music and food. The three-day festival kicks off Friday, featuring 90 bands and an expected attendance of more than 200,000 fans across the weekend. This year’s hea...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 4, 2026

Trump's arch could harm integrity of many D.C. historical sites, report says

President Donald Trump ‘s proposed 250-foot-tall memorial arch could disrupt the historical significance of dozens of sites near its planned location, according to an assessment by the National Park Service . Many of Washington’s monuments, buildings and sites have been carefully...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 4, 2026

Who is Sadie Sink's character in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day'?

Warning: Spoilers from “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” below. Following months of seeing Sadie Sink cloaked in shadows in trailers and hearing her remain tight-lipped whenever pressed about her role in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” her character and her possible influence in the futur...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 1, 2026

Mountain lions fear and avoid hikers, new study finds

(KRON) -- Starting off on a hike alone in the Santa Cruz Mountains can feel a little spooky when there's a mountain lion warning sign posted at the trail head. As it turns out, mountain lions are also fearful -- of people -- and they do their best to avoid hikers, a study release...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 31, 2026

San Bruno neighbors say Waymos have left people traveling to SFO on their street

Residents in San Bruno’s Belle Air Park say they are frustrated that Waymo autonomous vehicles have recently been dropping off passengers headed to San Francisco International Airport in their residential neighborhood. San Bruno city officials have received these complaints from ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 30, 2026

Heroic rookie Santa Cruz lifeguard in viral video describes ocean rescue

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) -- A 16-year-old rookie lifeguard's heart-pounding ocean rescue in Santa Cruz saved a child's life, went viral online, and even caught the attention of President Donald Trump. California State Parks officials confirmed to KRON4 that the young lifeguard's...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 30, 2026

Wine Lands returns to Outside Lands next weekend

The countdown to Outside Lands is on, and there's plenty to toast about beyond the performances on stage. Wine Lands is once again bringing some of Northern California's premier wines to Golden Gate Park....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 30, 2026

One of last surviving WWII 'Rosie the Riveters' dies at 100

(KRON) -- Jeanne Gibson, a World War II shipyard welder from Pinole, died Wednesday at the age of 100. Pacific Historic Parks announced the death of the veteran worker, who was a prominent figure at the Rosie the Riveter Museum in Richmond. Gibson was known for her contributions ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 30, 2026