Containment grows on Spokane wildfires
Firefighters are making progress on wildfires burning in the Spokane, Washington, area as containment on the blazes continues to grow.
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Woman riding electric scooter dies in San Francisco collision Friday
San Francisco police say a woman on a scooter was killed Friday as she traveled down Market Street near the Powell Street cable car turnaround. Police located a commercial vehicle and its driver may have been involved in the fatal incident. Police say the driver is cooperating wi...
Oakland man accused of stealing 500 power tools faces felony charges
(KRON) -- An Oakland man accused of leading a fencing operation connected to a series of burglaries in Concord is facing five felony charges, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office. Wuillian Cordova-Cubias, 37, was arrested after law enforcement officers ...
Evacuation orders, warnings issued as fast-moving brush fire shuts down 5 Freeway in Gorman
Crews are battling a brush fire in Gorman near the L.A. County-Kern County line, triggering evacuation orders and warnings and a freeway closure.
Chantel Brooks went missing three weeks ago after leaving work in the Tenderloin
Chantel Brooks has been missing for three weeks after leaving work in the Tenderloin. Fairfield Police Department leads the investigation. Chantel Brooks went missing three weeks ago after leaving work in the Tenderloin...
Woman riding scooter dies in downtown San Francisco crash
Police have found the vehicle and driver involved in the crash.
Victim critically injured in Oakland crash involving young brothers is fighting for her life: family
The family of Kiara Darvonne says she is fighting for her life after she was run over by two young brothers who took their parents' car in Oakland on Wednesday. They say Darvonne suffered multiple facial fractures, a brain bleed, internal bleeding, and has already undergone sever...
Police officer arrested after using Flock cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife
A North Carolina police officer was arrested and charged after it was found that she used the city's license plate reader cameras to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife....
Missouri neighbor accused of killing mother and teen daughter after confronting family over dispute
A mother and her teenage daughter were shot dead inside their Missouri home by a neighbor who stopped over to complain about a "dispute," police said.
Narcotics operation in San Francisco leads to 87 arrests
A recent narcotics operation in San Francisco led to 87 arrests and the seizure of several pounds of drugs and a few guns, the San Francisco police, district attorney and other agencies announced Friday. “This week we conducted two major enforcement operations. One was focused on...
In-N-Out shooting: Police release chilling surveillance video from chaotic scene
Police said there's no known motive in the deadly mass shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Woman on electric scooter killed in San Francisco
A woman riding a stand-up electric scooter was killed Friday morning in some type of vehicle collision, San Francisco police said.
Man accused of pointing stolen gun at driver in Vallejo
(KRON) -- A man arrested in Vallejo after allegedly aiming a loaded gun at another driver during a traffic dispute told officers he carried the weapon because he feared for his safety in the city, police said Thursday. The incident occurred just before noon on Aug. 1 in the area ...
Woman on scooter killed in downtown collision
Police are investigating what was described by authorities as a “high velocity” crash with a vehicle.
Person riding scooter killed in downtown SF crash on Market Street: SFFD
A person riding a scooter died on Market Street in downtown San Francisco Friday morning in a crash with a vehicle, the San Francisco Fire Department says....
Police trace last known footsteps of Fairfield woman missing for weeks
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Chantel Brooks, a 36-year-old Fairfield woman reported as missing, was last seen in the early morning hours of Friday, July 17, according to authorities. The Fairfield Police Department has released information about her last known whereabouts amid her wee...
Person riding scooter suffers fatal head trauma at Powell and Market in SF
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A person riding a scooter died Friday morning after suffering fatal head trauma in the area of Powell and Market streets, KRON4 has confirmed. According to the San Francisco Police Department, a call came in around 8:18 a.m. regarding a person on a scooter...
Tenderloin apartment fires: how light wells have become an unknown, persistent danger
The Tenderloin has become a hotbed for fires. That persistent danger often starts in building light wells. Tenderloin apartment fires: how light wells have become an unknown, persistent danger...
Bay Area weekend weather forecast: Hot temperatures and high tides
Heat, fire risk and high tides are converging on the Bay Area this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Starting Friday and running through Sunday, high temperatures will result in elevated heat risks and a heat advisory for much of the region starting Saturday at ...
Man slain in Martinez, police release photo of alleged attacker on the run
(KRON) -- A 68-year-old man is dead after being stabbed in front of a Martinez home on Thursday. Police have released photos of a person and vehicle that they said are connected to the killing. The incident was reported to the Martinez Police Department at 5:09 p.m. through multi...
1 dead after vehicle collision at Powell and Market streets in San Francisco
One person died Friday morning following a vehicle collision at Powell and Market streets in San Francisco, according to police. Police said officers responded to the scene at about 8:18 a.m. and found one person in the street suffering from life-threatening injuries. Emergency p...
At least 6 people killed, more than a dozen injured in Thailand school shooting
At least six people have been killed in a school shooting that took place at a high school in the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, Thai police said.
Body found in Calaveras County home burned by wildfire
A body was found inside a Central California home burned by a wildfire that investigators believe was accidentally started by sparks from a chain saw, authorities said Thursday. Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, was arrested Wednesday in connection with the blaze that has destroyed seven ...
Martinez police release image of suspect, vehicle after fatal stabbing
First responders arrived and found Todd Stewart, 68, on the ground and suffering from stab wounds, and he was declared deceased at the scene.
Medical emergency prompts cancellation of Earth, Wind & Fire, Lionel Ritchie concert at Chase Center
A band member suffered an unspecified emergency at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Thursday night, prompting a Lionel Ritchie and Earth, Wind & Fire concert at the venue to be postponed....
'Sounds of explosions' alert 6 displaced residents before Santa Rosa blaze, say officials
(KRON) -- The Santa Rosa Fire Department said five adults and one child heard "sounds of explosions from the back yard" of their two-story, single-family home before being displaced in a fire Thursday afternoon. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The fire broke out at 2:48 ...
Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire concert at Chase Center postponed due to medical emergency
The Chase Center and Earth, Wind & Fire issued statements at 7:20 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show, forcing thousands of fans inside the arena and waiting in lines outside to exit the building....
Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire concert at Chase Center abruptly canceled
(KRON) -- Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire's concert Thursday night at Chase Center was abruptly canceled the evening of the show. A member of Earth, Wind & Fire suffered a medical emergency, according to the band's social media post. Earth, Wind & Fire neither disclosed whic...
Spokane arson suspect confesses to starting Old Trails fire
A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it, police said....
2 hospitalized after vehicle rear-ends packed Muni bus, says SFFD
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Two people were hospitalized after a vehicle hit the back of a Muni 5R bus "that was full of passengers" during Thursday evening rush hour, said the San Francisco Fire Department. The collision happened around 5:30 p.m. near Divisadero and McAllister stree...
2 arrested in deadly San Jose triple shooting
Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly triple shooting in San Jose. Jose Rivera, 30, and Laura Beltran-Gaitan, 25, were arrested in the July 26 shooting....
Community rallies to support families displaced by Foster City fire
FOSTER CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- Police arrested a Foster City man in connection with a condominium fire last Sunday that destroyed 51 units and displaced dozens of residents. Investigators identified the suspect as Keith Tompkins and said the fire was sparked by a propane grill. Th...
Suspect arrested in Foster City condo fire
An arrest has been made in connection with a fire that destroyed a Foster City condominium complex and displaced more than 150 residents, authorities said....
CA 988 mental health tech is years overdue, linked to troubled Next Gen 911 upgrade
In 2019, 23-year-old Miles Hall was suffering from mental illness when he was shot and killed by police in Walnut Creek. Officers said he ran towards them with a metal pole gardening tool. “We had already known Miles had schizophrenia . He had a delusion and thought this garden t...
Children crash car, seriously injure woman walking dog in Oakland
Two children took their mother's car out, sideswiped another vehicle before crashing into and seriously injuring a woman walking her dog, according to police and witnesses....
WATCH: Dashcam captures the split second a routine Tennessee traffic stop goes sideways
A shocking dashcam video released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows the moment a patrol cruiser was blindsided during a traffic stop, sending it crashing into another vehicle....
Child driving car strikes woman walking dog in Oakland
Two children younger than 10 were in a car driven by one of the children when it struck a woman walking in a crosswalk in Oakland, critically injuring her, police said....
Water main break snarls traffic in Walnut Creek
(KRON) -- The City of Walnut Creek is reporting a water main break that is impacting traffic Thursday afternoon. The city's alert system sent a notice to residents around 2:15 p.m. that said to avoid N Main Street between Sun Valley Drive and Treat/Geary Road. If you're familiar ...
U-Haul employee charged after allegedly killing co-worker in dispute over drink
Police arrested a 23-year-old U-Haul employee after a workplace argument over a drink turned deadly.
26-year-old killed in Vallejo crash last week identified
(BCN) -- A woman who died in a Vallejo traffic collision last week was identified Thursday by the Solano County Coroner's Office. Dreana Walker, a 26-year-old woman, was identified as the pedestrian who died in the collision in North Vallejo. On July 30 at 1:12 p.m., Vallejo poli...
Arrest made in Foster City condo fire
An arrest has been made in connection with a fire that destroyed a Foster City condominium complex and displaced more than 150 residents, authorities said....
3 killed in head-on crash in Solano identified
(BCN) -- Three people who died in a head-on collision on state Route 113 east of Vacaville last week was identified Thursday by the Solano County Coroner's Office. Brothers 22-year-old Noe Garcia Flores and 25-year-old Heriberto Garcia Flores, both of Modesto, were identified as ...
Bicyclist killed in Fairfield freeway offramp crash
(KRON) -- A bicyclist was killed Thursday after being struck by a pickup truck in Fairfield, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision occurred just before noon on the eastbound Interstate 80 Air Base Parkway offramp. Crash investigators believe the bicyclist was ...
2 boys under 10 steal parent's car, critically injure woman walking dog in Oakland crash: OPD
Two Oakland boys under the age of 10 stole a parent's car before losing control, hitting another vehicle and a woman walking her dog, who is in critical condition, police say....
Surveillance video shows Laurel District crash
Surveillance video shows the moment a vehicle driven by children struck a woman who was walking her dog in Oakland's Laurel District.
Oakland: 1 injured in Laurel District crash
A woman was injured in a crash Thursday morning near 35th and Mangels avenues in Oakland's Laurel District, police said.
Oakland police investigate Laurel District crash
Oakland police are investigating a crash in the city's Laurel District on Thursday morning that left a woman injured.
Woman injured in Oakland's Laurel District crash
Oakland police are investigating a crash in the city's Laurel District on Thursday morning that left a woman injured.
Oakland police investigating traffic collision
Oakland police are investigating a collision that occurred on Thursday in the area of 35th and Mangels avenues.
Man arrested after allegedly leaving propane barbecue unattended, sparking Foster City fire: police
A man has been arrested after allegedly leaving a propane barbecue unattended, which sparked the devastating 6-alarm Foster City fire that injured firefighters and left more than 50 families displaced on Sunday, according to police....
San Jose police arrest suspect for six armed robberies
(KRON) -- A 35-year-old man who authorities said went on a month-long armed robbery crime spree targeting South Bay convenience stores, smoke shops and motels was recently arrested, the San Jose Police Department announced Thursday. Campbell resident Andrew Fiddler was identified...
Arrest made in connection to devastating Foster City condo fire
(KRON) -- An arrest has been made in a devastating fire that gutted a Foster City condominium complex, displacing dozens of residents. The Foster City Police Department has arrested a man identified as Keith Tompkins in connection to the blaze, which fire officials said was spark...
Man arrested on suspicion of starting Gann Fire says it began by accident
A man arrested on suspicion of starting the massive Gann Fire in Calaveras County said the wildfire began accidentally while he was collecting scrap metal to earn extra money for his wife....