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Two suspects arrested for shooting people with paintball guns in San Jose

(KRON) -- Two people were arrested in San Jose, after police say they shot people with paintball guns in two separate incidents. It happened on July 15 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. One incident happened in the area of South King Road and Ocala Avenue. The other happened near Lundy A...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 24, 2026

Suspected serial kitten killer arrested again

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A suspected serial kitten killer who is charged with torturing a baby cat to death in San Francisco was arrested again on Thursday at his Reno, Nevada home. William Ohlson, 33, was released from a San Francisco jail earlier this July because California cou...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 24, 2026

Dog rescued in Menlo Park has heartwarming reunion with owner and firefighters

(KRON) -- A small and beloved dog was reunited with its owner after Menlo Park firefighters rescued the pooch while it was swimming in the San Francisco Bay. Last week, witnesses called 911 reporting that a dog jumped into the water and kept swimming farther away. Firefighters sp...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 24, 2026

Man dies after police shooting in Fremont

A man holding an apparent firearm at an assisted living facility died following a police shooting in Fremont Friday, the police department said. Police said dispatch received multiple calls at around 3:38 p.m. reporting a man with a gun at an assisted living facility on Walnut Av...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 24, 2026

‘I love my community': Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. speaks out after arrest

Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B says he has no regrets after police arrested him on illegal fireworks charges on Wednesday. “This is the sacrifice you make when you stand up for the community,” he said. The high-profile artist and community activist, whose real name is Stanley Cox, p...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 24, 2026

Oakland hip hop icon Mistah F.A.B. arrested for illegal fireworks

(KRON) -- Oakland hip hop icon Mistah F.A.B. was arrested earlier this week for possessing illegal fireworks, KRON4.com has confirmed. The Oakland Police Department told KRON4 that officers arrested someone on Wednesday following a nearly three-week long investigation into an ind...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 24, 2026

'Spider-Man' to the rescue - Helps man in wheelchair cross street

Not all superheroes wear capes—some wear Spider-Man suits. A driver dressed as Spider-Man stopped at a busy Arkansas intersection to help a wheelchair user safely cross the street. Police praised the "web of kindness," and it turns out the good Samaritan was on the way to a super...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 24, 2026

'Unreal' ICE arrest at SFO caught on video

(WARNING: Above video contains profanity and may be disturbing for some viewers) SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A dramatic U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement arrest at San Francisco International Airport was caught on video Wednesday by a local Bay Area councilmember. In the vide...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 24, 2026

25 arrested in Bay Area human trafficking crackdown during World Cup

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Human trafficking enforcement operations conducted in the Bay Area during the FIFA World Cup 2026 resulted in the arrests of 25 trafficking suspects and the contact of more than 50 victims for recovery, the FBI announced Thursday. The operations were focus...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 24, 2026

Overturned big rig blocks lanes of I-238 in San Leandro

(KRON) -- A big rig crash on northbound Interstate 238 at the Interstate 880 connector is blocking multiple lanes Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. One left lane is open as of 5:23 a.m., with the center and right lanes blocked as crews work to upright a ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 24, 2026

25 arrested during World Cup human trafficking operation in the Bay Area

Authorities conducting human trafficking operations in the Bay Area during the World Cup arrested over two dozen suspected traffickers and provided assistance to dozens of survivors, according to officials. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office on Friday said 53 human...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 24, 2026

Big rig crash blocks lanes on I-238 in San Leandro after driver falls asleep

A big rig crash is impacting traffic Friday morning on Interstate 238 in San Leandro, where lanes are expected to remain blocked for several hours. The California Highway Patrol said the crash happened shortly before 3:20 a.m. on northbound I-238 just before the interchange with ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 24, 2026

Warming trend

Patchy fog will resurface near the coast and bay Friday morning. The clouds will clear back to near the shoreline later in the day. Highs should range from the mid 60s to the low 90s. Slightly warmer temperatures are in the weekend forecast. A Beach Hazards Alert begins Saturday....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 24, 2026

Vehicle that struck 2 parked cars, fire hydrant sought by Petaluma police

(KRON) -- The Petaluma Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a white Infiniti that struck two parked vehicles and fled the scene last week. Police said the incident happened at 12:59 a.m. on July 16. Two men were inside the Infiniti as it was allegedly being ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 24, 2026

Wildfire preparedness guidance

In California, wildfire seaon is typically in summer, but they can happen any time of year. It's important to be prepared and informed, especially if your home is subject to evacuation. Former FEMA coordinator and former Fremont Fire Battalion Chief Mark Neveau has wildfire prepa...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 24, 2026

Alleged burnout driver had 28 times the legal limit of marijuana: Foster City PD

(KRON)-- The Foster City Police Department said a driver spotted by police doing a burnout at an intersection had more than 800 grams of marijuana in their vehicle. The suspect allegedly told police the marijuana was for their personal use. In a social media post Thursday, FCPS s...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 24, 2026

Street lights in Morgan Hill targeted by copper thieves

Morgan Hill police suspect a two-person crew is likely responsible for stealing several hundred feet of copper wire from at least two dozen street lights on Olympic Drive on Saturday and Wednesday....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 24, 2026

ICE arrest of Ukrainian woman at SFO captured on video

Video showing a Ukrainian woman being arrested by immigration agents at San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday is drawing attention and raising questions about how the arrest was carried out. This comes alongside a spike in similar stories around the country since June,...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 23, 2026

38-year-old Ukranian woman violently arrested at SFO

A 38-year-old woman from Ukraine was arrested by federal agents at San Francisco International Airport on Thursday. 38-year-old Ukranian woman violently arrested at SFO...

Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)Jul 23, 2026

Three people killed in Vallejo following series of violent incidents

VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) -- Three people were killed in Vallejo on a single Monday, including two homicides and one fatal police shooting. A woman found dead in a field was ruled a homicide from blunt force trauma and a man died from at least one gunshot wound in the northern part ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 23, 2026

San Francisco DA charges 18 for Pride weekend Stud Alley arrests

Eighteen people arrested at the so-called Stud Alley party on the evening of June 27, during Pride weekend, have been charged with a range of misdemeanors, according to the San Francisco district attorney's office. San Francisco DA charges 18 for Pride weekend Stud Alley arrests...

Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)Jul 23, 2026

Large grass fire burning in San Francisco's Bayview: SFFD

(KRON) -- A large grass fire is burning in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood Thursday afternoon, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Calls came in around 1:27 p.m. in the area of Quesada Avenue and Fitch Street -- the location of the now-shuttered Hunters Point Nav...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 23, 2026

Morgan Hill police investigate copper wire theft

(BCN) -- Thieves stole copper wire from several streetlight poles in Morgan Hill in the past few days, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage and repair costs, police said. The thefts occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday and Wednesday, according to the Morg...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 23, 2026

'Cherry Fire' in Vacaville spreading at 'high rate of speed'

(KRON) -- A wildfire burning near Hume Grove in Vacaville is spreading at a high rate of speed and has burned 8 to 10 acres, according to the City of Vacaville. The blaze has been dubbed the "Cherry Fire" and is located near Pena Adobe Road and Butcher Road. Officials say that ai...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 23, 2026

Deadly Madison, Wisconsin police shooting of man with knife sparks protests

The shooting death of a man who police said injured an officer with a knife while resisting arrest has roiled Wisconsin's capital city, with Gov. Tony Evers calling for "transparency and accountability" and Madison community members gathering Thursday at a growing memorial....

ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)Jul 23, 2026

Santa Clara County cracks down on properties with overgrown vegetation

Santa Clara County officials are cracking down on properties with overgrown vegetation as part of an effort to reduce fire danger. Inspectors with the county’s Weed Abatement Program conduct weekly inspections, looking for properties that pose a fire risk. On Thursday, inspectors...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 23, 2026

Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. arrested after illegal fireworks investigation

Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. was arrested on Wednesday following a three-week illegal fireworks investigation, according to police. On July 4, F.A.B. posted an Instagram video that was, in part, what prompted Oakland police to launch the illegal fireworks investigation. Oakland p...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 23, 2026

18 people charged for unlawful Pride party, SF DA announces

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Eighteen people are facing charges after San Francisco police say they held an unsanctioned block party in the city's South of Market neighborhood during Pride. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced those charges this week. On June 27 at...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 23, 2026

AirTag leads Danville searchers to missing elderly person with dementia

(KRON) -- An 82-year-old person who went missing for several hours in Danville was found after police followed the location of a tracking device, authorities said Wednesday. The missing person was considered at-risk due to suffering from dementia, according to the Danville Police...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 23, 2026

SFPD: 25 arrested for multiple retail thefts

(BCN)-- A San Francisco police task force arrested 25 suspects responsible for stealing more than $8,000 in merchandise in a series of operations within a one-month period in June and July. In a police news release, SFPD's Organized Retail Crime Task Force reported several arrest...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 23, 2026

Little Fire near Pleasanton 65% contained

The Little Fire that started Tuesday near Pleasanton in Alameda County is now at 65% containment as of Thursday afternoon, with the fire holding at 1,007 acres. Cal Fire said overnight crews worked Wednesday night to Thursday morning to strengthen control lines and contain the bl...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 23, 2026

Convenience stores to thank First Responders with drinks, snacks on 24/7 Day

Convenience stores nationwide are celebrating the people who never clock out. On July 24, thousands of convenience stores across the country will participate in 24/7 Day , an annual event recognizing first responders, emergency dispatchers, medical personnel and American Red Cros...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 23, 2026

San Jose firefighters extinguish blaze near recycling center

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- Firefighters in San Jose responded early Thursday morning to a fire near a recycling center, according to officials. The San Jose Fire Department was dispatched at 1:39 a.m. to the 200 block of Leo Avenue. The first fire engine on scene located a large ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 23, 2026

Police find body of woman near I-80 in Vallejo, homicide investigation underway

(KRON) -- A woman found dead on Monday near Interstate 80 in Vallejo had blunt force trauma injuries, according to the Vallejo Police Department. Homicide detectives are now investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. Vallejo police were alerted at 2:29 p.m. to a possi...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 23, 2026

Crews extinguish large fire at San Jose recycling center

A large overnight fire at a recycling center in San Jose has been extinguished. The fire was reported at about 1:39 a.m. Thursday in the 200 block of Leo Avenue, near Monterey Road. Firefighters arrived to find multiple large piles of burning debris outside an abandoned warehouse...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 23, 2026

Woman found beaten to death near I-80 in Vallejo

Police in Vallejo are investigating the city’s seventh homicide this year after a woman was found beaten to death, the department said Wednesday. On Monday just before 2:30 p.m., officers were informed of a possible deceased person near Georgia and Steffan streets. Officers arriv...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 23, 2026

Oakland pop-up owner pauses business after attack on teen son

Oakland police are searching for a suspect following a terrifying Monday morning break-in that ended in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy. The teenager's mother, Phoeun Pen, is the owner of Kathiew House, a popular Oakland pop-up restaurant. She was at her job at a local ho...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 23, 2026