Cops treated a Pride dance party like a riot, attorneys say
The confrontation between police and Stud Alley partygoers is under scrutiny as the district attorney files charges
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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...
US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach blockade of Iranian ports
The U.S. military said Friday that it fired on another merchant vessel that was trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports.
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...
Ex-'Teacher of the Year,' assistant principal arrested on child sex charges
A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
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...
Mistah F.A.B arrested after July 4 video sparks illegal fireworks investigation
Mistah F.A.B. – whose legal name is Stanley Cox – was booked into the Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of possessing fireworks and receiving stolen property....
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...
Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. arrested for allegedly setting off illegal 4th of July fireworks
Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. was arrested after an OPD investigation that began when he posted a video on social media claiming he had more than $10,000 worth of fireworks "for the kids."...
Upscale California interior designer arrested, accused of bilking clients
Detectives say they believe more victims have yet to be identified.
Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office....
‘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...
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...
'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...
'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...
Jackknifed big rig blocks lanes of I-238 near I-880 in San Leandro
The truck crashed on the northbound side of the freeway about 3:30 a.m., the trailer overturning across the road and leaving only the left lane open to traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol....
Woman arrested by ICE at SFO is SF photographer, cafe worker
Friends of Iryna Gorb are rallying to help after a viral video showed her arrest at the airport
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...
Jackknifed big rig blocks lanes on NB HWY 238 near San Leandro after driver falls asleep: CHP
A jackknifed big rig with its axle ripped off is blocking lanes on the connector between Highway 238 and I-880 in the East Bay after CHP says the driver fell asleep and crashed into a sand barrel, but there were no injuries. The backup stretches for more than two miles....
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 ...
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...
NYC stabbing attacks that injured 2 being evaluated as potential hate crime: NYPD
The suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed in broad daylight in Manhattan on Thursday, authorities said.
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 ...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
Video shows ICE agents detaining Ukrainian woman at San Francisco International Airport
Video of the arrest posted on social media by Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson, shows Iryna Gorb asking for help as agents in plainclothes detain her at SFO....
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....
Crews respond to grass fire in San Francisco Hunter's Point neighborhood
San Francisco firefighters responded to a grass fire in the Hunter's Point neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
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,...
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...
Train slams into FedEx truck in Hill County injuring 2
Two people were injured when a train crashed into a FedEx truck in Hill County on Thursday.
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 ...
Brush fire breaks out at former San Francisco Navy shipyard
A massive plume of smoke was visible Thursday afternoon around Hunters Point.
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...
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...
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...
'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...
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....
Rock Fire races into the High Sierra, burns in the John Muir Wilderness
Flames are burning east of Kings Canyon National Park and the Pacific Crest Trail
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...
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...
Suspect jumps off bridge after police chase
Video captured a Missouri man running across a bridge and diving headfirst off of it after he led deputies on a chase.
Capitola Mall stabbing suspect expressed desire to 'kill as many people as possible,' documents show
At the time of his arrest, prosecutors said the suspect told investigators, "He indicated that he had had homicidal fantasies for awhile and that he had previously disclosed these fantasies but he 'kept getting let out' of custody."...
Human remains found in freezer believed to be missing family member, police say
Human remains discovered inside a chest freezer at a Juneau, Alaska, home are believed to belong to an adult male family member, according to police.
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...
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...
US homicides on pace for a historic low in 2026, report finds
New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime....
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Oakland pop-up restaurant owner pauses business after home break-in, sexual assault of 16-year-old 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.
Fire breaks out at San Jose recycling center
A fire broke out at a San Jose recycling center early on Thursday morning.
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...
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...
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...