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Man injured in downtown San Jose shooting

A man was injured in a shooting in downtown San Jose early Monday morning, according to police. The shooting happened at about 1:48 a.m. in the area of South First and San Salvador streets, police said. Officers responded to the area after hearing gunfire and found the vict...

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

Cal Fire crews contain vegetation fire west of Lake Berryessa

(BCN)-- A vegetation fire that broke out in Napa County west of Lake Berryessa was contained on Sunday after scorching about 4 acres. Firefighters from Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) responded to the fire off the 5500 block of Berryessa Knoxville Road on Saturday afternoo...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 5, 2026

Santa Rosa driver arrested on suspicion of DUI after crash cuts power

(BCN)-- A Santa Rosa woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after her vehicle struck a power pole, downing electrical lines, Santa Rosa police said Saturday. Maira Reyna Sancen Ramirez, 50, was taken into custody after the collision about 6:30 p.m. in the ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 5, 2026

VIDEO: Waymo seemingly drives through exploding fireworks, others spark delays

(KRON)-- A video sent to KRON4 seems to show a Waymo car driving through an exploding firework on Saturday evening. The video shows a passenger in a Waymo car videoing out the window, and a person on the sidewalk appears to light a firework in an intersection. As the firework beg...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 5, 2026

Photos: Parties, pyrotechnics, and police took over the Mission District on July 4

Throngs of revelers drinking Modelos and filming street fireworks dominated select corners of the Mission District on Saturday night for what has long been a July 4 tradition. And like […] Photos: Parties, pyrotechnics, and police took over the Mission District on July 4...

Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)Jul 5, 2026

6 rescued after dropping down cliff near Santa Cruz

(KRON)-- Crews rescued six people Saturday night from Davenport Beach after they attempted to climb the surrounding cliffs, according to Cal Fire CZU. In a social media post, Cal Fire CZU said that the group had installed a rope at the top of the cliff to aid them in climbing the...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 5, 2026

San Francisco's fireworks show ends in hours of gridlock involving Waymo cars

San Francisco’s Fourth of July celebration along the city’s waterfront quickly turned into hours of gridlock, dangerous fireworks incidents and a surge in emergency calls. Thousands packed Crissy Field to watch fireworks launched from the Golden Gate Bridge. But once the show ...

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

Woman shot, killed in San Jose: PD

(KRON)-- A woman has died after being shot in San Jose Sunday morning, according to the San Jose Police Department. Around 1:20 a.m., officers received reports of a person shot the area of Bonita Avenue and Sunny Court in San Jose. When officers arrived on scene, they found a fem...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 5, 2026

Firefighters battle 10-acre fire southwest of San Jose

Firefighters are battling a 10-acre fire southwest of San Jose. Cal Fire said aviation and ground resources were on the scene of the McKean Fire, which has burned 10 acres in the area of Almaden Road and Mountain Drive, southwest of San Jose. Authorities said the fire has a...

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

CHP officer runs to safety moments before car crushes motorcycle on I-80

A California Highway Patrol officer narrowly avoided injury Sunday morning when a car crashed into their parked motorcycle on Interstate 80 in Solano County. The incident occurred at 7:42 a.m. on the eastbound shoulder of the highway. According to the CHP, the officer ran to s...

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

1 dead, 1 detained after early morning San Jose shooting on Bonita Avenue

A woman died early Sunday after being shot near the intersection of Bonita Avenue and Sunny Court, and police have taken a person of interest into custody. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 1:20 a.m. and found the woman suffering from at least one g...

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

Waymo Vehicle Catches Fire in San Francisco

An unoccupied Waymo autonomous vehicle caught fire Saturday evening after driving over a small firework in a San Francisco roadway, according to a company spokesperson. The incident occurred near the 1200 block of Connecticut Street. No one was inside the self-driving car at t...

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

Watch: Benicia High School Band Performs for KRON4's July 4th Live

(KRON) -- The Benicia High School Panther Band performed the National Anthem on KRON4's 2026 July 4th Live Fireworks Spectacular. In May, KRON4 asked our viewers to nominate local high school bands. The four schools who received the most nominations and agreed to participate were...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 5, 2026

Mostly cloudy skies, cool breeze expected around SF fireworks show

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- As San Francisco prepares for its much-anticipated fireworks show Saturday night at the Golden Gate Bridge, KRON4 meteorologist Gayle Ong says Saturday calls for mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. As showtime approaches, Ong says bring a jacket as cloud...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 5, 2026

Authorities tackle use of illegal fireworks in San Jose during Fourth of July

Saturday night across San Jose, police launched drones from five fire stations and began roving the skies, catching illegal fireworks at the source. “We always say, right, don’t use illegal fireworks, they’re illegal, you can get fined, and it’s just not worth it. It’s not wor...

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

Man taken into custody after hours-long police standoff in Antioch

A man was taken into custody following an hours-long standoff in Antioch on Saturday, according to police. At around 11 a.m., Antioch police dispatch received a 911 call reporting a disturbance at an apartment in the 1600 block of Aster Drive and a man who was possibly injured...

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

Gov. Newsom deploys CA Firefighters to Colorado

(KRON)-- Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has deployed California Fire resources to support the firefighting efforts on the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado. The wildfire is burning in Custer and Pueblo Counties. It has burned more than 85,000 acres and is 0% contained as of J...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 4, 2026

Paul Pelosi faces charges after hitting parked car, driving away

(KRON)-- Paul Pelosi is facing hit-and-run charges after allegedly crashing into a parked car then driving away. On July 3, around 2:30 p.m., Napa County Sheriff's Deputies responded to reports of a hit and run that occurred in the 6700 block of Yount Street in Yountville. The wi...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 4, 2026

Paul Pelosi investigated in hit-and-run crash in Yountville

Paul Pelosi, 86, the husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is under investigation for allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run crash in Yountville, according to the Napa County sheriff's office....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 4, 2026

Classic summer weather pattern this Independence Day

Happy holiday! The Bay Area is enjoying a comfortable weather pattern with cool cloudy mornings giving way to afternoon sunshine for most communities. Afternoon highs reach from low 60s at the coast to upper 80s inland. For folks watching fireworks tonight, temperatures will be ...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 4, 2026

Fire prompts evacuations at mobile home park in San Jose

A residential fire at Casa De Lago Mobile Home Park in San Jose prompted some evacuations Saturday afternoon, according to the fire department. Authorities said the fire was reported at a residential structure at the mobile park on the 2100 block of Oakland Road just before 3:...

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

Paul Pelosi investigated after hit-and-run crash in Yountville

Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is under investigation after deputies say he was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Yountville on Friday afternoon. According to the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 2:30 p.m. Friday to the 6...

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

"No Sky July" forecast for 4th Of July fireworks show

Saturday: The Temperature Breakdown: Pacific Coast & West SF: Crisp and cool, topping out in the 50s and 60s. SF Bay Shoreline (Oakland/Downtown SF): Highly comfortable, reaching the 70s to near 80°F Inland Valleys: Warm and sunny, climbing into the 80s to near 91°F Holiday Hea...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 4, 2026