Marin County Fair kicks off ahead of Fourth of July
Marin County Fair kicks off ahead of Fourth of July with fireworks every night at 9:30 p.m.
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Vigil 1 year after 7 killed in July 4 firewoks explosion in Yolo County
Families gathered in Esparto for a emotional vigil to honor the seven workers killed in a Yolo County fireworks storage facility explosion exactly one year ago....
Fourth of July fireworks on Golden Gate Bridge - SF.gov
Fourth of July fireworks on Golden Gate B...
Fatal pedestrian crash investigation underway in San Jose
(KRON) -- The San Jose Police Department said officers are on the scene of a fatal pedestrian collision Wednesday night, in the area of Monterey and Ford roads. SJPD said the crash happened at 7:38 p.m., and the victim died from their injuries at the scene. The driver stayed at t...
Petaluma man launched firework at neighbor's home, video shows: PD
(KRON) -- A Petaluma man faces several felony charges after he intentionally launched a mortar-style firework toward a neighbor's home last weekend after an ongoing dispute, according to police. The incident was caught on home surveillance video and provided to investigators. The...
San Francisco food-truck park cancels World Cup watch parties after shooting
Spark Social scratches World Cup watch parties in wake of shootings. In San Jose, police clash with crowds near San Pedro Square.
Historic San Francisco church faces long recovery after accidental fire
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A historic San Francisco church is facing a long road to recovery after a massive three-alarm fire ripped through the building Monday. Leaders of the 134-year-old San Francisco Central Seventh-day Adventist Church spoke publicly for the first time Wednesda...
Santa Clara Co. to fire 4 social workers connected to Baby Jaxon who was allegedly killed by cousin
Two-year-old Jaxon Juarez died in April after authorities said he was abused by his 17-year-old cousin. Santa Clara County is now moving to fire four social workers in connection with the case....
Motorcyclist dies after collision in San Jose parking lot
(KRON) -- The San Jose Police Department is investigating the city's 23rd fatal collision and traffic-related death of the year after a motorcyclist died in late June, days after crashing into a vehicle in a business parking lot. SJPD said officers responded on June 22 to a crash...
Child in stroller struck by vehicle in SF's Nob Hill neighborhood: officials
(KRON) -- An adult and a child in a stroller were struck by a vehicle in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, the San Francisco Fire Department confirmed. The collision happened around 3:45 p.m. on Sacramento and Powell streets. The two victims struck wer...
Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter....
DA files charges after paint attacks on surveillance cameras during Trans March
Brooke Jenkins says vandalism suspects came prepared with an agenda to disrupt police; two others were also charged in a Pride weekend shooting and stabbing....
Six facing charges after San Francisco Pride weekend
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Prosecutors said they charged several people with crimes that were committed in San Francisco during Pride weekend. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said a shooting, stabbing, acts of vandalism, and clashes with police occurred during separate incidents in...
Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
San Francisco Congregation Unites After Church Fire - KQED
San Francisco Congregation Un...
Northern California woman tried to kill roommate but gun jammed, police say
After trying to rob her roommate, the woman attempted to shoot him, officials say.
$15,000 in cash stolen from ATM worker's car in Alameda
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Nearly $15,000 in cash was stolen from an ATM technician’s vehicle in Alameda last week, according to authorities. A short time later, police located the suspected thief across the bay in San Francisco, where the money was recovered. The vehicle burglary o...
3 suspects take plea deals in Oakland chop shop case
Authorities are also still searching for Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, who Oakland police believe may have been killed as a result of a dispute among car-theft suspects...
2 stabbed in San Jose as Mexico victory celebration turns chaotic
(BCN) -- At least two people were stabbed, multiple people were arrested and officers declared an unlawful assembly after celebrations in downtown San Jose over Mexico's World Cup victory descended into violence Tuesday, police said. Tens of thousands of soccer fans gathered in S...
Adults arrested after 16 children found in 'deplorable' conditions in southern Ohio home
Authorities arrested four adults on felony child endangerment charges after discovering 16 children in dire need of medical treatment Tuesday in a rural southern Ohio home....
Carmel officially adopts address system to help improve emergency services
The Central Coast community of Carmel has officially adopted a standard street address system for the first time in over a century.
San Jose police tackle, pepper spray rowdy crowd
Video footage from the scene captured San Jose police officers tackling individuals to the ground, deploying pepper spray on crowd members, and arresting a handful of people who refused to clear the streets....
Massive World Cup party in San Jose gets chaotic with Mexico win
Video footage from the scene captured San Jose police officers tackling individuals to the ground, deploying pepper spray on crowd members, and arresting a handful of people who refused to clear the streets....
The best events in SF this week, from Fourth of July happenings to World Cup watch parties
Celebrate or rage against America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, an unpatriotic clown cabaret, street festivals, laser shows, and more.
San Francisco police investigating double shooting
Two people were injured in a double shooting Tuesday night in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood. No arrests have been made.
SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder submits inquiry into Pride event clashes
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder is demanding answers from city leaders regarding police tactics following clashes and arrests at two separate trans events during the city's Pride Weekend. The incidents have sparked questions about the necessity of ...
San Francisco shooting: 2 injured in Mission Bay neighborhood, no arrests
Two people were injured in a shooting in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood Tuesday night, officials say.
Police activity reported in SF's Mission Bay neighborhood
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- People are being urged to avoid the area of Mission Bay Boulevard between Merrimac and 4th streets Tuesday night, due to police activity, the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management said. Emergency crews are on scene, according to the department, ...
Construction work caused fire at 134-year-old San Francisco church, officials say - San Francisco Chronicle
Construction work caused fire at 134-yea...
Concealed handgun found on man asleep in running vehicle: Fremont police
(KRON) -- A man found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle while it was still in drive, was also in the possession of a concealed, semi-automatic handgun, according to the Fremont Police Department. FPD said officers responded to the incident on Sunday, June 21, near Fremont ...
San Francisco church fire: Investigators probe cause of massive blaze
Firefighters remained at the scene Tuesday, monitoring for hot spots after a massive fire destroyed a historic church in San Francisco's Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood....
Concord police release images of suspected home invaders
(KRON) -- Last week, the Concord Police Department issued a warning about a surge in vehicle and home burglaries. The department didn't specify which neighborhoods in the East Bay suburb but did mention the thieves are targeting Lexus, Honda and Acura vehicles, pickup trucks, wo...
Man accused of vandalizing SF church was on home detention when fire broke out
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man who is accused of vandalizing a San Francisco church earlier this year was under ordered home detention when a devastating fire broke out at the same church Monday. Sadat Mousa, 51, was arrested back in March for allegedly defacing a historic SF chur...
Several homes in Fremont evacuated due to gas leak on Mission Boulevard near 680
(KRON) -- Several homes in the area of Curtner Road in Fremont have been evacuated due to a gas leak Tuesday afternoon. According to the Fremont Police Department, the leak is impacting northbound lanes on Mission Boulevard at Highway 680 and Curtner between Mission and Klamath S...
SF supervisor presses police chief, mayor over Pride weekend police clashes
Jackie Fielder cites video of officers in riot gear clashing with Trans March and “Stud Alley” partygoers as she launches an inquiry.
Woman helped suspected San Jose killer hide from police: court documents
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A San Jose man was allegedly murdered after he hired a prostitute to drive to his apartment, according to court documents recently filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court. An associate of the woman fatally shot the victim on May 2, court records stat...
New York City crash: 2 killed, dozens injured after bus carrying Royal Jordanian crew from JFK to hotel rolls over on Long Island Expressway
2 were killed and dozens injured after a bus carrying a Royal Jordanian crew from JFK to a hotel crashed on the Long Island Expressway in New York City....
Here's what to know about July 4 Golden Gate Bridge fireworks for America's 250th
San Francisco's waterfront Saturday for a once-in-a-generation fireworks display celebrating America's 250th birthday is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Here's what to know about the best viewing spots, road closures and how to get there....
Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol....
79-year-old pedestrian struck, killed in Tesla crash outside Simi Valley, California restaurant
A 79-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in a Tesla crash outside a Simi Valley, California restaurant.
Supreme Court will consider striking down assault weapons bans, in Connecticut and the Chicago-area
The justices said Tuesday they will take up appeals asking the court to strike down bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area....
SF political activist accuses supervisor candidate Manny Yekutiel of 2020 sexual assault
Allegation against the well-known figure prompt police investigation, could potentially disrupt Yekutiel’s chances in a critical city race.
SF firefighters rescue person, 2 dogs from burning home Monday
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A person and two dogs were rescued from a multi-family house fire in San Francisco’s Mission District late Monday night, according to fire officials. The fire broke out at a three-story multi-family residential home in the 3600 block of 17th Street before ...
She bought a NorCal Victorian, and then found a mass dog grave next door
"This has been a shock," Ferndale police Chief Ron Sligh told SFGATE.
SF firefighters rescue person, 2 dogs from burning Mission District home
San Francisco crews rescued a person and two dogs from a residential building fire in the city’s Mission District early Tuesday morning before bringing it under control, fire officials said. The San Francisco Fire Department first reported the one-alarm blaze around 11:10 p.m....
SF 4th of July fireworks: How to watch historic Golden Gate Bridge display
San Francisco will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a Fourth of July fireworks display from the Golden Gate Bridge. City officials said the display on the Golden Gate Bridge will be the third time in its 90-year history fireworks will be launched from the bridge. Her...