business
2 fundraisers in SF to help quake victims in Colombia
Two San Francisco restaurant owners are stepping up to help victims of the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia that killed more than 280 people and left hundreds missing....
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Richmond's Kennedy High School set to reopen on time after toxic chemical scare
Traces of the toxic chemical PCE were found in five of six soil samples from the Kennedy High School campus earlier this summer, but indoor and outdoor air samples taken last week show that PCE is not in the air, in most campus locations....
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49ers Faithful flood Levi's Stadium for preseason opener against Titans
San Francisco 49ers fans flooded Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara for the unofficial start of the football season as the team faced off against the Tennessee Titans in their first preseason game....
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Kennedy High School cleared to reopen after environmental testing finds no toxic vapor intrusion
Environmental testing confirmed there is no evidence of toxic vapor intrusion at Kennedy High School. The campus and adjacent Richmond Swim Center will reopen to students and staff on Tuesday....
safety
Condors trapped in Big Sur wildfire saved by rescuers
CAL FIRE and the Ventana Wildlife Society went on a three hour rescue mission to save two Condors trapped in a sanctuary in Big Sur. Condors 340 and 868 were safely returned to the wild as seen on video from the middle of the Timber Fire....
schools
Kennedy High School to reopen after testing finds no vapor intrusion: officials
(KRON) – There is some relief in the Richmond community after officials announced there is no evidence of vapor intrusion at Kennedy High School. Testing in July revealed tetrachloroethylene, or PCE, in the soil. PCE is a hazardous chemical that was once commonly used by dry clea...
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49ers lose preseason home opener to Titans
(KRON) -- The San Francisco 49ers fell to the Tennessee Titans Thursday night in their preseason opener at home. The final score was 19-13 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The Niners' next preseason game is against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Aug. 20....
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What we learned about De’Zhaun Stribling and Jaden Dugger in the 49ers’ preseason opener
A pair of draft picks made strong impressions against Tennessee Titans starters on Thursday.
parks
This highly anticipated new food hall in the Bay Area is finally opening
A long-awaited food hall is set to open this weekend at a national park, the Presidio in San Francisco.
government
Cable issue shuts down California Cable Car Line Thursday night: SFMTA
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority (SFMTA) said an "ongoing cable issue" has shut down service for the rest of Thursday on the California Cable Car Line. SFMTA made the announcement around 6:24 p.m. in a social media post. SFMTA is advisi...
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Luigi Mangione guilty plea expected to be announced in federal case Friday, sources say
It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.
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Woman wearing 'Force to be reckoned with' shirt captured in nationwide manhunt
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
safety
Napa County child porn suspect had job 'where minors are present': sheriff
(KRON) -- The Napa County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that it arrested Robert Taylor Free, 63, of Napa for allegedly possessing child sexual assault material. Free was booked into the Napa County Department of Corrections, where his bail is set at $50,000, according to NC...
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Cooler pattern
No big changes to the Bay Area forecast. Low clouds will blanket a good portion of the Bay Area Friday morning. The drizzle could return too. The afternoon forecast features a mixture of sun and clouds. The cool to mild pattern remains in place. Highs should range from the low 60...
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Bay Area swimmer crosses Strait of Gibraltar, on verge of breaking world record
A Bay Area athlete completed a grueling open-water marathon swim across the punishing Strait of Gibraltar, bringing her one step closer to becoming the youngest person to achieve a feat reached by only about 50 people in the world....
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Magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattles East Bay
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattled the East Bay on Thursday morning, followed by a flurry of smaller shakes. The U.S. Geological Survey said the trio of seismic events was centered just north of San Leandro, near the city line with Oakland....
safety
Daughter of Fairfield crash victim asks for help with funeral costs: 'Missed more than words will explain'
(KRON) -- The daughter of a woman killed in a solo-vehicle collision in Fairfield last weekend has started a GoFundMe to help with funeral costs. The Fairfield Police Department responded to the incident just before 5:40 p.m. Saturday at Neitzel Road, near Business Center Parkway...
safety
Massive fire destroys Burger King in San Jose
(KRON) -- A massive fire destroyed a Burger King in San Jose early Thursday morning, according to the San Jose Fire Department. The fire happened at the chain's location at 5154 Moorpark Ave. in San Jose. SJFD responded to the fire at 5:15 a.m., and the fire was knocked down at a...
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Bay Area communities step up flood preps as CA could face 'historic' El Nino winter
While the exact impacts remain uncertain, local agencies around the Bay Area are already taking steps to prepare for possible flooding.
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CA governor candidate Xavier Becerra proposes free 'power hour' electricity plan
Becerra unveiled the proposal Tuesday at POLITICO's Sacramento Summit, saying his plan would offer free electricity during a designated midday window. The Democrat said he would work with the regulators, energy providers and other stakeholders to determine how this would be paid,...
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New Grocery Outlet in SF North Beach
A New Grocery Outlet has opened its doors in the location previously occupied by Safeway
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AccuWeather Forecast: Clouds fill in across Bay Area overnight; patchy drizzle tomorrow morning
The clouds will fill in across our entire area overnight and tomorrow morning will start off with patchy drizzle. The clouds will keep the coast cool well into the afternoon, but expect some sun inland....
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Trump wants to make daylight saving time permanent
President Donald Trump urged the Senate to quickly pass legislation making daylight saving time permanent, arguing that ending the twice-yearly clock changes would improve public safety, boost the economy and benefit Americans’ health....
safety
Family mourns loss of mother killed in Oakland hit-and-run crash
Maribel Matias, 24, was killed by a hit-and-run driver near 73rd and Garfield avenues in East Oakland, across from the Oakland police Eastmont substation....
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Family mourns 24-year-old mother killed in hit-and-run outside Oakland church
Maribel Matias died on Saturday night after she was struck by a car directly in front of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
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D23 2026: Everything to know about Disney's ultimate fan expo
Disney fans, assemble! Here's what to know about D23 2026, Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim, California.
safety
Timber Fire: Big Sur's rough terrain challenges firefighters
A wildfire burning along California’s rugged Big Sur coast has been difficult for firefighters to access and contain.
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Tech mogul Bob Lee's killer claims trial prosecutors were racially bias
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Nima Momeni, the convicted killer of Cash App founder Bob Lee, will be back in a San Francisco courtroom Friday, and his new defense team will reportedly try to prove racial bias tainted his high-profile murder trial. Defense attorneys filed a motion on be...
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Fox Weather expert breaks down El Niño predictions
Bryan Norcross, a hurricane and climate specialist at Fox Weather, explains what to know about the latest climate report on El Niño.
safety
Bay Area woman swims in San Francisco during historic 900-mile CA coast journey
A San Francisco fire boat escorted the Pleasanton native her through the thick morning fog to celebrate the milestone.
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Tropical Storm Lala approaching Hawaii: What to know
The National Weather Service in Honolulu says the Big Island and islands of Maui County currently have the highest potential for heavy rainfall, although that forecast could change as the system develops and its track becomes clearer....
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Phillips 66 left California. Now it's betting billions on selling fuel there.
A new pipeline could mean better prices at the pump.
safety
Man arrested for Sunnydale killing linked to 2015 drive-by shooting of 2 teenagers
Court records show a man with the same age and name as a suspect arrested for the killing of Tertron Johnson is connected to a prior murder. Man arrested for Sunnydale killing linked to 2015 drive-by shooting of 2 teenagers...
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Alabama man put to death for murder of 5-year-old girl in last of 3 US executions in a day, including in TN and OK
Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma executed inmates Thursday, the first time in nearly 16 years that three people were put to death on the same day in the U.S....
safety
8 families displaced, cat rescued in 'rapid' Suisun City multi-building blaze: FD
(KRON) -- An investigation is underway after a quick-moving fire Wednesday night in Suisun City damaged three multi-family residential buildings and displaced eight families, according to fire officials. The American Red Cross is providing support and resources for all the fire v...
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California families urge changes to Prop 57 during rally at State Capitol
Families from across California, including several from the Central Valley, gathered at the State Capitol on Thursday to call for changes to Proposition 57, arguing the law places too much emphasis on rehabilitation and not enough on accountability for violent juvenile offenders....
business
Decades-old Oakland chicken & waffles restaurant closing
(KRON) -- A longtime chicken & waffles restaurant in Oakland is closing for good by the end of the month. Home of Chicken & Waffles will operate for its final day of service on Aug. 31, owner Derreck Johnson confirmed to KRON4. Johnson did not explain in detail the reason for the...
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Disney and Formula 1 extend partnership through 2028, adding Pixar's 'Cars'
Disney and Formula 1 are extending their collaboration through 2028, introducing Disney and Pixar's "Cars" to the global program with Lightning McQueen racing into the Formula 1 Gran Premio d'Italia at Monza....
safety
PG&E ordered to pay $22M for devastating 2022 Mosquito Fire
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company has been ordered to pay $22 million in connection to a devastating 2022 fire in Northern California. On Thursday, it was announced that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) had approved a settlement penalizing ...
schools
Test shows Richmond school is safe to reopen after discovery of toxic chemicals
After being closed due to the discovery of potentially toxic chemicals underneath the campus, new test results showed that Kennedy High is safe to reopen and will welcome students next week. The West Contra Costa Unified School District said they received preliminary test results...
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Experts say the East Bay's Hayward Fault is ‘overdue' for a major earthquake
Thursday’s earthquake along the Hayward Fault served as a reminder of how “the big one” could impact populated spots in the East Bay. The Hayward Fault produced a 3.8 magnitude earthquake, but experts say it’s capable of producing a major one, too. “We do have historical records ...
safety
New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
business
Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny, announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform.
government
Housing advocates sue SF, saying it illegally carved SoMa out of state density law
The suit centers on an ordinance Mayor Daniel Lurie signed in May, which YIMBY groups say violates SB 79.
local
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
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Check your bathroom cabinet: Hair mousse recalled over explosion risk
A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report.
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Macy's launches exclusive Disney collection: Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey balloon takes center stage
Macy's debuts Disney collection inspired by iconic Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey balloon.
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California couple's surrogate gives birth in Texas after refusing abortion for baby's heart defect
A surrogate carrying a baby for a California couple gave birth in Texas after fleeing state lines over an alleged demand to abort the fetus due to a heart defect....
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New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East, according to Navy statements and open source information on the ship's movements....
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Supporters rally for Valkyries amid transgender debate in WNBA
(KRON) -- Fans and organizations, including the "Rainbow Families Action" group comprised of parents of transgender youth and their allies, rallied outside of Chase Center ahead of the Valkyries game on Wednesday night. Organizers said they wanted to show support for superstar Ga...
safety
World War II Memorial vandalized with spray paint, fountains overflow with bubbles;
Police are investigating after the National World War II Memorial was vandalized with spray paint and soap in the fountains on Thursday.
safety
Big Sur’s Timber Fire: Rugged terrain challenges firefighting crews
A wildfire burning along California’s rugged Big Sur coast has been difficult for firefighters to access and contain.
local
This year's El Niño will likely be strongest on record, forecasters predict
Thursday's update states that there is now at least a 90% chance that strengthening will reach the "Very Strong" classification later in the year.
local
Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selected in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keefe D' Davis
A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago....
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1 dead after car plummets down cliff and into the ocean in Santa Cruz
One person freed themselves from the car while the other was submerged in the ocean.
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1 escapes, 1 dies after car plummets into the ocean in Santa Cruz
One person freed themselves from the car while the other was submerged in the ocean.
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Heading to Hawaii this weekend? Tropical Storm Lala will dampen your travel plans
A tropical system approaching Hawaii is expected to bring heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding and dangerous surf to portions of the islands this weekend, with the Big Island and Maui currently among the areas of greatest concern....
safety
Ex-Oakland high school student charged with making threats
(KRON) -- A former Latitude High School student in Oakland is accused of making a threatening video directed at a school official and potentially LHS students, prosecutors said. The former student, 18-year-old Mercury Hayes, was arrested Wednesday and is currently behind bars, Sa...
safety
New video of deadly Oakland police shooting shows man before he lunges toward officers with weapon
Oakland Police Department released body camera video showing a deadly police shooting that happened last month near International Boulevard and 40th Avenue. The video shows the moment a man lunged at officers with two knives attached to metal pipes....
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