Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering an insurgent campaign that had withstood months of controversy only to implode and imperil Democrats' attempt to regain power in Washington.
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The sexual assault case against a Menlo College student accused of raping a 12-year-old girl has been continued while authorities investigate a potential second victim, according to prosecutors.
(KRON) -- A parasite that is causing painful symptoms to the bowel is surging in Michigan. As of Wednesday, there have been nearly a thousand cases reported across the Midwestern state. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has reported 992 cases. Cyclospora spreads through contami...
(KRON) -- A mother who was slain in Santa Rosa's first homicide of 2026 is being remembered for her adventurous spirit, volunteer work helping locals impacted by wildfires, and passion for saving bumblebees, family members said. Joni Brown, 40, of Santa Rosa, was shot to death on June 8, accordin...
A new lawsuit alleges the U.S. Department of Education may not be discharging certain federal student loans as previously promised.
ATHERTON, Calif. (KRON) -- A student is charged with raping a 12-year-old girl in his dorm room at Menlo College in Atherton. The 19-year-old student, Andres Manuel Aguilar, allegedly met up with the victim on May 5 at the private college after she snuck out of her home. Prosecutors said the two ...
Also in today’s Power Play: Congressional candidate Connie Chan notches a big endorsement.
The mother of a 12-year-old girl who says she was raped by a Menlo College student, says she and her daughter were surprised to hear of another investigation into a second potential victim. Prosecutors and the defense attorney agreed to continue the July 8 preliminary hearing for Andres Manuel Ag...
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 125 Emmy nominations, including nods for "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Paradise" and "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour."
San Jose police and city leaders are continuing their search for at least two suspects involved in the theft of part of a memorial at the Vietnamese Heritage Community Garden after a bronze statue was stolen and later recovered. Police said they recently recovered infrared surveillance footage sh...
Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering an insurgent campaign that had withstood months of controversy only to implode and imperil Democrats' attempt to regain power in Washington.
A tech startup's pirate themed party offered the public a rare, free look inside one of San Francisco's painted ladies. How to launch an AI meeting app in San Francisco? Rent a pirate and a Painted Lady.
The father and grandmother of a toddler who died in a Santa Clara County foster home have filed a legal claim on Tuesday against the county and state, alleging they failed to protect the child.
Zendaya, a popular Oakland-born actress, was nominated Wednesday for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series" because of her emotional portrayal of Rue in the HBO show, "Euphoria."
Dwayne Johnson said, "I will never forget this night," as the live-action "Moana" made a big splash at the Hollywood Bowl for the world premiere.
The U.S. carried out another round of strikes against Iran Wednesday after President Trump announced an end to the ceasefire.
(KRON) -- The Fremont Police Department said a person was recently arrested after setting up a tent near a children’s tutoring center and refusing to leave. Fremont police responded on June 26 near State Street and Capitol Avenue after getting multiple reports of a disturbance. "Visible debris an...
The 39-year-old was sentenced to one year of home confinement, officials said.
Manny Yekutiel is running for District 8 supervisor amid a report of sexual assault.
Today marks the beginning of a significant warming trend, which will continue into next week. The marine layer will push across the bay and locally inland again overnight but will make another rapid retreat to the coast tomorrow morning.
(KRON) -- An Idaho man is recovering after a life-threatening rattlesnake bite during a family visit to Oroville, Northern California. Chris Howarth spent nearly two weeks in intensive care following the incident in his mother's garden. During his 12-day stay in intensive care, Howarth received 5...
Weeks after the theft of a statue from the Vietnamese Heritage Garden in San Jose, police have released previously unpublished security footage of the theft. The video shows two individuals cutting through the base of the statue and taking it away in what was later determined to be a stolen truck...
Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.
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"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25, while "Hacks" led all comedies with 24 for its final season as the Emmy nominations were announced.
(KRON) -- A man in custody since September 2024, who was facing four counts of suspected arson, was found dead inside of his Sonoma County jail cell on Tuesday, the sheriff's office announced Wednesday. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said correctional Deputies found the inmate, unresponsive a...
Warning: This video may be disturbing to some viewers. A Los Angeles family has filed a lawsuit against an El Segundo-based club after their toddler sustained severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, when he was allegedly dropped after being thrown into the air by an employee last Mar...
According to the lawsuit, a daycare worker began swinging the boy and lifted him up high, eventually moving the boy over her head before the two fell to the floor.
Tilly Norwood, an ai-generated “actress” is about to headline a feature film, and it’s reigniting one of Hollywood’s biggest battles. Supporters say it’s the future of filmmaking, while critics warn it’s another step toward replacing human creativity and exploiting artists’ work without consent. ...
New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.
There was a New York crash. A 7-year-old girl was hit and killed by a school bus in Monsey, Rockland County.
The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared in court Wednesday, where a judge set a date for his preliminary hearing and new details emerged about his mental health.
The 20th Anniversary of Temescal Street Fair is Saturday, July 11th. There will also be a King of TURFinc 9 dance battle, support Oakland and enjoy local food, music, and arts.
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors said links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon when a weeklong hearing continues Wednesday.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- On Easter, a foster mother allegedly left a toddler home alone in San Jose with her 17-year-old son. Hours after the foster mother left home, someone called 911, and police found 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez unconscious in his crib, according to a wrongful death claim recent...
Jordan 'Tiny' Wilmore is believed to be the tallest police officer in Texas!
For 15 years, Ample Hills Creamery has been providing top quality ice cream - in flavors you have to taste to believe.
(KRON) -- A man who police say sexually assaulted a woman in downtown Berkeley on Saturday, July 4 has been arrested. According to the Berkeley Police Department, the suspect followed a woman into her apartment building around 3 p.m. He then allegedly cornered the woman in an elevator where he ex...
"What goes up must come down," Capt. Justin Sylvia told SFGATE.
To honor Jennifer Lin, the 14-year-old Castro Valley girl who was murdered over 30 years ago, it all comes back to one of her favorite pastimes, music.
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