On Monday afternoon, California Highway Patrol officers were conducting a routine check on state property encampments in Oakland. They encountered a suspicious individual with potential weapons, prompting a call for backup to the Oakland Police Department. The situation escalated down the street...
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On Monday afternoon, California Highway Patrol officers were conducting a routine check on state property encampments in Oakland. They encountered a suspicious individual with potential weapons, prompting a call for backup to the Oakland Police Department. The situation escalated down the street...
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran, hours after President Donald Trump said Washington is "reinstating" a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday announced that California was one of 31 states under investigation for potential cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea."
Oakland city leaders on Monday approved a proposal to sell the city's 50% ownership stake in the Oakland Coliseum complex, a deal supporters say could bring new economic opportunities and development to the city.
Oakland police say an armed man who refused commands and lunged at officers was fatally shot after CHP requested assistance. The incident began during an investigation that began at a nearby homeless encampment in East Oakland.
The Ledson Fire burned about 17 acres near Santa Rosa on Monday. Some people were forced to flee their homes. By evening, all mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted.
(KRON) -- A longtime Bay Area-founded electronics company is ceasing operations at its Peninsula facility. According to a WARN report filed with the state, LeeMAH Electronics is laying off 212 employees from its Brisbane headquarters. The layoffs are due to the permanent closure of the Brisbane h...
Organizers of San Francisco's Trans March rallied outside City Hall on Monday and met with Mayor Daniel Lurie, calling for changes after the June 26 march ended with several arrests and a clash with San Francisco police.
(KRON) -- Two suspects from Philadelphia stole thousands of dollars' worth of clothing from a Hugo Boss store over the weekend, according to the Livermore Police Department. Around 4:14 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, the Hugo Boss store at the San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore was hit. The t...
A tiny, wireless microchip invented by a Stanford physicist is giving blind people a chance to see and read again.
A chip created by a Stanford-based physicist is allowing blind and visually impaired people to see and read again. The chip, called PRIMA, is currently being considered for sale in Europe following clinical trials.
Tonight, we'll see a continuing flow of mid and high level clouds across the Bay Area, and overnight low temperatures will be in the mild-to-warm range, mainly mid-60s.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- Plans to redevelop the Oakland Coliseum complex took another step forward Monday. By a 6-1 vote, the Oakland City Council approved a change in the terms of the deal to sell its 50% stake in the property. Under the new arrangement, the price tag stays the same at $110 mi...
(KRON) -- Walmart is set to launch electric vehicle charging stations at select California stores. According to a company spokesperson, Walmart EV charging is coming soon to six locations across California. Two of those locations are in the Bay Area: Vallejo and Suisun City. The chargers will be ...
A federal judge is blasting President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, accusing him of manipulating the court system. One of Trump's lawyers is now being referred for possible discipline. The judge ruled the $10 billion case was used to create a settlement that would have shielded Trump and his f...
Trans March organizers met with Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday morning to present a letter of demands regarding two incidents of policing and the arrests of five people After Pride weekend arrests, Trans March organizers meet with Mayor Lurie to call for change
Mahmood believes his tax will help revive shuttered grocery stores, but opponents are skeptical. Vacant grocery store tax polls well but in peril, says Supervisor Mahmood
An armed man is dead after getting into confrontation with Oakland police. The incident first involved the California Highway Patrol, before the agency called for OPD's assistance.
As the World Cup has reached the semifinals stage, fans in the Bay Area are gearing up for the next round of matches. Businesses in San Jose's San Pedro Square are prepping for the last of the watch parties, capping off what's been a wildly successful week — with an estimated 600,000 attendees th...
UCSF infectious disesase expert, Dr. Peter Chin-Hong on the cyclosporiasis outbreak. He says it's important to remember there is no human-to-human transmission of this gastrointestinal disease caused by a parasite. He also says what's happening in Michigan, where cases are bad, could be lined to ...
President Donald Trump signed an order Monday drastically reducing the size of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Bears Ears National Monument. Combined, the lands will shrink by more than 90%, from more than three million acres to just over 300,000 acres, according to White House st...
Having spent decades acting, singing and dancing, Mark Ballas is now adding judge to his list of credits with "Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro."
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- This year’s San Francisco Trans March started in Dolores Park with Pride but ended downtown in chaos and multiple arrests. On Monday, Trans March organizers met with city leaders to talk about San Francisco Police Department officers' actions during the June 26 march. Breo...
Trans March supporters held a rally Monday outside city hall during a meeting with Mayor Daniel Lurie. Organizers of the San Francisco 2026 Trans March say San Francisco police officers did not protect participants from aggressive vehicles and were too aggressive when making arrests at the end of...
California is leading a coalition of 12 states in a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance Corporation.
A report from December 2024 into the death of an LA based fitness influencer who was shot n the head during a robbery attempt.
A gym owner and social media influencer was shot in the head in Los Angeles in 2024.
San Francisco’s district attorney charged a sheriff’s deputy with two misdemeanors for allegedly assaulting a woman in jail last year. S.F. DA charges sheriff’s deputy for allegedly groping woman in jail
Two Oakland police officers are on administrative leave after shooting and killing a man Monday afternoon. Police say he was armed, refused their commands, and lunged at officers with a weapon.
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother's temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new affordable housing bill that streamlines state financing and reduces impact fees, aiming to cut costs and speed construction of more homes statewide.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final week, bars and restaurants across the Bay Area are stocking up and preparing for one last rush of soccer fans. The semifinals kick off Tuesday at noon when France faces Spain, followed by a matchup between Argentina and England on Wednesday. The winn...
High humidity has rolled through the Bay Area thanks to monsoonal moisture blowing up the state from Southern California. In addition to the clouds and higher heat, there's a chance of dry lightning, which could spark a wildfire, which has CAL FIRE crews on alert.
The lawsuit argues that the $81 billion mega merger would "extinguish competition" in Hollywood.
Temperatures are heating up in parts of the Bay Area with unexpected humid conditions, driving monsoon conditions.
The Oakland Police Department said the fatal incident happened near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard Monday afternoon.
(KRON) -- Firefighters battled two separate wildfires in the North Bay on Monday afternoon. As of 6:30 p.m., the Ledson Fire had spread across 14 acres east of Santa Rosa, and the Hardin Fire burned 55 acres west of Lake Berryessa. The Hardin Fire ignited in Napa County's Pope Valley, on Hardin R...
The Oakland Police Department said the incident is unfolding near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard.
(KRON) -- After a memorable performance in her return to the Bay Area, pop icon Hilary Duff thanked the amazing support she received from the sold-out crowd at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View on Saturday. Except she thanked the wrong city. “Well … San Jose, you just raised the bar. ✨ ...
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