Meet the men trying to kill the tax meant to save BART and Muni
A libertarian policy wonk and a ragtag band of fiscal hawks say the doom-and-gloom warnings about transit cuts are overblown
A libertarian policy wonk and a ragtag band of fiscal hawks say the doom-and-gloom warnings about transit cuts are overblown
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says troops will be tested annually for testosterone levels.
(KRON) -- A teenager was arrested Tuesday in connection with a fatal shooting of a boy in Vallejo and an attempted homicide in Richmond, according to police. Anderson Racael Marroquin, 18, of Vallejo, was charged with suspicion of murder in the case of a boy who was shot and killed Dec. 7, 2025, ...
Deputies responded to reports of multiple people shot inside a Kroger outside Houston, Texas on Wednesday afternoon, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said.
(BCN) -- The 2025 death of 72-year-old Yolanda Ramirez following her arrest by Brentwood police officers has been ruled accidental by a coroner's inquest, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. An inquest is a process separate from a medical examiner's probe into an in-custody d...
From History Makers to musical performers, watch this illustration of America's 250th birthday unfold on Independence Mall.
The Sketch Club is a nonprofit organization welcoming all artists of many disciplines and offers courses, live model drawings, and gallery space.
(KRON) -- Police in Richmond are investigating a double shooting that sent one person to a trauma center Wednesday night, according to authorities. The shooting occurred in the 400 block of Wilson Avenue, the Richmond Police Department said in a social media post just after 9 p.m. One of the two ...
A biotech CEO set a new record to buy a rare Sea Cliff home off-market, with both unobstructed bay views and millions in renovations likely on the horizon.
A libertarian policy wonk and a ragtag band of fiscal hawks say the doom-and-gloom warnings about transit cuts are overblown
With the playoffs out of reach, Buster Posey faces an Aug. 3 deadline that will likely reshape the roster.
Polk Street. Photo by Walter Mackins. … with a cherry on top
Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange and Code Red mean, who is most at risk and when you should limit time outside.
A recent vessel sinking near Alcatraz Island has prompted regional maritime experts to highlight the critical importance of passenger preparedness and proactive safety measures before heading out onto the water.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A much cooler outlook for Thursday and Friday in the Bay Area with most temperatures in the 60s and 70s, and a few inland spots still in the 80s. Expect a solid dose of comfortable sunshine with some fog returning tonight into Friday. The weekend will warm back up to the [...
France and England missed the World Cup Final, but one more match remains. The Bronze Final brings two heavyweight teams, several Golden Boot contenders and real rotation questions to Miami.
Officials with the U.S. Navy's elite Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron said they're conducting a review after social media footage showed a jet flying low over a crowd of beachgoers in Pensacola Beach, Florida.
“We're almost like the SEAL Team 6 of the trades," said Mike Moore, elevator technician. "We do everything, everywhere." One of the most sought after jobs in the city of AI? A hands-on elevator technician.
The T-Third, which runs from Chinatown through Bayview-Hunters Point, will be out of service while crews make repairs — the first since 2007. Bayview T-line will be out of service for 2 weekends due to long-awaited fixes
A suite of proposals from Supervisor Rafael Mandelman that would, among other things, double San Francisco’s campaign contribution cap from $500 to $1,000 is likely on hold for fine-tuning, its […] S.F. proposal to double campaign contribution limit from $500 to $1,000 in doubt
Scott Wiener’s congressional campaign sees contributions rise after Trans March, while Connie Chan gets boost from Pelosi. Scott Wiener leads money race to succeed Pelosi, but Connie Chan picking up speed
The U.S. Coast Guard has officially suspended its search for three people still missing after a boat sank in the choppy waters near Alcatraz Island on Tuesday afternoon. As the active search-and-rescue mission ends, the focus now turns to a complex and dangerous recovery operation to locate the...
The U.S. Coast Guard has officially suspended its search for three people still missing after a boat sank in the choppy waters near Alcatraz Island on Tuesday afternoon. As the active search-and-rescue mission ends, the focus now turns to a complex and dangerous recovery operation to locate the w...
A new poll in the race for California Governor shows Democrat Xavier Becerra is leading Republican Steve Hilton by a wide margin
A recent vessel sinking near Alcatraz Island has prompted regional maritime experts to highlight the critical importance of passenger preparedness and proactive safety measures before heading out onto the water.
Renewed fighting in the Persian Gulf has driven gasoline prices up 10 cents nationwide over the last week, bringing the average to $3.89 per gallon across the country, $5.39 in California, and $5.46 in the Bay Area.
Police in Richmond are investigating a double shooting. One of the victims had to be airlifted to a local hospital. The victims' conditions are not known.There is no word on what led up to the shooting. We do not know of any arrests.
Stokes consistency has been key to the Valkyries defense. Not so quietly, Kiah Stokes leads defense for Valkyries
U.S. Coast Guard crews suspended their search late Wednesday for three people missing a day after a boat capsized in the cold, choppy waters of San Francisco Bay while carrying 20 family members and friends who went out to scatter the ashes of a loved one.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- As the investigation continues into the boat that capsized near Alcatraz, family members of the victims are trying to process what happened. "This was a terrible, terrible accident, and it's just a horrible thing to have to reckon with at this point," said Ralph Boisa. His...
People from across the country decried the constituent’s tirade against Wiener as harassment.
A massive weather transition begins tonight as the current interior heat wave is replaced by an expanding, 1,500-foot marine layer by the weekend. This shift brings relief from hot temperatures, but introduces a brand-new wildfire lightning watch for early next week. Thursday Forecast • The Bi...
More than 300,000 Californians will soon have their personal data deleted as the state's Delete Act moves toward its first enforcement deadline on Aug. 1.
"It was a scene from the Titanic in real life. Like people banging on the window trying to get out. It's probably something I will never forget." Two commercial fishermen described the desperate rescue efforts they undertook after a three-level vessel sank in San Francisco Bay with 20 people on b...
President Donald Trump posted his support Wednesday for ICE agents conducting traffic stops after reports surfaced about a policy shift.
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(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle collision Tuesday evening in which a 45-year-old man died after being struck and pinned beneath a dump truck. Alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in the crash. OPD said the incident happened just before 6:30 p.m...
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- After searching for more than 24 hours for three missing boaters, the U.S Coast Guard called off the search at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. "Suspending a search is one of the hardest parts of our job and our condolences are with the families of all involved," said U.S. Coast Guard...
Two fishermen say they noticed the boat in distress near Alcatraz on Tuesday. They sprang into action by throwing out lifevests and pulling victims from the water. The search continues for three people who are still missing, but officials say that search will be suspended at sunset.
A 25-year-old San Jose man has been arrested in connection with a series of alleged crimes spanning several weeks and multiple cities, but a French bulldog reported stolen during the crime spree has not been recovered, police said.
(KRON) -- The Vallejo Police Department is investigating the city's eighth fatal traffic collision of the year after a motorcyclist died after allegedly fleeing officers during a pursuit Tuesday. VPS said a patrol officer spotted a motorcyclist at 4:21 a.m. "driving at a high rate of speed and in...
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