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(KRON) -- All lanes of westbound Interstate 80 in Fairfield, east of Highway 12, were closed early Friday morning after a fatal crash, according to the California Highway Patrol. The roadway was fully reopened by 6 a.m. The crash involved multiple vehicles around 2:35 a.m., the CHP incident log s...
The San Francisco Ethics Commission has in recent years seen a steady decrease in staff amid a growing torrent of money in city elections. Money in San Francisco elections is growing. City watchdogs are getting cut.
With a new grant, a group of artists will return to Balmy Alley to restore some of their old murals Original muralists come home to Balmy Alley with a grant to save their work
A 20-year-old woman is fighting for her life after being struck by a car driven by her boyfriend while he was doing donuts in Vallejo on the night of July 4th. Witnesses say he fled the scene. Police say they arrested him hours later.
San Francisco could soon impose a graduated system of fines and penalties for people caught illegally discharging fireworks under a new proposal. The proposal would establish escalating penalties for repeat offenders.
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder attended her first town hall meeting in three months following a leave of absence.
North Bay residents are preparing for some unusual summer flooding as high tides are expected and coastal flood advisories are in effect.
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder attended her first town hall meeting in three months following a leave of absence. During the meeting, held at the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, the District 9 supervisor openly addressed questions regarding her recent time away from City Hall, which ...
A YMCA employee was arrested by Morgan Hill police on Thursday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a minor.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder hosted her first community listening session Thursday night since returning from a three-month medical leave. Dozens of District 9 residents packed the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center to welcome back Fielder and voice concerns abo...
Your Friday forecast features slightly cooler temperatures. The morning fog near the bay will eventually retreat to the coast. Highs should range from the low 60s near the shoreline to the upper 80s inland. Temperatures will rebound this weekend. Moisture will move into the area from the south...
A Bay Area goat landscaping company says it could be forced out of business if changes are not made to a new state law that would significantly increase compensation costs for goat herders.
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country’s deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said Friday. Several victims of the fire in Almeria were found inside burnt-out vehicles. Eight others have been injured...
The stars of Disney's live-action adaptation of "Moana" were in Washington Heights for the New York premiere on Thursday night.
(KRON) -- The Danville Police Department said an officer spotted a firearm under the driver's seat when they pulled a man over in June for suspected driving under the influence. DPD said the incident happened on Diablo Road, and a subsequent search of the vehicle found the driver in possession of...
A July 4 house fire left a San Jose family displaced and their dog, Mooni, critically injured. Firefighters launched a GoFundMe as Mooni undergoes costly, intensive veterinary care.
A heat dome building over the western United States is expected to bring warmer temperatures to the Bay Area through early next week, along with a chance of thunderstorms and dry lightning in some areas.
A teen Berkeley swimmer continues to mark monumental aquatic feats around the globe, as she uses each swim stroke to honor those fighting cancer.
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(KRON) -- A YMCA summer day camp counselor is accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl, the Morgan Hill Police Department announced Thursday. MHPD said they responded to the report on June 30 and later learned the alleged incident happened while the victim was attending a YMCA summer day...
Several alleged San Jose gang members have been arrested in connection with a brutal beating outside a convenience store and another violent assault, authorities said.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is cracking down on illegal fireworks. The board voted Thursday unanimously to move forward with legislation that creates fines and stricter penalties for those caught setting off illegal fireworks in the city. The bill is sponsored b...
Record-breaking athlete Maya Merhige completed the swim with a 12:19:37 time. Video courtesy: Swim Across America
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(KRON) -- Pleasanton police believe a distracted driver led to a rollover vehicle collision on Wednesday morning, when they had to rescue a toddler. Police said the incident happened at 9:10 a.m. on Carver Court near the intersection of Alvord Way. Two vehicles were involved in the collision, inc...
(KRON) -- By now, all of Dub Nation should know Stephen Curry loves golf and partakes in the sport during the offseason. The Golden State Warriors superstar was in Lake Tahoe for the American Century Championship, a celebrity golf tournament that began Wednesday. Curry -- not completely there to ...
The family of Pearl Pinson has launched a new independent tip line this week, desperate for answers a decade after the 15-year-old vanished from Vallejo.
The family of Pearl Pinson has launched a new independent tip line this week, desperate for answers a decade after the 15-year-old vanished from Vallejo.
Season 22 of "Project Runway" welcomes a new group of designers hoping to make a name for themselves in the fashion world,
Supervisor Bilal Mahmood introduced a proposal last month to fund affordable grocery stores, but last minute political wrangling has effectively nixed it.
Scooter-riding suspect arrested in connection with over 30 South Bay business burglaries
The puppies are estimated to be 9-week-old Border Collie mixes and were rescued by the East Bay SPCA.
The Oakland Roots Soccer Club said that this is its last season playing at the Coliseum.
(KRON) -- A 44-year-old San Jose man who police say was out on parole for burglary with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation faces several charges after Milpitas police said he was tied to multiple burglaries throughout the Bay Area. Police said the investigation started in...
Temperatures will drop into the 50s across most of the Bay Area tonight. Cloud cover will persist at the coast.
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for minor high tide flooding. This advisory is thru NEXT Thusday. A Beach Hazards Statement remains strictly active through Friday 5 PM. Stay off jetties and never turn your back on the ocean. High pressur building into the Desert Southwest, compressing our n...
KTVU meteorologist Roberta Gonzales breaks down how likely El Niño is to develop soon and what it could mean for the Bay Area.
(KRON) -- A 32-year-old man has been missing in San Francisco for two days, police said. Gabriel Carreon was last seen at noon on July 7, when he left his home in the Castro neighborhood to go see a movie, the San Francisco Police Department said. The following morning, a 911 caller told dispatch...
The defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing told his roommate "he wishes he hadn't done it" the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in a Utah court Thursday.
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