While overall crime numbers are showing a downward trend in Oakland, a recent string of violent incidents—including a fatal shooting, a triple shooting, and an armed kidnapping—has highlighted the ongoing safety anxieties weighing on local residents.
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Officials said the aircraft, operated by the private carrier K2 Airways, reported a navigational system issue while flying with five people on board.
14-year-old Jenny Lin was a talented musician, killed in her Castro Valley home in 1994. Her parents, John and Mei-Lian Lin are carrying on her legacy, with a youth music program, leading to a free concert at Hayward's Chabot College.
(KRON) -- A missing 70-year-old man was last seen Tuesday around 1:30 p.m. preparing to launch a green, single-rider canoe near Pinole Shores, according to the Hercules Police Department. Authorities are asking residents near the San Pablo Bay shoreline and surrounding areas to report any possibl...
Fans voted among three finalists for the name of the expansion franchise that will launch in January.
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.
Chez Xue, which translates to "House of Xue," is a family-friendly restaurant, but the owner has concerns about it being treated like a "playground." Their policy was implemented months ago to curb these incidents.
Morning clouds will clear quicker for sunshine compared to yesterday with warmer than average temperatures are expected for much of next week.
Police say an Arizona toddler discovered in a backyard pool in February was declared dead at a hospital but later discovered to be alive.
(KRON) -- A 54-year-old Georgia woman was arrested in Palo Alto Monday after allegedly burglarizing an occupied home and later trying to get into locked cars, according to police. Funda Yilmaz, the Palo Alto Police Department said, entered a residence in the 1100 block of Ramona Street through an...
Hulu is revisiting one of the largest unidentified human remains cases in the United States, second only to 9/11, in "Return to Fox Hollow," streaming now.
The father of Lauren Bennett - the singer featured on LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem" - is sharing new details on her death.
While overall crime numbers are showing a downward trend in Oakland, a recent string of violent incidents—including a fatal shooting, a triple shooting, and an armed kidnapping—has highlighted the ongoing safety anxieties weighing on local residents.
The Oakland City Council approved a controversial proposal Tuesday night aimed at cracking down on sex trafficking in an area known to some as "The Blade."
All charges against a radiologist accused of trying to kill his family in 2023 by driving his car off a cliff along the Northern California coast have been dismissed by a judge following his completion of a mental health program.
President Donald Trump said he thinks the ceasefire and interim agreement to end the war with Iran are now "over." He said he would allow negotiators to keep talking but that "it’s just a waste of time dealing with them." Trump also called Iran's leaders 'scum.'
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- The quarterfinals are set for the World Cup, and all three host countries -- Mexico, Canada, and the USA -- were knocked out in the round of 16. San Pedro's Square was filled with people for most of those matches. Now it’s a little emptier. The World Cup is just [...]
More than 500K fans attended San Pedro Square during World Cup and security is planned for the rest of the games.
Local king salmon is back after a three-year commercial ban. The markup between boat and butcher shop tells a complicated story.
The 2023 first-round draft pick has the Giants’ best walk rate, and when umpires miss a call, he knows it before they do.
A new detection tool from the California Policy Lab is meant to provide timely updates on where AI exposure is eliminating jobs in the state.
As 49ers training camp approaches, the Warriors’ offseason is on hold and the Giants are gauging the trade market.
Plus, a dog-friendly Giants game, a goodbye party for Shuggie’s, comedy shows, and more.
Taishanese has been a dominant language here since the Gold Rush. Now, you can learn it at City College. Taishanese has been in San Francisco since the 1860s. Now, there’s a class for it.
At Golden Gate Park. Photo by Walter Mackins. To catch the wind
A Redwood City community is preparing to honor the legacy of a local business icon who spent decades curating one of the Bay Area's most expansive music collections. Gary Saxon, affectionately known to generations of music lovers as "The Record Man," passed away last month at the age of 82.
Gary Saxon, founder of Redwood City's longtime record shop The Record Man, died at 82.
Oakland approves proposal to sub sex trafficking along International Boulevard. Critics say there is no proof the plan will work and it will affect their business.
The Utah man charged in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is back in court for the third day of his week-long preliminary hearing as prosecutors continue presenting the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson, including DNA evidence.
(BCN) -- Advocates campaigning against a planned ICE facility in the South Bay are expressing disappointment after two nearby cities decided not to throw their support behind a lawsuit challenging the project. Multiple city and county governments across the Bay Area and beyond have signed onto an...
(BCN) -- Wednesday in the Bay Area calls for mostly cloudy skies with warm conditions, according to the National Weather Service. Daytime highs will be mostly in the low 60s to mid 70s on the coast, in the high 60s to high 70s around the bay, and in the low to high 80s inland. Overnight [...]
"Pluribus" could be a record-setting freshman, "The Pitt" could have a dominant sophomore season and "Hacks" is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning.
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is "over," though he will allow talks to continue.
An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.
Waymo called San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking and shooting toy guns from a driverless vehicle.
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
Emily Courchesne's family is still searching for answers.
For three years, the brothers spent every day together. Then the court appearance for one was moved and things changed forever. Two brothers spent every day together in the Mission for three years. Then one was suddenly deported.
Police are searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Gilroy. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of 10th and Monterey streets. According to police, a person was struck by a pickup truck and died at the scene. Road closures remained in...
The FIFA World Cup is motivating young athletes across the East Bay to dream bigger and train harder at Mustang Soccer Club in Danville.
On Tuesday morning in Oakland, police responded to a triple shooting and a homicide. These two incidents followed a reported armed kidnapping of a woman on Friday night. Residents react.
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