SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Zoe Nika Reidy Watts, a 25-year-old San Francisco State University student, was tortured and killed inside her on-again, off-again boyfriend’s Oakland apartment in March 2024. On Friday, an Alameda County jury found Victor Tyrone Frieson III guilty of her murder. In additi...
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(KRON) -- Before winning multiple Grammy Awards and becoming the first NPR Tiny Desk Concert winner, it all began with BART for Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, better known by his stage name, Fantastic Negrito. The singer-songwriter known for his bluesy folk and R&B sound grew up in Oakland and long be...
Prosecutors in Michigan say the parents of a 7-year-old boy who weighed 255 pounds when he died have been charged with murder.
Madison Square Garden is set to host two events this week related to the marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, sources familiar with the plans told ABC News.
Lebron James will continue his NBA career during the 2026-27 season, but has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him. Sources told ESPN that the Golden State Warriors were planning to pursue James.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie decreed that Wednesday – July 1 – is not only when Team USA takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina, it’s also "Jersey Day" – a day encouraging non-uniformed city employees to wear team colors or soccer jerseys.
Season 2 of 'X-Men '97' streams July 1 on Disney+ with a special three-episode premiere.
Serena Williams returned to tennis earlier this month. Here's how you can watch Williams' Wimbledon tennis match.
San Francisco's waterfront Saturday for a once-in-a-generation fireworks display celebrating America's 250th birthday is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Here's what to know about the best viewing spots, road closures and how to get there.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in a Tesla crash outside a Simi Valley, California restaurant.
Prominent figures canceled appearances at his cafe in recent months as rumors swirled about allegations.
The San Francisco Zoo unveiled their interactive experience with robotic dinosaurs and fossil dig sites starting July 1. Open until September 15, the pay-to-enter "Dinos Rule!" exhibit is for people to learn more about the prehistoric era.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. by executive order.
An Adolf Hitler baby photo in a Paramus, New Jersey East Brook Middle School yearbook sparked an investigation.
More than 72 million people are expected to travel over the week of the Fourth of July, setting a new record, according to AAA.
(KRON) -- Tickets for the United States Men's National Team's knockout round tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday appear to have dropped in price. Last week, the cheapest tickets on StubHub for the match were listed at over $3,000. The highest prices last week were up...
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Zoe Nika Reidy Watts, a 25-year-old San Francisco State University student, was tortured and killed inside her on-again, off-again boyfriend’s Oakland apartment in March 2024. On Friday, an Alameda County jury found Victor Tyrone Frieson III guilty of her murder. In additi...
The justices said Tuesday they will take up appeals asking the court to strike down bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.
The Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling Tuesday upholding state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A popular San Francisco block party is returning this summer and this year, it's kicking things off with a Charli xcx-themed event. The Fridays on Front Street series will return on July 31 with "Brat + Bratwurst Summer," described as a "playful downtown celebration pairin...
Tom Kean Jr., the New Jersey Republican who's been away from Congress for almost four months with an unspecified medical condition, has returned to say he had been treated for depression.
US Men's National Soccer Team players walk around San Jose, grabbing coffee, ahead of their game with Bosnia.
The Alameda County District Attorney announced on Tuesday that a jury found a boyfriend guilty of second-degree murder, torture and corporal injury to his then-girlfriend, a ceramicist and poet in Oakland, two years ago.
The plan, which avoids major cuts or significant new spending, is Newsom's last before he leaves office in January and as he considers a presidential run.
For the final day of June expect sunny skies and highs near average in the low 60s to the mid 80s. For the World Cup match at Levi's on Wednesday afternoon, look forward to sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 70s.
Experts share why millions of people lost their Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year after federal subsidies expired.
A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.
A major shakeup to the federal student loan system affecting millions of borrowers will take effect July 1.
Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will now be eligible for higher student loan limits
The ruling against Trump’s executive order reaffirms a right established by the 1898 case of a local man who was denied reentry to the U.S.
The Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s 2025 order on birthright citizenship, rejecting the president’s proposed limitations.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a l...
California Sen. Scott Wiener called the people who harassed him and physically accosted him at the Trans March in San Francisco over his views on Gaza "unhinged."
The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams.
The Supreme Court ruled states can bar transgender girls from competing on girls and women’s school sports teams, upholding bans in Idaho and West Virginia on Tuesday in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines that is set to impact similar laws passed in more than half the country. Writing for t...
For the first time in state history, eight incarcerated students have earned an Associate of Science degree in forestry, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced.
(KRON) -- Police in Mountain View are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen Sunday night. Marilyn is described by authorities as 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 95 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Mountain View police said the teen w...
Swimming is a life-saving skill, yet many families still face barriers to learning. Outdoor Afro Founder and CEO Rue Mapp discusses the nonprofit's "Making Waves" program and its mission to expand swim education and improve water safety.
The stakes couldn't be higher for the U.S. Men's National Team as they touched down in the Bay Area on Monday night. From this point on in the tournament, it is simple: win or go home.
From laminated blueberry custard to Parisian flan, the pie scene is small but exceptional.
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