Opinion: Newsom’s brand of socialism: Spend big, reward your donors
The governor has spent eight budgets expanding California’s social safety net at a record pace. The money flows back to groups that help advance his political career.
The governor has spent eight budgets expanding California’s social safety net at a record pace. The money flows back to groups that help advance his political career.
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Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared before Congress on Tuesday.
Today will be the hottest day of the week. A heat advisory will be in effect away from the coast with humidity remaining elevated. Drier air arrives Wednesday and cooler weather to come on Thursday.
New York will block the construction of any new large data centers for up to a year so the state can create rules to protect the environment and energy grid from the facilities.
Ryan Murphy's new series, "The Shards" explores the privileged world of an elite prep school in Los Angeles in the 1980s. See the trailer now and watch the first two episodes Aug. 5 on FX and Hulu.
President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress, officially notifying them that hostilities against Iran have begun again.
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(KRON) -- The ribbon-cutting for two newly renovated basketball courts at a San Jose park is on hold after vandalism was discovered on the surfaces, the San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services said Monday. The damage to the new courts at Plata Arroyo Park appeared to be from illegal ...
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.
A Houston DoorDash driver is speaking out for the first time since security video captured the moment she was struck by a car during a police chase.
Candidates are paying up to $1,000 an hour on mock interview and prep sessions with AI employees in the race to get into big companies.
(KRON) -- Police in Santa Clara are searching for a suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted at a park overnight Monday, according to authorities. The Santa Clara Police Department responded at 1:30 a.m. to Earl R. Carmichael Park on the report of someone yelling for help. Arriving officers s...
The governor has spent eight budgets expanding California’s social safety net at a record pace. The money flows back to groups that help advance his political career.
It may be named for a TV bartender, but it’s got everything from bar bites up to black cod.
Supervisor Bilal Mahmood argues the failure to revive the site shows the need for his proposal to bring Mamdani-style government grocery stores to SF.
Sometimes you just want to eat in peace and scroll on your phone. Try these San Francisco restaurants and bars for solo dining.
On 6th Street. Photo by Walter Mackins. Their eyes are watching
Authorities are investigating the cause and origin of the fire, and one person has been arrested.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Tuesday will easily be the hottest day of the forecast, with a heat advisory going into effect for portions of the Bay Area at 10 a.m. High temperatures are expected to be as warm as 100 degrees for areas like Antioch, Clayton, Morgan Hill and Vacaville. We will see widesp...
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained Monday to make repairs and that it "will be refilled and put back into service soon," again saying that vandals gashed the pool's lining.
A renewed concentration of venture capital and robotics firms is bringing workers back to the small SoMa enclave. But Caffe Centro remains the park’s single restaurant. In South Park, offices overshadow the only operating restaurant
President Trump is welcoming Iraq's new prime minister to the White House on Tuesday after strongly backing the political neophyte in his bid for office.
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports. Iran responded with attacks on Middle East allies of the U.S.
FIFA had nearly 1,200 category two tickets priced at $7,380 on sale for the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey
One of the last remaining public housing building in San Francisco is coming down. Photographer Thomas Hunter II was there to watch. Photo Essay: Potrero Hill Terrace and Annex demolished after years-long wait
San Francisco supervisors are poised to greenlight a plan that would provide a significant boost to homelessness services and supportive housing. City leaders are betting big on a wide-ranging plan that would cover the city’s response over the next two years. Typically, if spending does not...
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."
U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also cooled more than expected. Prices dropped 0.4% in June from May, the largest monthly drop in four years, the Labor Department said Tuesday...
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.
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with attacks on Middle East allies of the U.S. The actions leave in tatter...
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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 ...
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