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2 fundraisers in SF to help quake victims in Colombia
Two San Francisco restaurant owners are stepping up to help victims of the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia that killed more than 280 people and left hundreds missing....
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Richmond's Kennedy High School set to reopen on time after toxic chemical scare
Traces of the toxic chemical PCE were found in five of six soil samples from the Kennedy High School campus earlier this summer, but indoor and outdoor air samples taken last week show that PCE is not in the air, in most campus locations....
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49ers Faithful flood Levi's Stadium for preseason opener against Titans
San Francisco 49ers fans flooded Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara for the unofficial start of the football season as the team faced off against the Tennessee Titans in their first preseason game....
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Kennedy High School cleared to reopen after environmental testing finds no toxic vapor intrusion
Environmental testing confirmed there is no evidence of toxic vapor intrusion at Kennedy High School. The campus and adjacent Richmond Swim Center will reopen to students and staff on Tuesday....
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Condors trapped in Big Sur wildfire saved by rescuers
CAL FIRE and the Ventana Wildlife Society went on a three hour rescue mission to save two Condors trapped in a sanctuary in Big Sur. Condors 340 and 868 were safely returned to the wild as seen on video from the middle of the Timber Fire....
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Kennedy High School to reopen after testing finds no vapor intrusion: officials
(KRON) – There is some relief in the Richmond community after officials announced there is no evidence of vapor intrusion at Kennedy High School. Testing in July revealed tetrachloroethylene, or PCE, in the soil. PCE is a hazardous chemical that was once commonly used by dry clea...
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Big Bear eagle Shadow seen back at his nest with a new friend
Jackie's long-time partner, Shadow, was finally seen back at his nest -- and he wasn't alone.
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Rare Egyptian treasures make US debut at San Francisco museum - ABC News
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49ers lose preseason home opener to Titans
(KRON) -- The San Francisco 49ers fell to the Tennessee Titans Thursday night in their preseason opener at home. The final score was 19-13 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The Niners' next preseason game is against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Aug. 20....
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What we learned about De’Zhaun Stribling and Jaden Dugger in the 49ers’ preseason opener
A pair of draft picks made strong impressions against Tennessee Titans starters on Thursday.
parks
This highly anticipated new food hall in the Bay Area is finally opening
A long-awaited food hall is set to open this weekend at a national park, the Presidio in San Francisco.
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Cable issue shuts down California Cable Car Line Thursday night: SFMTA
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority (SFMTA) said an "ongoing cable issue" has shut down service for the rest of Thursday on the California Cable Car Line. SFMTA made the announcement around 6:24 p.m. in a social media post. SFMTA is advisi...
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Napa County child porn suspect had job 'where minors are present': sheriff
(KRON) -- The Napa County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that it arrested Robert Taylor Free, 63, of Napa for allegedly possessing child sexual assault material. Free was booked into the Napa County Department of Corrections, where his bail is set at $50,000, according to NC...
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Bay Area swimmer crosses Strait of Gibraltar, on verge of breaking world record
A Bay Area athlete completed a grueling open-water marathon swim across the punishing Strait of Gibraltar, bringing her one step closer to becoming the youngest person to achieve a feat reached by only about 50 people in the world....
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Magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattles East Bay
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattled the East Bay on Thursday morning, followed by a flurry of smaller shakes. The U.S. Geological Survey said the trio of seismic events was centered just north of San Leandro, near the city line with Oakland....
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Daughter of fatal Fairfield crash victim asks for help with funeral costs: 'Missed more than words will explain'
(KRON) -- The daughter of a woman killed in a solo-vehicle collision in Fairfield last weekend has started a GoFundMe to help with funeral costs. The Fairfield Police Department responded to the incident just before 5:40 p.m. Saturday at Neitzel Road, near Business Center Parkway...
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Massive fire destroys Burger King in San Jose
(KRON) -- A massive fire destroyed a Burger King in San Jose early Thursday morning, according to the San Jose Fire Department. The fire happened at the chain's location at 5154 Moorpark Ave. in San Jose. SJFD responded to the fire at 5:15 a.m., and the fire was knocked down at a...
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Bay Area communities step up flood preps as CA could face 'historic' El Nino winter
While the exact impacts remain uncertain, local agencies around the Bay Area are already taking steps to prepare for possible flooding.
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New Grocery Outlet in SF North Beach
A New Grocery Outlet has opened its doors in the location previously occupied by Safeway
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Trump wants to make daylight saving time permanent
President Donald Trump urged the Senate to quickly pass legislation making daylight saving time permanent, arguing that ending the twice-yearly clock changes would improve public safety, boost the economy and benefit Americans’ health....
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Family mourns loss of mother killed in Oakland hit-and-run crash
Maribel Matias, 24, was killed by a hit-and-run driver near 73rd and Garfield avenues in East Oakland, across from the Oakland police Eastmont substation....
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Family mourns 24-year-old mother killed in hit-and-run outside Oakland church
Maribel Matias died on Saturday night after she was struck by a car directly in front of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
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Timber Fire: Big Sur's rough terrain challenges firefighters
A wildfire burning along California’s rugged Big Sur coast has been difficult for firefighters to access and contain.
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Tech mogul Bob Lee's killer claims trial prosecutors were racially bias
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Nima Momeni, the convicted killer of Cash App founder Bob Lee, will be back in a San Francisco courtroom Friday, and his new defense team will reportedly try to prove racial bias tainted his high-profile murder trial. Defense attorneys filed a motion on be...
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Fox Weather expert breaks down El Niño predictions
Bryan Norcross, a hurricane and climate specialist at Fox Weather, explains what to know about the latest climate report on El Niño.
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Tropical Storm Lala approaching Hawaii: What to know
The National Weather Service in Honolulu says the Big Island and islands of Maui County currently have the highest potential for heavy rainfall, although that forecast could change as the system develops and its track becomes clearer....
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Phillips 66 left California. Now it's betting billions on selling fuel there.
A new pipeline could mean better prices at the pump.
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Bay Area woman swims under Golden Gate Bridge during historic 900-mile CA coast journey
A San Francisco fire boat escorted the Pleasanton native her through the thick morning fog to celebrate the milestone.
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Man arrested for Sunnydale killing linked to 2015 drive-by shooting of 2 teenagers
Court records show a man with the same age and name as a suspect arrested for the killing of Tertron Johnson is connected to a prior murder. Man arrested for Sunnydale killing linked to 2015 drive-by shooting of 2 teenagers...
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8 families displaced, cat rescued in 'rapid' Suisun City multi-building blaze: FD
(KRON) -- An investigation is underway after a quick-moving fire Wednesday night in Suisun City damaged three multi-family residential buildings and displaced eight families, according to fire officials. The American Red Cross is providing support and resources for all the fire v...
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California families urge changes to Prop 57 during rally at State Capitol
Families from across California, including several from the Central Valley, gathered at the State Capitol on Thursday to call for changes to Proposition 57, arguing the law places too much emphasis on rehabilitation and not enough on accountability for violent juvenile offenders....
business
Decades-old Oakland chicken & waffles restaurant closing
(KRON) -- A longtime chicken & waffles restaurant in Oakland is closing for good by the end of the month. Home of Chicken & Waffles will operate for its final day of service on Aug. 31, owner Derreck Johnson confirmed to KRON4. Johnson did not explain in detail the reason for the...
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Disney and Formula 1 extend partnership through 2028, adding Pixar's 'Cars'
Disney and Formula 1 are extending their collaboration through 2028, introducing Disney and Pixar's "Cars" to the global program with Lightning McQueen racing into the Formula 1 Gran Premio d'Italia at Monza....
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PG&E ordered to pay $22M for devastating 2022 Mosquito Fire
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company has been ordered to pay $22 million in connection to a devastating 2022 fire in Northern California. On Thursday, it was announced that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) had approved a settlement penalizing ...
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Test shows Richmond school is safe to reopen after discovery of toxic chemicals
After being closed due to the discovery of potentially toxic chemicals underneath the campus, new test results showed that Kennedy High is safe to reopen and will welcome students next week. The West Contra Costa Unified School District said they received preliminary test results...
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Experts say the East Bay's Hayward Fault is ‘overdue' for a major earthquake
Thursday’s earthquake along the Hayward Fault served as a reminder of how “the big one” could impact populated spots in the East Bay. The Hayward Fault produced a 3.8 magnitude earthquake, but experts say it’s capable of producing a major one, too. “We do have historical records ...