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14-year-old Bay Area track star returns from Junior Olympics with a gold
A Bay Area teen earned a gold medal in the Junior Olympics for track and field in Southern California this month, emerging as a national champion and solidifying her standing as one of the nation’s top sprinters in her age group....
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Man carrying large knife found inside burglarized vehicle: Fremont police
(KRON) -- The Fremont Police Department said officers responded to Bay Street on Aug. 1 to a report of a man with a large knife who was walking near vehicles. According to police, the suspect broke into a vehicle using burglary tools, and when officers arrived, they "located him ...
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Victims of Orinda burglaries stunned to learn suspect now charged in Martinez slaying
Authorities say the same man accused of two burglaries in Orinda in April has now been charged with murder in a deadly Martinez stabbing.
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Inside a chippy 49ers-Titans joint practice, where early fights set the tone
Kyle Shanahan and Robert Saleh reunited in Santa Clara ahead of Thursday’s preseason opener at Levi’s Stadium.
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'The Office' star Lucy Davis reveals Stage 4 incurable breast cancer diagnosis
"The Office" star Lucy Davis has shared that she is living with incurable Stage 4 breast cancer.
safety
Timber Fire is 'everyone's worst nightmare' as it threatens communities, iconic Big Sur landmarks
The fire is burning near several well-known hotels and restaurants along Highway 1, including Ventana, Post Ranch Inn and Nepenthe, but CAL FIRE says there has been no damage to buildings so far....
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Cyberattack shutters Suisun City Hall, prompts local state of emergency
A malware attack on Suisun City’s computer network has forced the closure of City Hall for at least a week and prompted a local state of emergency, with officials warning that full recovery of the city’s systems could take months. The cyberattack, which was discovered Friday, has...
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Thousands missing in devastating Colombia earthquake as Bay Area residents scramble to help
Rescue teams in Colombia are working to find those still trapped under debris after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the region Monday morning. The death toll continues to rise, with more than 3,000 people reported missing by relatives. Meanwhile, families in the Bay Area are ur...
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The Warriors didn’t run it back. They kicked the can down the road
GM Mike Dunleavy hinted at possible in-season upgrades after a summer in which the Warriors failed to make a marquee acquisition.
safety
Timber Fire spreads to nearly 3,000 acres in Big Sur
(KRON) -- The Timber Fire in Big Sur spread from 2,000 acres to nearly 3,000 within the past 24 hours as firefighters attempt to protect iconic landmarks and local gems. Evacuation orders expanded again Tuesday afternoon, forcing the evacuations of popular parks and beaches along...
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Meet the District 6 candidate: Will Matt Dorsey’s drug-free housing ordinance have any real impact?
District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey explains what San Francisco’s new drug-free supportive housing ordinance can do Meet the District 6 candidate: Will Matt Dorsey’s drug-free housing ordinance have any real impact?...
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Man convicted in violent 2025 Muni bus sexual assault, says SFDA
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A 26-year-old man was convicted by a trial jury in the violent sexual assault of a woman on a San Francisco Muni bus last year, according to District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday. The incident occurred at approximately 11:40 p.m. on April 26 on the 2...
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Paramount’s threat to quit California over merger is ‘blackmail,’ Bonta says
The attorney general said reports that Paramount could move jobs out of state won’t derail the antitrust case against the merger.
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We found the cheapest 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco
(KRON) -- With factors like the recent artificial intelligence boom, rent prices are skyrocketing at all-time highs in San Francisco. So high that a new trend of "bidding wars" has emerged in the ultra-competitive San Francisco housing market. The average price for a one-bedroom ...
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Reopening the Great Highway to cars could cost $20M over five years, controller finds
The estimate covers the cost of dismantling Sunset Dunes and reopening the road to weekday traffic.
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Reopening the Great Highway would cost $9.8M and up to $1.9M annually, controller says
The majority of the one-time cost would be used to add new traffic signals at eight intersections on the road. Reopening the Great Highway would cost $9.8M and up to $1.9M annually, controller says...
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‘Section 415’ podcast: How the Valkyries are preparing for a tricky stretch run
As the WNBA prepares to take a three-week break, Natalie Nakase is paying close attention to each player’s workload.
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Teen driver may face prosecution in crash that killed 4 Marin teens, judge rules
A judge denied diversion on Monday for the teen driver in last year's crash.
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Hat tip: Lids is returning to Union Square after closing three years ago
The sports apparel retailer is part of a wave of companies boomeranging back to the area after pandemic departures.
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Bay Area science centers host total solar eclipse watch parties Wednesday
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it’s Europe’s turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you’re far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclip...
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Avoiding these 3 things during midlife could ward off dementia
Researchers have identified three specific health markers during people’s midlife years that can minimize risk for dementia, suggesting targeted prevention efforts could ward off dementia for more than a decade....
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Drone exposes SF burglary crew's sneaky tactics
(KRON) -- A police drone recorded sneaky tactics used by a burglary crew to target victims around San Francisco, officials said. Investigators said the drone recorded the group switching out their car's license plate and donning disguises while committing crimes. (Drone video rel...
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FBI and NCAA team up to fight sexual exploitation
The FBI is teaming up with the NCAA to start a program to combat sexual exploitation of college athletes. Here's what to know.
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San Francisco police watchdog says excessive force used in 2024 arrest
A San Francisco police watchdog group says officers used excessive force in an incident two years ago after entering a wrong license plate number.
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Powerball jackpot rises to $1B after Monday night's winning numbers end without big winner; next drawing Wednesday
The Powerball jackpot has risen to $1B after Monday night's winning numbers ended without a big winner; the next drawing is Wednesday.
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FBI Most Wanted 'fraudster' found in Jamaica, charged in US $32M COVID relief scheme: DOJ
A South Florida woman on the FBI's list of “Most Wanted Fraudsters" for her alleged role in a $32 million scheme tied to COVID-19 funds was arrested in Jamaica and brought back to the United States....
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Woman slammed into wall by SFPD set to receive $825K settlement from S.F.
Christiana Porter was slammed into a wall by San Francisco Police. Now, she seems set to receive a settlement from the city. Woman slammed into wall by SFPD set to receive $825K settlement from S.F....
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Longtime Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood blasts corporate media after being laid off
Longtime Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood is leaving the airwaves after 24 years at 107.7 The Bone and delivered a fiery message to corporate media as he signed off....
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District 8 candidates all want to build, build, build
District 8 supervisor candidates make their pro-housing pitches to pro-housing crowd at a pro-housing forum. District 8 candidates all want to build, build, build...
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Probation worker accused of targeting 13-year-old boy on TikTok
A Gilroy man currently employed by the San Benito County Probation Department is accused of using TikTok to find a 13-year-old victim online, prosecutors said. Damon Jon Luecke, 53, who previously worked as a juvenile corrections officer in San Mateo County, is accused of possess...
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Ex-Boys Ranch officer preyed on victim using TikTok, DA says
(KRON) -- A Gilroy man who previously worked as a juvenile corrections officer in San Mateo County is accused of using TikTok to find a 13-year-old victim online. Damon Jon Luecke, 53, currently works for the San Benito County Probation Department, prosecutors said. He is accused...
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Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood signs off from 107.7 The Bone
Longtime Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood was laid off from 107.7 The Bone.
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Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: How would you constrain Trump’s power?
The two remaining congressional candidates, Scott Wiener and Connie Chan, share how they would actually contain Trump's power if elected. Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: How would you constrain Trump’s power?...
safety
Driver missing after vehicle plunges 300 feet off Highway 18 in Calif.
The crash occurred on Aug. 4 on Highway 18 by the Big Bear Dam.
business
Oakland 7-Eleven targeted twice in one day, owner says
The owner of an Oakland 7-Eleven is describing a pair of robberies at his store as brazen and violent after a large group targeted the business twice in the same day. The incidents happened Saturday in the middle of the day at the 7-Eleven at Fifth Avenue and International Boulev...
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Why elaborate ruse Trump used in Turkey isn't like other secret presidential trips
Presidents have taken secret overseas trips in the past for security reasons, with schedules and logistics kept classified until after the fact to protect the commander in chief. But not like the one President Donald Trump took in July. After a NATO summit in Turkey, Trump stowed...
safety
San Bruno residents again victimized by mail thieves
(KRON) -- Three people suspected of burglarizing mailboxes in San Bruno Monday night were arrested after being tracked down in Oakland, police said. The thefts come less than two weeks after four tubs of mail were stolen from the San Bruno Post Office. On Monday at 11:23 p.m., th...
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Bay Area air quality advisory issued due to smoke from Timber Fire
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- An air quality advisory has been issued for the Bay Area due to smoke from the Timber Fire near Big Sur. The advisory is in effect for Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the Bay Area Air District. "Smoke from the Timber Fire may impact portions of the Sou...
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Speed climber Jacob Whisenant dies in 'climbing-related incident' in Sequoia-Kings Canyon wilderness
Climber Jacob Whisenant, 30, has died in a climbing accident at California’s Sierra Nevada last week.
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Pitch decks by day, DJs at night: SoMa corporate space gets nightlife makeover
Bay Area nightlife veterans take over the Foundry, bringing together a legendary sound system and a phone-free dance floor policy.
safety
Jury awards $33 million to twin girls who lost parents in Redwood City crash
A San Mateo County jury found Cesar Morales, Kyle Harrison and Morales’ parents liable in the wrongful death case stemming from the November 2022 crash that killed Greg Ammen and Grace Spiridon . The jury awarded $33 million in economic and non-economic damages on Tuesday to the ...
safety
CA pilot killed in helicopter crash while fighting Utah wildfire
Miles Elliot is being remembered as a devoted public servant after the California pilot was killed in a helicopter crash while battling a massive wildfire in Utah. He is survived by his wife and 9-year-old son....
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Disney and Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' heading to digital Aug. 18, 4K UHD Sept. 22
Family movie night goes to infinity and beyond when "Toy Story 5" arrives on digital Aug. 18 and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD Sept. 22.
safety
Nearly 50,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled over seat belt safety defect
Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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Dethroned Miss NC Brittany Boltinhouse to take 'legal action' against pageant organizers, attorney says
Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse, who lost her title as Miss USA condemned “racism” and “homophobia,” will take “legal action," her attorney said....
safety
Timber Fire burning in Big Sur evacuates popular destinations
A wildfire burning in the rugged mountains above California’s iconic Big Sur coastline is bringing another disruption to a community that has endured years of fires, landslides and closures along Highway 1....
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Report finds SFPD officers used unnecessary force in 2024 arrest after license plate error
An SFPD report found that two officers used unnecessary force and violated policy during the 2024 arrest of Matthew Ludwig after they entered his license plate information incorrectly, causing them to think his car was stolen. They smashed his car window, dragged him from the veh...
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Bay Area homeownership dilemma
The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight....
safety
Menlo Park family frustrated by delayed police response after stolen car spotted in Oakland
A Peninsula family is expressing growing frustration with law enforcement after their stolen vehicle was spotted in Oakland just hours after it was taken, but a dayslong delay in police response may have cost them the opportunity to recover it. Ring camera video captured early la...
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Wednesday to bring 3 cosmic spectacles including solar eclipse, meteor shower
The day will have a parade of planets, a solar eclipse and a meteor shower.
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These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis....
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Robert Gilman release: Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released
A former U.S. Marine from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
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Brad Pitt opens up about sobriety, suicidal thoughts and more in candid interview
In a wide-ranging interview with Esquire published on Aug. 10, the Academy Award winner said he's no longer sober and that he's felt suicidal over "family stuff."...