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Containment grows on Spokane wildfires
Firefighters are making progress on wildfires burning in the Spokane, Washington, area as containment on the blazes continues to grow.
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This day in history: Barry Bonds hits 756th home run
San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds on Aug. 7, 2007 hit his 756th home run, breaking a historic record set by Hank Aaron. Bonds finished his career that season with a total of 762 home runs....
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Here's how Bay Area schools are enforcing cell phone bans on campus amid new CA law
As students return to school, public school districts across California are implementing new policies limiting cellphone use under a state law that took effect this summer. Here's what schools in the Bay Area are doing....
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Still no deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Iran continues to block traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, even as President Donald Trump insists the U.S. controls the strait.
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Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state
A potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria has killed five people in Louisiana this year, a sharp rise from the state’s typical death toll.
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Rescue crews airlift injured hiker
A hiker was airlifted out of Almaden Quicksilver County after breaking his leg on Friday. Crews were able to reach the individual on foot but realized an airlift was the safest way to get him off the trail. The incident prompted officials to urge hikers to take safety precautions...
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Hunt continues for assailant in fatal Martinez stabbing
Authorities are still searching for the suspect who fatally stabbed a 68-year-old man outside his Martinez home.
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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death for former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at the age of 29 in May....
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‘Apologize and take it down’: Scott Wiener pulls the plug on his Connie Chan AI chatbot
Several said the best thing for Wiener to do would be to scuttle his Connie Chan chatbot. And that came to pass. ‘Apologize and take it down’: Scott Wiener pulls the plug on his Connie Chan AI chatbot...
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Meet the barricade warriors at Outside Lands
Day one of Outside Lands kicks off with Charli XCX. Before her set tonight, her fans are ready to run for a spot at barricade. Meet the barricade warriors at Outside Lands...
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Swim or sink — the Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim is back
(KRON) -- Hundreds of swimmers will brave the chilly waters of the San Francisco Bay and paddle from Alcatraz Island this weekend. Saturday, Aug. 8 marks the 33rd Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim, a 1.5-mile ocean marathon from Alcatraz to Aquatic Park on San Francisco's northern waterfro...
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Family holds 'no ill will' after woman hit by car driven by young brothers in Oakland
A woman who was struck by a car in Oakland driven by two young boys, ages 4 and 6, has begun responding to basic commands, though her family warned she faces a long recovery....
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Woman riding electric scooter dies in San Francisco collision Friday
San Francisco police say a woman on a scooter was killed Friday as she traveled down Market Street near the Powell Street cable car turnaround. Police located a commercial vehicle and its driver may have been involved in the fatal incident. Police say the driver is cooperating wi...
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Oakland man accused of stealing 500 power tools faces felony charges
(KRON) -- An Oakland man accused of leading a fencing operation connected to a series of burglaries in Concord is facing five felony charges, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office. Wuillian Cordova-Cubias, 37, was arrested after law enforcement officers ...
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East Bay nonprofit helps feed over 200 families
White Pony Express, an East Bay nonprofit, held a drive-thru grocery giveaway and distributed meals to more than 200 families.
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Evacuation orders, warnings issued as fast-moving brush fire shuts down 5 Freeway in Gorman
Crews are battling a brush fire in Gorman near the L.A. County-Kern County line, triggering evacuation orders and warnings and a freeway closure.
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Federal court blocks Trump administration's new rules for homelessness funding
A Bay Area county says it has scored a legal victory in its lawsuit against the Trump administration, adding that Friday’s court ruling could help keep thousands of formerly homeless people housed, including children and older adults. The Trump administration previously announced...
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Scott Wiener says ConnieChan.ai chatbot, campaign billboards to be removed
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- State Sen. Scott Wiener, who is running to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Congress, announced Friday that his campaign is taking down the ConnieChan.ai parody chatbot and the billboards promoting it after acknowledging the effort "missed the ...
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Tens of thousands head to San Francisco for the 18th year of Outside Lands
San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music Festival kicked off its 18th year on Friday with the first day of the three day music festival. Friday was headlined by British pop star Charli XCX. Fans made their way by the tnes of thousands to see Charli XCX and the many other artists sprea...
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Scott Wiener takes down Connie Chan AI chatbot after pushback from Pelosi
The state Senator’s campaign was accused of racism and sexism in a chatbot they created against their Congressional opponent.
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Nike high-tops found near Sacramento River help crack 38-year-mystery
A pair of shoes helped investigators identify a man who was reported missing in 1988.
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Family of woman hit by car driven by 2 kids speaks out
The family of a woman hit by a car driven by two kids - ages 4 and 6 - say the boys' parents should have been monitoring them.
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Chantel Brooks went missing three weeks ago after leaving work in the Tenderloin
Chantel Brooks has been missing for three weeks after leaving work in the Tenderloin. Fairfield Police Department leads the investigation. Chantel Brooks went missing three weeks ago after leaving work in the Tenderloin...
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San Francisco opens first new public school in more than a decade with Mission Bay campus
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco celebrated a major milestone in public education Thursday with the opening of Mission Bay School, the city's first new public school in more than a decade. City leaders, educators, families and students gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony t...
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Want to see your favorite Outside Lands artist up close? Head to the on-site barbershop
The Barb is trimming festivalgoers’ hair all weekend. A few performers already have appointments, too.
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Woman riding scooter dies in downtown San Francisco crash
Police have found the vehicle and driver involved in the crash.
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Victim critically injured in Oakland crash involving young brothers is fighting for her life: family
The family of Kiara Darvonne says she is fighting for her life after she was run over by two young brothers who took their parents' car in Oakland on Wednesday. They say Darvonne suffered multiple facial fractures, a brain bleed, internal bleeding, and has already undergone sever...
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New Jersey launches civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall, ICE detention center in Newark
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access....
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Surveillance video captures fatal Martinez stabbing of 68-year-old man
Surveillance video captured the frantic screams of a 68-year-old man who was fatally stabbed Thursday afternoon outside a home in Martinez.
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87-year-old Houston Astros usher retires from dream job
She started working as an usher in the Astrodome over three decades ago, and now Suzann Richardson is retiring at the age of 87.
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Oakland Catholic school Bishop O'Dowd creates 'inclusive' alternative to Pride flag
(KRON) -- An Oakland Catholic school will no longer be displaying the Pride flag on campus and will instead display an "inclusive" symbol that was created in-house. Bishop O'Dowd High School announced the change in a post on its website introducing the "Inclusive O." In a letter ...
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New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel collapse victims reach $106 million settlement
A judge approved a $106 million settlement that ends a yearslong legal battle over the deadly 2019 collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction in New Orleans....
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Tenderloin Buzz: The Tenderloin Museum will be closed for longer than expected
The Tenderloin Museum is staying closed for the rest of the summer due to water damage... and other happenings in the Tenderloin this week. Tenderloin Buzz: The Tenderloin Museum will be closed for longer than expected...
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Surveillance video captures Martinez fatal stabbing
Surveillance video captured the moments a suspect fatally stabbed 68-year-old Todd Stewart in Martinez on Thursday.
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Diarrhea-causing disease hits double average cases in California
The CDC is investigating multiple new cyclospora outbreaks with no known cause.
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Martinez stabbing leaves 68-year-old man dead
Authorities said Todd Stewart, 68,was stabbed to death outside a home in Martinez on Thursday afternoon.
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Trees intentionally poisoned on Lake Tahoe beach, officials say
Authorities are investigating a series of intentional tree poisonings on a beach on Lake Tahoe.
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5 low-risk fruits and vegetables as the cyclospora outbreak grows — and whether to avoid lettuce
Summer is normally one of the best times of the year to enjoy fresh produce. But this year, outbreaks of a diarrhea-producing parasite called cyclospora have sparked concern over the safety of many popular fruits and vegetables. Since May, the United States has seen a surge in ca...
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San Leandro postal worker punched by stranger in unprovoked attack
A U.S. Postal Service worker returning from a break in San Leandro was punched without warning by a stranger, according to authorities.
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Newsom announces instant rebate for first-time ZEV car buyers
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- Governor Gavin Newsom was in Oakland Friday to announce a new program encouraging people to buy electric vehicles. California’s MyFirstEV instant rebate program takes $3,500 off the price of a new zero-emission vehicle at the dealership. Anyone buying a ...
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Wendy's worker Thalles De Souza heading to Yale after managers help him pay for school
Thalles De Souza is going from working at Wendy's to attending Yale University after his bosses at the restaurant chain saw his potential and helped fund his education....
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East Bay suburb of Dublin named best place to live in California
(KRON) -- An East Bay suburb that's mostly known as the site of a former woman's prison that closed under a cloud of scandal is apparently the best place to live in California. That's according to U.S. News and World Report anyway, which named the suburban Bay Area city of Dublin...
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Follow the money: Five takeaways from the latest campaign finance filings
The election is a mere 88 days away, and filings released last Friday offer a glimpse of the money pouring into the races on the ballot. Follow the money: Five takeaways from the latest campaign finance filings...
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Meet the S.F. School Board candidates: What is your No. 1 priority?
Seven candidates are facing off for three seats on the San Francisco School Board. Every week, Mission Local will ask them one question. Meet the S.F. School Board candidates: What is your No. 1 priority?...
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Outside Lands street closures in effect through Sunday
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Outside Lands festival kicks off on Friday in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Headliners for this year's installment of the annual festival include Charlie xcx, the Strokes and Rufus Du Sol. With thousands of festivalgoers expected to descend on the ...
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San Jose's Circle of Palms Plaza closed over concerns about dying trees
An iconic landmark in downtown San Jose is closed because of concerns about dying trees. NBC Bay Area cameras were there Friday as city crews fenced off Circle of Palms Plaza, located next to the San Jose Museum of Art. The city said all 32 palm trees in the plaza are in decline,...
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Mortgage rates climb to highest level in over a year: What homebuyers need to know
Mortgage rates climbed this week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.69% from 6.66% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
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‘Magic baby': Smallest surviving baby born at a Walnut Creek hospital goes home
On Friday, the smallest surviving baby born at a Walnut Creek hospital finally went home with her family after a rough start in life. Weighing in at less than a pound, Baby Meadow is the smallest surviving baby born at John Muir Health’s Walnut Creek Medical Center. “Even saying ...
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Police officer arrested after using Flock cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife
A North Carolina police officer was arrested and charged after it was found that she used the city's license plate reader cameras to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife....
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'Camp Rock 3' is heading on a bus tour to summer camps across the US
'Camp Rock 3' is heading to summer camps all across the US in the 'All Roads Lead to Camp' Bus Tour.
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Missouri neighbor accused of killing mother and teen daughter after confronting family over dispute
A mother and her teenage daughter were shot dead inside their Missouri home by a neighbor who stopped over to complain about a "dispute," police said.
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2 boys allegedly take mom's car, critically injure woman walking dog in California
A woman in California who was out walking her dog Thursday morning is in critical condition after being hit by a car allegedly driven by underage boys accused of taking their mom's car without permission....
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Over 1.7 million ladders sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s recalled over serious fall hazard
More than 1.7 million attic ladders have been recalled. The recalled ladders were sold at Home Depot, Lowe's, Amazon and other retailers nationwide.
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Narcotics operation in San Francisco leads to 87 arrests
A recent narcotics operation in San Francisco led to 87 arrests and the seizure of several pounds of drugs and a few guns, the San Francisco police, district attorney and other agencies announced Friday. “This week we conducted two major enforcement operations. One was focused on...
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In-N-Out shooting: Police release chilling surveillance video from chaotic scene
Police said there's no known motive in the deadly mass shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
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Woman on electric scooter killed in San Francisco
A woman riding a stand-up electric scooter was killed Friday morning in some type of vehicle collision, San Francisco police said.
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Benicia Peddlers fair returns this weekend
Treasure hunters, bargain shoppers and antique lovers are in luck. The Benicia Peddlers fair returns Saturday, bringing hundreds of vendors downtown with antiques, collectibles, vintage finds, handcrafted goods and more....
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Back-to-School with Oakland Unified
Oakland Unified Superintendent Denise Saddler joins us on 'The Nine' ahead of the first day of school.
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CAVA craze: popular Mediterranean chain finally coming to the Bay Area
(KRON) -- The wait is finally over for Bay Area CAVA fans. After years of speculation and customer requests, the popular Mediterranean fast-casual chain has confirmed it's expanding to Northern California. CAVA confirmed to KRON4 that its first Bay Area restaurant will open next ...