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The FBI has joined the investigation into last month’s deadly mass shooting at a pop-up birthday party near Morgan Hill and is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to an arrest, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. Seven people were shot, ...
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Harvest season is getting an early start at an East Bay vineyard. Las Positas Vineyards in Livermore began harvesting its Verdelho grapes Wednesday, becoming the first vineyard in the area to start picking grapes this year. Winemakers said they typically begin harvesting during t...
safety
Mandatory evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect in Calaveras County as the Gann Fire continues to threaten homes east of Stockton. The wildfire, which started Tuesday evening, has grown to more than 7,000 acres. At least one home has been destroyed by the fire, and whil...
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A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has expanded to an additional six states, according to a source familiar with the matter. The outbreak, caused by a microscopic parasite found in human feces, is responsible for hundreds of hospitalizations and ...
government
Half Moon Bay’s Planning Commission will hold a special meeting Wednesday night to consider zoning changes that supporters say could help pave the way for more housing. Commissioners will review a series of zoning amendments that would allow higher-density development in some are...
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"I'm super thankful for him saving my life," said 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai about the teen lifeguard who pulled him from a violent rip current. Nathaniel says much of the experience remains a blur, but he vividly remembers fearing for his life as the massive waves dragged him und...
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“The Voice” is switching things up again! Following Season 29’s “The Voice: Battle of Champions,” it appears the NBC singing competition is undergoing another makeover for 2027. On Aug. 4, it was revealed that NBC has started production for “The Voice: Celebrity,” where stars ran...
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A hearing in the town of Corte Madera on Tuesday weighed whether they should be the first community in the U.S. to ban the sale of all nicotine and tobacco products. Ultimately the topic will be revisited next month....
Local
People in recovery, formerly incarcerated individuals and advocates gathered in San Francisco on Tuesday to call for stronger enforcement of laws related to public drug use and to urge city leaders to hold people accountable while expanding access to treatment....
safety
Massive displacement: Over 150 residents are left without homes following a weekend fire at a Foster City condo complex.
government
San Francisco leaders say a 90-day effort targeting illegal vending and drug activity at two Mission District BART plazas is showing early results. While some credit Mayor Daniel Lurie for making good progress, other residents say the problems are simply moving elsewhere....
safety
Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast....
safety
VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) -- Several families who lost loved ones in encounters with Vallejo police urged city leaders to move more quickly on police reform during a Vallejo City Council meeting Tuesday. The meeting featured an update on the Vallejo Police Department's reform effort...
business
Under the plan, larger employers would be required to reach the $30 hourly wage sooner, while smaller businesses would have more than a decade to comply....
safety
(KRON) -- The Alameda County Fire Department said four apartment units were damaged after a fire broke out at an apartment building in San Leandro on Tuesday evening. No injuries were reported, and firefighters rescued three cats from the scene. The fire was reported just after 6...
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A new federal study found that marijuana use in the United States has surpassed cigarette smoking.
Local
Wednesday: Widespread onshore sea breezes will keep the immediate Pacific Coast cool to pleasant in the low 60s to near 70°F Bayside (like Oakland and Downtown SF) in the mid-70s to low 80s, while the inland valleys drop back to an average of 92°F to 97°F. Morning Commute Fog and...
safety
The incident occurred while the toddler and her sibling were at a babysitter's house on July 23, according to police.
Local
(KRON) -- A new cafe has opened in a quiet East Bay suburb. Over the weekend, Lalala Cafe in Newark celebrated the second phase of its soft opening. "It's about time Newark gets a cafe that specializes in coffee & matcha," Lalala wrote on Instagram. Lalala is the sister cafe of C...
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- In a season full of disappointments, Giants fans will have a chance to relive the team's glory days as five members of the World Series dynasty will be inducted into the Giants Wall of Fame. The Wall of Fame honors some of the organization's greatest playe...
safety
(KRON) -- Firefighters responded to a house fire in Walnut Creek on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. A call about the fire came in around 3:39 p.m. at a home on the 700 block of Woodwind Place. Two dogs died from the fire, and one ...
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President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement to reopen the critical waterway and potentially help bring an end to the war . Israel and the U.S. originally cited goals including toppling Te...
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(KRON) -- Alameda County jurors convicted a man who torched a Jewish mezuzah scroll at a religious center in Berkeley, prosecutors said. The jury found David William Denton, 45, guilty of arson Tuesday. His conviction stems from an incident on February 6, when Denton used a pocke...
government
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is weighing a $30 minimum wage that could be the highest local minimum wage in the nation.
News
(KRON) -- A preliminary 4.0-magnitude earthquake was reported in Mendocino County on Tuesday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter of the quake is located in Covelo and was reported at 5:25 p.m. The earthquake is listed with a 7.5-kilometer de...
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A preliminary 4.2-magnitude earthquake was reported in Mendocino County, California.
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A man is in critical condition after being shot outside an apartment complex in Novato on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
business
A 25-year-old man was overcome with tears of gratitude and joy when he was surprised with a gift of a lifetime to help him with his burgeoning plumbing business....
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U.S. airstrikes on Iran are on pause for now despite the confusion about the latest round of peace talks, according to Qatari mediators. The U.S. says Iran is close to a deal on international shipping, but travel through the Strait of Hormuz remains risky....
business
Lucky store North of San Francisco Pan Handle to close September 11th.
government
Meet the AI — “Average Individual” — behind the viral ChatTJB billboard.
Local
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) is urgently asking for the public's help to identify a recently admitted elderly female patient. The hospital said the woman was admitted to ZSFG on August 3 at approximately 5 a.m. in the ...
safety
Santa Cruz police on Tuesday announced the arrests of two 17-year-olds following a shooting that occurred near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk the night before....
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Former jockey Robby Albarado, who won the Preakness twice, has died at age 52.
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A federal judge has "reluctantly" granted the DOJ's move to dismiss the final remaining prosecution stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol....
schools
(KRON) -- Summer vacation is almost over, and the 2026-2027 school year is just days away for students across the Bay Area. KRON4 spoke to a pediatrician Tuesday about how parents can help their children handle back-to-school anxiety. "For a lot of families it's about getting bac...
business
New business owner gets surprised with work van and tools
schools
Officials say the closure is a precaution against long-term health risks. No reopening timeline has been set for the school.
business
(KRON) -- SpaceX reported better-than-expected earnings Tuesday during the company's first post-IPO report, but still saw its stock dumped immediately afterward. The rocket, satellite, and artificial intelligence conglomerate reported revenue of $7.8 billion, with a net loss of $...
safety
(KRON) -- The San Jose Police Department said one person suffered major injuries in a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Tuesday. SJPD said officers responded to the collision at 12:05 p.m. in the area of Tully Road and Lucretia Avenue. The victim was taken to a nearby...
safety
Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey, was arrested after federal agents reported a suspicious person at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes....
safety
Perez Hilton is “receiving medical care” Wednesday, the celebrity blogger and podcaster’s team and family said, after police responded to his Miami-area home following reports that he appeared to engage in self-harm during a livestream. A spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s...
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(KRON) -- What started as a traffic stop for registration tags that expired more than a decade ago, ended with the discovery of a treasure trove of drugs and paraphernalia. According to the Alameda Police Department, an officer stopped the vehicle on Sunday, August 2 for having r...
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The man is the second person to drown in Laguna Beach this summer.
News
A beloved North Carolina gas station clerk was killed by a registered sex offender after vanishing from her home, deputies say.
business
Mulder and Scully are back as Chris Carter unveils a darker cut of the 2008 "X-Files" film with restored scenes and new surprises.
safety
(KRON) -- Two Bay Area Police Departments have announced they will conduct DUI checkpoints later this month. The Vacaville Police Department said it will conduct a DUI checkpoint from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, at an undisclosed location. The San Rafael Police ...
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Monday’s moves supplemented everything else Buster Posey and Zack Minasian have done recently to stock the franchise with young talent.
safety
(KRON) -- Two parolees were arrested last month after they were caught running an illegal chop shop in East Oakland, according to the California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Division. CHP said its Alameda County Regional Auto Theft Taskforce (ACRATT) was helping the California Depa...
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More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families....
business
Los funcionarios de salud investigan los jalapeños servidos en los restaurantes Chipotle como una posible fuente de un brote reciente de salmonela.
News
(KRON) -- An earthquake near Cloverdale shook the North Bay Tuesday afternoon. The quake, which was about four miles east-southeast of Cloverdale, registered a preliminary magnitude of 2.7, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred at a depth of around ...
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The president of baseball operations expected to contend this season. The team’s terrible record forced him to sell at the trade deadline.
parks
It’s that time of year again as the 17th annual Outside Lands festival takes over Golden Gate Park for a weekend of music and food. The three-day festival kicks off Friday, featuring 90 bands and an expected attendance of more than 200,000 fans across the weekend. This year’s hea...
safety
"It was like a bomb had just detonated in front of me." A police officer's shocking double life is revealed in "Betrayal: Dirty Secrets," streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....
government
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is considering whether to establish a $30 minimum wage, which would be the highest in the nation.
safety
(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department is looking for a suspect in an assault last month who was described as having yellow eyes and smelled strongly of alcohol and cigarettes. The incident, which is being investigated by OPD's Special Victims Unit, occurred on July 20, just bef...
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Khloé Kardashian introduces the world to her inner circle in "The Girls: A Khloe Kardashian Project." Meet the ladies who know all the Kardashian secrets, and maybe have a few of their own! The new series premieres Aug. 21 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+...
business
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
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A discarded Falcon 9 rocket will collide with the moon at 5,400 miles per hour.
