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Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors Wednesday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 18 people, including a foreigner, in southwestern Japan....
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"American Idol" celebrates a big milestone and makes a big announcement!
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It’s the backbone of sandwiches, sauces, and salad dressings. For devoted haters, that’s exactly the problem.
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Supervisor Matt Dorsey’s ordinance aims to create drug-free homeless housing, testing San Francisco's housing-first dogma.
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Plus, a Charli XCX-themed block party, a street fair in Japantown, and Bay Day at the Exploratorium.
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Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum could be available, but Golden State may not want to part with young talent in exchange for a pending free agent.
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As the number of calls reporting broken elevators skyrockets, a new law proposes to punish landlords.
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William Ohlson fled SF after allegedly torturing a kitten to death but adopted more animals in Nevada just days later.
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Apple is launching a new leasing program to make iPhones, Macs and other products feel more affordable at a time when electronics prices are climbing.
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Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Ample sunshine is on tap Wednesday in the Bay Area with daytime highs climbing well into the 70s, 80s and 90s. Expect hotter weather come the weekend, with some inland areas rising well into the 100s and hanging onto that number into the start of next week...
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Federal Reserve policymakers are losing patience with inflation, but they may not be ready to turn their frustration into action -- not this week anyway....
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Some American schools are now turning to a hi-tech drones to combat active shooters.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci will sit before the Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) on Wednesday.
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The San Francisco Public Library Mission Bay branch offers three storytimes a week. Patrons can't get enough. One of the hottest tickets in SF is storytime at the Mission Bay branch library...
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Jordan's air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday, hours after the U.S. military said it had knocked down an Iranian missile barrage launched against American forces in the Middle East....
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A single ticket sold in Florida won the estimated $800 million jackpot in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, according to lottery officials.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. scientist who helped lead the nation's COVID-19 pandemic response, is facing off with a Republican senator probing the origins of the coronavirus....
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The Oakland Roots are racing against the clock to resolve a major financial dispute with the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority, placing the team's upcoming home schedule in jeopardy....
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With temperatures projected to rise this week, there is also a warning for those hoping to beat the heat by heading to the beach.
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New details on what led Fremont police officers to shoot and kill an armed suspect who allegedly held hostages at an assisted living facility last week. The 62-year-old suspect has now been identified. Officials say the shooting stemmed from a family dispute. The suspect was hold...
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(KRON) -- A Richmond couple is recovering after they were shot nearly two weeks ago while sitting in their car. A woman was airlifted to the hospital, and both victims underwent surgery. Richmond police have not announced any arrests in the case. KRON4's Amanda Hari spoke to one ...
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A North Bay youth basketball coach has been arrested after a teenager reported that he had been sexually abusing her for months, according to court documents....
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Community members in the North Bay, already traumatized by four major wildfires over the last decade, are upset to learn about a new series of fires that were set intentionally....
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Did you feel it? A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Cloverdale in the North Bay Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There was also a registered 2.5 aftershock....
business
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- Sushi Confidential, a restaurant that has operated in San Pedro Square for more than a decade, will close its downtown San Jose location at the end of August. Owner Randy Musterer sold the popular eatery, which was known for hosting large community even...
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Wednesday will be an incredibly pleasant transition day across the area. The Numbers: Seasonally warm inland and slightly cooler than normal along the immediate beaches. Interior valleys will see comfortable 80s to near 90°F. Tonight's Fog Loop: A weak disturbance passing inland ...
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The U.S. Geological Survey measured a magnitude 4.3 earthquake Tuesday night near Cloverdale.
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(KRON) -- A 4.2 magnitude earthquake and a 2.5 magnitude aftershock were recorded Tuesday night in Sonoma County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Both earthquakes struck near Cloverdale at about 7:40 p.m. There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage....
government
(KRON) -- Salacious new allegations against former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend, and members of the Duong family were outlined in new court documents filed by federal prosecutors. The U.S. Attorney's Office is preparing for Thao; her longtime boyfriend, Andre Jones; bu...
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(KRON) -- The Hercules Police Department said a grand theft investigation is underway after an Oakland man allegedly stole a jackhammer, valued at more than $2,000, from a Home Depot store. HPD said an officer responded at 3:16 p.m. Monday to 1625 Sycamore Avenue for a report of ...
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(BCN) -- Police in Palo Alto are investigating an alleged assault and robbery at Baylands Nature Preserve as a possible hate crime. The alleged attack occurred Thursday afternoon, when a man in his 30s was walking on the Marsh Front trailhead, the Palo Alto Police Department said...
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The wife of 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk is venturing from the world of fashion into the world of furniture. Kristin Juszczyk is partnering with La-Z-Boy to launch personalized recliners that can be designed based on a fan's favorite team. The collaboratio...
