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Newsom memoir sparked Ruby Rippey’s tell-all response. She queries key detail in memoir
The timing of the account comes as Newsom ramps up toward his expected 2028 presidential run.
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California State University opens applications Aug. 1 with new tools to simplify process
High school seniors planning to attend a California State University campus will have more time than ever to prepare their applications this year.
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Senate confirms Jay Clayton as nation's intelligence director
The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton to become head of the nation's intelligence agencies, putting a permanent director in place weeks after President Donald Trump sought to delay his nomination....
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Black bears invade Lake Tahoe homes as break-ins surge and locals fortify defenses
South Lake Tahoe police received 174 bear-related calls so far this year.
safety
Active arson suspect caught at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
(KRON) -- Authorities said a person suspected of arson was taken into custody Tuesday for a fire at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. No injuries were reported, and no nearby buildings were threatened. East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Police Department said officers and fir...
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Alleged arsonists start at least 17 fires in Santa Rosa
Since late June, Santa Rosa authorities have tracked 30 fires, with at least 17 of them being investigated as arsons. Police arrested five people suspected of starting small fires....
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The Giants’ never-ending nightmare: Bader’s scooter accident, Schmitt’s knee, and more
Center fielder Harrison Bader was involved in a scooter accident over the weekend that further damaged his injured left foot.
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Young Oakland singer receives cancer diagnosis as she released her new song ‘Go Bravely’
An Oakland native and singer-songwriter is her using music to draw hope, strength and clarity after being diagnosed with a rare cancer.
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Man charged in Fremont stabbing
(KRON) -- A man is charged with attempted murder and other felonies, accused of stabbing a person in the neck during a party in Fremont. The incident happened on July 25. Police identified the suspect as 38-year-old Taylor Maxfield Clausen. The victim received medical treatment a...
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‘Section 415’ podcast: The Giants pivot from a Hall of Fame party to the trade deadline
Buster Posey could be enshrined in Cooperstown next summer. For now, he’s focused on giving the Giants a chance to compete in 2027.
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9 affordable homes are coming soon to Santa Clara: Here's how to apply
(KRON) -- Nine affordable homes are going on the market soon in Santa Clara, and pre-applications are opening in just a few days. The homes are a part of the city's Below Market Purchase Program (BMP), which helps low- and moderate-income families achieve homeownership. The homes...
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Teen lifeguard invited to White House after viral Santa Cruz rescue
A teenage lifeguard is drawing national praise — and a White House invitation — after a viral video captured his heroic rescue of a boy in the powerful surf at a Santa Cruz beach. The video, captured Saturday at Seabright State Beach, has been viewed millions of times. It shows t...
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FBI Oakland bribery case: Defendant took secret, compromising videos of politicians, records show
The government says defendant Andy Duong, own of the owners of California Waste Solutions, took secret photos and videos of politicians in compromising positions....
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Civil rights groups allege immigration agents used racial slurs during Los Angeles, California raids, report says
Civil rights groups alleged immigration agents used racial slurs during Los Angeles, California raids, a report says.
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Woman arrested in bear spray attack outside Lafayette grocery store
Eight people were exposed to the bear spray. One was hospitalized.
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Morgan Hill party mass shooting victim identified
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KRON) -- A young man who was slain in a mass shooting at a Morgan Hill birthday party was identified by his loved ones. Desiderio Romero V, also known as "Pepper," was killed in the July 25 shooting, family members wrote on a verified GoFundMe page. Six victi...
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American Airlines flights begin departing after ground stop, officials say
(KRON) -- A nationwide ground stop was issued Tuesday for all American Airlines flights due to an Internet outage. According to the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control system command center, the ground stop impacts all U.S. destination airports and facilities. T...
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Six student winners chosen in Santa Clara County's first 'I Voted' sticker competition
(KRON) -- Santa Clara County is celebrating six student winners in its first-ever "I Voted" sticker design contest for November 3 election. The County's Registrar of Voters announced the results for the contest that launched this Spring. 203 students from elementary school, all t...
business
7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook Japan ’s southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday, leaving dozens of people injured or missing after part of a shopping center and a huge chimney at a paper factory collapsed, officials said. A tsunami advisory was issued but quickly lifted....
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Georgia teen pleads guilty to gun charge for running onto Capitol grounds with loaded shotgun
A Georgia teenager who charged at the U.S. Capitol armed with a loaded shotgun and wearing body armor and camouflage clothing pleaded guilty on Monday to illegally carrying a firearm, court records show....
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Car crashes into bank, injures 2 in San Francisco
SAN FRANISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Fire Department said two people were injured when a vehicle crashed into a bank in the city's Duboce Triangle neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon. No other injuries were reported in the crash at Church and Market streets. Officials did not s...
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Trump welcomes Trump welcomes Netanyahu to White House
President Donald Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, marking their first face-to-face meeting since launching a joint war against Iran....
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Alameda County leads the way as vehicle thefts drop in California
(KRON) -- With Alameda County leading the way, vehicle thefts in California declined for the second consecutive year, according to Governor Gavin Newsom. The announcement on Tuesday revealing that vehicle thefts declined by nearly 25% in 2025. The progress the state has made in r...
parks
Flea infestation closes popular North Bay playground, town's pesticide ban forces non-toxic cleanup
A popular playground in Fairfax has been temporarily closed after town officials discovered a significant flea infestation in the play area. Peri Park Playground was shut down last week after fleas were found in the sand and wood chips, prompting concerns from parents and grandpa...
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Market St. suspects ID’d, arrested within hours of broad daylight shooting
The three suspects were caught and identified hours after yesterday's shooting that occurred near Market and Jones Street. Market St. suspects ID’d, arrested within hours of broad daylight shooting...
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Uber, Intel layoffs to affect nearly 150 Bay Area employees
(KRON) -- Two tech giants have recently slashed jobs in the Bay Area. According to a California WARN report, a combined 144 layoffs between Uber and Intel will go into effect starting next month. Uber has laid off 41 employees, according to the state filing. Layoffs will affect 1...
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SF isn’t sure what to do with downtown. It’s asking high schoolers for ideas
A summer program led by an urbanist youth nonprofit and the Downtown Development Corporation prompted students to reimagine the area.
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Bay Area asked to donate blood amid emergency shortage
(BCN) -- The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage this summer, for only the second time in the 145-year history of the organization. They issued an urgent request nationwide for donations on Monday, asking people, including Bay Area residents, to book appoi...
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Pedestrian struck, killed in SF SOMA neighborhood earlier this month identified
(BCN) -- A male pedestrian who died after a vehicle struck him in San Francisco earlier this month has been identified by the city's Medical Examiner's Office. David Reinhart, a 57-year-old San Francisco resident, was identified as the victim of a collision in the city's South of...
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PGA Golf Tour returning to Silverado Resort in 2027
(BCN) -- The PGA Tour announced Tuesday plans to return to Napa County next year with a pro golf tournament at Silverado Resort. The Japanese insurance company Sompo will be the sponsor of the event taking place in 2027 from July 26 to Aug. 1 at the North Course at the resort loc...
safety
Federal lawmaker steps in after S.F. Waymo fiascos
New proposed federal standards would – on paper – keep robotaxis like Waymo from blocking emergency first responders. Federal lawmaker steps in after S.F. Waymo fiascos...
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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan takes blame for the crash that left him with a concussion
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan took the blame for the car crash that left him with a concussion and other injuries, saying he took his eyes off the road to reach for his fallen cell phone before hitting another vehicle. Shanahan crashed into a ...
government
S.F. supervisors advance plan to let more developers pay their way out of planting trees
Ordinance would also end independent appeals of hazardous-tree removals S.F. supervisors advance plan to let more developers pay their way out of planting trees...
business
eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
eBay Inc. agreed to pay almost $50 million to a Massachusetts couple who said former employees of the company targeted them with threats and bizarre anonymous deliveries....
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New details unveiled for interactive exhibit "Star Wars: The Experience" coming 2027 to Philadelphia
Step into the galaxy far, far away to celebrate 50 years of "Star Wars!" New details were just unveiled at San Diego Comic Con about the upcoming exhibit "Star Wars: The Experience" coming to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia next year!...
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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson sings with Billie Joe Armstrong, signs new book at San Diego Comic-Con
"It's like Stanley Kubrick meets 'The Evil Dead!' Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson details the newest chapter in his graphic novel series, "The Mandrake Project: Year Two."...
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California family members claim they were attacked at luxury Maui resort during violent melee
A California family claims it was targeted in a racially motivated attack at a luxury Maui resort after a group allegedly hurled chairs and beat relatives ranging from teenagers to senior citizens....
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Heroic Santa Cruz teen lifeguard invited to the White House
Footage of a teen pulling a boy from rough waves caught Trump’s eye.
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Hasbro's Ultimate Grogu makes its San Diego Comic-Con debut, plus new 'Doomsday,' LEGO-themed fun
Check out the $600 Ultimate Grogu, which made its San Diego Comic-Con debut alongside "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu"-inspired merchandise....
safety
Nurse impaled by pole during hike forced to trek 10 miles for help: 'A freak thing'
A wound care clinic nurse survived a freak hiking accident — and impressively hiked 10 miles to safety after suffering a serious injury.
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Preliminary 4.3 magnitude earthquake shakes near Cloverdale in Sonoma County
A preliminary 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Cloverdale in Sonoma County, according to the United States Geological Survey . The temblor was reported at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, with a reported 2.5 magnitude aftershock. Further information was not immediately available. BAY AREA ...
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15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting had ghost gun: Seattle police
The 15-year-old arrested after a shootout at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle over the weekend was armed with a ghost gun with an extended magazine, police said Tuesday....
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Kyle Shanahan takes blame for crash: ‘I took my eyes off the road looking for my phone’
The 49ers coach suffered significant injuries in a car accident July 14 that left him with lingering concussion symptoms.
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Bill aims to improve autonomous vehicle response to emergencies
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Bay Area congressman announced a plan Tuesday to introduce federal legislation that would improve coordination between autonomous vehicle companies and first responders. U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin, who represents portions of San Mateo County and San Francisc...
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Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Justin Herbert engaged to singer Madison Beer: 'Meet my fiancé'
The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Madison Beer jointly announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday....