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Airbnb squatter? Hermosa Beach, California homeowner says guest refused to leave after reservation ended
A Hermosa Beach, California homeowner says an Airbnb guest refused to leave after his reservation ended.
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Seasonal temperatures, rough surf ahead
TGIF Everyone! A typical summer pattern settling in with morning clouds, afternoon sunshine, and breezy onshore winds. Temperatures will stay close to average through early next week with highs ranging from 60s at the coast to low 90s inland. Meanwhile, the ocean will be a little...
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East Palo Alto mayor proclaims 'Royce Keys Day'
(KRON) -- East Palo Alto Mayor Webster Lincoln proclaimed Thursday, July 23, as "Royce Keys Day" in honor of the homegrown WWE superstar. Mayor Lincoln said William Hobson, known professionally in the ring as Royce Keys, grew up in the gardens and spent the day with kids after ch...
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Carjacking victim says he called 911 while trapped in car with suspect, who asked him for directions in Houston, Texas
A carjacking victim says he called 911 while trapped in a car with a suspect, who asked him for directions in Houston, Texas.
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Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. arrested for allegedly setting off illegal 4th of July fireworks
Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. was arrested after an OPD investigation that began when he posted a video on social media claiming he had more than $10,000 worth of fireworks "for the kids."...
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OpenAI co-founder donates $5.5M to save land for famous Big Bear eagles
The contentious lakeside spot had been threatened with development for years.
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Upscale California interior designer arrested, accused of bilking clients
Detectives say they believe more victims have yet to be identified.
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Tenderloin Buzz: What’s ‘best for the neighborhood’ might be live music, art, local businesses
Live music and the arts: head to these events in the Tenderloin to get a peek at the creative neighborhood. Tenderloin Buzz: What’s ‘best for the neighborhood’ might be live music, art, local businesses...
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Move over Jimothy: Dog with same short spine syndrome as raccoon melts hearts on internet
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media....
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Former Livermore Little League player drafted by Kansas City Royals
The dream of being drafted to play Major League Baseball has been realized by Livermore native Tanner Griffith, whose hard work and dedication to a lifetime of baseball got him drafted to the Kansas City Royals in the 11th round....
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Young Black innovators in Oakland learn to build AI tools to help the community
Young Black innovators in Oakland are putting artificial intelligence to work for their community. Kids as young as 11 spent the summer learning to build AI-powered apps designed to solve real neighborhood problems that were important to them. For six weeks, 26 young Black men fr...
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Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office....
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Jackie still critical after life-saving blood transfusion but shows improvement, vet team says
Beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie received a life-saving transfusion from another eagle but remains in critical condition despite showing improvement....
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‘I love my community': Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. speaks out after arrest
Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B says he has no regrets after police arrested him on illegal fireworks charges on Wednesday. “This is the sacrifice you make when you stand up for the community,” he said. The high-profile artist and community activist, whose real name is Stanley Cox, p...
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Chico mom investigated for trying to 'rehome' her daughter: CPD
(KRON) -- A Northern California mother who allegedly attempted to "rehome" her young daughter by using a community Facebook page is now under investigation by Butte County authorities. Facebook users said the mother made a post about her 7-year-old daughter on a public page for r...
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Ben, Casey Affleck's mother Chris Affleck dies at 83
The mother of famed actors Ben and Casey Affleck has died at 83.
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San Quentin prisoner featured in SFMOMA art exhibition
When the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) celebrates this weekend’s opening of a new exhibition by an up-and-coming artist, the guests at the shindig won’t include the artist himself. That’s because artist Orlando Smith will be 16 miles away, locked in San Quentin Reha...
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Zip Trips: Mission San Francisco Solano at Sonoma State Historic Park
KTVU's Allie Rasmus visits the Mission San Francisco Solano at Sonoma State Historic Park, which is the last of 21 missions that was built in the state of California....
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Oakland hip hop icon Mistah F.A.B. arrested for illegal fireworks
(KRON) -- Oakland hip hop icon Mistah F.A.B. was arrested earlier this week for possessing illegal fireworks, KRON4.com has confirmed. The Oakland Police Department told KRON4 that officers arrested someone on Wednesday following a nearly three-week long investigation into an ind...
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S.F. approves contentious proposal to turn old Bayview Walgreens into an AutoZone
Residents say the move would be missed opportunity for the neighborhood. Despite residents' resistance, the measure was unanimously approved. S.F. approves contentious proposal to turn old Bayview Walgreens into an AutoZone...
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Massive tank shatters at pet store, flooding facility and killing hundreds of fish | Video
A massive fish tank burst Monday afternoon at Somethin' Fishy Pets in Fox Lake, Illinois, sending 2,000 gallons of water rushing through the store and killing many of the more than 350 fish that were inside....
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Daly City man convicted of continuous child sex abuse
(KRON) -- A 45-year-old Daly City man pleaded no contest on Thursday to continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. Oscar Arnoldo Cumes-Diaz was convicted of sexual penetration of a child under 14 years old, oral copulation of...
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'Spider-Man' to the rescue - Helps man in wheelchair cross street
Not all superheroes wear capes—some wear Spider-Man suits. A driver dressed as Spider-Man stopped at a busy Arkansas intersection to help a wheelchair user safely cross the street. Police praised the "web of kindness," and it turns out the good Samaritan was on the way to a super...
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The hidden cost of GLP-1s: Popularity surge raises long-term affordability questions
As GLP-1 drug use surges nationwide, overall spending could soon drive up healthcare costs for everyone, according to a new study.
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LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers, will sign 2-year, $8 million contract
LeBron James s signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.
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'Unreal' ICE arrest at SFO caught on video
(WARNING: Above video contains profanity and may be disturbing for some viewers) SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A dramatic U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement arrest at San Francisco International Airport was caught on video Wednesday by a local Bay Area councilmember. In the vide...
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LeBron James joins former Warriors GM Bob Myers and the 76ers, not Golden State
The Warriors created a path for their former nemesis to team up with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, but that won’t happen.
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Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty over bottle attack at London nightclub
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty Friday to brawling at a London nightclub in 2023, a fight in which he hit a music producer over the head with a bottle....
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LeBron James says he will play with the Philadelphia 76ers next season
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James says he will play with the Philadelphia 76ers next season. "I thought I was done when the season ended," James posted on X. "I wasn't ready to announce it, and I knew I needed some time to really decide, but I was pretty sure I played my last game...
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Leopard escapes enclosure, forces South Carolina zoo evacuation
Visitors at the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina were evacuated after a leopard escaped its enclosure Thursday.
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Bay Area gas prices are on the rise
Gas prices in the Bay Area, along with the rest of California and the nation, keep climbing, according to a weekly fuel report from AAA’s regional office in Walnut Creek. Average fuel prices around the Bay Area include $5.76 in San Francisco, $5.58 in Oakland, and $5.57 in San Jo...
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Teen pleads guilty in 2024 shooting at Apalachee HS in Georgia that killed 4, injured several
A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in a deadly shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
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Jackknifed big rig blocks lanes of I-238 near I-880 in San Leandro
The truck crashed on the northbound side of the freeway about 3:30 a.m., the trailer overturning across the road and leaving only the left lane open to traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol....
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Woman arrested by ICE at SFO is SF photographer, cafe worker
Friends of Iryna Gorb are rallying to help after a viral video showed her arrest at the airport
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Watch the Italian Opera 'Elixir of Love' for free this weekend
Get ready to hit a high note this weekend! KTVU's Bryan Gallo interviews Festival Opera Artistic Director Zachary Gordin to preview the free community event "Opera in the Park" series. Grab a blanket and bring a date, because you're guaranteed to fall in love at first aria....
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The Sea Isle Shooting Stars scores big for children with disabilities
The Sea Isle Shooting Stars is a program bringing children with disabilities together, all to uplift each other's spirits.
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The Barn Attic is a 150-year-old, four-story barn that sells just abo
The Barn Attic in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, is a 150-year-old, four-story barn that sells just about anything you can imagine.
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25 arrested in Bay Area human trafficking crackdown during World Cup
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Human trafficking enforcement operations conducted in the Bay Area during the FIFA World Cup 2026 resulted in the arrests of 25 trafficking suspects and the contact of more than 50 victims for recovery, the FBI announced Thursday. The operations were focus...
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White House correspondents' dinner, redux: What will Trump have to say?
When guests arrive for the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Friday at Washington’s Waldorf Astoria hotel, security will be much tighter, the guest list smaller, the partying pared down, and the dress code more relaxed. That much, the correspondents’ a...
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Discussing AI spending by businesses
Bay Area financial analyst Clark Geranen discusses the expenditures of companies on artificial intelligence technology.
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Jackknifed big rig blocks lanes on NB HWY 238 near San Leandro after driver falls asleep: CHP
A jackknifed big rig with its axle ripped off is blocking lanes on the connector between Highway 238 and I-880 in the East Bay after CHP says the driver fell asleep and crashed into a sand barrel, but there were no injuries. The backup stretches for more than two miles....
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Member of Vance's protective detail under investigation, Secret Service says
A member of Vice President JD Vance's protective detail is the subject of an internal investigation and potential criminal inquiry
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The Chocolate Cow in Sonoma celebrates community with handmade confections
The Chocolate Cow in Sonoma is a family-run ice cream and chocolate shop that celebrates the community by utilizing locally-sourced ingredients in its sweets....
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Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico....
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'Unfiltered' Wine Festival comes to Berkeley this weekend
Unfiltered: A Celebration of Wine on the Edge returns to Donkey & Goat Winery this Saturday and Sunday. The festival includes tastings, conversations on the future of wine, local food, vinyl DJ sets and after-parties at Vintage Berkeley....
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Two Bay Area women detained by ICE at airports
Two Bay Area women are in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after being detained at separate airports this week in incidents that were captured on camera....
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Kawakami: 49ers’ 2026 training camp will be all about who’s next (if anybody)
It would be ideal for the 49ers to see several young players blast through practices and reinforce the idea that the team has a next generation of stalwarts emerging....
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Who’s behind those AI dread billboards? A tech company.
San Francisco finally got a billboard that understood its AI anxiety. Then we found out who bought it.
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Peninsula town of 11,000 may have the Bay Area’s biggest home sale of the year
One of the Bay Area’s highest-priced listings has found a buyer, showing how rare opportunities on large land parcels are motivating luxury buyers to make moves....
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If the Giants don’t rebuild now, they never will
Buster Posey might not overhaul the roster, but the organization must clear the way for prospects and inexperienced players to receive opportunities.
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Warriors intel: So, about the Anthony Davis speculation
Anthony Davis has been linked to Golden State, but the Warriors have not had substantive talks with the Wizards about a potential trade.
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The Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks for July 24 to July 26 in SF
It’s finally sunny in San Francisco. Bring the whole group chat to an outdoor movie night, embark on a taco crawl, hunt for vintage treasures, and more....
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First test of Lurie’s Family Zoning hits the Richmond — and it’s ‘out of character’
Planning commissioners unanimously approved a condo project that previously would not have seen the light of day in the residential neighborhood.
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San Francisco once declared war on tech. Tech won
Years after Google bus blockades and a facial-recognition ban, San Francisco has embraced surveillance drones and robocars. Will the truce between tech and the city last?...
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Why TV streaming has officially jumped the shark
I love television, but I hate what Silicon Valley did to it.
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It’s a plant store, cafe, and a barbershop. Now The Mellow is a jazz club, too
After years of free sidewalk shows, the Haight Street shop has obtained an entertainment license and a proper bar program.
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Bay Area forecast: Low clouds, fog ahead of afternoon sunshine
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Friday in the Bay Area sees a mix of low clouds and fog ahead of a nice day of afternoon sunshine and temperatures back to the 60s, 70s and 80s. Saturday will continue this holding pattern before a slight warm-up starting early next week that will slowly b...
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Sold-out Gilroy Garlic Festival gets underway
The three-day Gilroy Garlic Festival kicked off Friday at the Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center. This year, 4,000 tickets were made available each day, Friday through Sunday, and they sold out. At this year’s festival, people can enjoy garlic calamari, garlic scampi, pasta con pe...
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Overturned big rig blocks lanes of I-238 in San Leandro
(KRON) -- A big rig crash on northbound Interstate 238 at the Interstate 880 connector is blocking multiple lanes Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. One left lane is open as of 5:23 a.m., with the center and right lanes blocked as crews work to upright a ...