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More victims feared after man confesses to 2 San Jose killings, DA says
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Case closed! Marmots that mysteriously appeared in Bay Area released back into wild
A marmot mystery we've been following for weeks has finally been solved. This week, a wildlife rescue released two marmots near Lake Tahoe after the creatures mysteriously popped up in the Bay Area earlier this month....
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French bulldog saved couple during NorCal bear attack, survivor says
(KRON) -- A beloved French bulldog was attempting to protect its owners from a bear in Trinity County when the wild animal attacked last weekend. Jeff and Mallory Wilson were seriously injured by the bear outside their rural Northern California home on September 19. Their French ...
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Folclorico Colibri challenges traditions by allowing male dancers to perform in skirts
Folclorico Colibri is turning traditional gender roles on its head by allowing men to dance in skirts and women to perform as charros
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Meet the District 10 candidates: What criticism have you received that you believe is unfair?
Despite controversy over big tech's spending in the election, each of the candidates pointed to another contention: Housing. Meet the District 10 candidates: What criticism have you received that you believe is unfair?...
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Former San Jose assistant principal indicted on federal sex trafficking charges
A former assistant principal at a San Jose middle school has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly attempting to sex traffic and entice a minor....
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1,390 needles collected, 15 overdoses reversed: S.F. has new Mission BART plazas dashboard
Supervisor Fielder announces site showing arrests, 911 calls, and more from the 16th and 24th St. stations 1,390 needles collected, 15 overdoses reversed: S.F. has new Mission BART plazas dashboard...
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'The system failed twice': Prescribed burning on Angel Island called off for foreseeable future after more smoke drifts across the Bay
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- There won't be any more fires on Angel Island this year — at least, none set intentionally. Cal Fire has called off all prescribed burning on the island after its latest operation sent smoke across the bay and into neighborhoods. The prescribed burn would ...
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Abandoned boats hauled away from Oakland estuary with $3.2M
Oakland Police Chief James Beere said at a news conference that prior cleanups had resulted in arrests, and that a floating meth lab and assault weapons were also found during some of the cleanups....
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Sunnyvale company reveals how it uses its AI ‘kill switch'
Just days after Governor Gavin Newsom talked about the need for a “kill switch” to keep Californians safe in the age of AI, NBC Bay Area found a company that already had one and can explain how it works to try and keep AI agents from going rogue. With AI cybersecurity and hacking...
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Oakland estuary boat cleanup
Several boats are scheduled to be removed from the Oakland Estuary on Thursday as part of a ongoing shoreline cleanup initiative funded by a $3.2 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration....
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Sunset Buzz: Artists to lose studio after new landlord doubled rent
Meanwhile: the block parties go on, and a new shipwreck-themed playground opens on Saturday. Sunset Buzz: Artists to lose studio after new landlord doubled rent...
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Pilot rescued after MK-58 Hawker Hunter crashes in Pacific Ocean off coast of Morro Bay, California
A pilot was rescued after an MK-58 Hawker Hunter crashed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Morro Bay, California.
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She coined the term ‘third-wave coffee.’ Now she’s poised for a big comeback
With two new cafes and a roastery in the works, Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters founder Trish Rothgeb is reclaiming her place at the top of the Bay Area coffee scene....
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'Dolly Parton Day' celebration coming to Union Square
(BCN) -- Many fans of Dolly Parton likely mourned her passing privately. The legendary singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist died of cancer Aug. 25. On Friday, however, anyone is invited to celebrate Parton's life in a "Dolly Day" celebration at San Francisco's Union Squar...
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Wife honors legacy of pilot killed in Yosemite 'Dome Fire' crash
The wife of Ryan Cutter, one of two pilots killed in a helicopter crash while battling the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park, says she hopes people remember him for his compassion, dedication and love of life....
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Father Thomas Wood, son arrested in connection with Madera County, California crash that killed four
A father and son have been arrested in connection to a deadly car crash in California.
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Fire hazards remain at Moss Landing Power Plant after battery blazes
(KRON) -- Nearly two years after lithium ion batteries went up in flames at the Moss Landing Power Plant, risks remain inside the plant's energy storage facility for flareups and future fires possibly igniting, firefighters said. Local residents in the tiny harbor town expressed ...
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Groups that throw birthday parties for homeless, design clothes for disabilities receive NBCUniversal grants
Every child deserves to have a happy birthday. The nonprofit organization Birthday Wishes helps ensure that by providing birthday celebrations for families experiencing homelessness. “Everybody celebrates a birthday, so everybody can identify with this,” said Denell Nuese, execut...
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'Mayday': Audio captures moment military jet crashes off California coast
At the time, the pilot was conducting oval exercises in the area.
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Teacher, 10-year-old student die at lake during school outing
A fifth-grade teacher and her 10-year-old student died after being recovered from the water at Iowa’s Coralville Reservoir near Lake MacBride State Park....
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Laser light show returns to SF's Grace Cathedral
A large laser light show is back at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. The laser beams will be illuminated from the roof of the Fairmont Hotel through the cathedral's historic rose windows....
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East Bay nurse detained during appointment at SF ICE office
The family of an East Bay nurse who was detained during a mandated appointment at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in San Francisco is desperate for her to return home....
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Get spooked at San Francisco's 'Terror Vault'
Reporter James Torrez gets spooked at the 'Terror Vault' in San Francisco.
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Unemployment claims drop to lowest since mid-July, though public anxiety remains
Applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. fell to 196,000 last week, marking the lowest level since mid-July and coming in far below expert expectations. The drop highlights ongoing cross-currents in the economy during a period dominated by concerns over inflation and hi...
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What to know about Trump-Xi summit
President Trump on Thursday hailed the "a great friendship” he has forged with China’s Xi Jinping as the two leaders held a highly anticipated state visit. Peidong Sun, associate professor of history, at Cornell University, gives insight....
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Airline controversy: Reading lesson mid-flight?
A mid-air confrontation on a fully packed evening flight is sparking a debate on Reddit over airplane etiquette.
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Discovery Green showcases the art of Alebrijes and Nahuales
Fantastic Animals in downtown Houston! Discover the Mexican folklore and imagination behind Alebrijes and Nahuales.
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East Coast eyes strengthening nor’easter already battering Mid-Atlantic shores
An early fall nor’easter is gathering strength, threatening coastal flooding, wind and rain from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast.
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Activists rally after incident involving day laborers at Concord Home Depot
Pro-immigration groups gathered outside Home Depot in Concord on Thursday to protest what they say was the detention of four day laborers. They believe federal agents were involved, but the two most likely agencies said they weren’t. The Concord Immigrants Protections Network sai...
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Target hosting special Pokémon 30th anniversary celebration
(KRON) -- It's a big year for Pokémon and fans across every generation are catching them all for the 30th anniversary. To celebrate, Target is hosting a one-of-a-kind, in-store experience on September 27. There will be 50 stores across the Bay Area participating, including locati...
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Ole Miss victims identified as narcotics task force probes 2 student deaths
The two Ole Miss students found dead earlier this week have been identified. Here's what to know.
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Possible remains of prehistoric 'thunder beast' discovered at Oceanside, California construction site
The discovery was made this month in Oceanside, California.
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UCSF staff, S.F. officials say General Hospital still isn’t safe for workers
At a vigil, colleagues of slain social worker Alberto Rangel say they are still in danger from patients — and UCSF can do better UCSF staff, S.F. officials say General Hospital still isn’t safe for workers...
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CNN and MS NOW reporters back at White House, hours after judge ordered Trump to lift ban
Hours after a federal judge ordered President Donald Trump to lift a ban on three news outlets from White House grounds, reporters from two of the outlets had been let in....
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Bike to Bridges event returns to Martinez to benefit the Special Olympics
(KRON) -- The Bike to Bridges event is returning to Martinez next month to benefit the Special Olympics. KRON4's Reyna Harvey spoke to event organizers and participants about this unique event featuring bicycles, bands and brews -- all for a good cause....
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Speak your mind with the Philly Phone Project
Local Photographer, Dan Horan started The Philly Phone Project in Philadelphia and gives the public a platform to say anything they desire.
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'Philly Run Tribe': Five friends form huge fitness family in Philadelphia
'Philly Run Tribe' started with five friends and has grown into a huge fitness family across the city.
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Bay Area's Applewood Landscaping takes TikTok by storm
SARATOGA, Calif. (KRON) -- Most companies have realized the benefit of using social media to gain business. Applewood Landscaping in Saratoga is a prime example of that that. Tigran Gertz started the company nine years ago, using YouTube videos to get word out about his new lands...
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Angel Island prescribed burn canceled for remainder of week
(BCN) -- A prescribed burn on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay wrapped up for the day Wednesday afternoon after sending smoke into the air that could be seen elsewhere around the region. Cal Fire, the Marin County Fire Department and California State Parks on Sept. 8 began a pla...
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SF Girls Chorus is selling its Hayes Valley HQ, a former Druid temple, for $13.75M
The chorus with a vagabond history wants to find one building for performances, rehearsals, and administrative offices.
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Sneak peak into 'Terror Vault' in San Francisco
Take a sneak peak inside the Terror Vault at the San Francisco Mint.
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This 'library of things' is packed with over a million items used for photo and film
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Pedestrian killed in fatal Richmond crash identified as retired dentist
(KRON) -- A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle near Richmond High School Thursday morning, police said. The Richmond Police Department told KRON4 that the crash occurred near the intersection of Maricopa Avenue and 23rd Street. Police told KRON4 they got the call just ...
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Man found dead in Idaho church could be tied to 1980s Tylenol murders, police say
A man who poisoned himself with cyanide in an Idaho church more than 40 years ago has been identified, and investigators say he may be connected to the 1980s Tylenol murders that remain unsolved....
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Students outraged after Stanford University uses AI to alter race, appearances in promotional photo
Stanford University is facing criticism after using artificial intelligence to alter a photo of three students in an advertisement.