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Growing privacy concerns over SFPD drone program
Privacy experts are raising concerns about San Francisco's expanding use of technology to tackle crime.
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SFPD warns of imposter website
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Police Department said on Wednesday that is aware of a fake website impersonating SFPD and are warning community members to not be potentially duped. Officials said this website spoofing tries to collect personal information, such as Soci...
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New rental trend? A $200 'work-from-home fee' tacked on to Bay Area lease
A newly built, furnished one-bedroom ADU in Walnut Creek is listed for $3,250 a month with utilities and Wi-Fi included. But the listing also states, "If working from home additional $200 monthly."...
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Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea as U.S. carries out 12th night of strikes
Yemen’s Iran -backed Houthi rebels said early Thursday they had attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the U.S. military conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran as the two countries vie for control of vital shipping lanes. The Houthi attack in the Red Sea threa...
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Critics question OpenAI security after its AI models hack startup
OpenAI says its AI models were responsible for a cyberattack on a startup Hugging Face during a benchmark test. OpenAI said its models escaped the test parameters, gained access to the internet, and used stolen credentials to launch the cyberattack on the startup, A cybersecurity...
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Sunol 'Little Fire': All evacuation orders lifted
On late Wednesday afternoon, authorities lifted all evacuation orders for the 'Little Fire' burning in the Sunol Valley.
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Will Pelosi’s heir also visit Taiwan? Chan and Wiener answer very differently
Plus: The resignation of Pretrial Services’ leader, the mayor’s office gets a new staffer, and the departure of one of Power Play’s writers.
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Alleged hit-and-run driver arrested in Israel in 2017 South San Francisco mother's death
An alleged hit-and-run driver accused of killing a South San Francisco mother nearly a decade ago has been arrested in Israel and extradited to the U.S., authorities said....
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CrossFit Games held in San Jose has brought out hundreds of athletes
Athletes, including 71-year-old Silvana Volpe, are competing at the Convention Center and SAP Center this week for the CrossFit Games in San Jose. Officials say that the World Cups brought millions of dollars to the city, and hopes the CrossFit games have an impact too....
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Ed Begley Jr. and daughter take stage for charity event benefitting the Michael J. Fox Foundation
"I've admired my dad not just as my father, but as a person and an artist my whole life." ❤️ Hayden Begley is joining her father, Ed Begley Jr., in "Proof," a production in which "100 percent of the proceeds" supports Parkinson's research. Read all about their special collaborati...
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Wild pigs in the South Bay
A group of wild pigs has taken to searching for food in a business park in San Jose. The group, which includes two adult females, several juveniles and at least six infants, have become a common sight for the individuals who work at the park on Hellyer Avenue. The California Depa...
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Fire crews make projress on Sunol grass fire, 1 firefigher reportedly injured
An engine that was assisting the Sunol wildfire rolled over down an embankment injuring one firefighter. The steep terrain, dry brush and windy conditions make it difficult for crews to contain this fire that's at 40% containment. More here: https://www.ktvu.com/news/little-fire-...
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Hollywood legend, Danny DeVito coming to the San Francisco Symphony
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Danny DeVito, the actor and director of the 1996 film “Matilda,” will narrate live performances of the movie's score with the San Francisco Symphony on July 25 and 26. The special event will take place at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. The children...
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Oakland mayor revives controversial 'sanitation-first' homeless encampment pilot program
The proposal draws inspiration from a similar program in Portland, Oregon. Under Mayor Lee's plan, unhoused residents would be paid to clean areas around encampments....
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65-year-old man charged in connection to 1992 cold case rape and murder
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A 65-year-old man has been charged to a 1992 cold case rape and murder, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office announced. Ricky Dawson was serving a life sentence in Colorado in connection to a separate 1996 sexual assault murder in Denver, the DA sa...
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Copper wire theft incidents leave Morgan Hill streets in the dark
Morgan Hill police are investigating two copper wire theft incidents that left some streets in a neighborhood in the dark. Morgan hill police said the first theft happened Saturday and the second early Wednesday morning in the Community Park neighborhood. Police say the thefts ca...
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Protest at C&H Sugar factory turns violent after 2 people reportedly hit by drivers
Law enforcement responded to reports of demonstrators throwing rocks on Tuesday.
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Federal Plaza fire: Video shows Andrew Arrabaca allegedly lighting fireworks in Lower Manhattan
New video captured the moments leading up to a frightening attack that happened outside 26 Federal Plaza in New York on Monday.
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Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest, the city's police chief said Wednesday.
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Barricaded suspect arrested after stabbing downtown MUNI rider, says SFPD
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco police said they arrested a man who barricaded himself inside an apartment building Tuesday evening after allegedly stabbing a person who just exited a downtown MUNI station. Police said they responded to a stabbing just before 7:20 p.m. near...
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30% of Americans admit to shoplifting, annual survey finds
More Americans say they're turning to shoplifting as inflation and financial strain continue to squeeze budgets. A new survey reveals who's stealing and what they're taking....
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Woman attacked by brown bear while hiking with friend and 3 dogs near Alaska state park
A woman was attacked by a brown bear Saturday while hiking with a friend and three dogs near a state park in Alaska, authorities said.
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Sausalito city manager charged in yacht break-ins
Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes has been charged with four misdemeanor counts after authorities say she broke into several yachts.
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Oakland firefighters honored for saving pigeon that suffered smoke inhalation
(KRON) -- The Oakland Fire Department is being recognized for saving a pigeon that was suffering from smoke inhalation. The group PETA, or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, is awarding the department with a Compassionate Fire Department Award. PETA uses the award to re...
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'Jimothy' uses a go-bag, so should you, SF Department of Emergency Management says
(KRON)-- As the summer heats up, the San Franciso Department of Emergency Management is getting in on the "Jimothy" fun. On Tuesday SFDEM posted a drawing of the viral racoon from Seattle pushing a fully stocked emergency go-bag in front of the Golden Gate Bridge, including water...
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3-year-old drowns in Calif. reservoir during 'nightmare' family camping trip
The Modesto girl drowned in a popular Central California lake.
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Man shot, killed at bus stop in Oakland
(KRON) -- A man is dead and gunman is on the loose after a shooting in Oakland Wednesday morning. KRON4 sources say the victim was at a bus stop when he was shot. It happened at 7:30 a.m. on the 4300 block of Martin Luther King Jr Way in the city's Longfellow neighborhood, not fa...
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Glass falls from 17th floor of SF high rise
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Crews in San Francisco are investigating falling glass from a high-rise in the city's Financial District. According to the San Francisco Fire Department, around 1:40 p.m. it received a report of a window pane falling falling from the 17th floor of the buil...
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Bakery selling Filipino-inspired treats opening first brick-and-mortar shop
(KRON) -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Angelica Nulud and Paul Faraon started baking merely as a casual endeavor -- the former cooking up breads and pastries in a tiny apartment kitchen. The activity was just a hobby to bake for friends and family. The hobby gradually turned int...
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Ed Sheeran lookalike contest to be held ahead of global superstar's Bay Area tour stop
(KRON) -- Global music superstar Ed Sheeran is heading to the Bay Area for his "Loop Tour." Before he is set to perform at a packed Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Saturday, July 25, fans can start with festivities to honor the British singer-songwriter. There will be an Ed Shee...
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San Bruno man arrested for leading police on chase, violating parole
(KRON) -- A man who was on parole for weapons related charges has been arrested for leading law enforcement on a chase, according to the San Bruno Police Department. Officers tried to pull a car over on the evening of July 14 for traffic violations. They said that the 23-year-old...
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9 people arrested at C&H protest in Crockett
(KRON)-- On Tuesday, 9 protestors were arrested in front of the C&H Sugar Facility in Crockett. A large crowd had gathered in front of the facility making it harder for workers to leave and for delivery trucks to enter. Contra Costa County Sheriff deputies say they received phone...
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Sausalito city manager charged in yacht burglary
Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes was charged with four misdemeanors for allegedly burglarizing multiple yachts over the weekend.
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House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities
The vote tally was 216-214, with all Democrats opposed.
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LeBlunder: Did an accidental post reveal the King's decision?
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Call it LeBlunder. On Tuesday, the Miami Heat “accidentally” posted a link to a scheduled live stream titled “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference.” It happened as the NBA world awaits a decision about where LeBron James will take his talents. The Hea...
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Why is no one talking about how much public EV charging costs?
(KRON) -- Can you believe how much gas costs? It's become almost as common an ice breaker as talking about the weather. Despite California having more than 1.2 million electric vehicles, what does not get a lot of talk is how much public EV charging stations are charging. While m...
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Firefighters make progress containing Pleasanton wildfire, evacuations eased
PLEASANTON, Calif. (KRON) -- Fire crews continue to work to fully contain a fast-moving wildfire that started last night near Pleasanton in the East Bay. Work is ongoing today, Wednesday afternoon, with firefighting efforts underway. Evacuation orders for the affected area have b...
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Cooler temps today, hotter weather ahead
KTVU meteorologist Roberta Gonzales says cooler temperatures have arrived across the Bay Area, but the break won't last. Warmer, even hot, conditions are expected to return in the coming days....
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Berkeley hotel staff want to join international union
(BCN) -- Staff at Graduate by Hilton hotel properties in Berkeley are seeking to join a local Bay Area chapter of Unite Here, an international union representing hospitality workers, as soon as the end of the month. About 40 workers in positions such as housekeeping, restaurant s...
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Teen gets hefty payout for rare find from NBA legend
A teen found a rare Los Angeles Lakers warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain and received a massive payout.
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Festival announces initial lineup, Steve Earlie kickoff concert
(BCN)--The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass free music festival in San Francisco on Wednesday unveiled its initial lineup. Spanning an array of artists across genres, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is a free three-day music festival that takes place annually in Golden Gate Park. This year's ...
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2 arrested after police find vehicle wanted in Stockton carjacking
(BCN) --Two people were arrested in Stockton after officers stopped a vehicle linked to a carjacking investigation, though neither was identified as the suspected carjacker, police said. Stockton police said officers located the vehicle Sunday in the 100 block of West Benjamin Ho...
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4 victims in mass drowning on Ohio river identified as 2 married couples
Two women and three men died after several adults entered a river in Ohio to help a struggling swimmer, as two young children were left on shore, authorities said....
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Copper wire thefts in Morgan Hill cause thousands in damage, police say
(KRON) -- Police in Morgan Hill are investigating multiple incidents of stolen copper wire from city infrastructure, which has caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage, authorities announced Wednesday. Copper wire from several light poles in the city was stolen early Wednesd...
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A 12-year-old poet laureate embraces a new role -- book author
The 12-year-old signs and reads copies of his first book, "Who Am I?" at events all across the Tri-State area.
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SF's new long-awaited Jollibee location near Union Square sets grand opening date
The wait is finally over. Jollibee says July 31 is the grand opening for its long-awaited restaurant near San Francisco's Union Square.