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"Never give up" says leukemia survivor Harper Harrell
Young leukemia survivor Harper Harrell and her mother, Heather join Fox Local San Francisco to share their family story
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It’s official: Jackson Square is now downtown
Property owners and policymakers approved a plan this week to extend the bounds of the Downtown SF Partnership, which manages street cleaning and activations in the area....
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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana enroute to Texas
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday as it spins toward another landfall in Texas later this week.
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Boutique selling organic children's products closing 2 Bay Area stores
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Sprout, a children's boutique selling natural and organic products, is closing its remaining brick-and-mortar stores. The last day for locations in San Francisco (Union Street) and Mill Valley (Miller Avenue) is on Sunday, July 26. Owner Suzanne Price tell...
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Prince George turns 13! See proud parents Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrate the teenager
Prince George is now a teenager! Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales , celebrated Prince George’s milestone 13th birthday with a sweet message on their official Instagram account Wednesday, July 22. “Happy 13th Birthday, George! 🎉” they captioned a photo of their old...
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Man fatally shot at North Oakland bus stop; investigation underway
The victim was found at a bus stop in North Oakland on Martin Luther King Jr. Way near 43rd Street
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Photos: Homemade weapons seized in Oakland police investigation
(KRON) -- Several homemade weapons were seized, and one person was arrested Monday following a six-week investigation by the Oakland Police Department. The investigation stemmed from a June 8 incident in which a victim was pistol-whipped in the 1100 block of 70th Avenue. The susp...
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Dentro de las mega audiencias en Concord, donde se ordenó la deportación de más de 600 inmigrantes en junio
En Concord, donde actualmente se encuentra el principal tribunal de inmigración del Área de la Bahía, está aumentando el número de inmigrantes con orden de deportación. Dentro de las mega audiencias en Concord, donde se ordenó la deportación de más de 600 inmigrantes en junio...
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Mission Buzz: The Mission is losing a plant store and a panaderia is on the move
Also, a smoke shop selling cigarettes without a permit near 16th and Mission, stopped selling tobacco following a state enforcement visit. Mission Buzz: The Mission is losing a plant store and a panaderia is on the move...
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Oakland Unified School District last to announce state law to limit phone usage
A new California law will require all public schools to have students limit phone usage during the day. Oakland Unified School District is the last to announce this change. For the upcoming academic year, texting, calling and scrolling will be prohibited. Students will be require...
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Glass from window falls onto 6th floor balcony of SF high rise
No one was injured when glass fell from the 17 th floor a 24-story Financial District high-rise Wednesday afternoon to a 6th floor balcony below, San Francisco officials said. The original incident occurred at 11:30 a.m., said San Francisco fire Lt. Mariano Elias. Fire crews arri...
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Stephen Curry to have dedicated exhibit at Basketball Hall of Fame, a 1st for an active player
"Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc" is set to open Friday, celebrating the career of a two-time MVP and the NBA's career leader in 3-pointers. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame said it was the first time in the museum's nearly 75-year history that an active player would h...
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Preliminary 2.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near San Leandro
A preliminary 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck near San Leandro, according to the United States Geological Survey . The quake hit at 5:52 p.m., and was centered 1.1 miles north-northeast of San Leandro, the USGS said. This is a developing story. Details may change as more informat...
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Fairfield police make arrest in fatal stabbing, victim identified
(KRON) -- Police in Fairfield arrested a murder suspect Tuesday afternoon, hours after a 21-year-old man was fatally stabbed, authorities said. The Fairfield Police Department responded around 10:50 a.m. to a business parking lot in the 800 block of East Travis Boulevard on the r...
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Peter Rabbit Organics fruit pouches recalled over possible soft plastic exposure
Pumpkin Tree Organics issued a recall Tuesday for one of its products due to the potential presence of soft plastic in the finished products, the company said. Only one flavor from the brand was included in the recall: Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree Pouches, 4 oz. (113 g). The O...
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Ruby Hill families return home after Little Fire forces them to evacuate
The fire line came withing yards of homes in Ruby Hill on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders. Families in the area had to make some tough decisions as they didn’t know if they were leaving home for a night or potentially for the last time. “All these things you said probably wo...
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Rock Fire reaches 8,000 acres with little containment in Eastern Sierra
Monsoonal weather patterns are weakening as temperatures start to rise.
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CHP recovers a whopping $76 million in stolen goods
(KRON) -- The California Highway Patrol has recovered a staggering $76.2 million in stolen goods since 2019. That's according to Gov. Gavin Newsom's office. Officials say that amounts to 1.6 million stolen items that have been recovered through CHP's Organized Retail Crime Task F...
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Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden for ‘inappropriate' 2012 skit
Jason Alexander has apologized after Courtney Stodden publicly called out the “Seinfeld” star over a lewd 2012 comedy sketch the two made when Stodden was 17. Stodden, a media personality and reality TV star, first drew international attention in 2011 after marrying then-51-year-...
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Fibermaxxing explained
The word "fibermaxxing" is all over social media. While the term is new, the concept of eating fiber, is not. We invite a nutritionist to explain the health benefits beyond regularity and the surprising foods that will help you reach the "fibermaxxing" stage....
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Public library launches radon testing program to improve safety.
(BCN)-- The San Francisco Public Library has introduced a new program to promote home safety by offering free radon detector loans. The initiative encourages residents to test their homes for radioactive gas and is part of a partnership between the San Francisco Public Library an...
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Model recruiter who introduced young women to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in France
A French professional model recruiter who for over a decade arranged for the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to meet multiple models, was found dead at his home near Paris....
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OUSD bans cell phones during school hours
(KRON) -- Summer break is nearing an end, and students in Oakland can expect a major change when they head back to school. They will not be allowed to use their cell phones during school hours. For the 2026-2027 school year, the Oakland Unified School District will impose a manda...
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New inclusive bocce ball courts set to open Friday in the South Bay
(KRON)-- Hope Services will be celebrating the grand opening of two new bocce ball courts on Friday, July 24. The organization says they hope to create new opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to connect, compete and build community. The grand opening is being...
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2 killed by Trinity River currents in separate drownings days apart
Multiple people have drowned in Humboldt County's Trinity River in the past week.
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Relocation of 30 beluga whales stranded at shuttered Marineland Canada begins
The belugas have made it safely to their new homes at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld San Antonio
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Lowering speed limits near SFUSD schools
SFMTA approved a program to lower speed limits near schools in the city.
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OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."...
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Tesla Robotaxi service now goes to SFO
(KRON) -- Tesla announced on X it's Robotaxi service now goes to SFO. The @Tesla_AI account posted "Our Bay Area rideshare service now goes to SFO" on Monday. The announcement was then reshared by Elon Musk who added, "Getting this approval took a lot of work by the Tesla team." ...
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New Jersey reveals mistake that registered 6,600 non-citizens to vote
They were added while applying for driver's licenses or identification cards.
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South San Jose post office remains closed a year after arson
The Almaden Valley post office in South San Jose remains closed a year after an arson left part of the building destroyed. The arson occurred in July 2025 when Richard Tillman, the brother of former NFL player Pat Tillman, crashed a car with flammable logs into the post office. B...
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Woman's remains identified by DNA in Virginia, exposing second alleged murder linked to same 4 suspects
DNA analysis identified a woman months after her remains were found, linking her death to four suspects in a second Virginia murder.
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San Jose fruit fly infestation is eradicated
(BCN)-- California and federal agriculture officials have declared a Mediterranean fruit fly infestation in and around San Jose eradicated, lifting a 241-square-mile quarantine that had been in place for nearly a year. The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the U.S. D...
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Pleasanton school district settles $60K pregnancy discrimination dispute
(KRON) -- The Pleasanton Unified School District will pay a $60,000 settlement after allegations that it illegally fired a custodian when she asked to receive accommodations at work during her pregnancy, the California Civil Rights Department announced Wednesday. The custodian in...
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New Jersey police officer helps deliver baby in Wawa parking lot
A routine traffic stop turned into an unexpected delivery room for a New Jersey police officer who helped a woman give birth in a Wawa parking lot.
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10-year-old track athlete headed to AAU Junior Olympics
Charles Burns III -- a young San Francisco athlete with numerous achievements in track, football and other feats -- is preparing for the 2026 AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa....
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Muni board approves traffic improvements in Chinatown.
(BCN) -- San Francisco's Chinatown will get more all-day parking and a new full-time transit lane, according to plans approved on Tuesday. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency unanimously voted for the proposal. The changes would convert part-time tow-away spots to a...
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Lower speed limits coming to this popular North Bay downtown
(BCN) --- On Monday, the San Rafael City Council voted to lower speeds on 18 roadways outside the downtown corridor. It was the second phase of a program that began in 2025 by reducing speed limits downtown. The new signs go up in the fall, with a month-long warning period before...
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Santa Rosa man gets 7 years for pimping, child sex crimes
(BCN) A Santa Rosa man was sentenced to 7 years in state prison on Tuesday after pleading no contest to pimping and crimes related to child sex abuse, the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office said. Zander Flores, 20, was convicted of pimping, making criminal threats, oral cop...
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Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Company, closes 16 locations
Cracker Barrel is selling restaurant properties and exiting its Maple Street Biscuit Company business, the company said Monday.
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William Shatner, daughter diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer 1 year apart
William Shatner is opening up about his battle with Stage 4 melanoma alongside his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, who survived Stage 4 breast cancer....
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Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's condition remains critical amid ongoing treatment
Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, continues to receive care after she was injured and then rescued, but officials say her conditions remains critical....
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Fremont police arrest suspect who allegedly stabbed man to death during altercation
While responding to the call, officers found a suspect vehicle that was reported to be connected to the altercation and found the victim inside.
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Florida Congressman Cory Mills under active investigation by DOJ: Source to FOX News
Florida Congressman Cory Mills is under active criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to FOX News, citing a source familiar with the matter....
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Filming of movie scene with actors as immigration agents to occur in Santa Rosa
A movie scene “showing immigration agents and activities” will be filmed in downtown Santa Rosa Thursday evening, the city said in a notice to residents. Santa Rosa’s Facebook page issued a post stating that some of the scenes would appear real and wanted to notify residents in a...
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Interview with family behind Gilroy Garlic Festival
Ken Christopher, Executive VP of Christopher Ranch, talked about how his grandfather helped spearhead the festival, and its huge popularity.
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'Square Keys' combining public art, music and community in Sonoma
Creator of the 'Square Keys' project, Tanner Walle, talked about how he came up with the idea of bringing new life and inspiration to a handed-down piano....
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Google's Q2 earnings of $112.11B beat Wall Street's expectations on AI boom
Google parent company Alphabet Inc. posted stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter, a sign that its massive artificial intelligence spending spree is paying off so far and advertising revenue is coming in strong. The Mountain View, California-based company said Wedn...
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1 killed in early morning San Jose fire
The fire began around 4:30 a.m. at a home in the 1200 block of Sylvia Drive.
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Man killed in Vallejo shooting Monday, city responds with ‘immediate and decisive action’
(KRON) -- Detectives in Vallejo are investigating the city’s sixth homicide of the year after a fatal shooting Monday night, according to authorities. The Vallejo Police Department responded at 11:14 p.m. to the 100 block of Lainey Court on the report of a shooting. Arriving offi...
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Trump threatening further retaliation if Iran strikes Strait of Hormuz
The war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, experts warn the bill is likely much higher. Negah Angha, visiting fellow, at Kings College London., gives insight. Angha, is also a former senior advisor for the U.S. Department of S...
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1 killed in San Jose house fire Wednesday morning
(KRON) -- One person was killed in a house fire Wednesday morning in San Jose’s Windmill Springs neighborhood, according to officials. The San Jose Fire Department responded at 4:31 a.m. to the 1200 block of Sylvia Drive on the report of a fire at a single-family home. One fatali...
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‘Little Fire’ in Sunol Valley 40% contained, some evacuation orders lifted
There were no reports of damages due to the fire, but a fire engine overturned near Ruby Hills Drive while responding to the brusher, and a firefighter was hospitalized....
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‘Little Fire’ in Sunol Valley 40% contained, evacuation orders lifted
There were no reports of damages due to the fire, but a fire engine overturned near Ruby Hills Drive while responding to the brusher, and a firefighter was hospitalized....
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Half Moon Bay affordable housing for senior farmworkers to go before voters
(BCN) -- The Half Moon Bay City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to put an ordinance authorizing the lease and construction of an affordable housing complex for senior farmworkers up for a popular vote. Councilmembers already approved the ordinance 3-2 in May after a years...
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Man shot, killed in North Oakland
Oakland police are investigating the shooting death of a man who was found on the ground in the city’s Longfellow neighborhood Wednesday morning. Officers were sent to the 4300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way at about 7:30 a.m. in response to reports of a shooting. When they ...
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Some evacuation orders lifted in 'Little Fire'
A vegetation fire in Sunol Valley prompted evacuation orders Tuesday as firefighters worked to contain the fast-moving blaze, authorities said.
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Witch way to the deals? Snag early Halloween 2026 decor and before they vanish
Don't ghost these savings: Shop this fang-tastic Halloween 2026 preview.
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Detective says D4vd ordered chain saws, body bags in hearing to decide if singer should go to trial
Singer D4vd ordered a body bag, chain saws, an inflatable pool and a shovel online in the days after the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a detective testified....