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Man hit by car, taken to hospital during tense C&H union protests Tuesday
Tensions escalated Tuesday on the picket lines outside the C&H sugar refinery in Crockett after one man was hit by one of two cars that union members say drove through the crowd of picketers....
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A's rookie undergoes surgery for ruptured testicle, placed on 10-day IL
PHOENIX (AP) — The Athletics placed rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the 10-day injured list Tuesday following emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle caused by a foul ball the night before. "The Athletics placed right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter on the 15-day injured li...
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Tensions rise at C&H sugar refinery union protests
Tensions escalated Tuesday on the picket lines outside the C&H sugar refinery in Crockett after one man was hit by one of two cars that union members say drove through the crowd of picketers....
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What to know about Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, home to an underground nuclear site threatened by Trump
President Donald Trump has repeatedly issued threats to bomb an under-construction Iranian nuclear site buried deep under a mountain as the two nations exchange blows over the Strait of Hormuz. The site, known as Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La, or “Pickaxe Mountain,” lies on the south side ...
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'Old boys' rugby club, with Bay Area players in their 60s, tours overseas, returns undefeated
While the FIFA World Cup was underway here in the Bay Area and around North America, overseas in Europe, another sporting event brought together a multinational group of athletes, many from the Bay Area, who took to the field and demonstrated that age is nothing but a number....
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CAL FIRE engine overturns battling Little Fire
CAL FIRE says one of their engines overturned during their battle of the Little Fire in Sunol. One of their firefighters was transported to the hospital for their injuries. The fire has exploded in size but is now 10% contained....
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U.S. strikes on Iran continue: Will Trump restart fullscale operation?
President Trump says he is weighing a decision on whether to restart fullscale operations against Iran, although the U.S. has unleashed 11 days of strikes on the Islamic Republic. This is not to say U.S. forces have come out unscathed. 4 U.S. military servicemembers were killed o...
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Capitola Mall homicide victim was 'sweetest little old lady'
(KRON) -- A woman described by friends as the "sweetest little old lady" was stabbed to death at the Capitola Mall. Rachell Summers, 73, of Capitola, was attacked in broad daylight Monday afternoon, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office and police. Local artists sai...
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Alleged Vallejo carjacking suspect identified after fatal police shooting
A man fatally shot by Vallejo police after allegedly opening fire on officers during a traffic stop has been identified.
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Novato police look for 2 suspects in series of burglaries
(KRON) -- Authorities are looking for two suspects involved in a series of commercial burglaries in Novato, according to the Novato Police Department. Police said two suspects (pictured below) stole more than $70,000 worth of items from a construction site. Police said the thefts...
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Air quality advisory issued in East Bay for Little Fire
(KRON) -- The Bay Area Air District has issued an air quality advisory for parts of the East Bay due to wildfire smoke from Tuesday's blaze in Sunol named the "Little Fire," which has torched up to 700 acres with zero percent containment so far. The blaze, burning south of Pleasa...
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Suspect faces murder charge in June assault of elderly man, say Antioch police
(KRON) -- A 23-year-old suspect faces a murder charge in the fatal June assault of an elderly man at an outdoor phone vendor stand, the Antioch Police Department announced Tuesday. APD said Camari Coleman was arrested by members of its Investigations Bureau in Brentwood on Tuesda...
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Why the reward for a Florida murder suspect just jumped to $16K
The reward for information leading to wanted suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has increased to $16,000 in a multistate manhunt.
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Okizu strong: A summer of fun as camp wraps up in Petaluma
It might look like a typical summer camp. But the reality of what happens here goes far beyond that, as Camp Okizu supports children with cancer and their families....
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Little Fire in Sunol jumps to 700 acres
The Little Fire in Sunol Valley grew rapidly to 700 acres Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders.
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Golden Gate Park’s concert season is about to get longer. Neighbors aren’t thrilled
The Recreation and Parks Department is close to issuing a permit allowing Outside Lands organizers a second weekend of music in the park, plus three free concerts....
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Comedians, charities and laughs fuel new season of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'
Jimmy Kimmel returns for a new season of the ABC game show, with celebrities competing to win $1 million for charity. 💰📺
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Sunol 'Little Fire' triggers evacuation orders
The 'Little Fire' in Sunol, south of Pleasanton has rapidly exploded in size Tuesday afternoon. CAL FIRE and the Alameda County Fire Department are responding. There are evacuation orders and warnings currently in place....
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LIVE: Evacuations ordered as wildfire explodes to 700 acres near Pleasanton
Evacuations have been ordered for a grass fire burning near Pleasanton and Sunol, which has already scorched at least 700 acres, according to CAL FIRE....
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Hayward phone repair shop once again hit in smash-and-grab
HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) -- Surveillance video shows armed thieves using a crowbar to break into a Hayward phone repair shop last Friday, then running off with hundreds of dollars in merchandise. The owner says the store has only been open since April, and already this is the secon...
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Photos: Truck crashes into Napa Valley vineyard after driving off road
(KRON) -- Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit said emergency crews responded on Tuesday to a vehicle crash into a Napa Valley vineyard. One person was taken to a nearby hospital after veering off the roadway, according to Cal Fire. The extent of injuries was unknown. No other injuries...
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NEW 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' trailer recaps Peter Parker's story and teases his biggest fight yet
The latest "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" trailer revisits Tom Holland's "Spider-Man" saga before teasing Hulk, Scorpion and a new mystery villain.
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San Francisco approves harsher punishments for illegal fireworks
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The city of San Francisco has approved new penalties for those who use fireworks, which are already banned, following a significant surge in related incidents. The San Francisco Fire Department responded to nearly 600 fireworks calls this Fourth of July, p...
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Santa Rosa alerts residents of movie shoot portraying immigration agents
(KRON) -- Santa Rosa officials are warning residents about the downtown filming of a movie scene later this week that portrays immigrant agents and activities. Officials said the scene will be shot on Thursday evening but did not provide an exact location. "Some scenes may look r...
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Sunol vegetation fire: Evacuations underway
Authorities issued an evacuation order as a vegetation fire in Sunol continues to spread.
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San Francisco health officials monitor for invasive mosquitoes
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Mosquito season is underway, and San Francisco health officials are stepping up surveillance efforts to detect invasive mosquito species before they can become a public health threat. On Tuesday, the San Francisco Department of Public Health partnered with...
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Trump says US-Lebanon flights can resume, pledges help for that country after meeting its president
President Donald Trump pledged to help Lebanon "a lot" during a White House meeting on Tuesday with the country's leader, Joseph Aoun.
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St. Helena residents still dealing with brown tap water after bus hits fire hydrant
There is no timetable on the fix, but on Sunday St. Helena flushed 400,000 gallons of water through the system in an effort to fix the problem in the short-term....
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Crime spree ends with two arrested in SF
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Police in San Francisco have arrested two men following an armed robbery in the city's Visitacion Valley neighborhood. Officers responded just before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to reports of an armed robbery on Melra Court. The victims told police they were appro...
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LIVE: Sunol Valley vegetation fire triggers evacuations
A vegetation fire in Sunol Valley prompted evacuation orders Tuesday afternoon as firefighters worked to contain the fast-growing blaze, authorities said....
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73-year-old fatally stabbed outside Capitola Mall; 19-year-old suspect held without bail, police say
A 73-year-old woman was stabbed to death at the Capitola Mall on Monday in what police are describing as a random attack. Jail records show that the 19-year-old suspect is being held without bail on suspicion of murder and for allegedly committing a felony while out on bail....
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Fire burns near Sunol Ridge
(KRON) --A brush fire is burning near Sunol Ridge in Alameda County. The fire is visible on the ALERT California Wildfire camera network, from the Sunol Ridge camera. According to the WatchDuty, a site that tracks real-time public safety alerts, the fire has spread to 50 acres. K...
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'Little Fire' explodes to 700 acres, forces evacuation orders in East Bay
(KRON) -- The Little Fire burning in Sunol has exploded to 700 acres and has forced evacuation orders. The fire is also sending smoke and ash throughout parts of the East Bay on Tuesday afternoon. The evacuation orders have been issued for Zones ALC-072, PLS-080, PLS-081, PLS-082...
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‘Section 415’ podcast: The Giants’ most pressing trade deadline questions
Buster Posey has less than two weeks to trade players ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB deadline.
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Sausalito city manager charged with prowling, apologizes for yacht incident
(KRON) -- Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes remained in jail on Tuesday, three days after she was arrested at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor. The widely-known public official did not bail out because of "her own desire and the wishes of her family and legal counsel," a Forbes fami...
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SFMTA gets green light to lower speed limits near schools
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco is getting the green light to lower speed limits on more school streets. On Tuesday, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors approved a citywide program, helping create safer journeys for children, families and ev...
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DOJ investigating Rep. Cory Mills: Sources
The Justice Department is investigating embattled Florida Congressman Cory Mills, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.
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Bay Area hit-and-run suspect arrested in Israel
(KRON) -- A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run nearly nine years after police say he fled the country. It happened on November 11, 2017 in South San Francisco near the 200-block of El Camino Real. Police say when they arrived on scene, they fo...
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Corvette stolen from Antioch home amid spike in local car thefts
ANTIOCH, Calif. (KRON) -- A Corvette was stolen from a home on Doolittle Way in Antioch around 4 a.m. Sunday, prompting growing concern about car thefts in the neighborhood. The theft was captured on surveillance video and is currently under investigation by the Antioch Police De...
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Dolores Huerta’s endorsement of Scott Wiener surprises Connie Chan’s allies
Supporters of Connie Chan, widely seen as "labor’s candidate," hope for a co-endorsement from longtime United Farm Workers leader. Dolores Huerta’s endorsement of Scott Wiener surprises Connie Chan’s allies...
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Person stabbed to death in parking lot, no word on arrest
(KRON) -- Fairfield police are investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred in the parking lot of a business located on the 800 block of East Travis Boulevard. At around 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, Fairfield police received multiple calls regarding an altercation in a parkin...
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RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' amid at least 1,600 cases in 5 states
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told ABC News on Tuesday that the multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S. is "under control."...
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De Anza College to help train incoming Tesla employees under new program
(BCN)-- De Anza College, a public community college in Cupertino, has launched a new program that will train incoming Tesla engineering technicians for their manufacturing jobs with the company. Alongside Tesla, De Anza College co-developed the program's 480-hour curriculum, whic...
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Man may face charges after accidentally shooting himself in Pacifica
(BCN) -- Officers in Pacifica are pushing to have charges filed against a man who accidentally shot and injured himself in his own vehicle over the weekend, according to police. On Sunday just after 6:30 p.m., first responders arrived at a parking lot at Linda Mar Beach on a repo...
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Bald eagle Jackie 'underweight but alert' after rescue near Big Bear nest
Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, is recovering Tuesday after she was injured over the weekend.
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Collaborative community health hub to open in August in Marin County
(BCN)-- Marin County residents soon will be able to access health services, nutrition assistance and community programs at a new hub opening in Northgate Mall in San Rafael. The Kove is a collaborative effort led by Sally Newson, executive director of nonprofit Karma Club, a free...
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Gilroy Garlic Festival returns this weekend
(BCN) -- The Gilroy Garlic Festival kicks off on Friday and runs until Sunday at the Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center in Gilroy. Founded in 1979, the garlic festival has been a staple in California culinary culture, helping to showcase and celebrate the beloved cooking ingredien...
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Here's how many corn dogs were eaten at the Alameda County Fair
(BCN) -- This year's Alameda County Fair tallied almost 400,000 attendees and produced millions in sales tax revenue for Pleasanton, the Tri-Valley area and Alameda County, organizers said. The fair, which ran from June 19 to July 12, generated a $312 million local impact, suppor...
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San Francisco launches childcare access online portal
(BCN) -- San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie launched a new online portal for childcare and preschool access on Monday, designed to bring free and low-cost options to families. The Early Learning for All Parent Portal will be a website where parents can apply to preschools, identify...
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Police arrest intruder found hiding in bathroom
(BCN) -- A San Jose man was arrested over the weekend after he entered a Palo Alto home and locked himself inside the bathroom while the homeowner was investigating outside the residence, police alleged. Officers responded at 2:36 a.m. Sunday to a home in the 3500 block of Julie ...
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Vegetation fire burns 105 acres near Highway 152
A vegetation fire that sparked near Highway 152 and Pacheco Pass on Tuesday evening has burned approximately 105 acres, authorities said. The blaze was reported at about 5:05 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 152 and Lovers Lane, according to the Santa Clara County Fire Depar...
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San Jose man arrested on murder charge after woman found dead in apartment
A 22-year-old San Jose man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found unresponsive inside a San Jose apartment last week, authorities said....