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Ledson Fire in Santa Rosa prompts CAL FIRE evacuation order
A wildfire in Santa Rosa has spread to 13 acres, prompting authorities to issue an evacuation order for nearby residents.
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Frisco man sentenced to federal prison after sexually abusing minor at furry convention
A North Texas man will spend years in federal prison after transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing them, and commissioning artwork of sexual acts between the victim and his "furry persona."...
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U.S. Central Command launches waves of strikes on Iran
The U.S. and Iran continue to trade strikes, clashing over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command has now targeted dozens of Iranian sites, killing at least one person....
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Disney releases programming lineup for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Big names are heading to Anaheim! 🌟✨ Disney announces an incredible programming lineup for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Aug. 14-16, featuring appearances by Neil Patrick Harris, the Jonas Brothers, Seth MacFarlane, the cast of Percy Jackson and more....
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Meta abruptly rolls back feature that let people use IG photos for AI images
(KRON) -- Meta has abruptly rolled back a feature introduced last week that allowed people's Instagram photos to be used by others to generate AI images -- without their permission or knowledge. The feature, Muse Image, was introduced on July 7. Using the new feature, which was a...
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Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths
Minnesota prosecutors have obtained key evidence in their investigations into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
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Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, drafted to San Francisco Giants
Another Bonds has made his way to the San Francisco Giants after the team drafted Peyton Bonds on Saturday for the 2026 MLB Draft. The Giants are the same franchise where uncle Barry Bonds and grandfather Bobby Bonds left a lasting legacy....
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Photos: Monsoonal clouds creating colorful Bay Area sunsets
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Monsoon moisture is setting up perfect conditions in the San Francisco Bay Area for colorful horizons with dramatic sunrises and sunsets. KRON4 viewers shared photographs of gorgeous recent sunsets glowing beneath clouds with vivid hues of pink, orange, an...
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Door-to-door collection of recalled Costco plant begins in South Bay
(KRON) -- Costco shoppers in the South Bay who purchased recalled grapevine plants found to potentially carry an invasive bug may soon be getting a knock at the door. Starting this week, Santa Clara County workers will be going door-to-door to leave collection supplies and instru...
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Who is Darline Graham Nordone, the choice to fill Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat?
After the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's governor has named Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill his Senate seat.
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President Trump announces address to U.S. on Thursday
President Donald Trump plans to address the nation during a primetime speech later this week.
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Decades-old 'super bazooka' round discovered on Calif. state beach
Point Mugu State Park is near a U.S. Naval Base.
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HopMonk Novato tavern hit by car: photos
(KRON) -- A car slammed through the exterior wall of a popular North Bay tavern on Monday, inflicting significant damage. The Novato Police Department said it responded to a car crash into the side of the HopMonk Tavern at 224 Vintage Way. No one was injured in the crash, but the...
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Naked man tries to kidnap 7-year-old tourist from mother at Portland park, bystanders intervene
A naked man allegedly grabbed a 7-year-old girl at a Portland park before her parents and bystanders fought him off as officers arrived to the scene.
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DA charges San Francisco sheriff’s deputy for allegedly groping inmate
Deputy Nanette Busto allegedly asked if the incarcerated woman had surgery to augment her body.
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Mysterious puzzle on San Jose building finally solved
After three years of playing on repeat, the code has been finally cracked.
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Gotham FC star Jaedyn Shaw is inspiring the next generation of players
Gotham FC is just days away from making history as part of the first women's soccer event to be held at Citi Field in NYC.
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Fast-moving wildfire in the northern Sierra Nevada burns more than 6,000 acres
An illegal drone grounded fire crews as the wildfire grew by thousands of acres.
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Keystone Pipeline hit with proposed massive multi-million dollar fine
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022....
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Robert Irwin talks dad's legacy and hosting 'Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro'
For 34 seasons, the celebrities have been the stars of the ballroom -- now, for the first time, it's the dancers' turn.
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3 people rescued from SF Bay after sailboat capsizes
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A beautiful Saturday afternoon took a frightening turn for three sailboat passengers who plunged into San Francisco Bay after their vessel capsized near San Mateo, according to authorities. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit was involved in ...
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SF Sheriff's deputy charged with assault for inappropriately touching inmate
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A deputy with the San Francisco Sheriff's Office has been charged with assault for inappropriately touching an inmate at SF County Jail. According to the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, the incident took place on Sunday. While on duty at County J...
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Builder of Moana's canoe brings Disney magic to Jersey shore
Builder of Moana's canoe, Captain Nakoa Prejean, brings Disney magic to Jersey shore
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Gen Z breaks ultimate taboo by posting salaries online
A Wall Street Journal editor says high living costs and labor market uncertainty are pushing personal finance into public view.
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Federal task force created to target leaks to news media
The Department of Defense, alongside the Department of Justice, announced on Monday a joint partnership to launch a new task force to investigate and prosecute leaks of sensitive War Department information to the news media....
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Bay Area drivers rush to gas pumps as U.S.-Iran conflict sends oil prices soaring
Escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran are sending Bay Area drivers scrambling to the pumps as global oil prices surge. The rush follows an announcement by President Donald Trump that the U.S. will reimpose a blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. Amid an ...
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63-year-old California woman vanishes while dirt biking
Julie Elizabeth Goforth went missing Friday.
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Oakland leaders to vote on selling city's 50% ownership stake in Coliseum complex
Oakland city leaders are scheduled to vote Monday on a proposal to sell the city's 50% ownership stake in the Oakland Coliseum complex, a deal supporters say could bring new economic opportunities and development to the city....
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Outside Lands puts Bay Area food in spotlight
More than 100 Bay Area restaurants will be featured at Outside Lands, including a newly Michelin-starred restaurant joining the festival’s culinary lineup....
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Teens increasingly turning to AI for mental health support, study finds
A growing number of teenagers is turning to AI for mental health support. According to a new survey, 1 in 5 Americans between the ages of 12 and 21 are using it for emotional advice. Dr. Alison Giovanelli, a psychologist in pediatrics at UCSF, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight ...
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What's next for late Senator Lindsey Graham's South Carolina seat
South Carolina faces a political shakeup after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death over the weekend. Donna Crane, a political science professor at San Jose State University, joined us on 'The Nine' to explain the appointment process, the impact on Washington and what’s next in the...
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Missing Oakland girl, 10, last seen Sunday
(KRON) -- Police in Oakland are asking for the community’s assistance in finding a missing 10-year-old girl last seen Sunday evening. Winter Tolliver is described as 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 80 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. The missing Oakland girl was last...
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Are the 49ers worth $10 billion? We’re about to find out
The Khoslas’ purchase of the Seattle Seahawks will require the family to sell its 3.1% stake in the San Francisco 49ers.
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Astronomers discover sugar in space, offering hints to life’s origins
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries.
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Santa Clara County goes door-to-door to recover more than 1,000 Costco grapevines allegedly linked to invasive pest
Santa Clara County agricultural officials are taking extreme measures Monday—including going door-to-door—to track down more than 1,000 grapevine plants sold at Costco that may be harboring an invasive pest. The glassy-winged sharpshooter is a small insect capable of spreading...
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Girl, 10, reported missing in Oakland on Sunday night
CHP asked anyone who spots Winter Tolliver to call 911 immediately.
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California moves to block massive Warner Bros. and Paramount Hollywood merger
California is leading a coalition of 12 states in a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance Corporation....
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California leading 12-state lawsuit to block Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros
California Attorney General Rob Ronta is leading a 12-state lawsuit to block Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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California files lawsuit backed by 12 other states to block Warner Bros. -- Paramount merger
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- California is leading a coalition of 12 states in filing a lawsuit aimed at blocking the potential merger of Warner Bros. and Paramount. California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office announced the suit in a press release Monday. The lawsuit, which is back...
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The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap....
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Building safer communities for black Youth
Repeated exposure to violence and uncertainty can leave lasting emotional and mental health effects on young people. Dr. Aisha Mays, an adolescent medicine physician and founder of Dream Youth Clinic, gives insight....
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South Carolina governor to announce replacement for Senate seat following death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a press conference from the Statehouse Monday afternoon where he will reflect on the life and service of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and announce an appointment to fill the vacancy following Graham's death over the weekend....
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Blackouts exposure Cuba’s energy crisis
Cuba has suffered another nationwide blackout, the second in just one week, leaving millions without reliable electricity. Aging power plants, chronic fuel shortages, and decades of underinvestment have pushed the electrical grid to the brink. Now, many are asking whether the cou...
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FIFA selling the field to be used for the World Cup final for $450 a piece
FIFA, accused of charging high prices for this year's tournament in the United States, is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at $450 per piece....
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City Council to consider Oakland Coliseum sale amendment
An affirmative vote would approve the sale of the city’s 50% stake in the Coliseum for $110 million, plus 6% of all future annual gross ticket sales from events at the location....
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City Council to vote on Oakland Coliseum sale
An affirmative vote would approve the sale of the city’s 50% stake in the Coliseum for $110 million, plus 6% of all future annual gross ticket sales from events at the location....
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Oakland police respond to ‘critical incident'
Oakland police on Monday said they were responding to a “critical incident” in the area of 40th Avenue and International Boulevard. Police said Chief James Beere will address the incident at 4 p.m. Additional information wasn’t immediately available. This is a developing...
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Maine House Speaker: 1 dead after shooting involving ICE agents
An investigation is underway in Biddeford, Maine following a deadly shooting Monday morning involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE), according to Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau....
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3 sailors rescued from San Francisco Bay after capsizing east of SFO
Three people were rescued from San Francisco Bay off San Mateo County on Saturday after their sailboat capsized. The trio was sailing near Coyote Point, which is south of San Francisco International Airport, when their boat tipped over at about 1:30 p.m. Deputies with the S...
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Police investigate the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams
The midfielder was found dead at a property in Cape Town, weeks after playing in three of the country's World Cup group games.
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Bay Area fire updates: Ledson Fire sparks evacuation order in Sonoma County
Here’s a look at the latest fire activity reported in the Bay Area. Ledson Fire burns about 13 acres in Santa Rosa Cal Fire crews on Monday afternoon responded to the so-called Ledson Fire in Santa Rosa. The blaze burned at least 13 acres along Sonomay Highway (Highway 1...
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Driver crashes into business in Novato
A driver crashed through a wall at a business in Novato Monday morning, according to police. Photos from the scene showed a sedan almost entirely inside HopMonk Tavern Novato, located at 224 Vintage Way. No injuries were reported. A cause for the crash wasn’t immediatel...
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CDC: Cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries, past US cases linked to imported produce
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries and is most common in tropical and subtropical regions.
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Oakland city leaders to vote on Coliseum complex sale
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- Oakland leaders on Monday are expected to vote on a major deal that could shape the future of the Coliseum complex. If approved, the city’s 50% share would be sold to the Oakland Acquisition Company for $110 million, with an additional $15 million to be ...
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Worker dies after going overboard from Princess cruise ship
A crew member has died after going overboard from a Princess cruise ship that left Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company said Monday. The crew member from the Regal Princess, which left Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades on Saturday, had gone overboard near Cancun. The comp...
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How a group of crabbing baddies became SF’s most unexpected support group
Two laid-off friends built a 7,000-follower crabbing community for women and non-binary people to learn how to catch crab.
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San Francisco: The city where skateboarders won?
The city has spent around $9 million on skate infrastructure in the last decade. It’s hard to believe it used to jail people for skating on the sidewalk....
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The myth of bartering AI stock for real estate
Offering Anthropic or OpenAI equity for a home in the city isn’t a trend, or a wise financial decision.
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Just wait until Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg gets in shape
The No. 11 pick says he’s never been this winded. He’s dominating Summer League games in Las Vegas anyway.
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The Bay Area bakery that helped fuel Austria’s first World Cup win in decades
The Austrian national team connected with a Mountain View baker whose old-world techniques met their high European bread standards.