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Muggy Monday as dry thunderstorm potential lingers in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A muggy feel and mid-level clouds continue Monday in the Bay Area. A slight chance of thunderstorm development ups fire danger for the start of the week. We are right at the edge of this monsoonal moisture that much of the West is currently in the heart of...
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US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said....
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Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13 people in West Java's Indramayu regency
A truck carrying wedding guests has been struck on a busy highway in Indonesia, killing 13 people.
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There’s more than bargains at Grocery Outlet. There’s also AI facial recognition.
At the Mission District and Bayview Grocery Outlet locations, bargain groceries now come with a side of surveillance. There’s more than bargains at Grocery Outlet. There’s also AI facial recognition....
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary sale
Here's everything you need to know about the Nordstrom Anniversary sales event.
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US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East....
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Who could replace Lindsey Graham? South Carolina's next steps after senator's death
The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham began a tumultuous new chapter in South Carolina politics during a year that has already been full of upheaval.
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What is an aortic dissection? The heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's sudden death
The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill. The aorta is our largest artery, like a highway that arches up from the heart and then curves back down through the abdomen — carrying oxygen-rich blood to ...
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Sweet discovery: Astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars
The space between stars just got a little sweeter. Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries and self-tanners. The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what’s called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between ...
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Walter Wong’s ‘kingdom’ sells to porn baron — a strange and terrible saga
Great and terrible things happened at disgraced former permit expediter’s inner sanctum Walter Wong’s ‘kingdom’ sells to porn baron — a strange and terrible saga...
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Red Cross faces blood shortage, asks for donors
The American Red Cross has announced an emergency blood shortage Monday and is asking for donors to donate blood, platelets, or plasma as soon as possible. According to the organization, there has been a steep decline in blood donations since the end of May this year, creating...
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California among 12 states suing to block Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
California is one of a dozen states that are part of a lawsuit filed Monday challenging the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The lawsuit filed in Northern California aims to block the $110 billion proposed merger of two storied stu...
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Video shows bison chasing and flipping grandfather 8 feet into the air at Yellowstone
A bull bison charged at visitors at a campsite in Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park on Friday, hooking and tossing a grandfather 8 feet into the air. The terrifying encounter was captured by a professional photographer who said the animal appeared “agitated.” Mike MacLeod...
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Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78
The smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died....
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Fairfield police to address arrest in deadly graduation shooting
Fairfield police on Monday are expected to provide more information about an arrest made in last month’s deadly shooting following a graduation ceremony. A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Texas Tuesday for allegedly killing 18-year-old Jamario Baker shortly after his graduatio...
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Oakland City Council to review Coliseum sale update
Oakland councilmembers will meet Monday to review the new proposed terms for the sale of the Coliseum complex. Leaders are considering a second amendment to the original deal that adds better financial terms for the city, reduces potential risks and preserves the original sale...
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Marvel actress Wai Ching Ho dead at 82
Wai Ching Ho, the actress known for her work in Marvel projects including “Daredevil,” has died, her family said. She was 82 years old. Ho’s family confirmed her death in a statement. “Her family are deeply grateful for the incredible outpouring of love and support and...
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Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Pass is back. Here's how to get one
Olive Garden has put a fan-favorite perk back on the menu. The restaurant chain announced the return of its Never-Ending Pasta Pass on Monday following a six-year hiatus. The promotion gives passholders unlimited pasta, sauces and protein toppings alongside endless soup or sal...
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Who will replace Lindsey Graham and what happens next with his Senate seat?
The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who was running for a fifth term, begins a tumultuous new chapter in South Carolina politics during a year that has already been full of upheaval. As the conservative state’s senior senator and an influential ally of President Donald Trump, Gr...
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Beating the heat at Alameda County Fair
The hot weather did not stop people from enjoying the day. KTVU's Zak Sos was at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton as visitors scrambled to stay cool....
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What's next for Lindsey Graham's senate seat?
Following Senator Lindsey Graham's death, South Carolina will appoint a temporary replacement before voters choose a successor.
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Fairgoers beat the heat on final day of Alameda County Fair ahead of heat dome
A large crowd turned out in Pleasanton for the final day of the Alameda County Fair on Sunday, navigating sticky and muggy conditions before an incoming weather system drives temperatures even higher....
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Mom pleas for missing San Francisco son to be found
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KRON) -- Family and friends are urgently searching for 41-year-old Ray Whidden, a trans man who disappeared last Thursday night in San Francisco. Surveillance video shows Whidden leaving his apartment without a shirt or his eyeglasses, raising significant conc...
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L.A. fitness influencer shot dead by Oakland robbery crew, prosecutors say
(KTLA) -- Four Oakland men, one now deceased, have been identified in connection with the murder of a Los Angeles fitness influencer after a judge ruled last week that the three surviving members of the alleged robbery crew will stand trial on charges of robbery, assault and murd...
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San Jose activists demand justice after ICE agents fatally shoot Mexican National in Texas
Community activists gathered in San Jose to demand justice for 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a husband and father from Guadalajara, Mexico, was fatally shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. "An innocent man was killed, shot down," said one activist....
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U.S. and Iran vie for control of Strait of Hormuz amid latest attacks
The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war. The attacks, sparked by Iran striking a container ship Sunday in the strai...
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Bay Area Rep. Ro Khanna returns to US after being detained by Israeli settlers in West Bank visit
Rep. Ro Khanna said he and other Americans were detained by Israeli settlers and military during a visit to the West Bank, an incident that has drawn attention from Bay Area activists and academics who say the experience could influence the California congressman's views on the I...
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Hilary Duff thanks wrong Bay Area city in social media post after performance
(KRON) -- If you're a millennial, Hilary Duff was among the biggest childhood stars in the early 2000s. She is considered an icon and a face of Disney during that era -- starring in films such as "The Lizzie McGuire Movie " and "A Cinderella Story." Duff, 38, performed in the Bay...
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Mahmood’s Mamdani move meets San Francisco City Hall reality
Plus: San Francisco Democrats punt District 8 endorsement process.
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Sam Neill, actor known for ‘Jurassic Park,' dies at 78
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for his role in the “Jurassic Park” movies, has died, his family said Monday. He was 78. “Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life,” the family said in a statement on social media...
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Why the Giants are sending a contingent of executives to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game
San Francisco is hoping to host the 2028 All-Star Game if MLB players participate in the Olympics in Los Angeles.
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McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
Sen. Mitch McConnell is revealing for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization.
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U.S. launches new strikes on Iran
The U.S. military says it has launched more strikes against Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates. This comes after the U.S. struck some 140 Iranian targets overgnight. The overnight attacks were the third consecutive night of strikes on Iran....
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Remains of wealthy California widow, killed by con man, finally found
A man is already in prison for her murder.
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Missouri woman dies after home swept away in devastating floods
A woman who went missing after floodwaters swept her Missouri home from its foundation was found dead Saturday as severe storms and heavy rainfall continued to impact parts of the Midwest and South....
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US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at the age of 71. Graham's office released a statement early Sunday morning saying he died following a "brief and sudden" illness....
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Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to incident involving Rep. Ro Khanna in West Bank
On Saturday, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers on a recent trip to the occupied West Bank. On Sunday, he and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press, speaking about the incident. Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, w...
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Latest travel scams: Here's how to protect your money when booking a vacation
A summer vacation is the perfect way to relax, but until you're safely on the beach, be skeptical of certain offers online. Scammers are constantly evolving their tricks to take your money....
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Juvenile hurt after crashing into vehicle in San Mateo
A juvenile e-biker was hurt after crashing into a vehicle in San Mateo Saturday, according to police. Police said the crash occurred at around 2:42 p.m. in the area of E. Polar Avenue and N. San Mateo Drive. Authorities said the juvenile rider of the e-bike suffered minor i...
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Missing elderly woman got in a Lyft, sheriff's office says
The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert for a missing 77-year-old woman last seen in Oakland Friday. Officials say she is believed to have entered a Lyft near Highland Hospital....
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Lindsey Graham's death and what it means to the GOP
Political analyst Nolan Higdon says Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly at 71 this weekend, is someone who has moved the Trump administration's agenda forward, despite initially being a critic of Trump....
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Cyclosporiasis: What to know about the outbreak
The state of California is confirming reported cases of a foodborne stomach parasite that has sickened more than 800 people across the U.S. Cyclosporiasis infections were identified in 31 states with most cases concentrated in the Midwest. A gastroenterolgist from Kaiser Permanen...
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From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump
Lindsey Graham's relationship with Donald Trump was a roller coaster.
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Shooting in Civic Center leaves 1 with life-threatening injuries
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A shooting that took place in the Civic Center neighborhood of San Francisco left one man with life-threatening injuries, police said. Officers with the San Francisco Police Department responded to the area of Fern Street and Van Ness Avenue around 1:11 a....
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Jenny Lin's family searching for answers 32 years after murder: 'Why can't we catch this person?'
Thirty-two years after the killing of 14-year-old Jenny Lin, her parents say they remain committed to seeking justice for their daughter, while a foundation created in her memory continues to honor her love of music....
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Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday....
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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71, California lawmaker reacts
One California lawmaker reacts to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The South Carolina senator's family announced Graham's death, saying it came following a "brief and sudden illness."...
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Warm, Cloudy, Muggy with Low Risk of Dry Thunderstorms and Elevated Fire Danger
Happy Sunday Everyone! Warmer, muggy weather is in store today as monsoonal moisture moves into the Bay Area through Monday. While the chance of thunderstorms remains low, any storms that do develop could produce dry lightning with little rainfall, increasing the risk of wildfire...
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Never-before-seen art by the late Oakland actor Angus Cloud
The public was invited to view never-before-seen art by the late actor Angus Cloud Saturday. Cloud was raised in Oakland and died there in 2023 from an accidental overdose. He rose to stardom for his role as Fezco on the hit HBO show Euphoria. Action Packed Kids, or APK, pr...
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New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
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Behind the Scenes at the Alameda County Fair: Food
Brian Brandon of 'Brian's Fried Potatoes' shows one of his popular treats -- Cheetos and Fried Potato on a Stick.
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What to know about the Cyclosporiasis outbreak and its reach in California
A live and informative conversation with Dr. Roshan Patel, Gastroenterologist at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek, about the food-borne stomach parasite that has sickened hundreds in the U.S....
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Learning about the San Jose Obone Festival
Rev. Henry Adams of the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin leads the last day of the 2026 San Jose Obon Festival.
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Behind the scenes at the Alameda County Fair: truck & tractor pull
Truck & tractor pull promoter Brian Massetti appeared on "Mornings on 2" to talk about one of the loudest and most popular events among gearheads at the fair....
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Former tennis player Mardy Fish wins 3rd American Century celebrity golf title
Former tennis player Mardy Fish won his third American Century Championship title Sunday, beating 2025 winner Joe Pavelski by six points in the celebrity tournament. Fish had a 20-point day under the modified Stableford scoring system to get to 72 at Edgewood Tahoe. He also wo...
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Documentary featuring Oakland's largest homeless encampment
Filmmaker/journalist Caron Creighton and encampment advocate John Janosko appeared on "Mornings on 2" to talk about award-winning documentary, "Wood Street."...
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Behind the scenes on last day of 2026 Alameda County Fair
Alameda County Fair spokesperson Karen Boyd appeared on "Mornings on 2" to discuss some of the fair's most popular attractions.
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The book readers of Dolores Park
Not only do people still read books in San Francisco, they read books while lying outside, in the grass, looking out at the city. The book readers of Dolores Park...
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55-year-old Bay Area electronics company to close plant, lay off 200
The WARN filing listed 212 layoffs, including managers like the company president.