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Selfie-snapping suspect nabbed in Napa County burglary

(KRON) -- A 53-year-old man accused of a commercial burglary in American Canyon this week took selfies of himself committing the crime, according to authorities. The burglary was reported to the American Canyon Police Department by a business in the 1100 block of Green Island Roa...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 9, 2026

safety

San Jose man arrested in string of Bay Area commercial burglaries

A man believed to be behind over 30 commercial burglaries in the Bay Area has been arrested, San Jose police announced Thursday. Police identified the suspect as 47-year-old San Jose resident Jonathan Bynum. He allegedly committed burglaries at local restaurants and coffee sho...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 9, 2026

safety

Darrell Sheets, ‘Storage Wars' star who died by suicide, left note about cyberbully

Darrell Sheets, a star of the long-running reality series “Storage Wars” who died by suicide, left a note at the scene of his death referencing his cyberbully, according to an incident report released this week by the Lake Havasu City Police Department. Sheets, 67, was found d...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 9, 2026

safety

Missing, at-risk Oregon woman may be in Oakland area, CHP says

(KRON) -- The California Highway Patrol activated a Silver Alert Thursday in Alameda County for a missing 21-year-old autistic woman from Oregon who may be in the Oakland area. Emalee Anna Bennett-Hofmann is described by authorities as 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 300 pounds...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 9, 2026

Local

Bay Area weather: Dry lightning possible starting late this weekend

Bay Area meteorologists are tracking the potential for dry lightning storms late this weekend and into early next week. The National Weather Service said mid/upper atmospheric moisture is expected to increase late this weekend, adding that the weather setup is “favorable for t...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 9, 2026

government

Beloved world cup fever

At 24th and Bartlett. Photo by Angel Mayorga. Beloved world cup fever

Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)Jul 9, 2026

Local

Former SF church youth leader convicted of sexual assaults

(BCN) -- A San Francisco jury has convicted a 45-year-old man of sexually assaulting two unconscious teenagers in 2017 after he groomed them while he was leading a Potrero Hill church youth group, prosecutors said. Marvin Sotorizo was found guilty of two counts of oral copulation...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 9, 2026

Local

Heat up continues Thursday in Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Expect even more sunshine Thursday in the Bay Area with temperatures climbing noticeably from what was already a warmer day yesterday. Daytime highs will lift into the 80s and even low 90s inland, with 60s and 70s along the bayshore. This sets us up for ev...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 9, 2026

safety

San Francisco leader seeks stronger punishments for illegal fireworks

People who set off illegal fireworks in San Francisco could soon face harsher penalties. If a new ordinance passes, first offenses will cost between $125 and $250, second and subsequent offenses would range between $250 and $750, and serious offenders could be sentenced up to ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 9, 2026

News

Dior reveals how Taylor Swift's first wedding photos will be unveiled

Taylor Swift’s full wedding reveal won’t come from a runway, a leak or a fashion house. A spokesperson for Dior, the luxury brand that custom‑designed the pop star’s wedding dress, told The New York Times that Swift herself will be posting the first photos to her Instagram, th...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 9, 2026

safety

New wildfire detection satellites launched into orbit

Three wildfire detection satellites were launched Tuesday with the goal of helping firefighters detect fires earlier and protect communities across California. This is the first time a satellite system was designed with the intention of detecting wildfires. Tuesday’s launch to...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 9, 2026

News

Preliminary 3.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near Salinas

A preliminary 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Salinas Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake hit at 7:49 a.m. and was located 11.5 miles south-southeast of Tres Pinos, 14.3 miles north-northeast of Soledad and 17.1 miles south-southe...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 9, 2026

government

Oakland mayor to make ‘important public safety announcement'

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday is expected to make what’s being billed as an “important public safety announcement.” The exact nature of the announcement, scheduled for 9 a.m., wasn’t immediately known. Lee could address recent shootings in the city, including one in...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 9, 2026

business

Walnut Creek street festival implements new entertainment zone

On Wednesday evening, the Locust Street Festival in downtown became the first event to utilize Walnut Creek's new entertainment zone initiative so restaurants and bars can sell alcohol outside for people to enjoy outdoors within the designated festival area....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 9, 2026

News

Long delays at SFO International terminal

A late-night technical issue is causing some long delays at SFO airport's international terminal Wednesday night. Travelers we spoke with said there is confusion about how long the system problems will persist as travelers have to be checked in manually....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 9, 2026

safety

Iran ceasefire is over: Trump calls leaders 'scum'

It's unclear how long the renewed U.S. strikes on Iran will last after it took weeks of difficult diplomacy to get an initial interim ceasefire. This also brings up some important questions as to what the cost will be for the American people as well as for the president....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 9, 2026

News

Fun in the sun, but there is a catch

Warming Trend: Highs rise Thursday into the weekend, reaching 80s - 90s inland, up to 100°F+ in hot spots well into the Interior Valleys, and 60s - 70s at the coast. Hottest days will be Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. Once temps soar, it will remain above average for 15 days! Be...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 9, 2026

News

Youth of the Year winners awarded World Cup finals tickets

The Boys and Girls Club of America is celebrating the Youth of the Year. These are incredible young people who demonstrate outstanding leadership, service and academic excellence. This year and last year's winners were awarded with tickets to the World Cup finals in New York City...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 9, 2026

safety

More than 400 pounds of fireworks seized on Fourth of July: SSFPD

(KRON) -- The South San Francisco Police Department said the Fourth of July was a "very busy night." According to SSFPD, authorities handled 90 fireworks-related calls and seized more than 400 pounds of fireworks, resulting in multiple arrests and citations. In another incident, ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 9, 2026

safety

Mother slain in Santa Rosa had passion for bumblebees, family says

(KRON) -- A mother who was slain in Santa Rosa's first homicide of 2026 is being remembered for her adventurous spirit, volunteer work helping locals impacted by wildfires, and passion for saving bumblebees, family members said. Joni Brown, 40, of Santa Rosa, was shot to death on...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 9, 2026

schools

Mother speaks out after 12-year-old girl allegedly raped at Menlo College

ATHERTON, Calif. (KRON) -- A student is charged with raping a 12-year-old girl in his dorm room at Menlo College in Atherton. The 19-year-old student, Andres Manuel Aguilar, allegedly met up with the victim on May 5 at the private college after she snuck out of her home. Prosecut...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 9, 2026

schools

Mother of girl in Menlo College student rape case speaks out

The mother of a 12-year-old girl who says she was raped by a Menlo College student, says she and her daughter were surprised to hear of another investigation into a second potential victim. Prosecutors and the defense attorney agreed to continue the July 8 preliminary hearing for...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 9, 2026

parks

Graham Platner withdrawing from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim

Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering an insurgent campaign that had withstood months of controversy only to implode and imperil Democrats' attempt to regain power in Was...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 9, 2026

safety

War in Iran restarts

The U.S. carried out another round of strikes against Iran Wednesday after President Trump announced an end to the ceasefire.

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 9, 2026

safety

Person arrested for tenting near Fremont children's tutoring center

(KRON) -- The Fremont Police Department said a person was recently arrested after setting up a tent near a children’s tutoring center and refusing to leave. Fremont police responded on June 26 near State Street and Capitol Avenue after getting multiple reports of a disturbance. "...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 9, 2026