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San Pedro Square surpasses expectations with World Cup turnout. What's next?

San Pedro Square has become the Bay Area’s home for World Cup watch parties, exceeding expectations. Now, many wonder if San Pedro Square will stay as a prime destination for other sports events. For the first time since the World Cup began, Wednesday was quiet in San Pedro Sq...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Idaho man bit by rattlesnake in Northern California recovering

(KRON) -- An Idaho man is recovering after a life-threatening rattlesnake bite during a family visit to Oroville, Northern California. Chris Howarth spent nearly two weeks in intensive care following the incident in his mother's garden. During his 12-day stay in intensive care, H...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 8, 2026

safety

New evidence in Vietnamese Heritage Garden monument theft

Weeks after the theft of a statue from the Vietnamese Heritage Garden in San Jose, police have released previously unpublished security footage of the theft. The video shows two individuals cutting through the base of the statue and taking it away in what was later determined to ...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 8, 2026

Local

Computer issues cause delays to flights at SFO

Some computer issues at San Francisco International Airport are causing delays to departure flights, authorities said Wednesday night. According to the duty manager at SFO, the issues impacted some ticket counters, meaning that some of the computers were not being used in the ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Arson suspect found dead in Sonoma County jail cell: sheriff

(KRON) -- A man in custody since September 2024, who was facing four counts of suspected arson, was found dead inside of his Sonoma County jail cell on Tuesday, the sheriff's office announced Wednesday. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said correctional Deputies found the inmat...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 8, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence: Hollywood, ethics, and rights

Tilly Norwood, an ai-generated “actress” is about to headline a feature film, and it’s reigniting one of Hollywood’s biggest battles. Supporters say it’s the future of filmmaking, while critics warn it’s another step toward replacing human creativity and exploiting artists’ work ...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 8, 2026

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Oakland's Temescal Street Fair

The 20th Anniversary of Temescal Street Fair is Saturday, July 11th. There will also be a King of TURFinc 9 dance battle, support Oakland and enjoy local food, music, and arts....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 8, 2026

safety

Foster mom left Baby Jaxon alone with his suspected killer: claim

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- On Easter, a foster mother allegedly left a toddler home alone in San Jose with her 17-year-old son. Hours after the foster mother left home, someone called 911, and police found 2-year-old Jaxon unconscious in his crib, according to a wrongful death cl...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 8, 2026

safety

Man arrested for exposing himself, groping woman in downtown Berkeley elevator

(KRON) -- A man who police say sexually assaulted a woman in downtown Berkeley on Saturday, July 4 has been arrested. According to the Berkeley Police Department, the suspect followed a woman into her apartment building around 3 p.m. He then allegedly cornered the woman in an ele...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 8, 2026

safety

Oakland police investigate death of man found shot near 580 entrance

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- A 47-year-old City of Oakland employee, Jermaine Newton, was killed in East Oakland early Tuesday morning while walking his dog. Police responded to reports of a man down near Old Quarry Loop and Leona Drive, blocks from Newton’s home. Newton worked as a...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 8, 2026

parks

Oakland man drowns in Lake Shasta over 4th of July holiday weekend

(KRON) -- An Oakland man died of drowning while swimming in Lake Shasta over the holiday weekend. According to the Shasta County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded on Saturday, July 4 just before 1 p.m. on a report of a possible drowning on the lake along the shore of Old Man C...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 8, 2026

Local

Youth Radio Oakland returns

Longtime community staple, Youth Radio Oakland has returned after a layoff. The program counts many people as alumni, including KTVU anchor Alex Savidge. Representatives from Youth Radio Oakland join Fox Local San Francisco to talk about the rebirth of the important program...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 8, 2026

business

East Bay shop known for viral Dubai chocolate closing: 'Heartbroken'

(KRON) -- A small East Bay business known for selling Dubai chocolate is permanently closing this week. Hanna's Chocolates in Pleasanton is having its last day on Saturday, July 11, the business announced in a social media post on Wednesday. "I wish this was easier but if anythin...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 8, 2026

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Coast Guard crews raise sunken boat in Lake Michigan near Chicago beach

Coast Guard crews attached flotation devices to a sunken boat in Lake Michigan and then inflated them, raising the boat above the water. The boat sank on Sunday during heavy fog and rain when the pumps could not keep up with the water....

ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)Jul 8, 2026

safety

'Game-changing' satellites launch from CA to detect and track wildfires

Three FireSat satellites built by a Bay Area company launched Tuesday as part of a new "truly transformative" system that experts say can detect fires down to the size of a two-car garage. They are the first step toward a network that could grow to 50 satellites worldwide, transf...

ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)Jul 8, 2026

Local

Scotland World Cup goalkeeper joins San Jose Earthquakes

(KRON) -- The World Cup may not be coming home to the United States but a player from one of the tournament's standout teams is on his way to the Bay Area. On Wednesday, the San Jose Earthquakes announced the signing of Scotland goalkeeper, Angus Gunn. Gunn, 30, started all three...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 8, 2026

Local

Former Chase Bank in SF Mission District to turn into music venue

(KRON) -- A former Chase Bank branch in San Francisco's Mission District is turning into an entertainment venue. According to city documents, the former bank site at 2500 Mission St. will be the home of Hidden Frequency. It is unclear what kind of venue this will be, but the esta...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 8, 2026

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Group urges changes to how Congress handles sexual harassment complaints

Following Rep. Eric Swalwell’s resignation, a group representing more than 1,500 congressional staffers called for sweeping changes to how Congress handles sexual harassment and misconduct complaints. Congressional staffers say Congress is failing to protect staff from sexual ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 8, 2026

safety

Detectives find child porn after seizing man’s phone at North Bay mall, police say

(KRON) -- A police investigation into a man who was reportedly taking photos of underage girls at Northgate One shopping center in San Rafael last month uncovered a “large quantity” of child pornography, authorities said Wednesday. San Rafael Police Department detectives arrested...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 8, 2026

Local

SFO looking to build a private terminal for commercial flights

San Francisco International Airport is looking into a plan to create a private terminal for commercial flights. Travelers who are willing to pay could bypass the public terminals and get to their gate through a unique experience. Benefits would include privacy, security, ef...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 8, 2026

safety

SF Fire Commission considering $6 million settlement in firefighter retaliation suit

The San Francisco Fire Commission met in closed session Wednesday to consider a $6 million legal settlement with a former firefighter who accused top department brass of retaliating against him for pursuing criminal charges against a fellow firefighter in an off-duty attack. T...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 8, 2026

business

‘It's hard to be here, but we are here': SF Black Wall Street expands its mission

It’s no secret the Black population is shrinking in the Bay Area. Latest Census figures say it’s at 6% in the entire region. Despite those declines, one nonprofit wants to expand in hopes of preserving Black culture and businesses. “It’s hard to be here, but we are here,” said...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 8, 2026

safety

VIDEO: Thieves drag away 9-foot-tall Vietnam soldier statue in San Jose

(KRON) -- Detectives in San Jose are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two people who vandalized the “Thank You, America” Vietnam Memorial Monument and stole one of the 9-foot-tall statues last month. On Wednesday, the San Jose Police Department released a 17-minu...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 8, 2026

News

749-square-foot San Jose ADU condo sells for $530K; first-of-its-kind for CA

In a first-of-its-kind sale for California, a San Jose ADU condo just sold for $530,000. The 2-bedroom, 749-square-foot home is on an existing residential property, and ABC7 Eyewitness News spoke with the new homeowner, who believes the ADU offers many of the same benefits as a s...

ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)Jul 8, 2026

government

Public invited to weigh in on cellphone service quality during CPUC hearings

The California Public Utilities Commission is inviting the public to provide feedback on cellphone service quality during a series of upcoming hearings. With an estimated 29.5 million cellphone users in California, state regulators want to know how their service is holding up....

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 8, 2026

safety

Gilroy police looking for driver who struck and killed pedestrian

(KRON) -- Police in Gilroy are investigating a fatal hit and run that took place Tuesday. According to the Gilroy Police Department, officers responded at around 10:30 p.m. to the intersection of 10th and Monterey streets on a report of someone laying in the roadway. Officers arr...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 8, 2026

Local

Monthly San Francisco Chinatown Night Market adds free Mahjong play

Summer in San Francisco means festivals and night markets almost every weekend, with the goal of attracting tourists to different neighborhoods. Every second Friday of the month through October, the BeChinatown Night Market will take place with the added addition of “Mahjong o...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 8, 2026