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Waymo pulls over, tells police about teens' illegal actions
Cameras inside a Waymo driverless taxi shows teenagers drinking alcohol and firing a gun, which police say later turned out to be a water gun.
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Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests
Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
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San Francisco board advances measure to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
San Francisco is one step closer to allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes after the Board of Supervisors advanced a measure Wednesday that would permit dispensaries to serve food, pour nonalcoholic drinks and host entertainment. In a 7-4 vote, supervisors passed the ordinanc...
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Here's how Waymo tricked unruly teen passengers in San Mateo
SAN MATEO, Calif. (KRON) -- Waymo is always watching, two teenagers on summer break found out this week. Two 15-year-old passengers were riding in a driverless autonomous car around San Mateo Monday afternoon. The teens drank alcohol inside the Waymo taxi and shot Orbeez beads wi...
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US Air Force's largest aircraft used to remove $5B in illegal drugs from Calif.
The U.S. Air Force used its largest aircraft to help the DEA transport the drugs.
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Evacuation orders issued in Novato neighborhood due to brush fire
(KRON) -- Evacuations have been issued in a Novato neighborhood due to a nearby brush fire Tuesday afternoon. Residents of Albion Court, Silvio Lane, Briarwood Court and Sequoia Glen are being told to leave immediately by the Novato Police Department. As of around 4:30 p.m., forw...
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CA DMV orders drivers to retake written test after receiving letter that stated 'irregularities'
Thousands of California-licensed drivers who already passed their tests are receiving letters from the DMV stating their licenses are about to be cancelled....
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Waymo calls San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking, shooting toy guns from driverless vehicle
Waymo called San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking and shooting toy guns from a driverless vehicle.
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Legendary Berkeley High School coach dies
(KRON) -- A legendary Berkeley High School coach recently passed away. The school district announced Tuesday the passing of Gene Nakamura. Nakamura graduated from Berkeley High School in 1962 and was the longtime coach of his alma mater's girls' basketball team, winning two CIF s...
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Peter Beinart says Scott Wiener bailed rather than discuss Trans March, views on Israel
Beinart is a longtime journalist and commentator on the Middle East conflict.
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Haas School of Business on Berkeley campus locked down due to police activity
(KRON) -- Campus police at UC Berkeley are conducting a search at the Haas School of Business and surrounding buildings. The UC Berkeley Police Department is telling anyone inside the school or its surrounding buildings, Cheit Hall and Chou Hall to secure in place immediately and...
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Waymo busts teens on joyride allegedly drinking alcohol, shooting water beads
The vehicle stopped and called the police on two children violating its policies.
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Oakland city worker fatally shot while walking dog, relatives say
A man was fatally shot while walking his dog Tuesday morning in the Oakland hills, authorities said.
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Two small earthquakes jolt Napa County, north of St. Helena
The first earthquake, measured at 3.6-magnitude, was centered in the small community of Angwin, just north of St. Helena.
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Murder charges filed after East Bay man slain in Tesla
(KRON) -- Alameda County prosecutors filed murder charges this week against a man who allegedly shot a father of four in Oakland. Leonard Evans, 43, is accused of fatally shooting the victim around 11:30 a.m. on June 14. Police officers found the homicide victim inside a Tesla on...
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First locally acquired Chagas infection confirmed in San Diego County
The disease was found in an asymptomatic blood donor during a routine screening.
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Legendary Bay Area high school coach, hall of famer, Gene Nakamura dies
A beloved and legendary Bay Area coach who touched the lives of generations of students, has died, triggering heartfelt tributes to a man described as an inspiring teacher, a powerful mentor and an icon....
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States challenging Trump's tariffs
Nearly half the states are opposing the Trump administration's latest tariff proposal. The pushback comes after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the president's tariffs earlier this year....
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Earthquake near Santa Rosa rattles North Bay Tuesday afternoon
(KRON) -- A significant earthquake shook parts of the North Bay and was felt around Napa and St. Helena. The initial quake had a preliminary magnitude of 3.6, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was epicentered about 17 miles east-northeast of Santa Rosa and 19.6...
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DOGE ceases operations
President Donald Trump's executive order last year creating the U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization set a July 4, 2026, termination date for that temporary organization....
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5-acre fire breaks out in South San Jose, structures threatened
(KRON) -- Crews are responding to a five-acre fire in South San Jose on Tuesday afternoon, according to Cal Fire SCU. Firefighters were dispatched to the 20200 block of Almaden Road, east of Alamitos Creek. As of 2 p.m., Cal Fire said structures are being threatened due to the fi...
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Possible squatters occupy home of UC Berkeley professor murdered in Greece
The family of a UC Berkeley professor slain in 2025 is facing a tricky legal battle.
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‘Section 415’ podcast: The good, the bad, and the ugly of the U.S. in the World Cup
Despite a crushing loss to Belgium on Monday, the U.S. men’s national team made progress under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
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2 children found living with dead animals in squalid Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home
2 children were found living with dead animals in a squalid Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home.
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USMNT out of FIFA World Cup 2026: What went wrong?
Total Soccer Show podcast co-host, Joe Lowery joins Fox Local San Francisco to discuss the USMNT's exit from the FIFA World Cup. He and James Torrez also talk about the exiting Argentina vs. Egypt match....
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Waymo calls San Mateo police on teens for drinking, shooting toy guns from driverless vehicle
Two 15-year-olds on a Waymo joyride were intercepted by police and detained for underaged drinking and shooting Orbeez gel blasters from their driverless vehicle, after the autonomous company called the police to stop them....
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3 arrested, massive amount of narcotics seized in SF bust
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Three people were arrested and a massive amount of narcotics seized on Sunday when the San Francisco Police Department responded to a possible vehicle burglary. SFPD officers from Central Station were dispatched to the area of Mason and Pine streets at aro...
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Brittany Armstrong charged with involuntary manslaughter after illegal fireworks start fire that killed Cashmere Elijah Parker in Dunn, North Carolina
Brittany Armstrong was charged with involuntary manslaughter after illegal fireworks started a fire that killed Cashmere Elijah Parker in Dunn, North Carolina....
business
Marina-founded taqueria opening another location in ritzy SF neighborhood
(KRON) -- A Marina District-founded taqueria is opening its third location in San Francisco. Bonita Taqueria y Rotisserie opens Wednesday, July 8 in Noe Valley, the business announced in a news release. Bonita Taqueria is located at 4063 24th St. and is the business's third locat...
parks
2 cities pass on joining Gilroy ICE facility lawsuit
Advocates campaigning against a planned ICE facility in South County are expressing disappointment after two nearby cities decided not to throw their support behind a lawsuit challenging the project....
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Oakland police investigating reported kidnapping after woman struck with gun, forced into car
Oakland police are investigating a reported kidnapping after a woman was struck with a gun and forced into a car near the city's Laurel District last Friday....
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Another USPS stamp price increase takes effect soon
Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
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Oakland police hunt for victim, suspect in armed kidnapping
(KRON) -- Police in Oakland are searching for a woman who was kidnapped on the night of Friday, July 3, in the Laurel neighborhood, authorities said Tuesday. The suspect, who is also wanted, struck the victim with a firearm before forcing her into a dark-colored car, according to...
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Californians are paying $3M a month for overlap in Next Generation 911 services
Every month, Californians pay an extra $3 million for an overlap in ‘Next Generation 911’ services because the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is pivoting to a different service provider. The overlap fees will continue until at least summer 2027, Cal OES said...
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Oakland police investigating reported kidnapping
Oakland police are investigating a reported kidnapping that happened last Thursday night.
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Bayview Buzz: Chapter 3, a new Black-owned bookstore, to replace long-shuttered MetroPCS storefront
Chapter 3, a new Black-owned bookstore, will open by the end of this year — the first since the relocation of Marcus Books. Bayview Buzz: Chapter 3, a new Black-owned bookstore, to replace long-shuttered MetroPCS storefront...
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Mom charged with murder of twins after claiming they died from vaccinations
A grand jury indicted an Idaho woman on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins. The mom is accused of suffocating her children in 2025....
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Wildfire detection satellites built in Bay Area launched Tuesday
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The first satellite system specifically made to detect wildfire threats in California and across the globe will go online later this year following Tuesday's SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Governor Gavin Newsom announced. Among th...
government
Foster City Chinese restaurant Chez Xue goes viral for strict kids policy
(KRON) -- A Foster City restaurant is going viral after a screenshot of its policy toward diners with children was posted online. Chez Xue, which according to its website, was voted best restaurant in Foster City, is a Chinese spot located in downtown Foster City. While Yelp revi...
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Operation Hard Ball: 37 charged as international sweep dismantles global Indian crime syndicates
Operation Hard Ball has led to federal charges against 37 operatives of India-based organized crime syndicates for racketeering, extortion, and international drug trafficking....
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Two San Mateo teens detained after wild ride in a Waymo car
Two teenagers were detained by the San Mateo Police Department Monday afternoon after they were reported drinking and shooting toy guns from a Waymo car....
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Argentina completes comeback, beats Egypt 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Enzo Fernández scored in stoppage time to give Argentina a comeback 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.
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'Star Wars: The Experience' making its world debut in Philadelphia in 2027
'Star Wars: The Experience' will make its world debut in February, 2027 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia as part of the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration....
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Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law requiring age verification for app downloads.
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Another proposal to reopen SF's Great Highway as relitigation continues: 'It's time to move on'
Organizers seeking to reopen San Francisco's Great Highway on weekdays submitted signed petitions in an effort to qualify a measure for the November ballot. Supporters of the measure say the closure benefits "the few at the expense of the many," but opponents say "it's making the...
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San Francisco rent prices hit new records, holding above the $4,000 mark for the first time
San Francisco rent prices continue to reach record highs, with the median rent for a one-bedroom surpassing the $4,000 threshold. And the city leads the nation in annual growth for rent....
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Former Texans star J.J. Watt and others revealed as guest Sharks on 18th season of 'Shark Tank'
ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" is back with a new group of all-star guest Sharks, as well as permanent Sharks for season 18! ✨🦈✨
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Oakland considers side street closures to disrupt sex trafficking
The Oakland City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on a six-month pilot program that would temporarily close several side streets off International Boulevard in an effort to combat sex trafficking. The proposal, introduced by District 2 City Council member Charlene Wa...
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Vallejo youth sports league works to keep kids in the game, regardless of cost
Ahead of FOX Local’s Zip Trip to Vallejo, we’re highlighting the Coach Sarna League, an organization helping thousands of young athletes participate in sports by keeping programs affordable and removing financial barriers for families....
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New satellites aim to give firefighters an early edge in wildfire fights
California’s wildfire response is getting a high-tech boost. Three satellites have launched as the first step in the FireSat constellation, a planned network of 50 satellites designed to detect wildfires earlier and provide firefighters with critical information in the first mome...
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Ranking the World Cup quarterfinal matchups: Is Norway-England No. 1?
A thrilling World Cup has boiled down to eight teams. The first quarterfinal matchup will be a rematch of a 2022 semifinal. European powerhouse France will take on rising African side Morocco Thursday in what should be an intense affair. Friday’s game will feature two Europ...
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Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd....
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Thousands of California drivers must retake written exam, DMV says
Thousands of California drivers need to retake their written exam or face having their license revoked. The Department of Motor Vehicles said approximately 11,000 letters were sent to drivers across the state instructing them to retest due to “anomalies” in written exams. If t...
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Video shows Antioch cop punch unhoused woman after being bitten
The Antioch Police Department is under fire after a video showing a police officer punching an unhoused woman who bit him went viral. The incident happened at Waldie Plaza as Antioch police and the city’s code enforcement team attempted to help clear out encampments and garbag...
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'Shark Tank' Season 18: MrBeast, Mindy Kaling, J.J. Watt and more guest Sharks announced
ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" is back with a new group of all-star guest Sharks, as well as permanent Sharks for season 18! ✨🦈✨
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Working remotely could be a greater threat to your job than AI, according to Gallup poll
(KRON) -- Working remotely could be a greater threat to your job security than artificial intelligence. At least, that's what the findings of a recent Gallup poll suggest. The poll, "U.S. Workers Continue to Report Downsizing," found that 25% of currently laid-off workers said th...
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Forward progress stopped in Novato brush fire
Forward progress has been stopped in a vegetation fire that sparked evacuations late Tuesday afternoon in Novato, authorities said. Police said the public should avoid Redwood Boulevard and South Novato Boulevard while firefighters battle the blaze. Residents in the followi...
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Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Three tankers were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
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USPS Forever stamp prices to increase Sunday, if approved
The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise the price of Forever stamps and other mailing services Sunday, pending federal approval.