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Oakland fatal shooting: Man found dead near Old Quarry Loop

A man was found fatally shot early Tuesday in Oakland, police said. Officers responded to reports of a person down near Old Quarry Loop and Leona Drive around 6:15 a.m., according to the Oakland Police Department. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man suffering from at l...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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NATO summit begins

This week NATO allies are expected to discuss Trump’s demand that members increase their defense spending, the organization’s support for Ukraine against Russia, and the U.S. war with Iran. Todd Belt, director of the political management program a George Washington University, gi...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 7, 2026

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LIVE: Columns buckle at NYC building: FDNY

A large New York City Fire Department response was underway in Midtown after two columns buckled and five floors caved in at a building under construction Tuesday morning....

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 7, 2026

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Cyclosporiasis outbreaks: What to know about the foodborne illness and symptoms

A nasty gastrointestinal bug is rapidly spreading in several states, with more than 700 cases confirmed in Michigan over the last few weeks. The demand for tests for cyclosporiasis, a pathogen often caused by contaminated fresh produce, is so intense, with so many patients seekin...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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Doctor who drove family off Devil’s Slide cliff has charges dropped

SAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- A California doctor who intentionally drove his wife and two young children off a 300-foot cliff at the San Mateo County coastline had his attempted murder charges dismissed Monday, according to prosecutors. In the weeks leading up to Jan. 2, 20...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 7, 2026

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Sen. McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' staff says

Staff for Sen. Mitch McConnell said last week that the senator is "continuing his recovery" in a hospital while the Senate is out of session. But his office has released no details about his condition....

ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)Jul 7, 2026

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Three earthquakes rattle Napa County

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Angwin on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was reported at 2:30 p.m. about 17.1 miles east-northeast of Santa Rosa and about 19.6 miles north of Santa Rosa. Two more temblors followed: a 1.4-magnitude quake a...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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Almaden Fire: Forward progress stopped in South San Jose blaze

Emergency crews have stopped forward progress of a brush fire that threatened structures Tuesday afternoon in South San Jose. Cal Fire said the so-called Almaded Fire burned at least four acres near the 20200 block of Almaden Road, east of Alamitos Creek. No other informati...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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California to share DMV info despite fears from immigrant advocates

HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) -- California lawmakers recently approved a plan allowing the state's Department of Motor Vehicles to share driver's license and identification card information with a national verification network. This measure is intended to ensure compliance with the fed...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 7, 2026

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'Legendary' former Alameda County supervisor Scott Haggerty dies

Scott Haggerty, who one politician called a "legendary force in Bay Area politics for over two decades" as supervisor for Alameda County, died over the July 4 weekend in his retirement home state of Tennessee. He was 68....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 7, 2026

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Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)Jul 7, 2026

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‘Law & Order: SVU' star Mariska Hargitay to host 2026 Emmy Awards on NBC

Mariska Hargitay is about to bring law and order to the Emmys. The longtime star of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” has been named host of the 78th Emmy Awards that will air Sept. 14 on NBC and Peacock as the network continues its 100th anniversary celebration. “Bringin...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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Tuesday reaches cool point in Bay Area forecast

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Tuesday is the coolest day in the Bay Area forecast, with temperatures only peaking in the 60s to 70s. Low clouds will also be a bit more stubborn than the past few days. Some misty conditions will start the morning before some afternoon sunshine. Temperat...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 7, 2026

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Waymo turns in teens who were drinking, shooting Orbeez from robotaxi in San Mateo

A Waymo led two misbehaving teenagers into the hands of police in San Mateo Monday afternoon, the department said. The robotaxi company alerted police after noticing the two 15-year-olds drinking and shooting objects from one of its vehicles, police said. After Waymo stoppe...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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Messi miracle: Argentina pulls off stunning World Cup comeback vs. Egypt

Lionel Messi and Argentina have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and kept their World Cup dreams alive in the process. The reigning World Cup champions clawed back from a two-goal deficit, scoring three goals in a 13-minute span late in the second half to pull off a 3-...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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Crews battle tire fire in San Jose

A pile of tires went up in flames in San Jose Tuesday morning, sending a large column of black smoke into the air and prompting fire officials to urge people to avoid the area. The San Jose Fire Department said crews were dispatched at about 6:20 a.m. to the area of Senter and...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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Levi's Stadium restores branding after hosting World Cup matches

Things are back to normal at Levi’s Stadium after hosting six 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. A video posted on Instagram shows workers removing the white coverings from the stadium’s sponsorship signage. During the tournament, the venue was branded “San Francisco Bay Area Sta...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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Federal appeals court to hear challenge to California workplace meeting law

A federal appeals court in San Francisco is set to hear arguments Tuesday in a case challenging a California labor law that restricts mandatory workplace meetings involving political or religious topics. The lawsuit, filed by the Liberty Justice Center on behalf of the Califor...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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Judge dismisses Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against U.K. publisher

Prince Harry’s final lawsuit aimed at taming the British tabloids ended in defeat Tuesday as a judge found he failed to prove his privacy invasion claims against the publisher of the Daily Mail. Justice Matthew Nicklin rejected the broad inferences the Duke of Sussex relied on...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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Should foggy SF even have 4th of July fireworks?

With thick fog almost certain in the summer in San Francisco, some are sounding off on whether it's even worth it to have 4th of July fireworks in the City by the Bay....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 7, 2026

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‘Buckling' beams at New York City high-rise under construction trigger evacuations

Two structural support beams on the 21st floor of a 37-story under-construction building in Manhattan started buckling Tuesday morning, triggering a mass evacuation, street closures and a large emergency response, officials say. The FDNY said it got a call around 8 a.m. about ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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San Francisco supervisor candidate facing sexual assault allegations

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A well-known candidate for San Francisco supervisor is facing an allegation of sexual assault. A former political organizer is accusing Manny Yekutiel, the owner Manny’s Café, of assaulting him at a social gathering. KRON4 spoke with the alleged victim -- ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 7, 2026

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San Francisco officials address July 4 public transit nightmare

(KRON) -- San Francisco city officials are searching for answers following a public transit failure that brought the city to a standstill on July 4. Despite assurances of "carefully made plans," public transit experienced widespread delays, cancellations and gridlock, leaving man...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 7, 2026

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2 teens detained after causing 'trouble' in Waymo: San Mateo PD

(KRON) -- Two teenagers were detained after causing "trouble" in a Waymo on Monday afternoon, the San Mateo Police Department announced in a social media post. Waymo reported that two 15-year-olds were drinking and "shooting" from inside the self-driving SUV. Waymo notified SMPD,...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 7, 2026

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NATO announces billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump

NATO on Tuesday showcased a series of military projects worth billions of dollars in an attempt to convince President Donald Trump that U.S. allies are converting fresh defense spending into real firepower. “It’s money well spent,” an energized NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutt...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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San Francisco faces criticism for July 4th gridlock

Video of traffic gridlock, pedestrian crowds, bus lines, stalled Waymo driverless taxis, and one rider whose Waymo drove over an illegal firework as it burned on the street have prompted questions from the public about how San Francisco handled the planning and implementation of ...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 7, 2026