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Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said. The attack was the latest targeting a vessel moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which ...

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

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World Cup excitement surges for Round of 16 matches

World Cup fans had high energy at San Pedro Square watching Spain win over Portugal 1-0 in their match earlier Monday afternoon, and prepping for the U.S. to take on Belgium at 5 p.m....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 7, 2026

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Paul Pelosi apologizes after hit-and-run crash

(KRON) -- Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's husband is facing potential criminal charges, again, following a crash in Yountville, authorities said. The Napa County Sheriff's Office said Paul Pelosi crashed his brown convertible into a parked Tesla in broad daylight July 3. A witness s...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 7, 2026

government

Oakland to vote on blocking streets to deter sex buyers

The Oakland City Council is poised to decide Tuesday whether to block cars on International Boulevard from turning onto 9th, 10th and 11th avenues in hopes of deterring sex buyers, or johns....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 7, 2026

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Illegal fireworks destroy Oakland family's car amid 800 July 4 emergency calls

An Oakland family’s car was destroyed over the Fourth of July weekend after illegal fireworks sparked a blaze that brought down power lines, highlighting a chaotic holiday that prompted more than 800 emergency calls across the city. The fire broke out near 96th Avenue and Plym...

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

Local

Russian war and war in Iran issues at NATO summit

Stephen Zunes, professor of Middle Eastern studies at the University of San Francisco, on what to expect at the upcoming NATO summit where President Trump will be in attendance and the wars in Iran and Ukraine are likely to be top of mind....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 6, 2026

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SJ police arrest barricaded assault suspect after brief apartment standoff

A domestic disturbance escalated into a brief standoff Monday evening when a suspect barricaded himself inside an apartment before being safely taken into police custody. Officers responded to the 200 block of South Fourth Street at about 6:24 p.m. to investigate a reported fa...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 6, 2026

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Folarin Balogun starting for USA against Belgium

(KRON) -- Striker Folarin Balogun will lead the line against Belgium for the United States in the World Cup Round of 16 Monday night. The forward, who is the Americans' leading goalscorer at the 2016 World Cup, was shown a red card in the USA's last game, a gritty 2-0 win over Bo...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 6, 2026

Local

Ro Khanna calls on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

(KRON) -- Bay Area Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna has joined the chorus of voices calling for Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race. Platner, who won last month's Democratic primary in the state, has been dogged by previous allegations of troubling behavior. On Monday, n...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 6, 2026

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Homicides may be linked to rival San Francisco street gangs

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Flaring violence between criminal street gangs this summer triggered police to launch a surveillance operation that resulted in several arrests, the San Francisco Police Department said. "Over the past month there have been multiple Bay Area homicides that...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 6, 2026

Local

Delta flight diverted to Fresno after engine warning

A Delta Air Lines flight traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles was diverted to Fresno on Monday after the crew received an indicator warning of a potential engine problem. Delta Flight 2725 landed safely and without incident at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, the ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 6, 2026

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Florida hiker killed by alligator identified as California woman

(KRON) -- A hiker killed by an alligator in Florida last month has been identified as a California woman. Brittany Clark, 31, was out hiking with her best friend and boyfriend in the Little Big Econ State Forest on June 28 when they stopped for a swim in the Econlockhatchee River...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 6, 2026

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Who caught Taylor Swift's bouquet? Her connection to groom Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce is used to catching passes, but it’s a throw from his bride that may have one woman feeling lucky. Ashley Smith, sister of Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs teammate Trey Smith, said on Instagram that she caught Taylor Swift’s bouquet after the “Opalite” singer and Kelce...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 6, 2026

safety

Police seize 80 pounds of fireworks from man in Morgan Hill

(KRON) -- A man who bought $1,800 worth of fireworks was busted by police in Morgan Hill before he had a chance to ignite any over Fourth of July weekend, police said. A patrol officer noticed a "suspicious" car when it was parked behind a business, according to the Morgan Hill P...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 6, 2026

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USA out of World Cup after 4-1 loss to Belgium in Round of 16

The U.S. men’s national team is out of the World Cup. Belgium took down the Stars and Stripes 4-1 in the Round of 16 in Seattle on Monday, as the U.S. chose the worst time to have its worst game. The Red Devils will meet Spain next in the quarterfinals. The game was expecte...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 6, 2026

business

Microsoft cutting thousands of jobs, mostly at Xbox

(KRON) -- Microsoft is cutting thousands of jobs with the majority of layoffs hitting the company's video game division, Xbox. The tech giant is set to cut 4,800 jobs -- about 2.1% of its global workforce. Many of those cuts will hit Xbox. According to a memo Monday from Xbox CEO...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 6, 2026

Local

Breaking down the USMNT vs Belgium match

Total Soccer Show podcast co-host, Joe Lowery joins Fox Local San Francisco to breakdown the USMNT vs Belgium match, the decision to rescind Folarin Balogun's red card, Cristiano Ronaldo and the big stories surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026 ahead of the quarterfinals....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 6, 2026

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Venezuela's construction failures exposed

Mariana Atencio, a Venezuelan-American geopolitical analyst, and speaker, gives insight on the deep structural failures in Venezuela. After the back-to-back June, 24, earthquakes, residents reported that government aid was slow to reach the most affected areas. Some accused the g...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 6, 2026

safety

Six injured in Santa Cruz County beach bluff rescue

The Santa Cruz County Fire Department said that six people were injured Saturday night after their rope snapped climbing the Davenport Beach cliffs, causing three to fall up to 40 feet while the rest were stranded partway up....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 6, 2026

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Waymo drives through firework in San Francisco

Passengers riding in a Waymo were terrified as their vehicle drove straight into lit fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations in San Francisco, California. Rose Peterson via Storyful...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 6, 2026

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5 arrested in $100K smash-and-grab jewelry robbery at Concord's Sun Valley Mall

Police arrested five suspected gang members following a brazen smash-and-grab robbery at an East Bay mall that netted more than $100,000 in jewelry, authorities said. The takedown resulted from a coordinated effort between the San Francisco and Concord police departments, util...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 6, 2026

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San Jose pastor convicted of domestic violence

(KRON) -- A San Jose pastor faces jail time after being convicted of domestic violence, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday. Ray Fitzgerald Montgomery, 59, is the former executive director of PACT, or People Acting in Community Together. After three...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 6, 2026

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Hella Cool Gigs: Berkeley Bowl cashier

Berkeley Bowl is known for its international produce, and its cashiers are known for their memory. KTVU's Crystal Bailey tries her hand at the check out line....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 6, 2026

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Man charged with attempted murder in Oakland vehicle attack

A man has been charged with attempted murder after prosecutors say he “intentionally” drove his vehicle into a crowd of pedestrians following an Oakland First Friday event in May, severely injuring several people. Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 6, 2026