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StubHub ticket issue causes San Jose family to miss World Cup match

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- Team USA may have advanced to Seattle, but Wednesday's World Cup match at Levi's Stadium didn't score any points with one San Jose family. They were forced to miss the game after StubHub failed to send them their tickets, offering no explanation — only ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 3, 2026

safety

Vegetation fire burns Adobe Loop Trail area in Mountain View

Firefighters were battling a fire burning both sides of Adobe Loop Trail in Mountain View. The Mountain View Fire Department said the fire was burning a quarter of an acre on both sides of the Adobe Loop Trail. The forward progress of the fire was stopped, according to fire...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 3, 2026

safety

Horse, rider injured in hit-and-run crash: SMCSO

(KRON) -- The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating a hit-and-run collision on Wednesday that injured a horse and its rider. SMCSO said deputies responded to the incident at 6:45 p.m. near Woodside Road and Hacienda Drive in Woodside. "Upon arrival, deputies ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 3, 2026

parks

Petaluma cookbook author creates signature drink for all 50 states

A cookbook author in Petaluma has created a new signature drink for all 50 states, in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The recipes for every single one are in a new cocktail cookbook called “Spirits Of ’76.” It was put together by Kim Laidlaw, a Bay Area trained baker. In...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 3, 2026

Local

San Francisco couple launches app to track the city's fog

A couple from San Francisco has created an app that tracks the city’s famous fog. This week, husband and wife duo Michael and Macbeth Horvath launched “Foggy.” The app pulls from publicly available weather data but has an interactive feature that lets users report their rea...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 3, 2026

News

San Jose World Cup watch parties for Mexico vs. England both sold out

(KRON) -- Hours after it was announced that San Jose would be moving Sunday's watch party for the World Cup Round of 16 clash from San Pedro Square to two larger venues, both venues are now completely sold out. Following large crowds and incidents of violence at and around the mo...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 3, 2026

safety

The face behind the iconic Golden Gate Bridge fireworks show

San Francisco is preparing to make history this Fourth of July with a massive fireworks show launched directly from the Golden Gate Bridge, a spectacular feat that has only happened twice before. The ambitious display is being orchestrated by fireworks show producer Pat Dyas of P...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 3, 2026

business

Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?

Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplifying the labels shoppers see....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 3, 2026

Local

IShowSpeed turns up at San Francisco World Cup watch party: video

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Influencer and popular YouTube personality IShowSpeed showed up at a World Cup watch party in San Francisco Thursday. The viral online personality, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., appeared at Thrive City to watch Portugal taking on Croatia in ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 3, 2026

News

BART reports fare evasion down in its 50 stations. Viral video might show why

BART said fare evasion is on the decline at its 50 stations, and a new viral video appears to show one reason why. A viral video circulating on social media shows a woman stuck under BART’s new fare gates, presumably caught while trying to slip through without paying. “Peop...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 3, 2026

News

Fourth of July cookout will cost more this year. Here's why

Those who are about to host or attend a Fourth of July barbeque will have to be prepared to pay a little more this year. The cost of meat has risen steadily this year; higher farming costs and some scarcity means beef costs 5.5% more this July Fourth than last. Chicken and ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 3, 2026

safety

Nation's longest Fourth of July parade is right here, in the Bay Area

Alameda is preparing for one of its biggest Independence Day celebrations yet. The nation's longest Fourth of July parade will honor America's 250th birthday while celebrating the Alameda Fire Department's 150 years of service. Parade Grand Marshal Fire Chief Nick Luby joined us ...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 3, 2026

News

East Bay teen with Stage 4 cancer shares journey on social media to inspire others

For many young people, social media is a place to share everyday moments. For 19-year-old Elijah Dawkins of San Ramon, it has become a journal of resilience after he was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Dawkins was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma on his 19th birthday aft...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 3, 2026

News

San Jose watch party for Mexico vs. England relocated from San Pedro Square

(KRON) -- The San Jose watch party for Sunday's Round of 16 World Cup clash between Mexico and England will no longer be taking place at San Pedro Square. Tuesday's match, which saw Mexico defeat Ecuador by 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, drew tens of thousands of fans ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 3, 2026

government

Holiday weekend forecast and traffic

KTVU hopped aboard the Hotel California yacht to deliver the holiday weekend weather and travel forecast.

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 3, 2026

safety

July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US

On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 3, 2026

Local

Bay Area World Cup recap: attendance topped 400K, according to FIFA

(KRON) -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come and gone from the Bay Area, although the tournament itself still has another two weeks. Six matches were played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, which was temporarily rechristened as "San Francisco Bay Area Stadium" in accordance with F...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 3, 2026

safety

Marina braces for Golden Gate Bridge fireworks show, massive crowds

San Francisco is preparing for its major July 4th fireworks display on Saturday night, an event expected to draw massive crowds as pyrotechnics are launched directly from the Golden Gate Bridge for only the third time in history....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 3, 2026