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Trump rejects new Iran strikes

Talks aimed at ending the conflict with Iran are moving forward despite reports of a possible military escalation. The Wall Street Journal reports President Donald Trump ultimately rejected plans for a new wave of military strikes....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 2, 2026

Local

SFPD adding more World Cup party patrols this weekend, looks to curb violence

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Days after a shooting at a World Cup viewing party in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood that injured two men, officials announced on Thursday that there will be additional patrols deployed in the Mission District this weekend ahead of three huge mat...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 2, 2026

safety

Fourth of July Golden Gate fireworks expected to bring big crowds, traffic to SF

San Francisco is usually packed with visitors for the Fourth of July, but this year the holiday is expected to bring in especially big crowds with the holiday marking America’s 250th anniversary and with a fireworks display scheduled to go from the Golden Gate Bridge. This wil...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 2, 2026

government

Mexico-England watch party might not happen at San Pedro Square after violence

Following Tuesday’s violence, Sunday’s Mexico-England watch party might not happen at San Pedro Square; the Mayor’s Office said it is looking at different locations to host it. The crowd at Thursday’s Portugal-Croatia watch party at San Pedro Square was smaller than Tuesday’s ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 2, 2026

safety

Concord police seeking armed garage intruders

A crew of burglars have been stealing remotes from cars to gain access to garages in Concord to steal valuables. In at least one case, one thief was caught on video training his gun at door leading into the house....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 2, 2026

safety

Driver dies after overturn crash near San Francisco International Airport

A person died following an overturn crash on Highway 101 near San Francisco International Airport on Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP said dispatch received a 911 call just before 7 p.m. reporting a crash southbound Highway 101, south of the SFO on ram...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 2, 2026

schools

Union City student's viral duct tape prom dress process

Sophie Chai, 17, from Union City created a prom dress out of duct tape for a scholarship competition. The dress took over 250 hours of labor and 35 rolls of duct tape....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 2, 2026

Local

Golden Gate Bridge protesters convicted by jury

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Seven pro-Palestinian protesters who shut down the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 to denounce U.S. aid to Israel during the Israel-Hamas war were found guilty of false imprisonment and unlawful assembly by a San Francisco jury Thursday. Jurors delivered verdic...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 2, 2026

safety

Ebony Alert issued for 16-year-old girl last seen in San Jose

(KRON) -- On Thursday, the California Highway Patrol issued an Ebony Alert across Santa Clara County for a missing 16-year-old girl who vanished last weekend. The alert was activated by CHP on behalf of the San Jose Police Department. Azaysha Rogers-Bowie was last seen at 10 p.m....

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 2, 2026

News

Terrific Thursday, Fabulous Friday

Thursday Forecast (Today's Final Chill & Microclimates) Seasonably Cool Today: One final day under the storm trough means temperatures remain below seasonal July averages. Coastal areas will stay stuck in the 60s, while inland valleys manage the 70s to 80s. Pacifica Southward C...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 2, 2026

safety

List of 4th of July events in the Bay Area

(KRON) -- The July 4th holiday is upon us and as America celebrates its 250th birthday, there will be 4th of July celebrations, events and fireworks across the Bay Area this weekend. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Half Moon Bay, you'll find fun activities for the family this week...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 2, 2026

safety

'Safe and Sane' fireworks are illegal in San Francisco, police remind residents

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- With the Fourth of July two days away, San Francisco police, sheriff, and fire departments are reminding residents and visitors that all fireworks -- including those branded as "Safe and Sane" -- are illegal in the city. Every Independence Day, thousands o...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 2, 2026

News

Newsom signs new law boosting oversight of state's troubled Next Gen 911 project

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a budget bill this week that strengthens oversight of the state’s troubled Next Generation 911 project by requiring an independent audit, quarterly reporting, and technical reviews. Lawmakers say the requirements will help get the digital 91...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 2, 2026

government

Ruby Princess cruise ship docked in SF hit by norovirus outbreak

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Princess Cruises cruise ship docked in San Francisco has seen an outbreak of norovirus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said that 102 out of the over 3,000 passengers onboard the Ruby Princess have been affected,...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 2, 2026

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Breaking down the USMNT's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey

James Torrez and Total Soccer Show podcast co-host, Joe Lowery breakdown the USMNT's victory vs. Bosnia Herzegovina, and look ahead to the pivotal Round of 16 match against Belgium....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 2, 2026

Local

Bay Area biotech giant to lay off 103 employees

(KRON) -- A Bay Area-based biotechnology giant is laying off more than 100 employees, according to a new Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) report released Thursday. Genentech, based in South San Francisco, is set to permanently lay off 103 workers from its head...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 2, 2026

Local

ChatGPT bot made man's mental health worse, not better: lawsuit

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- OpenAI says its artificial intelligence technology helps hundreds of millions of users who ask ChatGPT health and wellness-related questions every week. Earlier this year, the San Francisco-based AI tech giant also launched ChatGPT Health, "designed for he...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 2, 2026

safety

Coast Guard details safety plan for July Fourth Golden Gate Bridge fireworks show

The United States Coast Guard on Thursday outlined its plans for keeping people safe during the July Fourth fireworks show at the Golden Gate Bridge. “We fully anticipate to have a large crowd, both onshore and on the water,” U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Jared Toczko said. “This is ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 2, 2026

Local

SF neighbors concerned after person allegedly steals sewer grates

A person was caught on camera lifting small sewer grates in San Francisco’s Bernal Height neighborhood and calmly walking away. Neighbors have been calling the city hoping to have authorities track down the culprit, but instead they’re getting cited with orders to replace the gra...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 2, 2026

safety

Air Force officer arrested at Capitol after calling for Trump's impeachment

An Air Force major was arrested in uniform on the steps of the Capitol after he called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. U.S. Capitol Police arrested Jason Watson, an active-duty service member, on Wednesday afternoon following remarks at a news conference where h...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 2, 2026

safety

San Rafael teen arrested after shooting leaves man hospitalized

(KRON) -- An 18-year-old San Rafael man accused of shooting a man in the torso during an argument last week was taken into custody Thursday, police said. Diego Alejandro Diaz Flores was booked into the Marin County Jail on suspicion of attempted homicide following his arrest at a...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 2, 2026