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How daredevil loverbirds climbed onto Empire State Building spire
The NYPD believes the duo who climbed the Empire State Building Wednesday entered through a locked maintenance hatch on the 102nd floor observation deck....
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Some ransom notes sent in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says
"This case continues to be investigated as a kidnapping for ransom case," the FBI said in a statement.
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Olivia Dean returns to San Francisco as a Grammy-winning breakout star - San Francisco Chronicle
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‘Ancestral Echoes’ at MoAD is a story about when the story is missing
Oakland-born artist Demetri Broxton set out to illustrate how the Second Great Migration brought his family to the Bay Area — but that history is as much about the unknown as the knowable. ‘Ancestral Echoes’ at MoAD is a story about when the story is missing...
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Fourth of July fireworks on Golden Gate Bridge - SF.gov
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SF political candidate pushes back against groping allegations as he loses endorsements
Manny Yekutiel, political candidate for supervisor of San Francisco's District 8, is pushing back against allegations of sexual assault as he loses some major endorsements....
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SF political candidate denies groping allegations, loses endorsements
Manny Yekutiel, political candidate for supervisor of San Francisco's District 8, is pushing back against allegations of sexual assault as he loses some major endorsements....
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S.F. fans pack Chase Center watch party for World Cup game ‘in our backyard’ - San Francisco Chronicle
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Heliot Ramos talks big offensive game, versatility - MLB.com
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Fatal pedestrian crash investigation underway in San Jose
(KRON) -- The San Jose Police Department said officers are on the scene of a fatal pedestrian collision Wednesday night, in the area of Monterey and Ford roads. SJPD said the crash happened at 7:38 p.m., and the victim died from their injuries at the scene. The driver stayed at t...
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“We Want You Here”: San Francisco Mayor Publicly Recruits LeBron James to Join Stephen Curry After Lakers Exit - Yahoo Sports
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SF DA files felony charges in Pride weekend shooting, stabbing, & vandalism incidents
San Francisco's 2026 Pride celebrations were mostly peaceful, but on Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced criminal charges in several violent incidents that happened over the weekend....
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CA family almost loses chance to attend World Cup at Levi's Stadium after StubHub seller backs out
We all know FIFA world cup tickets are a hot commodity. Especially when Team USA is playing in the Bay Area! But, what happens if the tickets you bought - suddenly disappeared on StubHub?...
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The Bay Area hosted six World Cup games. The best was saved for last
The U.S. national team beat Bosnia & Herzegovina in Santa Clara, capping three weeks in which the region became the center of the soccer world.
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Petaluma man launched firework at neighbor's home, video shows: PD
(KRON) -- A Petaluma man faces several felony charges after he intentionally launched a mortar-style firework toward a neighbor's home last weekend after an ongoing dispute, according to police. The incident was caught on home surveillance video and provided to investigators. The...
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10-man USA power past Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2-0 World Cup nail-biter in Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) -- An undermanned United States team powered past Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in World Cup action Wednesday, despite playing the final third of the match with just 10 men. Folarin Balogun struck just before halftime to give the United States Men’s Nation...
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World Cup means big business for Mad Dog in the Fog
Our own Christien Kafton demonstrates the soccer fever in the air in this live report from San Francisco soccer pup, Mad Dog in the Fog. Did we hear right? They've gone through 380 kegs of beer since the start of the tournament?...
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Crucial knockout round: USMNT and Bosnia fans bring the energy
Fans of the USMNT and Bosnia-Herzegovina flooded the San Francisco Bay Area stadium as soon as the gates opened Wednesday. The level of enthusiasm was about as high as it could be for fans on both sides, with a lot on the line for the knockout round....
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Transgender athletes still protectd in California, Supreme Court rules
California can continue its long-held policy of allowing transgender student athletes to play on girls' and women's sports teams, under a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued Tuesday....
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San Francisco food-truck park cancels World Cup watch parties after shooting
Spark Social scratches World Cup watch parties in wake of shootings. In San Jose, police clash with crowds near San Pedro Square.
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20,000 USMNT fans take over San Pedro square
For fans who didn't have tickets to tonight's game, San Pedro Square in San Jose was the next-best place to watch.
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Manny Yekutiel’s alleged victim reported to SF Dems’ assault hotline. They did nothing
Plus: We’ve got the scoop on Yale’s potential SF digs, and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed his final budget.
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Historic San Francisco church faces long recovery after accidental fire
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A historic San Francisco church is facing a long road to recovery after a massive three-alarm fire ripped through the building Monday. Leaders of the 134-year-old San Francisco Central Seventh-day Adventist Church spoke publicly for the first time Wednesda...
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Santa Clara Co. to fire 4 social workers connected to Baby Jaxon who was allegedly killed by cousin
Two-year-old Jaxon Juarez died in April after authorities said he was abused by his 17-year-old cousin. Santa Clara County is now moving to fire four social workers in connection with the case....
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Motorcyclist dies after collision in San Jose parking lot
(KRON) -- The San Jose Police Department is investigating the city's 23rd fatal collision and traffic-related death of the year after a motorcyclist died in late June, days after crashing into a vehicle in a business parking lot. SJPD said officers responded on June 22 to a crash...
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Catherine Laga'aia makes emotional feature film debut in Disney's live-action 'Moana'
19-year-old Samoan Australian breakout star Catherine Laga'aia landed the title role in Disney's new live-action film "Moana."
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S.F. hopes to expand RESET center if pilot proves successful, says mayor’s chief of public safety
Steven Betz, the mayor's chief of public safety, said the results coming out of the RESET center are positive so far. S.F. hopes to expand RESET center if pilot proves successful, says mayor’s chief of public safety...
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California strips Bay Area city of local housing control over delays with massive development - San Francisco Chronicle
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Toddler pulled from rubble 6 days after Venezuela earthquakes
A toddler survived for six days trapped in the rubble of Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes before being rescued.
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Child in stroller struck by vehicle in SF's Nob Hill neighborhood: officials
(KRON) -- An adult and a child in a stroller were struck by a vehicle in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, the San Francisco Fire Department confirmed. The collision happened around 3:45 p.m. on Sacramento and Powell streets. The two victims struck wer...
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California to institute Bruce Lee Day, 1st for Chinese American in state history
Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.
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Bring the hype home with our FIFA World Cup 2026 merch guide
Whether you'll be watching from home, celebrating with friends, or making your way to the stadium, score big with must-have FIFA merch!
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Daniel Lurie shoots his shot with LeBron: ‘King James, we want you here’
The mayor spoke with The Standard at the U.S. men’s World Cup game in Santa Clara to make his plea for LeBron James to sign with the Golden State Warriors....
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2 Bay Area World Cup watch parties end in violence
A Mission Bay venue canceled its World Cup watch parties after a shooting.
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Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter....
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New AI cameras providing Bay Area researchers insight into gray whale behavior
More gray whales are entering San Francisco Bay, delighting spectators but increasing the risk of deadly encounters with ships, prompting scientists to deploy new AI technology aimed at protecting the animals....
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DA files charges after paint attacks on surveillance cameras during Trans March
Brooke Jenkins says vandalism suspects came prepared with an agenda to disrupt police; two others were also charged in a Pride weekend shooting and stabbing....
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USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina updates: Pulisic starts for the U.S.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) -- We're about 90 minutes from kickoff here at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Currently, it's about 80 degrees with a nice breeze, but the temperature is expected to drop a few degrees by the time the match gets underway. Outside, fans have been gatheri...
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Six facing charges after San Francisco Pride weekend
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Prosecutors said they charged several people with crimes that were committed in San Francisco during Pride weekend. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said a shooting, stabbing, acts of vandalism, and clashes with police occurred during separate incidents in...