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Republican senator calls for Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden
Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, asks the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden's associations with foreign leaders.
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Riverside, California man may lose both legs after helping pregnant woman escape fire
A man is recovering from emergency surgery and could lose both legs after he says he tried to help a pregnant woman escape a burning apartment complex....
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Netanyahu blasts Mamdani on social media ahead of visit to New York for UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took aim at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday, posting a video on social media ahead of his visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly....
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Ridley sea turtlelays eggs in first documented West Coast nesting
A female olive ridley sea turtle is making history along the Southern California shoreline, with two nests documented in Orange County, according to NOAA Fisheries....
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Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy
One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent....
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Bay Area transit cuts could lead Bay Bridge delays to more than double
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Potential cuts to the Bay Area's three principal transit systems could have dramatic impacts on transportation in the region as a whole. These include driving up greenhouse gas emissions, increasing travel distances, ramping up parking demand, and more tha...
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Childhood friend of Eugene Horsch reveals insight into family's past amid missing women investigation in Philadelphia, PA's Olney
A childhood friend of Eugene Horsch revealed insight into the family's past amid an investigation in the Philadelphia, PA Olney neighborhood.
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NorCal Rumble unveiled as new name for Bay Area women's volleyball team
A new Major League Volleyball team in the Bay Area now has a name: NorCal Rumble . The team announced its name on Tuesday and will begin playing at Tech CU Arena in San Jose in 2027. Kerri Walsh Jennings , a Bay Area native and three-time Olympic gold medalist, is one of the team...
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Possibly armed suspect prompts standoff in Emeryville
(KRON) -- Police in Emeryville were involved in a standoff with a suspect Tuesday morning near the police department station on Powell Street, according to an advisory from the city. The situation was resolved by 9:48 a.m., and an all-clear was given by officials. The suspect was...
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Fast-tracked and without a lawyer, Modesto family’s asylum case ends in denial
“The court doesn’t believe the harm you describe rises to the level of past persecution," said Judge Michael Rapizo. Fast-tracked and without a lawyer, Modesto family’s asylum case ends in denial...
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San Mateo father who shot at teen pranksters’ car sentenced
(KRON) -- A San Mateo father was sentenced to serve nearly one year of jail time for shooting at an SUV occupied by three high school teenagers, prosecutors announced. During sentencing on Monday, San Mateo County Judge Jeffrey Jackson placed Steven Miceli, 55, on three years of ...
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US military plane crashes near US air base in Germany, injuring pilot
An American military aircraft crashed at a U.S. air base in western Germany on Tuesday, injuring the pilot, the American military said.
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19-year-old College of San Mateo football player killed in crash
The College of San Mateo is mourning the loss of a student-athlete. Ja’Marion “Pop” Grace, a 19-year-old freshman defensive back on the school’s football team, was killed in a car crash last weekend. Two of his teammates were also injured. “Pop wasn’t just a teammate – he was a b...
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Grand jury declines criminal charges in Nolan Wells death
A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend....
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Nor'easter brewing along East Coast: What to know about this type of storm
Nor'easters usually develop between Georgia and New Jersey. Here's what to know about this type of storm.
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Bay Area Honoring Dolly Parton
'Dolly Day' is Friday, September 25 (9-2-5). The owner of Gold Digger Records, which is sponsoring the event, Matt 'Haze' Kaftor came to KTVU studios, to talk about the Dolly Parton celebration at San Francisco's Union Square....
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GOP senator calls for subpoenaing Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden over their business dealings
A Republican senator is calling for an investigation into the business dealings of Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden following the revelation that a Russian oligarch paid for Trump Jr.’s post-wedding festivities in the Caribbean earlier this year. Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, sent a...
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Kerri Walsh Jennings Unveils Name of New Volleyball Franchise
Volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings came to KTVU to announce the name and brand identity of the new Northern California franchise in Major League Volleyball. The franchise is called NorCal Rumble....
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Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico and was forecast to bring heavy rain to Mexico but remain offshore....
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Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental from drugs, including fentanyl: Coroner
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina....
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Trump’s Truth Social charges $100K a month to see his posts early. SF says that’s illegal
Paying extra for early access essentially equates to insider trading, the city attorney’s lawsuit alleges.
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Judge won’t block Trump administration from giving SpaceX acres of wildlife refuge in land swap
A federal judge refused to block the Trump administration from giving SpaceX more than 700 acres of wildlife refuge as part of a land swap in Texas.
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What Wall Street is looking to get out of the UN General Assembly
President Trump is expected to address several issues during the UN General Assembly. Financial advisor Chris Markowski breaks down the impact the meeting could have on the markets....
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Former Santa Clara County undersheriff enters guilty plea to bribery
Former Santa Clara County Undersheriff Rick Sung pleaded guilty Monday to two bribery-related charges connected to a scandal where he and the previous sheriff, Laurie Smith, used their power to issue concealed gun licenses in exchange for favors....
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Man assaulted child with machete, Sunnyvale DPS says
(KRON) -- A man who allegedly assaulted a juvenile with the broad side of a machete in Sunnyvale was arrested on Saturday evening, according to police. The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety responded to the area of Central and Lincoln avenues on the report of a violent confro...
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SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast
A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida....
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Trump launches 'Trump TV' stream; news orgs sue over White House ban
President Trump launches his own 'Trump TV' line stream after he banned certain news outlets from entering the White House. News organizations sue over that ban....
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Gov. Newsom signs package of data center bills
California Gov. Newsom signed 7 data center bills including SB 886, which ensures that the massive energy and grid infrastructure costs required to serve large facilities like data centers are not passed on to residential or non-participating utility customers....
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The final week of the Giants’ season: It’s all about Kruk and Kuip
Health issues have made this week difficult to cope with for the longtime broadcast partners, their families, the team, and a slew of Giants fans.
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The sandwich shop that lets you customize everything is coming to Mid-Market
Inner Sunset’s Irving Subs, known for its Dutch crunch bread and garlicky mayo, is moving into the former Twitter HQ food hall.
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Gov. Newsom wants an AI kill switch. Is that even possible?
After weeks of escalation around AI fears, everyone from experts to politicians is suggesting more ways to rein in the technology.
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The AI capital of the world doesn’t know how many data centers it has
Although San Francisco has at least six, the city’s Planning Department does not track them.
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Opinion: Lurie stacked SF’s Youth Commission with private school kids. That’s a problem
The commission has spent 30 years advocating for SF’s neediest kids. That work requires understanding public schools.
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SF’s mountain lions found a new home: a research project in the Santa Cruz Mountains
The two lions removed from the city this year are now tagged and tracked as part of a study of an isolated, inbreeding population.
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For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report
The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well....
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Galveston County Sheriff's Deputy fired after seen on video tailing car, preventing traffic from passing, Texas officials say
A Galveston County Sheriff's Office deputy was relieved of duty after a posted video showed them tailing a driver too closely in Texas.
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DoorDash settlement: Company to pay $131.5M after underpaying New York City delivery workers
DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle claims it underpaid New York City delivery workers, ending a legal battle with the city.
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Burglary leaves South Bay hair salon reeling after $100K in losses
CAMPBELL, Calif. (KRON) -- A hair salon in the South Bay is recovering from a "devastating" break-in where they lost close to $100,000 in hair extensions and equipment. "It's all gone," said Segen Gedam, owner of family-owned Goddess Hair Bar. The burglary took place on Thursday ...
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Warmer weather arrives in Bay Area for start of fall
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Hello, fall! We welcome the new season with warmer daytime highs climbing back into the 80s inland compared to our cool past few days. Wednesday and Thursday will be our hottest days of the forecast. Inland highs climb well into the 90s inland under plenti...
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Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
Fat Bear Week was started in 2014 as an interactive way to inform the public about brown bears, the coastal cousins of grizzlies.
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S.F. promised to slow cars on eight Sunset streets. Five years later, only one is done.
Without a network, it is unclear if one street can make a difference to make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists. S.F. promised to slow cars on eight Sunset streets. Five years later, only one is done....
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Worker killed in tower amusement ride crash at Munich Oktoberfest
An employee died after an accidented involving a free-fall tower ride at the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich.
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Sept. 22 is the autumnal equinox: What to know as fall officially arrives
This year, the autumnal equinox falls on Sept. 22 at about 8:05 p.m. EDT, bringing shorter days and cooler temps.
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World Alzheimer's Day: The earlier you know, the more you can do
Monday marked World Alzheimer's Day, a day that has taken on special meaning following Bill Ritter's diagnosis earlier this year.
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‘Unprecedented corruption': SF sues Trump's Truth Social over paid subscriptions
President Donald Trump’s Truth Social is accused of “unprecedented corruption” and insider trading, according to a lawsuit announced Tuesday. San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu announced the lawsuit against the platform’s parent company, Trump Media, for selling subscriptions...
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What to know about dengue fever as Florida reports 1st death and cases rise
The Florida Department of Health confirmed the state's first death this year from dengue fever as cases of the mosquito-borne illness continue to rise....
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Trump to sign agreement with leaders of Greenland and Denmark at United Nations
President Donald Trump signed a security deal with the prime ministers of Greenland and Denmark on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly....
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Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developments
The president is also set to meet with Gulf leaders impacted by the war with Iran during his trip to New York City.
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California lands 2 schools in U.S. News' top 5 colleges
Multiple California schools landed in the top of the annual rankings.
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Uber driver arrested for alleged sexual assault of teen boy in San Jose
A ride-hailing driver was arrested earlier this month for allegedly sexually assaulting a teen boy during a trip in San Jose, police announced Tuesday. The teen was heading to downtown San Jose in an Uber on the evening of Sept. 12 when the driver, identified as 32-year-old Foste...
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Man arrested in connection with 2 homicides in San Jose
A man was arrested in connection with two homicides in San Jose after he allegedly flagged down a police officer and said he had committed a homicide, according to authorities. The investigation began around 5:14 p.m. Saturday when a San Jose police patrol officer was flagged dow...
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SF could move closer to potential takeover of PG&E power grid
San Francisco could move one step closer Tuesday to a potential takeover of PG&E’s power grid in the city. The city has considered taking over PG&E’s power grid for years, but the issue was reignited following a widespread blackout last December that left a third of San Francisco...
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Hayden Panettiere's cause of death revealed
What to Know Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs, according to the coroner’s office in Greenville County, South Carolina. The coroner determined that the “Heroes” and “Nashville” star died from an accident overdose of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alpraz...
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Tuesday starts in summer and ends in fall
Tuesday is a transition day with gradual warming. Afternoon highs will be near to slightly below average ranging from 60s at the coast to low 80s inland. Autumnal Equinox is 5:05p Pacific time. By Wednesday and Thursday, a brief warmup will push inland temperatures into the upper...
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Parole hearings for Menendez brothers set for early 2027
The Menendez brothers will have another opportunity in 2027 to convince a parole board they should be set free.
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West Oakland overnight shooting injures one and strikes nearby pre-school window
Oakland police are investigating a late night shooting in West Oakland that left one person hospitalized and sent bullets flying into a nearby pre-school, which was closed for the evening....
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EXCLUSIVE: SF dog attack survivor thought she was 'going to die' in mauling
"The dog was walking over me back and forth like a lion." Nearly two weeks after a brutal dog attack in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, Amber King says she continues to relive the attack and struggles with nightmares....