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Bay Area German soccer fans erupt in celebration over World Cup win
A standing-room-only crowd packed Speisekammer in Alameda to watch Germany secure a thrilling World Cup victory over the Ivory Coast.
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Off-duty first responders help save man from overdose at Knicks parade
The small but mighty group of people fought for a man's life on top of the World Trade Center subway elevator entrance in New York.
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Police seek suspect who tried to kidnap woman off Hayward street
Witnesses described the suspect as resembling a "Justin Bieber look-alike."
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‘Show Your Stripes Day’: These cities had the most higher-than-average temperatures
As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century....
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Video: Alysa Liu spotted at Golden State Valkyries game Friday
(KRON) -- Two-time Olympic gold medalist figure skater and Oakland native Alysa Liu was spotted at Friday night's Golden State Valkyries game against the Minnesota Lynx at Chase Center. Liu was shown on the jumbotron with Violet, the Valkyries' mascot. Watch the clip in the video...
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Photos: SF marks Juneteenth with music, dance, and a parade
The city’s annual celebration marched from Market Street to the Embarcadero to remember the day Black Americans learned of their emancipation.
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Man arrested after allegedly setting RV on fire in Santa Rosa
The suspect allegedly claimed he had dynamite in his backpack and said he intended to set the RV on fire.
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Hammering jewel thief in 'G.O.A.T.' sweatshirt wanted by Petaluma police
(KRON) -- An investigation is underway after a masked man wielding a hammer walked into a Petaluma jewelry store last Monday, shattered the glass display and fled with an unknown amount of jewelry, according to police. No injuries were reported to employees. The Petaluma Police D...
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Man sought in Hayward attempted kidnapping
(KRON) -- The Hayward Police Department is hoping to generate substantial leads following an attempted kidnapping Friday afternoon. The victim was not injured in the incident, according to police. HPD said officers were flagged down by the victim at 3:15 p.m. near Jackson Street ...
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The Hidden Cost of Hate: How the San Francisco Giants Pride Night Protests Torched Franchise Equity - Substack
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Tension runs high as Türkiye fans pack San Pedro Square for Nail-Biting World Cup finish
With every attack drawing gasps and every defensive stop sparking cheers, Türkiye supporters packed San Pedro Square and rode an emotional roller coaster through a tense FIFA World Cup showdown on Friday....
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Growing crowds at San Pedro Square World Cup watch party
An excited Team USA fan joined hundreds of supporters at San Pedro Square, where World Cup fever, loud cheers, and a packed crowd created an unforgettable watch-party atmosphere on Friday....
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'7x7' laser art exhibit debuts in San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza this weekend
A new large-scale light installation is set to transform Civic Center Plaza this weekend, offering a preview of what organizers say will become a major visual attraction in the Bay Area. The installation will open to the public on Sunday at 9 p.m. and will continue until July 4....
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Brazil Fans pack San Pedro Square for lively World Cup watch party
Brazil fans packed San Pedro Square with nonstop energy, waving flags, chanting, and turning the FIFA World Cup watch party into a lively celebration of soccer and national pride on Friday ....
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US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their interim agreement to halt the war, hours after Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel's attacks in Lebanon and warned that little might be achieved if the ...
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Pizza and pets top priorities as one of S.F.’s largest street fairs kicks off - San Francisco Chronicle
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Packed San Pedro Square Roars through final minutes of Paraguay vs. Türkiye
A packed San Pedro Square was electric with World Cup energy as fans cheered, chanted, and held their breath through the dramatic final minutes of Paraguay vs. Türkiye....
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Pacifica woman lives to tell story after surviving sneaker wave, urges caution along coast
"It just swallowed me." A Pacifica fisherwoman says she's "lucky to be alive" after being swept into the ocean by a sneaker wave during dangerous surf conditions. Now, she's urging others to be cautious along the coast....
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Man arrested after hours-long standoff in Santa Rosa
A man was arrested following an hours-long standoff in Santa Rosa, according to police. Police said that, around 11 p.m., officers responded to a man who had climbed onto the roof of an RV on Santa Rosa Avenue and refused to come down. They say the man claimed he had a gun ...
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San Francisco celebrates Juneteenth with annual parade
San Francisco held its fourth annual Juneteenth Parade and celebration on Saturday. The parade moved down Market Street, with people walking, riding on floats and cruising in classic cars. “I have lived in the Bay Area for about seven years, and I always love to participate...
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Organizers to add 4th screen in San Pedro Square for World Cup watch parties
Watch party organizers at San Pedro Square are preparing for the upcoming USMNT match in Santa Clara on July 1. The Mexico and USA matches each brought more than 25,000 fans to downtown San Jose, packing bars, restaurants and all three outdoor screens. Now, organizers are ...
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Pedestrian hit and killed by car on Highway 101
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed Saturday morning while walking on Highway 101 just south of Whipple Road. The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash around 4:42 a.m. Officers said a preliminary investigation determined that the pe...
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Multi-vehicle crash on Bay Bridge kills 1, injures passenger and dog
(KRON) -- A multi-vehicle collision on the Bay Bridge Saturday morning killed a woman, hospitalized her passenger and injured a dog inside the vehicle. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The California Highway Patrol San Francisco area office said officers responded t...
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USDA updates border policy for pet owners traveling to Mexico with their dogs
The USDA is now allowing dog owners to bring their pets across the southern border into Mexico, under certain requirements.
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Former pro skateboarder, 49ers fan, killed in Calif. double homicide - SFGATE
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Former pro skateboarder, 49ers fan, killed in California double homicide
The suspect was arrested after a 90-minute chase.
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Marin County teen arrested on alleged kidnapping, robbery after domestic incident
(BCN)-- An 18-year-old Marin County man was arrested on multiple felony charges following a domestic incident involving a 17-year-old girl, police said. Officers responded shortly after 2:20 a.m. June 15 to the area of Avenida Miraflores and Tiburon Boulevard after the teen fled ...
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Police looking for attempted kidnapping suspect in Hayward
Hayward police said they are looking for a suspect in an attempted kidnapping whom witnessed described as resembling a “Justin Bieber lookalike”. Police said officers were flagged down near Jackson Street and Soto Road on Friday at around 3:15 p.m. for an attempted kidnapping....
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Fire breaks out at beached riverboat in Vallejo
Firefighters knocked out a fire at Grand Romance, a beached riverboat in Vallejo, according to authorities on Saturday. The fire department said the flames were burning at the top of the deck of the beached riverboat. The fire was extinguished by 1 a.m. Fire officials note ...
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'Moana' featurette shows how Dwayne Johnson congratulated Catherine Laga'aia on getting the role
"Moana" featurette offers behind-the-scenes look at the music and interviews with the cast of the live-action film.
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34-year-old woman trapped in Northern California well dies - SFGATE
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34-year-old woman trapped in Northern California well dies
A 911 call reportedly led to the rescue effort in a remote area of Humboldt County.
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Cooler weekend weather with breezy conditions
(KRON) -- This weekend will feature cooler afternoon temperatures with breezy to gusty onshore winds at times. Hazardous beach conditions will continue with an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. Afternoon temperatures Saturday will be below normal. A warming...
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CHP investigates fatal crash on Hwy. 17 in Santa Cruz County
An investigation is underway after a fatal crash that prompted the closure of the right lane on southbound Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County on Saturday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said. CHP said a vehicle crashed into a tree on southbound Highway 17, near Vine Hill...
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Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know
The first day of summer arrives this weekend. June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac....
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A scrappy town on the Russian River is its own kind of wonderland
Monte Rio is staging a tiny comeback. We’d be fine if it stopped right there.
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Alysa Liu at the Valks, a hard out at The NYTimes, plus who crashed Stanford’s graduation?
This week, The Waggle dives into the gossip blowing up the group chats across San Francisco.
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Golden State Warriors draft tiers: The no-brainers, risky bets, and everyone in between
Golden State has hosted a slew of potential lottery picks including Brayden Burries, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Morez Johnson Jr., leading up to the draft.
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Tourist dead after massive fire breaks out at Dominican Republic resort, officials say
At least one person is dead after a massive fire broke out at a resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, officials said.
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Canada's cult-favorite supermarket arrives in the Bay Area. It's a showstopper. - SFGATE
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San Francisco local returns to the city to shoot a Netflix rom-com - SFGATE
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Punk label founder lists rare Russian Hill compound for $7.7M - SFGATE
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Oldest panadería on 24th St. has the taste of home
La Mexicana Bakery on 24th Street entices with its smells of freshly-baked goods. “It tastes like a little bit of my land." Oldest panadería on 24th St. has the taste of home...
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Team USA to play Round of 32 in Santa Clara
(KRON) -- Team USA is headed back to the Bay Area. The United States secured first place in Group D at the FIFA World Cup and will play a Round of 32 match on July 1 in Santa Clara against a third-place team that advances to the knockout stage. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie ce...