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Record decline in home asking prices offers buyers an affordability boost
Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.
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Fourth of July travel trends
New data from Going shows airfare within the U.S. is up about 8% compared to last year, while international fares have actually dipped. Katy Nastro, travel expert for Going.com, gives insight....
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Telescope with Bay Area roots becomes part of project to scan the universe
An ambitious project to scan the universe has ties to the Bay Area. A telescope with roots in the Bay Area is be part of a project to look deep into space to go back into the history of the universe, as well as learn about what might be coming up in the future. The enormous...
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San Francisco Zoo brings dinosaurs back with immersive summer experience
Life-size robotic dinosaurs, fossil digs and interactive activities are taking over the San Francisco Zoo this summer. The new outdoor exhibit gives families a chance to step back in time with hands-on experiences designed for all ages. Executive Vice President of Marketing Paulo...
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Fake FIFA sites spike as fraudsters mimic official branding
They look legitimate—logos, merchandise, even fake reviews—but behind the scenes, these sites are part of a fast-growing scam network exploiting major sports moments. Yoav Keren, CEO of BrandShield, gives insight....
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Family-run candy shop creating sweet treats for more than 45 years
Family-run candy shop, Shoppes of Premise Maid, has been creating sweet treats for more than 45 years.
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Travelers turn to buses amid soaring airfares
Sky-high airline fares are driving more travelers to consider buses as a budget-friendly alternative. Once viewed as outdated, companies like Greyhound are seeing renewed demand as travelers look for ways to save. Business and legal expert Parag Amin joined us on 'The Nine to exp...
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Tennessee university to pay professor $1.9M after calling Charlie Kirk a 'disgusting psychopath'
A University of Tennessee professor will receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit after being disciplined over social media posts criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk....
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Teen sentenced to 5 years in juvenile detention for murder of USPS letter carrier in Chicago
A teen who pleaded guilty to killing a U.S. Postal Service worker in Chicago has been sentenced five years in juvenile detention.
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Where to watch July 4 fireworks on Golden Gate Bridge
(KRON) -- The iconic July 4 fireworks show in San Francisco usually takes place at Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 39. However, to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, things will be a little different this year. For the first time in 14 years, the Independence Day fireworks will be sho...
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Squatters take over home of slain UC Berkeley professor, family says
A year after a University of California, Berkeley professor was killed during a custody dispute in Greece, his family says they’re fighting to try to get alleged squatters out of his East Bay home. The family of Przemyslaw Jeziorski said the alleged squatters have been living ...
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Man fatally shot after fight over Walmart parking spot
A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting.
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Thieves drain nearly $18K from NorCal couple's bank account using fake checks, online bill payment
Thieves drained nearly $18K from a NorCal couple's bank account and upended their lives when their bank approved fake checks and at least 17 online transactions....
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Upcoming Golden Gate Bridge road closures
In light of celebrating America's 250th anniversary, the Golden Gate Bridge will be closed to traffic for a historic fireworks show on Saturday.
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'It's impossible' not to sing 'Country Roads,' US Coach Mauricio Pochettino says
(KRON) -- Following the United States Men's National Team's gritty win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup knockout stage Wednesday, the capacity crowd at Levi's Stadium broke out into a chorus of John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads." It was an emotional scene wit...
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‘We're behind you': Bruce Arena optimistic about USMNT at the World Cup
Bruce Arena, the current San Jose Earthquakes head coach and former U.S. men’s national team manager, said Thursday he believes this year’s American squad has a chance to go all the way at the World Cup. On Wednesday, the Stars and Stripes defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 i...
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Golden Gate Bridge will be closed for July 4 fireworks show: what to know
Be prepared for the Golden Gate Bridge to be fully closed for an hour during the peak of the July 4 holiday because of a rare fireworks display to be shot off from towers and barges – directly above and below – the iconic San Francisco structure....
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Construction work sparked fire at 134-year-old San Francisco church, pastor says
A massive three-alarm fire destroyed the Central Seventh-day Adventist Church in San Francisco on Monday afternoon after construction work sparked a blaze that spread through the historic building, fire officials said....
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: Rumors are flying
Here's what we know about the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The rumors are that they're getting married Friday at Madison Square Garden.
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Driver charged with manslaughter in fatal San Francisco crash
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Discovery Bay man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a crash in San Francisco’s Mission District that killed one pedestrian and injured three others, according to police. Samuel Powell, 57, was charged with vehicular manslaughter and for not exercis...
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Viral online streamer IShowSpeed attends San Francisco World Cup watch party
Online streamer IShowSpeed is one of many soccer fans taking in World Cup action Thursday at San Francisco’s Thrive City. The viral online personality, who has over 56 million YouTube subscribers, has been attending World Cup matches across the globe, including watching Wednes...
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New map solves urban mysteries of NYC's co-named streets
A team of interns is sorting through the city's vast archives to create a digital interactive map of all the honorary streets co-named after someone.
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4th of July festivities in North Lake Tahoe
We're joined by Andy Chapman, president and CEO of Travel North Tahoe Nevada to give us a preview of what to expect this holiday weekend.
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Soccer fans are into this year's World Cup, but the US still isn't a soccer nation, new poll finds
This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about - even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines.
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America 250: Yosemite National Park continues providing inspiration for artists
Home to lush landscape, towering granite walls and free-flowing falls, Yosemite National Park has provided inspiration for generations of artists.
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California crime rates fallen across every major category: AG
Crime rates have fallen across every major category in California, according to new data released by the State Department of Justice.
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California crime rates dropping
New data released by the California Department of Justice shows since 2019, crime rates have declined across every major category: the homicide rate is down 20%, robbery rate is down 31%, property crime rate is down 24%, motor vehicle theft rate is down 19%, and violent crime rat...
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Family remembers 22-year-old man who died after fall at Yosemite National Park
The family of 22-year-old Josue Alfaro, who died after going over Nevada Fall at Yosemite National Park, says they are heartbroken as they remember a young man they described as caring, hardworking, and full of dreams....
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Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, arrested in Colorado in Philadelphia shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt; Kaiseem Smith at large
Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was arrested in Colorado in the Philadelphia shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt; Kaiseem Smith is still at large....
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No fireworks in North Lake Tahoe this year but other traditional festivities await this 4th of July weekend
We're joined by Andy Chapman, president and CEO of Travel North Tahoe Nevada to give us a preview of what to expect this holiday weekend.
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Trump administration sues California, Virginia over new gun laws
The Trump administration sued California and Virginia on Wednesday over new laws in both states that restrict the sale of semiautomatic firearms.
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Record-breaking 72 million expected to travel July 4 holiday
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KRON) -- More than 72 million people are expected to hit the road and head to the airport this holiday weekend in what AAA says will be the busiest Independence Day travel period on record. According to AAA, 72.2 million people are expected to travel at leas...
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Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting
California is finally nearing the end of the ballot counting from its June 2 primary, a tediously slow process that is largely the result of multiple changes over the years....
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Why California's 'sell by' label ban could spread nationwide
California has become the first state to standardize food date labels, banning terms like "sell by" on most consumer-facing food packaging in an effort to reduce food waste....
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Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier....
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Team USA fans celebrating into the night at San Pedro Square
Fans savoring Team USA's victory and looking toward another win in Seattle on Monday against Belgium.
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Bosnian family chants to root on their national team
A Bosnian family chants to root on their national team. One of their relatives plays on the Bosnian World Cup soccer team.
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Rescued SF sea lion pup ‘Irving’ released to wild after recovery
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A young sea lion that was found severely malnourished on the streets of San Francisco earlier this year has made a full recovery and was released back into the wild, officials said Wednesday. The California sea lion, named Irving by rescuers, was found Apr...
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16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years....
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Vigil one year after 7 killed in fireworks explosion in Yolo County
A year after a devastating explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Yolo County killed seven workers, family members gathered on Wednesday evening for an emotional vigil in Esparto to remember their loved ones....
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Marin County Fair opens with nightly fireworks, World Cup screening
The Marin County Fair opened Wednesday for a five-day run, featuring a large screen for attendees to watch World Cup soccer day or night. Fire officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the safety of professional displays over consumer fireworks, which are facing increasing re...
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The street-sweeper shuffle: Life as an SF driver without a garage
They have a whole ritual to keep their parking spots. What it looks like depends on the neighborhood.
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‘People will pay anything’: Why SF rents are breaking records this summer
Low supply and aggressive AI hiring are leading to $50,000 rentals, with some neighborhoods seeing rents 50% higher than just last year.
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Opinion: The Giants have forgotten whose city this is
The baseball cap controversy show that team is losing more than games — it’s losing touch with the city it claims to represent.
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America’s 250th: The empire that founded SF has a warning for us
San Francisco turns 250 alongside America — as the last outpost of a Spanish empire that collapsed shortly after. The parallels to today are hard to ignore....
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Here’s what’s going into the former Rosamunde Sausage Grill next to Toronado
With Haight Street’s famed craft beer bar under new ownership, a restaurant pro is taking over the 300-square-foot space next door.
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Marin County Fair kicks off ahead of Fourth of July
Marin County Fair kicks off ahead of Fourth of July with fireworks every night at 9:30 p.m.
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Vigil 1 year after 7 killed in July 4 firewoks explosion in Yolo County
Families gathered in Esparto for a emotional vigil to honor the seven workers killed in a Yolo County fireworks storage facility explosion exactly one year ago....
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Fans celebrate at San Pedro Square after Team USA's win
Hours after Team USA's victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in a knockout match, fans celebrate at San Pedro Square.
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Comfortable weather Thursday in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A bit breezy Thursday but plenty of sun and comfortably warm temperatures will make for another nice day to be out and about all across the Bay Area. Highs will range from a familiar range of 60s at the coast to the low 80s for inland areas. Sunshine and ...
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Connie Chan’s new campaign boss has deep S.F. labor roots — and a direct line to Pelosi
The pick of Rudy Gonzalez as campaign manager, one said, is a “leveling up" in Connie Chan's campaign for Congress. Connie Chan’s new campaign boss has deep S.F. labor roots — and a direct line to Pelosi...
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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
Olivia Dean return...
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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...