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OPD issues citations to rogue boats in estuary
Oakland police on Friday said that they issued several citations and tagged more than two dozen boats that they said were illegally anchored in the estuary....
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Bay Area woman unable to reach family in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes
As Venezuela reels in the devastation of the powerful quakes, one Bay Area woman is trying to keep hope that her family there "haven't reached out because they don't have signal." ABC7 also spoke to a man in Caracas who said they were watching "parts of buildings falling off" in ...
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Bay Area music spotlight: Adrian West Band
His songs tackle everything from self-acceptance to protecting the planet, but always with uplifting melodies. Adrian West says even when the lyrics get serious, the music leaves audiences smiling. Upcoming show is July, 31, at Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek...
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Yaxel Lendeborg is the Warriors’ anti-Jonathan Kuminga
The No. 11 pick said he wants to earn Steve Kerr’s trust and be assigned to defend the best player on each team.
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Sam Altman film shot in SF dropped by Amazon, Variety reports
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A film about OpenAI founder Sam Altman that was partially shot in San Francisco has reportedly been dropped by the studio that was set to release it. The film, which was titled "Artificial," was about the tumultuous period in 2023 when Altman was briefly f...
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Jury convicts man shot in chaotic East Palo Alto park gun battle
(KRON) -- One of four men who waged a gun battle in front of terrified children in an East Palo Alto park was convicted by a San Mateo County jury on Thursday, according to prosecutors. Bobby Williams Jr., 52, of San Francisco, was found guilty on a slew of gun charges following ...
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Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom....
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Celebrate the Toy Story 5 Disney+ release with toys and gear your family will love
Now on Disney+: Here are the coolest Toy Story 5 toys and gear! Discover our favorite picks and bring the adventure home.
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How the San Jose Sharks can rule the Bay Area
GM Mike Grier has made two trades this month and has three first-round picks entering Friday’s NHL Draft.
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Hundreds of layoffs hit Cisco’s Bay Area offices
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Nearly 500 workers are being laid off from Cisco offices in the Bay Area, according to new state filings. The cuts come as the San Jose-headquartered tech company realigns itself to “win in the AI era,” Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said last month in a memo to ...
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Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold accused of orchestrating kidnapping and robbery
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold faces multiple felony charges for allegedly orchestrating a kidnapping in Florida.
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Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
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Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: 'I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde'
Billionaire investor Leon Black said Friday that Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a yearslong relationship in which he paid the disgraced financier $158 million....
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700+ dogs missing: Excavations at NorCal animal rescue reveal mass graves, decomposing animals
Horrifying details emerge as authorities dig up dozens of dog remains, many with microchips, as they expand the excavation around a Northern California rescue. Over 700 shelter dogs are still remain missing....
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Disney's new supernatural series 'The Doomies' draws from real French folklore
Disney goes supernatural in its latest series "The Doomies"! Watch the animated series now on Disney+.
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Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
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Best last-chance deals for Amazon Prime Days 2026 on this final day of sales
Today is the last day of Prime Day sales, grab these deals now before they expire.
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Small airplane reportedly crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper
A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest building on Friday, according to a witness account and media reports, triggering evacuations and drawing a large police and ambulance presence in the city's business district....
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Earthquake preparedness tips
Kyle Trambley, Oakland Fire Department, senior emergency planning coordinator, talks before, during, and after an earthquake.
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Woman arrested in San Francisco burglary spree
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A 40-year-old woman accused of more than half a dozen commercial burglaries in San Francisco is expected to appear in court Friday. Investigators identified the suspect as Maria Campbell following a burglary in the early morning of April 26 in the 1200 blo...
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Half Moon Bay accident: Possibly distracted lifeguard in truck ran over woman lying on Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, California
Authorities say a lifeguard may have been distracted when their truck ran over a 20-year-old woman at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, California.
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King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after completion of costly refurbishment
King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after the completion of a 10-year, 369 million-pound ($487 million) refurbishment program
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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term....
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More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states....
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A deadlocked jury in the Palisades Fire trial leaves attorneys weighing next steps
Attorneys are weighing their options after a jury said it could not decide whether to convict the 29-year-old man accused of sparking the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles after two days of deliberation....
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Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a national "billionaires' tax" and suggests the U.S. government should own a stake in AI companies.
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OUSD could see a budget surplus, if it makes difficult financial choices
OUSD staff shared an unexpected assessment: the district projects an $8 million surplus for the 2026–2027 school year. However, that surplus is entirely dependent on the district executing an additional $30 million in budget cuts this fall....
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The horrors persist, but so does the Friday SF news quiz - Axios
The horrors persist, but so does the Frid...
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Sex offender arrested for sexual assault in Tiburon hours after jail release
(KRON) -- A registered sex offender is accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a Tiburon bike path Wednesday night, just hours after he was let out of jail for a separate sexual assault charge, according to police. The Tiburon Police Department said Robiel Sium, 29, of San Rafa...
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Livestock, animals at the Alameda County Fair
Pigs, chicks and other livestock at the Alameda County Fair.
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Can Rupert Murdoch turn California red? He’s going to try
The Murdochs are courting California, through media, politics, and tech.
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Bay Area Football Club training facility in San Francisco
Leslie Osbourne gets emotional talking about building the Bay Area Football Club, which reached a new milestone on Treasure Island. Bay FC is the National Women's Soccer League's 14th expansion team located in Bay Area...
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SF’s RESET Center has admitted 600 people. Now the sheriff wants more
While the sheriff touts the facility’s successes in its first two months of operation, advocates raise questions about whether it’s actually connecting people to care....
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SFUSD just balanced its budget. The hard questions come next
School board members recognize the importance of a balanced budget that digs the district out of its fiscal hole. That doesn’t mean they all have to like it....
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5 NorCal roadhouses to have in your road-tripping back pocket
Jumbo’s Win-Win, Poor Red’s BBQ, and The Willo aren’t just there to save drivers from the monotony of fast food. They’re genuine destinations.
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The Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks for June 26-28 in San Francisco
This weekend’s looking sunny with a chance of rainbows. Go big all weekend with laser installations, drag shows, local bands, and of course, the Pride parade....
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Hillsborough’s ‘low-key billionaire’ bait: A $40M mansion with a ten-hole putting green
A new listing in the Peninsula town where Elon Musk once lived is banking on high-end custom upgrades and a large lot with views to set a new record.
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The Giants brace for a painful trade deadline: ‘We put ourselves in that position’
Buster Posey said the Giants do not intend to trade ace Logan Webb, but said the organization must be open to nearly any other moves.
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Tech is in flux; tourism is sluggish. SF’s economic recovery hangs in the balance
San Francisco’s economy showed some modest growth over the past year — though slow-growing corporate business has city leaders worried.
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The Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks for June 26-28 in San Francisco - The San Francisco Standard
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These Bay Area restaurants awarded Michelin Guide stars
The Michelin Guide strikes again in the Bay Area, awarding several restaurants with the highly acclaimed Michelin Guide stars.
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SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too....
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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 589 with almost 3,000 injured
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured....
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Ride the merry-go-round at the Alameda County Fair
Ride the merry-go-round at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, plus lots more.
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Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
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Bay Area forecast: Cool and breezy Friday
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A gray Friday morning starts the day, followed by a cool and windy afternoon. Daytime highs will be in the 60s and low 70s. Saturday will be similarly cool and breezy. Sunday will be warmer and calmer for San Francisco's Pride Parade, where downtown will n...
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California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
California voters will consider a controversial proposal in November to temporarily raise taxes on billionaires after the labor union backing the measure announced Thursday it would forge ahead despite pressure from critics to withdraw it....
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Turkey beats US 3-2 with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to World Cup knockout stage
Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup.