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Supreme Court decisions in immigration, guns and pesticides
The Supreme Court ruled on immigration, guns and pesticides in four key rulings.
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Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testing
Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case....
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SCOTUS clears way for Trump admin. to revive immigration policy once used on asylum seekers
The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border....
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Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know
The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrict...
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New California laws go into effect on July 1
From clearer food labeling to phone usage being limited in schools, there are a host of new rules that Californians must abide by starting July 1, with a range of legislation involving public safety, education, and employment....
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New California laws effective July 1
New California laws will go into effect on July 1. The range of legislation sprawls from a range of legislation involving public safety, education, and employment....
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Trump kicks off Great American State Fair after musical acts pull out
President Trump kicked off the Great American State Fair after musical acts, including rapper Young MC and country singer Martina McBride, backed out of event, citing concerns about the political nature of an event backed by the Trump White House....
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Cleanup continues in Mendocino County after its strongest quake in decades
WILLITS, Calif. (KRON) -- Cleanup continues Thursday in Mendocino County one day after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook the region, causing damage to homes and businesses. The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, was in Redwood Valley, southeast of Willits...
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San Francisco Pride weekend: Best ways to get around
San Francisco's annual Pride celebrations, one of the largest in the world, will kick off this weekend and transit agencies are ready to help make the experience as smooth as possible....
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Kawakami: The Buster Posey reality — it’s not about PR, but it has to be better than this
The Giants’ president of baseball operations wasn’t going to make anybody else face the music. Even if he had almost nothing to say.
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Inside George Kittle’s ‘Tight End U,’ a 49ers convention closed by Taylor Swift
Brock Purdy, Mac Jones, and Kyle Juszczyk were among the San Francisco players who appeared at Kittle’s sixth annual event in Nashville.
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After his walk-off home run, Giants rookie Victor Bericoto’s focus is on Venezuela
The Maracay, Venezuela native attempted to contact family and friends at home after two major earthquakes devastated the region where he grew up.
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Gen Z isn’t as politically fragile as you think
Youth for Common Sense was created as a space for San Francisco high schoolers to agree to disagree. The club is quickly spreading nationally.
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A YIMBY lawmaker thought she had a deal to kill an anti-tax ballot measure. She was wrong
In trying to stave off a transfer tax apocalypse, Buffy Wicks has made a lot of people angry.
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‘I was too scared to stay’: Patients are fleeing the UCSF Parnassus ER by the thousands
Staffing cuts, a boarding crisis, and an $809 million surplus. To employees, the question isn’t whether UCSF can fix its emergency department — it’s whether it wants to....
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New fireworks rules in Alameda County
Fireworks restrictions are getting tougher in unincorporated areas of Alameda County just in time for the Fourth of July holiday.
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New fireworks restrictions in Alameda County
Fireworks restrictions are getting tougher in unincorporated areas of Alameda County just in time for the Fourth of July holiday.
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding speculation grows as friend says it is 'close'
Reports that Swift and Kelce may tie the knot around the Fourth of July holiday have sparked more recent speculation about their wedding
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Back-to-back powerful earthquakes in Venezuela kill more than 160
More than 160 people are dead after back-to-back earthquakes strike Venezuela.
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Best Prime 2026 deals for Disney merch under $50
Here are the best Disney merch deals for Amazon Prime Days 2026 under $50
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Mild, dry weather continues in Bay Area Thursday
(BCN) -- Thursday in the Bay Area calls for dry conditions and clouds covering multiple parts of the region, with some areas expected to see mostly clear and sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. Daytime highs will be mostly in the mid 60s to low 70s on the coas...
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Equipment problem halts BART service for portion of East Bay
(KRON) -- Major delays and service disruptions hit BART early Thursday morning in the East Bay. BART service between South Hayward, Bay Fair and Castro Valley stations has stopped as of 5:05 a.m., according to transit officials. The service outage is due to an equipment problem o...
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Germany vs Ecuador preview: Ecuador’s World Cup survival on the line in NYC, NJ
Germany faces Ecuador at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with major stakes for Ecuador and a local connection for fans across New York and New Jersey....
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Apple shares plunge after it hikes prices on iPads and laptops
Apple shares fell sharply Thursday after the tech giant raised prices on a number of its signature products to make up for what it said were skyrocketing memory prices resulting from the AI boom. As of 2:00 p.m. ET, Apple stock was down by nearly 6%, putting the company on tra...
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California, Santa Clara County seek to block planned ICE facility near Gilroy
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County counsel are working together to block a planned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Santa Clara County. The federal government leased nearly 25 acres of land just outside Gilroy last ...
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S.F. supervisors will hammer out the city budget tonight. Here’s what’s at stake.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will hammer out the city budget Thursday, likely late into the evening. S.F. supervisors will hammer out the city budget tonight. Here’s what’s at stake....
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Air Canada Flight AC7664 from Newark Airport diverts to Boston after captain suffers medical episode
A horrifying mid-air emergency unfolded when a plane was diverted after the captain experienced a medical episode during the flight.
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New fault capable of massive earthquakes discovered in California
"We needed to go explore by excavating it."
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What losing the Make Out Room would mean to San Francisco
The Mission District mainstay will be sold after its owner seeks to retire. The fate of the Make Out Room is unclear. What losing the Make Out Room would mean to San Francisco...
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Desperate search for survivors under rubble after Venezuela quakes kill at least 235
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured. “Unfortunately we have received around ...
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Doug Martin's family files federal civil rights lawsuit after his death in Oakland police custody
The family of former National Football League player Doug Martin has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against police officers, paramedics and the city of Oakland after their son died in police custody. Martin, 36, died after a struggle with police following a reported brea...
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22-year-old man dies after going over waterfall in Yosemite National Park
A 22-year-old man died after going over Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park last Saturday, according to the National Park Service. The victim was identified by the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division as Josue Baires Alfaro, the park service said. At about 11...
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Venezuela reeling after powerful twin earthquakes kill at least 32 people as promises of aid pour in
Powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela in quick succession Wednesday evening killed at least 32 people and injured 700, the nation's acting president said....
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Bay Area restaurants earn top honors in latest Michelin Guide
Bay Area restaurateurs are celebrating after the release of the latest Michelin Guide awards. Two local restaurants earned the guide’s highest honor of three Michelin stars. Californios in San Francisco became the first Mexican restaurant in the world to receive three Miche...
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Fans celebrate Mexico's win at San Pedro Square in San Jose
Fans celebrates Mexico's win at San Pedro Square in San Jose.
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Fans celebrate Mexico's win vs Czechia at San Pedro Square
Soccer fans celebrate Mexico's victory over Czechia after attending a massive watch party held at San Pedro Square in San Jose.
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BART resumes service for portion of East Bay after equipment problem
BART resumed service between South Hayward, San Leandro and Castro Valley stations Thursday morning after a trackside equipment problem near the Bay Fair station, while major delays still affect the Berryessa and Dublin/Pleasanton lines, transit officials said. The transit age...
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San Jose City Council gathers input to rename Plaza de Cesar Chavez
San Jose officials held a public meeting Wednesday night to gather community input on renaming Plaza de Cesar Chavez, the historic downtown park at the center of a citywide effort to scrub the late labor leader’s name from public assets....
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Push to rename San Jose's Plaza de César Chávez
A historic park in downtown San Jose is getting a new name.
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Family of former NFL star Doug Martin files lawsuit against City of Oakland
(KRON) -- The family of a former NFL star is suing the city of Oakland. Former All-Pro running back and Oakland native Doug Martin died last fall while in police custody. Now, his family says the city, the police department and the paramedics involved need to be held accountable....
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In a rainbow-trimmed robe at the World Cup at San Francisco's Chase Center, a gay Qatari doctor advocates for equal rights
Dr. Nasser Mohamed strolled past a crowd of several hundred people outside Chase Center as the England-Croatia World Cup match was shown high above on the big screen....
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VIDEOS: Celebrations across Southern California after Mexico's FIFA World Cup group stage win
Celebrations break out in Santa Ana after Mexico beat Czechia in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Ryan Walker's K confirmed after ABS challenge - MLB.com
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Every MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant in California for 2026, Plus the Year’s Key Trends - MICHELIN Guide
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Bay Area wins huge at California's 2026 Michelin Guide awards - SFGATE
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Street vendor suffers brutal attack while working in downtown Los Angeles, video shows
A street vendor is recovering after a brutal attack at her stand in downtown Los Angeles, and it was all caught on video. Her family says race may have been a factor in the assault....
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Japanese market-style convenience store opens in downtown San Jose: Here's a look inside
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- Imagine a 7-Eleven that only sells Japanese and other Asian products -- but it also has a matcha cafe, sushi bar, ramen station and a bar for alcoholic beverages. That is what San Jose's newest Japanese market is. Sakura Market -- spearheaded by the tea...
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More victims sought in string of pellet gun shootings, say Gilroy police
(KRON) -- The Gilroy Police Department said a 20-year-old has been arrested in connection with a series of pellet gun shootings that injured seven people in the First Street corridor. Many of the incidents happened on June 14, according to Gilroy PD, and the ages of the victims r...
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Supply and demand sends World Cup ticket prices soaring
Team USA is scheduled to take the pitch for its final group stage match. However, the team's July 1 match in Santa Clara is triggering a massive secondary-market frenzy for tickets, with prices ranging form $2,400 to $20,000....
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San Francisco 49ers to 'explore' moving practice facilities for more space - Yahoo Sports
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MLB Gameday live updates: Athletics at Giants game on 06/24/2026 free - MLB.com
MLB Gameday live updates: Athletics at Giants ga...
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No tolerance for hate or crime at SF Pride this weekend, officials say
San Francisco city and police officials said Wednesday that they want people to enjoy Pride festivities this weekend — including the popular parade on Sunday — and that they will be on the lookout for criminal activity....