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Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, after more than 60 years guiding the firm that turned him into a household name for millions of investors worldwide. Buffett was named chairman emeritus effective immediately, with his son Howard G. Buffett taking...
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SF Opera reaches a deal with its orchestra, bringing week-long strike to an end
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- It looks like the show will go on. On Thursday, the San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Opera Orchestra announced they had reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The deal, on a new four-year contract, brings the curtain down on a week-long ...
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Man who allegedly dropped lewd photos of himself in front of teens arrested in Danville
(KRON) -- A man who police said approached teenagers and intentionally dropped lewd photos of himself in front of them was arrested in Danville on Friday. The Danville Police Department said it arrested the man following an investigation into a series of such incidents. There hav...
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Last call: This historic, pioneering Bay Area brewpub to close its doors after 40 years
A Bay Area institution, celebrated as the oldest continuously operating brewpub in the country, announced on Thursday that it is closing its doors.
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Juror who blocked Lindsay Clancy verdict disputes fellow jurors' claims: report
The lone holdout juror whose refusal to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity led to a mistrial is speaking publicly for the first time....
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Anthropic says its model Claude is helping to build itself as fears grow over an AI takeover
Anthropic’s Claude is helping the company develop the next, more intelligent version of the model, the artificial intelligence lab said in an announcement Thursday. Claude is leading 26% of Anthropic’s model research and development, which the company said means it can complete m...
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Inside Niebla: San Francisco's newest Tenderloin bookstore
A new Latino-owned business has opened its doors in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood. Niebla, a hybrid bookstore and coffee shop, was made possible through a Storefront Opportunity grant. Inside, readers will discover a curated selection of literature rarely found elsewher...
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New airport security technology unveiled at San Jose Mineta Airport
Federal authorities unveiled new technology Thursday at San José Mineta International Airport that could eventually be expanded nationwide.
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Guess what day it is? Classic commercial returns after 13 years
(KRON) -- Guess what year it is? Thrift Shop by Macklemore is topping the charts. You have an iPhone 5. Gas is $3.50 gallon. It's Wednesday. It's 2013. And everywhere you turn, you can't stop hearing "HUMMPP DAYYYY!" Yes, Hump Day. Uttered in the way made famous from the viral Ge...
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Artificial intelligence debate top of mind for Salesforce Dreamforce attendees
The three-day Dreamforce conference is wrapping up in San Francisco, and the topic top of mind for attendees, guest speakers and hosts is artificial intelligence....
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How much of Dreamforce money stays local? Bay Area schools, police see millions in funding
CEO Marc Benioff said Salesforce is providing $27 million to schools this year, as well as $13 million to multiple Bay Area law enforcement agencies to support security operations during the conference....
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California gas prices could be heading for a big drop next month
San Francisco (KRON) -- Gas prices continue to surge across California and here in the Bay Area. According to AAA on Thursday, gas prices have jumped 19 cents in the past week bringing the statewide average to $6.08 for a gallon of regular. Drivers in some Bay Area cities have se...
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Brother of late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla sues sister for $1M over estate, documents show
A.B. Quintanilla III has filed a lawsuit against his sister, Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga, for more than $1 million in connection with Selena Quintanilla's estate, according to court documents....
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49ers prepare for first home game of the season
San Francisco (KRON) -- The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to take on the Miami Dolphins this Sunday at Levi's Stadium. The Niners are coming off a dominating, 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia in week one. The Dolphins, meanwhile, are coming off a disappoint...
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Debate over the future of AI spills onto the streets of San Francisco
Protesters opposed to the development of AI marched through the streets of San Francisco looking for more concrete action to put guardrails up in the development of the revolutionary technology....
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States with the highest student debt burdens, according to data
Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges....
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Hotel cleanliness has worsened since pandemic: hospitality experts
For many travelers, a hotel is a temporary home away from home. Many expect good service and a clean room. But hospitality experts are sounding an alarm saying some hotel rooms have gotten dirtier since the COVID pandemic. Hotels are finding they can cut costs by reducing houseke...
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Uber cutting 250 jobs at SF headquarters
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Uber is slashing over 250 jobs at its San Francisco headquarters. A filing on the Employment Development Department website indicates the ridesharing company will cut 253 jobs at its 3rd Street HQ. The job cuts, which are described as permanent, are set to...
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Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE
The White House said Thursday that it was withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement....
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El Niño-driven Kelvin wave could raise Bay Area sea levels by up to 1 foot, scientists say
A little-known ocean phenomenon linked to El Niño is making its way toward California and could raise Bay Area sea levels by as much as a foot this fall, increasing the risk of coastal flooding across the region. Here's what to know about Kelvin waves....
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'The Kardashians' Season 8 trailer: relationships, strained connections and a medical diagnosis
See Kendall Jenner and Khloé Kardashian get real about their love lives, plus Kim's health diagnosis in Hulu's "The Kardashians" Season 8 trailer.
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Man dies, two hurt when fishing boat crashes into rocks near Golden Gate Bridge
Daniel Zhengyu Qin, 35, of San Jose, died and two men were hurt when their fishing boat ran aground near the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County and began taking on water. The three were on a salmon fishing trip....
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This East Bay city ranked as the nation's No. 1 city most vulnerable to cyberattacks
The Bay Area, widely considered the tech capital of the world, is also home to cities that are the most vulnerable to cyberattacks, a new analysis found....
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Abandoned Pleasanton puppy finds forever home
(KRON) -- A good Samaritan found an abandoned puppy during a heat wave in Pleasanton. In scorching heat, the puppy sought shade under a parked car in the Sterling Greens neighborhood "after being left behind," the Pleasanton Police Department wrote. "Thankfully, an observant resi...
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Berkeley's beloved Triple Rock Brewery closing after 40 years
(KRON) -- Berkeley's Triple Rock Brewery -- the longest continuously operating brewpub in the nation -- has announced it is closing. When the beloved downtown Berkeley taproom and brewpub first opened its doors back in March 1986, Ronald Reagan was president, "Sara" by Bay Area b...
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NTSB hauls off wreckage from NBC LA helicopter crash
Federal investigators removed the wreckage of a fatal NBC4 helicopter crash in Los Angeles to help determine the cause of the accident.
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Berkeley's Triple Rock Brewery to close after 40 years in downtown
A beloved brewery in downtown Berkeley has announced that it is planning to close after four decades of operations. Triple Rock Brewery and Taphouse on Shattuck Avenue will close by the end of the year, its owners wrote in a post on the brewery’s website. The business opened in 1...
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Brentwood community mourns Liberty High School students killed in crash
The Liberty High School community in Brentwood gathered on Thursday to remember two students killed in a crash over the weekend. Caden Kyle and Dominic Ferrari were killed in a crash near Deer Valley and Balfour roads just after midnight Sunday A third Liberty High School student...
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San Jose mayor meets with neighbors complaining about data center noise
On Wednesday night, Mayor Matt Mahan met with some South San Jose residents who say they’ve been dealing with a low, constant hum and bright lights shinning into their backyards coming from data centers nearby. Neighbors said the noise can get even louder when temperatures rise. ...
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San Francisco's Live on the Stoop: an intimate, open-mic performance series
From neighborhood performances to some of the Bay Area’s biggest names, Live on the Stoop is creating a stage where artists and audiences can connect in a different way. The sessions were founded by the collective Top Chefs, a band known for their dynamic performances that blend ...
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2026 Election: Race for California Insurance Commissioner
Former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim and State Senator Ben Allen are running to lead California's Department of Insurance. Political reporter Greg Lee sat down with both candidates ahead of the November midterm election....
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The risks of increasingly autonomous AI
OpenAI is acknowledging several concerning behaviors from its AI models, including attempts to bypass safeguards and actions taken without authorization. As AI becomes more capable and autonomous, how do we make sure it remains safe and under human control? Nick Reese, adjunct as...
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Famed breakfast burrito spot coming to SF's Lower Nob Hill
(KRON) -- Breakfast burrito aficionados have long viewed San Francisco's Al Carajo in the Mission as a top spot for the popular food. Now, the business is getting ready to expand to another location in the city. Coming this October, Al Carajo Breakfast Burrito will open in the Lo...
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Crane collapse damages at least 2 homes in New Jersey
Police say a private contractor was performing work at a home when the ground beneath a crane gave way, causing the crane to overturn and collapse onto two homes....
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Vigil held for Brentwood student-athletes killed in crash
BRENTWOOD, Calif. (KRON) -- Hundreds of Brentwood community members gathered together Thursday evening to mourn and honor the lives of two high school student-athletes who were killed last weekend in a car crash. Caden Kyle and Dominic Ferrari, 17, were in their senior year at Li...
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San Jose airport completes $2.5 million perimeter security upgrade
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- San Jose Mineta International Airport has completed a $2.5 million project adding new technology designed to strengthen security around the airport’s perimeter. The project includes new cameras, radar and heavy-duty bi-fold vehicle gates. It was funded ...
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San Francisco Zoo mourns loss of 34-year-old mandrill Pandora
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Zoo is mourning the loss of Pandora, the zoo's oldest female mandrill, who was humanely euthanized after her health declined in recent weeks. Pandora, affectionately known as "Dora," had recently experienced balance and coordination probl...
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Tiny cat discovered in Bolivia said to be 1st new feline species in over 100 years
A tiny cat in Bolivia is being hailed as the first new feline species in more than 100 years. Its size is smaller than your average house cat.