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Senate takes first step to overhaul college sports system
Senate takes first step to advance legislation to drastically overhaul college sports system as we know it, passing a procedural vote for a full Senate vote, 74-24....
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Bay Area reaches cool point of forecast Wednesday
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Welcome to the Bay Area's coolest day of the week's forecast, with temperatures Wednesday down in the 60s to 70s at the warmest. We will see a few passing clouds but showers will stay to our north up near the Oregon border. There will be peeks of sunshine ...
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Mayor Lurie gets 6 appointments to the Youth Commission. They all hail from private schools.
Records show no mayor in at least a decade has chosen only private-school kids. Mayor Lurie gets 6 appointments to the Youth Commission. They all hail from private schools....
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Audio evidence key as NTSB probes fatal Chatsworth news helicopter crash
NTSB and FAA investigators are analyzing live broadcast audio and severely burned wreckage to determine what caused a fatal news helicopter crash in Chatsworth following a deadly bus collision....
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San Francisco mayor backs Prop H as Muni faces $307M budget shortfall
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is urging voters to support a parcel tax aimed at addressing a $307 million budget shortfall facing Muni. Proposition H, which will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, would raise money for the transit agency through an annual parcel tax. Without additio...
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Coast Guard, FBI investigating after 2 oil tankers bound for US hit with cyberattacks: Sources
U.S. authorities said there were no reports of "operational disruptions."
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Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
President Trump is lashing out after the Supreme Court rejected his plan to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. As he challenges the ruling, he’s also pushing back against calls for tighter controls on artificial intelligence. Todd Belt, director of the Politi...
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Charlie Kirk's family signals intent to sue, alleging 'stunning failures' led to on-campus assassination
The family of Charlie Kirk alleges that a "series of stunning failures and reckless decisions" by Utah Valley University led to the conservative activist's assassination....
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Patrick Clancy gives his 1st interview after the Lindsay Clancy trial
Weeks after the Lindsay Clancy trial ended with a hung jury , her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy , is set to give his first television interview. Clancy spoke to “60 Minutes” — the conversation with Ross Douthat will air Sunday night, according to CBS News, which posted a video showi...
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An SF police recruit died during training. His family is demanding answers.
"The Christmases, the birthdays," Christina Psalms said, "... all of that's gone."
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Muni is giving voters a pricey would-you-rather: Pay the parcel tax, or pay for delays
Should Proposition H fail to pass, delays from the resulting service cuts would likely cost more than the parcel tax itself.
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S.F. economy will take a hit if Muni measure fails, controller warns
A report from the controller's office San Francisco’s GDP would grow $310 to $400 million over 15 years by passing the parcel tax measure. S.F. economy will take a hit if Muni measure fails, controller warns...
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Paris court awards Kim Kardashian 1 euro after her 2016 robbery
A Paris court on Tuesday awarded 1 euro ($1.15) to Kim Kardashian for having been the victim of an armed robbery in the French capital in 2016
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Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the 1st time since 2023
Trump criticized the moving, calling on the Fed to "LOWER THE INTEREST RATES."
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House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
The House approved a war powers resolution late Tuesday that would halt President Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval....
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Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said....
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Zuckerberg distances Meta from calls for a coordinated approach on an AI slowdown
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said it’s up to each AI company to make sure its technology is safe, distancing himself from calls by rival companies for a coordinated slowdown in the development of advanced artificial intelligence. The comments Zuckerberg posted on social media followe...
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Richmond becomes 3rd Bay Area city to impose data center moratorium
Richmond has become the third Bay Area city recently to temporarily halt new data center development, following Oakley and Gilroy, as its officials take time to study the potential impacts of the rapidly growing industry. The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday night to establish...
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Cisco Top Executive Addresses AI Growth & Dangers
Cisco President/ Chief Product Officer talks about AI growth and dangers
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San Francisco celebrates El Grito and Hispanic Heritage Month
San Francisco celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and El Grito, Mexican Independence with festival at Civic Center Plaza
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'Dancing with the Stars' season 35 premiere brings 8 dances, lots of nostalgia and 1st elimination
The ballroom is back for season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars!" Round one saw eight male stars compete, but only seven will dance another week.
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Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates this week for the first time in three years
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At least 3 killed in Los Angeles news helicopter crash
At least three people were killed in a helicopter crash in Chatsworth on Tuesday when a Los Angeles TV news chopper, covering a previous crash, came down, killing two people aboard the craft and one bystander....
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What to know about the victims of the NBCLA news helicopter crash
Tributes began pouring in Wednesday after a news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles, killing three people. The crash occurred just before 7 p.m. local time Tuesday in the Chatsworth area of the San Fernando Valley , as the news chopper was covering a traffic accident. Angel City A...
business
Scott’s Seafood in Oakland celebrates 50 years
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- An Oakland restaurant is celebrating 50 years in business. Scott’s Seafood Grill and Bar has been located on Oakland’s waterfront at Jack London Square since 1976, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Manager Ramiro Carabez says they’ve worked for ...
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Richmond residents rally against proposed data center development
RICHMOND, Calif. (KRON) -- Richmond community members rallied Tuesday and packed into a City Council meeting to urge officials to temporarily halt the development of data centers in the city. Dozens of residents and activists gathered before the meeting, calling on councilmembers...
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AI leaders call for safety while debating government regulation at Dreamforce in San Francisco
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who has increasingly spoken publicly about the speed of AI development and the need to reduce risks, called for greater transparency and stronger safety practices across the industry....
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EXCLUSIVE: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff touts AI for all as Dreamforce returns to San Francisco
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says the future of AI should be accessible to everyone, not just a select few. In an exclusive interview with ABC7 Eyewitness News Dan Ashley Benioff discussed AI, cybersecurity, public education and why he remains one of San Francisco's biggest champi...
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TV news helicopter crashes near deadly L.A. bus collision, 3 killed
Multiple helicopters were over the scene of a bus crash nearby when the chopper descended.
schools
Yes sir, Steve Kerr: Dubs coach visits Viz Valley Middle School
Warriors coach Steve Kerr makes visit to Visitation Valley Middle School after company does day of community service there. Yes sir, Steve Kerr: Dubs coach visits Viz Valley Middle School...
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Reporter, pilot and pedestrian ID'd as 3 killed in Los Angeles TV news helicopter crash
A TV news helicopter belonging to KNBC in Los Angeles crashed and burst into flames near the scene of a deadly bus collision on Tuesday evening, killing reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and a pedestrian on the ground identified as Edy Gutierrez Mejia....
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DOJ: SF man used COVID loans to buy Mercedes, flip properties
(KRON) -- A San Francisco man is among 160 suspected fraudsters charged with taking advantage of the U.S. government's COVID-era loans that were supposed to help small businesses survive the pandemic, officials announced Tuesday. The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforce...
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Man charged with manslaughter after punch kills 64-year-old in Sonoma
A 64-year-old man attacked in the heart of downtown Sonoma last week has died from his injuries.
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Tiki bars and cigars: How High-Speed Rail consultants misspent $592k of taxpayer cash
A watchdog found consultants wrongly billed taxpayers for travel, including to nightclubs, first-class flights, and international airfare.
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Richmond could impose 45-day data center moratorium
The Richmond City Council is weighing whether to impose a 45-day moratorium on data centers. Richmond is the latest Bay Area city to consider such restrictions as communities have concerns over the rapid development of this technology....
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Hollywood A-list couple dines at San Francisco dim sum spot
(KRON) -- It's not every day a Hollywood A-list couple dines in San Francisco -- something that is a more usual occurrence in Los Angeles and New York. Actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis were seen dining at San Francisco dim sum staple, Yank Sing. The restaurant posted photos o...
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U.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, a remarkable revelation after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful purposes. Air Force...
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San Francisco 'rideshare rapist' sentenced to 6 life terms
A San Francisco judge on Monday sentenced a convicted serial rapist who posed as a rideshare driver to six life sentences for kidnapping and sexually assaulting women he picked up after they left bars and nightclubs....
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SF Opera cancels more performances amid orchestra strike: What ticketholders need to know
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco Opera confirmed Tuesday that the ongoing strike by the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, called before opening night on Sept. 12, has canceled additional performances through Sunday, Sept. 20. SF Opera said it has canceled the three upcoming per...
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Diesel at some Bay Area stations nearing $9 a gallon as CA prices hit record highs
According to AAA, California's statewide average price for diesel has reached $8.21 per gallon, far above the national average of $6.26. In some parts of the Bay Area, prices are even higher....
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Manslaughter charge in punching death of man, 65, in Sonoma
A man was charged by prosecutors with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly punching a man, 65, at Sonoma Plaza, knocking him to the ground. The victim died nearly a week later....
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4 acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks....
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Rabies exposure increase reported by CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there has been a 76% rise in the number of people getting a rabies shot, which are given after exposure. Last month, the City of Berkeley issues a warning after finding five rabid bats....
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Bay Area kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year on Sept. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations kick off around the country and in the Bay Area. Some celebrations saw attendance drop last year amid fears of ICE enforcement, but leaders say they expect things to be different this year....