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Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore's tour exit amid Robert Kraft boycott claims

Ed Sheeran was among many who expressed support for Macklemore after the rapper released a statement saying New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a stadium boycott that forced the rapper off Sheeran’s tour. Macklemore, whose real name is Ben Haggerty, alleged Monday t...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 15, 2026

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Hispanic Heritage Month: History, celebrations and why it begins on September 15

National Hispanic Heritage Month officially begins on Tuesday, showcasing the vast diversity and culture of Hispanic Americans. During this time, communities across the country host events that showcase Hispanic heritage through art, music, food and public recognition of Hispanic...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 15, 2026

Local

SF's fast-tracking of Marina Safeway project challenged by neighbors

Residents have filed a federal suit over the planned high-rise residential project at the Marina Safeway site, accusing San Francisco planning officials of giving the project fast-track approval without meeting rules that disqualify contaminated sites. They contend in the suit th...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 15, 2026

Local

Bay Area celebrates ‘El Grito' as Hispanic Heritage Month begins

Hispanic Heritage Month begins Tuesday, kicking off a monthlong celebration of Hispanic and Latino culture and history. If you’re wondering why the celebration begins in the middle of the month, Sept. 15 marks the anniversary of independence for five Central American countries. L...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 15, 2026

safety

Pedestrian struck, killed by driver in San Jose

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in San Jose this weekend, police said Monday. Early Saturday morning just after midnight, officers responded to the area of Curtner and Stone avenues. According to investigators, a Tesla Model X being driven by a man was going west ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 15, 2026

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Prosecutors won't pursue death penalty for Nick Reiner in killings of parents

Prosecutors announced Tuesday morning that they will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner if he is convicted in the killings of his parents Rob and Michele at their Los Angeles home. Los Angeles County’s top prosecutor, speaking to reporters ahead of a pre-trial hearing...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 15, 2026

Local

AI leaders gather in SF for Dreamforce as debate grows over regulation

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- On the heels of this year’s Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, debate over artificial intelligence regulation continues to grow. The top AI leaders are gathering for Dreamforce on Tuesday in San Francisco at a time when safety concerns continue to gro...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 15, 2026

Local

Deadly new drug hits San Francisco's streets | West Coast Wrap

Public health officials issued a stark warning on Monday about a new drug hitting teh streets that's even more dangerous than fentanyl. Investigators say cyclorophine killed a 16-year-old boy in April...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsSep 15, 2026

business

Major AI concerns and calls for slowdown

Tech-company leaders are sounding the alarm, calling for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence, including the CEO of and co-founder of Anthropic. But President Trump has made it clear he wants to charge full steam ahead with this technology. For more insight, w...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsSep 15, 2026

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Know your rights as a California tenant

Centro Legal takes turns hosting the clinic on Wednesdays with their partner organizations, including the Eviction Defense Center and East Bay Community Law Center. Centro Legal will be hosting the clinic on September 23. David Hall, tenants’ rights co-director, gives insight....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsSep 15, 2026

Local

Raising Cane's first SF location is finally opening

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Raising Cane's is finally opening its first San Francisco location. The fast food chain known for chicken fingers is opening next Monday, Sept. 21 at Fisherman's Wharf, according to a Raising Cane’s representative. Located at 211 Jefferson St., the debut o...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 15, 2026

safety

Alameda Co. Alternative Response Unit hopes to expand mental health service

KTVU went along with Alameda County's Alternative Response Unit in San Leandro as it answered mental health calls Monday. The ARU handles many non-violent calls for help that usually would go to police or fire units. The fire department says the unit has been a success in matchin...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsSep 15, 2026

parks

Thieves steal little league equipment

A Richmond little league association is facing an uncertain future after thieves broke into a trailer and stole equipment needed for the upcoming season. Now there's a call for help to restock what has been stolen....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsSep 15, 2026

parks

Richmond Little League reports $11K theft from storage container

RICHMOND, Calif. (KRON) -- The Richmond Little League had several pieces of equipment stolen just before Labor Day Weekend. The vice president of baseball for the league, Daniela Rueda Wallace, said the league’s storage container at Nicholl Park was broken into on Sept. 3. Thieve...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 15, 2026

safety

Alameda County Alternative Response Unit hopes to expand mental health team

KTVU went along with Alameda County's Alternative Response Unit in San Leandro as it answered mental health calls Monday. The ARU handles many non-violent calls for help that usually would go to police or fire units. The fire department says the unit has been a success in matchin...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsSep 15, 2026

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10,000-year-old mastodon tooth found in San Mateo County

A 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth was recently discovered along the Peninsula. Geologists say the fully intact adult molar was found in a creek in a forest in the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District preserve in San Mateo County....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsSep 15, 2026

Local

Dreamforce kicks off in San Francisco with focus on AI safety

Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend upon San Francisco starting Tuesday morning for Dreamforce, one of the world’s largest tech conferences, as the three-day event kicks off at the Moscone Center. Now in its 24th year, the conference brings together technology pro...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 15, 2026

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Tea importer forced to vacate Marin County compound after decades-long code battle

David Lee Hoffman stood on his property in the West Marin County town of Lagunitas where he’s lived for 53 years, surrounded by the exotic temples and caves he’s constructed over the decades — getting ready to say goodbye to it all. After a long court battle over his unpermitted ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 15, 2026

safety

San Jose police officer fired for helping domestic violence suspect

(KRON) -- A San Jose Police Department officer was fired after helping a family member find a domestic violence victim, officials revealed Monday. The officer was off-duty when he searched the police department's Automated License Plate Reader cameras to find the victim. SJPD tol...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 15, 2026

safety

Man cleared of criminal charges in Foster City Spinnaker Cove condo fire

The man initially arrested in connection with a massive fire that tore through a Foster City condo complex last month has been cleared of criminal charges, though displaced residents express frustration over the decision. Keith Tompkins, a resident of Unit 107, was arrested just ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 14, 2026

parks

Gov. Newsom says he won't run for President in 2028 if Kamala Harris does

(KRON) -- Governor Newsom continues to drop clues about whether he plans to run for U.S. President in 2028. In an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Newsom said that he won't run for president if former Vice President Kamala Harris does. Newsom has been sparking speculation that h...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 14, 2026

safety

Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputy arrested for child sexual abuse material

(KRON) -- A deputy with the Santa Clara Sheriff's Office has been arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material. The San Jose Police Department said it was alerted on Saturday, Sept. 12 at around 10:13 a.m. Officers were flagged down by someone who said she fou...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 14, 2026

Local

Dozens of dog attacks reported in San Francisco Tenderloin

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Dozens of dogs have attacked and bitten people around San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood in 2026, according to city data. Between January and September, there were 74 dog attacks, city data obtained by KRON4 reveals. The most recent incident happened ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 14, 2026

Local

Dreamforce is set to bring 50,000 visitors to San Francisco's Moscone Center

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Salesforce's annual Dreamforce is set to open Tuesday morning at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, drawing an estimated 50,000 visitors to the city. Crews are placing the final touches on indoor and outdoor stages as preparations wrap up for the annual ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 14, 2026

government

Muni is too broke to use more eco-friendly buses

Due to budget issues, the SFMTA board voted to seek a state exemption to buy diesel-hybrid buses instead of pricier electric ones.

The San Francisco StandardSep 14, 2026

government

Is Trump really giving $5,000 to every American?

President Trump continued his pledge of $5,000 checks to Americans, saying that every U.S. adult would receive one regardless of whether they voted Republican or voted at all....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsSep 14, 2026

parks

Disney drops trailer for new Steph Curry film

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Disney has released a new trailer for the film Portrait of an Artist: Stephen Curry. The trailer, which dropped on social media Monday morning, features clips and highlights from Curry's career with the Golden State Warriors along with home movies from Cur...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 14, 2026