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Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO’s call to curb China's AI development
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss AI governance, among other topics, at a meeting planned on Sept. 24.
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Monday in Bay Area brings mix of sun, clouds
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A mix of clouds and sun starts the week Monday in the Bay Area, with daytime highs in the 60s at the coast, 70s along the bayshore and 80s inland. The week ahead will bring more of the same, with a slight cooldown midweek and a very slight warm-up this nex...
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Hayden Panettiere's possible cause of death revealed: report
Hayden Panettiere’s possible cause of death was revealed on Monday, according to a report. The “Nashville" and “Heroes" star died on August 16.
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9/11: 25 years later, from tragedy to service
On 9/11, John Bridgeland had a firsthand view of the White House response, from the first reports of the attacks to the evacuation of the West Wing and the emergency declaration signed by President Bush. He later became the first director of USA Freedom Corps, focused on channeli...
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Hayden Panettiere investigation now cross-country and focused on drugs, sources say
Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and "Ice Princess," died on Aug. 16.
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Alameda 9/11 survivor shares his story
For Eric Jones, September 11th is more than a date in history, it is a day he will never forget. He survived the attack on the Pentagon, suffered injuries, and helped others in the aftermath. Years of therapy helped him confront the PTSD that followed. Today, he works at the USS ...
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California sues Trump administration over immigration rule change
California filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration’s new public charge rule, marking the state’s 92nd legal action against the administration. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the lawsuit in San Francisco alongside San Francisco City Attorney Da...
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Another measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania as outbreak grows
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported 676 measles cases in the state.
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Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after Robert Kraft organized boycott
Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after he says New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott among stadium owners over the rapper’s remarks in support of Palestinians. The “Thrift Shop” rapper posted a lengthy statement to his Instagram on Monday a...
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Liberty High School mourns 2 students killed in Brentwood crash
Students at Liberty High School in Brentwood are mourning two classmates killed in a crash over the weekend as the California Highway Patrol investigates what led to the collision. Police responded just after midnight Sunday to the crash on Deer Valley Road near Balfour Road in B...
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Are autonomous vehicles and San Francisco development on a collision course?
It makes sense for robotaxi fleets to be parked close to their customers. But, someday, it’d make sense to put housing on those sites, too. Are autonomous vehicles and San Francisco development on a collision course?...
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San Francisco's OpenAI won't go public amid fears about AI safety and security
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the San Francisco company will not go public this year amid heightened fears about artificial intelligence safety and security. It was all spurred by a viral social media post from Jacob Coxon, a former employee at leading AI firm Anthropic, who warned ...
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Major crash backs up traffic in Clayton
A major crash in Contra Costa County caused traffic to back up for miles Monday morning. The crash happened near Marsh Creek Road and Morgan Territory Road and involved at least two vehicles. Video from NBC Bay Area SkyRanger showed a significant backup in the area. Additional de...
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Gilroy to vote on pausing new data center development
The Gilroy City Council is expected to vote Monday night on whether to temporarily ban the development of new data centers across the city. Data centers house computer systems used to power artificial intelligence and other technology. The facilities can be large and noisy for ne...
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3.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Contra Costa County
A preliminary 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Brentwood Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey . The quake was centered 6.5 miles northeast of Blackhawk and 7.4 miles west-southwest of Brentwood, the USGS said. This is a developing story. Details ma...
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Firefighters reach turning point on 4,100-acre Lucas Fire near Lake-Mendocino border
Firefighters battling the Lucas Fire near the Mendocino and Lake County line reported significant progress, bolstering containment lines as fire activity slowed over the weekend....
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SF Giants, UCSF give pediatric cancer patients a day to ‘just be kids’
More than 500 pediatric cancer patients, survivors, families and caregivers joined the San Francisco Giants and UCSF Health at Oracle Park for a day of baseball, special activities and a break from treatment....
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Petaluma police arrest man on warrant, alleged battery on officer
(BCN) -- A Petaluma man with a warrant was arrested Sunday on suspicion of battery on an officer, the department said. At about 10 a.m., an officer recognized 34-year-old Francisco Perez walking in the area and knew he had a warrant out for his arrest, according to police. An off...
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Dreamforce welcomes more than 43,000 to SF amid debate over pace of AI development
More than 43,000 people are expected to gather at Moscone Center this week for Dreamforce, Salesforce's annual conference. Artificial intelligence and AI agents will be at the center of discussion, even as some industry leaders call for slower development of the technology....
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Two high school students dead in overnight Antioch crash
(BCN) -- Two high school students were killed, and two were injured in a vehicle collision in Antioch early Sunday morning, according to police. Just after 12 a.m. Sunday, a major vehicle collision occurred in the area of Deer Valley and Balfour roads in Antioch. Officers arrived...
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Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill. But that might not be enough
President Donald Trump had been hearing the message loud and clear for weeks about the sweeping cryptocurrency bill being written in the Senate: to get it across the line, he would have to agree to ethics provisions that apply to him, too. First, Trump agreed to a measure that wo...
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Judge rules Trump administration plan to cut FEMA workforce in half was unlawful
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s plan to cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s workforce by 50% violated congressional protections governing the agency....
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Warmer Monday forecast
Patchy fog will resurface near the coast and bay Monday morning. The afternoon forecast features mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures. Highs should range from the mid 60s to the upper 80s;...
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Leaders organize youth gatherings at Offline Oakland
Local youth organizations in Oakland are rallying to help young people unplug from screens and reconnect with their community, with several non-profits hoping to secure a share of the more than $17 billion Meta settlement finalized last month....
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San Francisco supervisor to introduce tighter enforcement on e-bikes, other powered devices
A San Francisco supervisor plans to introduce legislation aimed at increasing enforcement of existing laws governing e-bikes and other powered devices, citing safety concerns and complaints from residents....
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D10 candidates could settle $7M empty cabin shelter standoff
Plus: Sunshine Task Force candidates emerge, Lurie’s rent emergency takes heat, and podcaster slams SF.
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Oakland nonprofits aim to secure funds for youth programs from historic Meta settlement
California is expected to receive upwards of $1.5 billion to $2 billion from the $17.1 billion settlement payout.