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Redwood City voters to decide on new rent control laws: Here's where both sides stand with Measure E
Redwood City voters will decide in November whether to adopt rent control and expanded tenant protections through Measure E. Supporters say the measure would provide relief for renters facing rising housing costs, while opponents argue it would impose significant costs on the cit...
safety
Person rescued after falling 30 feet from cliff near Panther Beach in Santa Cruz County
(BCN) -- Firefighters helped rescue a person who fell several dozen feet off a cliff south of Panther State Beach in Santa Cruz County Saturday afternoon, according to CAL FIRE. Watch the full video in the video player above. The person fell about 25 to 30 feet from the cliff, la...
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San Jose police officer fired for allegedly sharing Flock camera data with domestic violence suspect
A San Jose police officer was fired after the department said he improperly used Flock data, automated license plate reader information, and shared it with a relative who was a suspect in a domestic violence case....
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Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title and extend a drought by American men
Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton in four sets in US Open final to win his second major title.
government
Coast Guard searches for owner of empty boat found near Discovery Bay
(BCN) -- The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for the owner of a boat that was found near Discovery Bay, with the owner's belongings left inside, the agency said over the weekend. The boat was found Friday with the engine off, a stereo playing, keys on board, and a cell phone inside...
business
The SF grocery co-op brings live concerts to the produce aisle
(KRON) -- A concert nestled in the produce aisle. Musicians strum guitars while a lead singer croons into the mic, placed next to organic fruits and vegetables. That's the new scene at Rainbow Grocery Cooperative in San Francisco. The worker-owned natural foods store just launche...
safety
Multiple North Bay law enforcement agencies track suspect in cross-country pursuit
(BCN)-- Several law enforcement agencies in Sonoma and Solano counties worked together Saturday to track down a driver suspected of fleeing police and driving at high speeds from Petaluma to Vallejo. Police in Petaluma engaged in the pursuit as the driver was wanted for an allege...
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‘Bro, this is nuts!': Marathon runners race straight into torrential flooding
Runners in Sunday’s Racefaster Half Marathon in Paramus, New Jersey, suddenly found themselves facing flash flooding. In some cases, the runners had few options for escaping the water that nearly came up to their knees. “Bro, this is nuts!” said runner Zac Clark, panning his cell...
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Air Force officer recalls ‘free-falling' after jet was shot down over Iran
In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” that aired Sunday, one of the two U.S. Air Force officers whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April detailed his harrowing ordeal, including plummeting to the ground with a damaged parachute. The Defense Department has not identifie...
Local
California Sen. Scott Wiener weighs in on fears surrounding AI race
(KRON) -- California State Senator Scott Wiener weighed in on Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for an AI slowdown over the weekend. The Bay Area politician responded to Amodei's essay We Must Pace the Future published on Saturday calling on government to step in. "Yes the AI lab...
government
Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who checked ‘U.S. Citizen’ box
Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct cases against 11 residents born in American Samoa after a state appeals court ruled that prosecutors must prove defendants knowingly intended to break the law....
parks
Disney Jr., ESPN and ABC7 host free 'Take Back Sports' event for kids in Oakland
Ira Jinkins Park hosted a free sports event for young children, organized as part of a national initiative by ESPN, Disney Jr., and "Every Kid Sports."...
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Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China
President Donald Trump is playing down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence.
safety
Man with violent criminal history accused in stabbing spree that left 4 dead
A manhunt has ended in Louisiana after a man with a violent criminal history was arrested for an alleged stabbing spree that left four people dead and a child critically injured....
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Infamous Marin criminal Max Wade has parole grant taken away
He's best known for stealing Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini.
safety
Person rescued after falling off cliff near Panther Beach in Santa Cruz
A person was rescued after falling off a cliff near Panther Beach in Santa Cruz on Sunday, Cal Fire CZU said. Cal Fire CZU said on Sunday afternoon, a person fell between 25-30 feet off a cliff south of Panther Beach, landing on a rock shelf. Authorities said responders packaged ...
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Rafael Devers’ season is over, but the Giants’ top slugger is a Willie Mac Award contender
The team placed its home run leader on the 60-day injured list with a core muscle injury.
safety
2 killed in late-night East Bay crash
The fire department said four patients were found at the scene, and two of them needed to be extricated from their vehicles
parks
2 accused of trying to sell multimillion dollar SF home they did not own
(BCN) -- Two people were accused in a civil lawsuit filed this week by the City and County of San Francisco of trying to sell a house they did not own. Brandon Aadee and Diana Peng were named defendants in the lawsuit, which accused the two of using forged signatures to illegally...
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New Martinez mural honors Joe DiMaggio
Members of The Joe DiMaggio Hometown Hero Project join us to talk about the mural now on display in Martinez.
schools
How Bike Family Fest promotes bike safety in Contra Costa County.
Organizers of the annual Bike Family Fest event in Pleasant Hill join us to talk about their growing event, and how it's making a difference at schools....
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Judge asks Supreme Court to reconsider laws about AI generated CSAM
A federal appeals court is now urging the Supreme Court to reconsider how the law treats A-I generated child pornography - otherwise known as "child sex abuse material."...
government
Bay Area Gen Z voters respond to Pres. Trump promise of $5k checks
San Jose State Political Science Professor Donna Crane discusses the week's political news - from the GOP midterm convention to AI safety and whether congress will take action to regulate it....
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Celine Dion completes her first full concert in 6 years after overcoming rare illness
Celine Dion has returned to the stage in Nanterre, France, performing her first full concert in over six years.
safety
Lucas Fire burns more than 4k acres
(KRON) -- The Lucas Fire continued burning overnight in Lake and Mendocino counties and is now burning over 4,000 acres and is 20 percent contained as of Sunday morning, Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) officials said. "Fire crews made good progress overnight and were able to...
Local
Spectacular Sunday
Happy Sunday everyone! The Bay Area is settling into a comfortable pattern that will continue for the final full week of summer. Seasonal temperatures will stick around with sunshine away from the coast. Expect 60s and lower 70s near the Coastal and Bay, with 70s and 80s inland. ...
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AG Bonta, Santa Clara County block construction of ICE facility near Gilroy
(KRON) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the County of Santa Clara further blocked the construction of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility on a 24.5-acre parcel in unincorporated Santa Clara County near Gilroy, county officials announced Saturday. “We...
schools
Study finds later school start times help California students
The study's author explains how a California law requiring middle schools to start no earlier than 8am and high school no earlier than 8:30am led to improvements in test scores and mental health....
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Rare whale shark filmed swimming up California coast
More rare creatures are being spotted off California’s coastline.
safety
Wisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake
A Republican congressman said he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday.
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Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage
President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying the attacks are causing a fuel shortage....
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Breezy winds continue with normal temperatures
(KRON) -- Onshore winds will strengthen Sunday afternoon. Dry offshore winds will move into the higher terrain Sunday night into Monday night. Through the week, temperatures will remain near seasonal averages. Short Term: Sunday morning's lows: in the upper 40s to 50s. Skies will...
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California woman killed by stalker after years of terror
The woman was brutally slain outside of a Panera by her long-time stalker.
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Man dies in Shasta Lake trying to save pet dog
A Redding man died after jumping into Shasta Lake to save a pet dog.
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Ryanair CEO disputes report that an injured passenger was partly sucked out a shattered window
Ryanair's CEO disputes claims that a passenger was partly sucked out of a window during a July flight.
News
They liked being named Al. Then came AI
Like Alexas and Claudes before them, people named Al are struggling with confusion caused by the latest Silicon Valley trend.
Local
San Francisco doesn’t need this many golf courses
The city loses $4.9 million a year subsidizing six sprawling golf courses used by a shrinking number of players. In a housing-starved city, that’s a tough sell....
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There’s a sorta crazy plan to turn SF’s dead mall into a sports mecca
Urban Land Development and TMG Partners submitted a bid for the San Francisco Centre based on, of all things, basketball.
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Giants ace Logan Webb got his ‘butt kicked’ this year. He wants to keep pitching anyway
Manager Tony Vitello indicated the team may have conversations about shutting the ace down early, but the starter said “I’ll be throwing.”
safety
Wisconsin GOP governor candidate swims from sinking plane after emergency lake landing
Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said escaped with minor injuries after a small plane he was in lost power and made an emergency landing in a lake....
Local
Coast Guard seeks owner after abandoned boat found playing stereo near Discovery Bay
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco is seeking the whereabouts and contact information of Alan Wright Wokas, the owner of an abandoned 20-foot Moomba boat. The vessel was located on Friday in the vicinity of Old River near Discovery Bay, approximately one mile north of the ...
safety
Dominick Bianchi missing: Urgent search for diabetic man as wife Julianna Zyra pleads for newlywed to 'come home'
Dominick Bianchi was last seen Tuesday morning at his home in East Greenbush, near Albany, according to police.