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‘Badge of honor’: How a DOJ probe could help Newsom’s 2028 prospects
New details reported by The Standard show how the feds are investigating the presumed frontrunner in the 2028 presidential race.
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Power outage near Oakland's Coliseum station suspends BART service
BART service was suspended in some parts of the East Bay on Saturday due to a PG&E power outage, according to authorities. Officials initially said the service was suspended due to a fire near the Coliseum station in Oakland. Later, authorities said BART halted service between it...
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Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell....
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SF-based tech CEO calls for AI development slowdown
(KRON) -- San Francisco-based AI company Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei laid out the dangers of AI development progressing too quickly in an essay published Saturday calling for slower development and closer monitoring of AI technologies. Amodei highlighted the risks of "reckless" AI...
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California to change license plate sequence for first time since 1980
It took 46 years for the current sequence to run out of combinations.
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Teen rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in frigid Alaska waters
A 15-year-old boy was rescued this week after clinging for two days to a capsized boat in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska.
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California to change license plate sequence for 1st time in 40 years due to shortage of combinations
For the first time in 46 years, California is changing its license plate sequence after running out of available combinations.
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California passes strong protections for kids in the age of AI
Common Sense Media CEO & Founder Jim Steyer joins us to applaud the series of bills passed in our state to protect children.
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2 juveniles arrested after autonomous car reports ghost gun to police
(KRON) -- The San Francisco Police Department arrested two juveniles earlier this month when an autonomous vehicle reported an AR-style assault rifle "ghost gun," officials said in a statement released Thursday. Just before 4 a.m. on Sept. 3, police responded to the 800 block of ...
government
New rent control measure in Redwood City sparks debate
Volunteers hit the streets in Redwood City on Saturday to get out the vote in favor of a new rent control measure. If passed in November, Measure E would roll some rents back to 2025 rates and add caps on rent increases. It would also strengthen tenant protections and “just cause...
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Fire destroys 2 barns and damages home in Sonoma County
A vegetation fire destroyed two barns and damaged a home Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. The Schell-Vista Fire District said the vegetation fire was spreading to buildings at 1365 Napa Road. Authorities said the fire left a home badly damaged and destroyed two barns...
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National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warning amid Lucas, Steele Fire battles
(KRON) -- The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning due to low humidity and high winds that may exacerbate fire conditions in the North Bay. The warning will remain in effect from 11 a.m. Saturday through 11 a.m. Monday for Lake and Colusa Counties with 25 to 35 mile...
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3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes East Bay
(KRON) -- A 3.4 magnitude earthquake shook the East Bay early Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Just before 12:30 a.m., an earthquake recorded at about 11 miles deep stuck about 5.5 miles northeast of Brentwood. People between Stockton, Pittsburg and Plea...
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"It's not too late to take action," expert weighs in on AI warning
A warning about the safety of A-I went viral this week after an A-I researcher publicly resigned and said the technology is an existential threat to humanity. Is the threat real? Or is the warning alarmist? A San Jose State technology professor says both are true....
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In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
Experts say children need to struggle with everyday problems to develop independence, emphasizing the importance of letting kids figure things out on their own....
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Temps. are down wind is up
Happy Saturday everyone! Following a notable cool down yesterday, the headline today for many will be wind. A strengthening pressure gradient will increase onshore flow Saturday, with widespread gusts of 25 to 35 mph and locally stronger winds possible near the coast, through gap...
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Bay Area Pastry Chef releases new book, "Bake Sum"
Joyce Tang, the owner and founder of the popular, nationally acclaimed "Bake Sum" bakeries in Oakland and Alameda says the book is a 'love letter to the Bay Area and the wonderful diversity of flavors that you can find here,'...
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Study: GLP-1 Use rising among children as young as 8
A new study from New York University found more than 20-thousand children between the ages of 8 and 11 have received prescriptions since 2019. It's found to be generally safe for short-term use, but the study's lead investigator said the long-term consequences of the medication o...
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Lucas Fire grows to 4,008 acres with 20% containment near Lake-Mendocino County line
The Lucas Fire burning near the Lake and Mendocino County line has grown to 4,008 acres with 20% containment, according to an update Sunday morning from Cal Fire. The wildfire started on Sept. 10 near Potter Valley and is under unified command involving Cal Fire, the Lake County ...
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Breezy winds and near normal temps through the week
(KRON) -- Saturday into Sunday morning, expect breezy onshore winds, especially near the coast and through gaps and passes. Through next week, temperatures remain near seasonal averages. Short Term: Skies will be mostly clear. An area of low pressure offshore is helping to keep t...
schools
Rival Alameda high schools battle on new football field
ALAMEDA, Calif. (KRON) -- The varsity football teams from Alameda High School and Encinal High School met Friday night for the 71st edition of the annual “Island Bowl” game before a sold-out crowd. The game was held on Encinal High School's newly refurbished $22 million football ...
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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Niño's might brings record slow storm season
The Atlantic hurricane season is unusually quiet this year due to a strong El Niño, which disrupts storm formation over that ocean.
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3.4-magnitude quake near Brentwood shakes Contra Costa County
The epicenter was roughly 5 miles from Brentwood.
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US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
Chevron confirmed that it will expand operations in Venezuela after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation's oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits....
business
The best SF restaurants for big groups, according to a panel of pros
From a late-night Korean pocha to a low-key Thai-style barbecue spot, the city’s top chefs reveal where they take their crews.
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She just wanted to host a picnic. The city said she needs permits and porta-potties
A Partiful post from Maya Juchtman went viral as a low-commitment way to meet people. Now she’s appealing for help affording what has become a runaway event....
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The Waggle: How to spend your AI millions in the few short years we have left
Also in The Waggle: Lady Gaga is a mom! Plus, a tantric sex demo, a cult-choir mystery, Andrew Garfield hates ChatGPT, Elon’s exes clap back, and a whole lot more....
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3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Contra Costa County
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Brentwood early Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey . The quake hit at 12:25 a.m. and was centered 6.9 miles east-northeast of Blackhawk and 7.0 miles southwest of Brentwood , the USGS said. This is a developin...
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Attack on key Saudi pipeline is blamed on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
Iraq's government raced Saturday to contain the fallout after local Iran-backed militias were accused of attacking and shuttering a key Saudi pipeline....
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Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe and will play Alexander Zverev for the US Open title
Shelton pulled out a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory on Friday and will play No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev on for the U.S. Open title.
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Federal criminal probe of Newsom expands; Lurie’s wife Prowda named in subpoenas
Federal investigators seek six years of records involving Newsom’s international travel, outside funding, and expenditures related to his residence and personal expenses....
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For years, one of S.F.’s oldest barbershops has been giving out free back-to-school haircuts. This year, it got some extra help.
Every year, despite the hardships of the pandemic, the owners of a Bayview barbershop scrounged money together for the neighborhood's kids. For years, one of S.F.’s oldest barbershops has been giving out free back-to-school haircuts. This year, it got some extra help....
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Sam Altman backs Anthropic CEO's call to slow down the global AI race
The CEOs of two of the world’s leading AI companies are publicly agreeing that the race to build increasingly powerful AI systems needs to be slowed, continuing this week’s cascade of warnings from researchers working on the technology. Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, maker o...
safety
3 detained after shots fired near Calif. high school football game
No one was injured in the shooting.
safety
San Jose police officer fired for improper use of Flock database
A San Jose police officer has been fired for improper use of Flock's automated license plate reader database.
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9/11, 25 years later: What does the future of airport security look like?
It's hard to imagine life without long security lines at the airport. The TSA did not exist before the 9/11 terrorist attacks. But a quarter century later, some of the restrictions have started to ease. We take a look at what the future of flight could look like....
Local
'Rich San Francisco history': 49ers photographer marks 54 seasons behind the lens
Michael Zagaris has spent more than half a century documenting the San Francisco 49ers, a career that began when he was a teenager sneaking into Kezar Stadium with homemade credentials and grew into an official role embedded with the team....
government
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee recalls being a member of Congress during 9/11
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was a member of Congress during the September 11th terrorist attacks. Now, 25 years later, she recalls the events of that day, the magnitude of the attacks and what she says has been the unjustifiable use of the Authorization of Use of Military Force, so...
parks
Oakland cracks down on illegal dumping as audit finds enforcement gaps
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Illegal dumping continues to be a problem across Oakland, with trash, furniture and hazardous materials left on streets and vacant lots. In East Oakland, near King Estate Open Space Park off Interstate 580, one empty lot has become a notorious dumping sit...
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'Disney Voluntears' pack meals for charity on 9-11 National Day of Service
The anniversary of the 9-11 attacks is now a federally recognized National Day of Service.
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Friends honor memory of Mark Bingham, who helped fight terrorists on 9/11
Two former Cal rugby players share remembrances of Mark Bingham of Los Gatos, who was among the passengers on Flight 93 who fought back against terrorists on 9/11....