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Workers and families keep annual Tribute in Light shining after 25 years
Among the people who have helped keep the Tribute in Light shining is Valerie Webb, who was asked to flip the switch for the first Tribute in Light just six months after the attacks....
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Thousands to gather in Oakland for free STEM fair, brainchild of Stanford's Ahmed Muhammad
Thousands of kids are set to converge in Oakland on Saturday for what's become a beloved gathering where science is celebrated, and the community comes together for fun, interactive activities and endless learning opportunities....
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4 Fun Things to do in the Bay Area this weekend
(KRON) -- KRON4 Chief Meteorologist Lawrence Karnow shares 4 Fun Things happening in the Bay Area this weekend.
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Ceremonies to honor first responders and veterans in SF
San Francisco paused on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 to honor first responders and veterans.
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Martial arts instructor speaks out after SF beach fight
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The video of a fight at Crissy Field Tuesday has been viewed online hundreds of thousands of times. KRON4 followed up with one of the men involved at his San Francisco martial arts studio. It was the right place, right time for James Hidalgo when he took d...
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Remembering 9/11: Daughter honors dad who was on United Flight 93
A Bay Area woman, whose father was on United Flight 93 that fateful day, September 11, 2001, says she is honoring her father by feeding others and serving the community at a local food bank. She's now a board member at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, which is her way of honorin...
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San Jose woman arrested after accusing father of trafficking daughter in viral video
"Doesn't look like your child": Video of the confrontation captured the San Jose woman accusing the man of trafficking his own daughter because of their skin color. Authorities say the woman is connected to other similar encounters....
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Jury acquits rapper Lil Durk of all federal charges in 2022 murder-for-hire case
A jury found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of a man near the Beverly Center in 2022.
safety
Mississippi police arrest man in death of Tasia Fortune, Black woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
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Supervisor Alan Wong announces resolution calling for stronger safety laws regarding e-bikes, scooters
San Francisco Supervisor Alan Wong on Friday announced a resolution calling for stronger enforcement of safety laws governing electric bikes and scooters, as well as other powered mobility devices....
safety
Foster City condo fire: No criminal charges filed, DA says
No criminal charges will be filed in connection with a fire that destroyed a condo complex in Foster City last month, according to the district attorney's office....
government
He ran SF’s sheriff oversight board. A city probe found he abused his office
A city watchdog found William Palmer name-dropped the sheriff to get special treatment from cops, giving officials new ammo in the effort to boot him.
safety
No criminal charged filed in Foster City condo fire
No criminal charges will be filed in connection with a fire that destroyed a condo complex in Foster City last month, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney....
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Ex-Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli to pay $13M in civil sex abuse case
A Sonoma County civil jury ordered Dominic Foppoli to pay the survivors a combined $13 million in compensatory damages.
safety
Los Gatos High community remembers and honors Flight 93 heroes
On Friday, Los Gatos High remembered two graduates who were on United Airlines Flight 93, the flight bound for San Francisco that crashed into an open field in Pennsylvania. Todd Beamer and Mark Bingham were among the passengers who came up with a plan to storm the cockpit and ov...
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Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races
Despite previously saying he would not make an endorsement, the mayor picked his favorites — and weighs in on 10 local ballot measures. Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races...
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Dolly Parton could soon have major airport named in her honor after unanimous vote
Nashville International Airport is one step closer to undergoing a name change honoring late country music icon Dolly Parton.
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KNBR rehires Greg Papa
Bay Area sports legend and radio voice of the San Francisco 49ers Greg Papa has been rehired at KNBR radio.
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Yekutiel wins Lurie endorsement after assurance sexual assault claim ‘simply was not true’
Lurie also endorsed District 10 candidate Theo Ellington after touting his leadership ability.
safety
Lucas Fire in Northern California prompts evacuations
A wildfire burning in Northern California has prompted evacuation orders for areas of Lake and Mendocino counties, authorities said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said the Lucas Fire has affected the Mendocino National Forest and Bachelor Valley area of Upper Lake. According t...
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Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support strict limits on screen time and use of AI in class?
Eight candidates are facing off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked if they support a technology policy like LAUSD's. Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support strict limits on screen time and use of AI in class?...
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Philippine ferry fire kills at least 35
A passenger ferry caught fire off the western Philippines leaving at least 35 people dead, with dozens still missing.
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California retires 46-year license plate format, debuts mirrored sequence
California is transitioning to a new mirrored license plate format as the state exhausts its long-running seven-character sequence after decades of vehicle registrations....
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‘Section 415’ podcast: How the 49ers became Australia’s favorite NFL team
President Al Guido wants the 49ers to be the “globe’s team.” A successful week Down Under helped the franchise gain supporters.
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9/11 25 years later: SFFD Chief Dean Crispen reflects on how that day changed his career
Nearly 3,000 people died on September 11, 2001, among them 343 firefighters and 71 police officers. First responders ran toward the World Trade Center towers, knowing it could be their last call. In the aftermath of the smoke and rubble, departments from across the nation dispatc...
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Trump's $5K offer to Americans
President Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.
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Gilroy considers moratorium on new data centers
(KRON) -- The Gilroy City Council will consider a temporary citywide moratorium on artificial intelligence companies building new data centers. If councilmembers approve the ordinance at their Sept. 14 meeting, it would not impact the Amazon data center, which is already approved...
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Civil jury finds ex-Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli liable for sexually assaulting 7 women
A jury has found former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli liable for sexually assaulting seven women in a civil trial over allegations spanning nearly two decades. He has been ordered to pay around $13 million in compensatory damages to the victims....
business
Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd
The singer's family members and business associates are also named in the suit.
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Former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli found liable in sexual abuse civil trial
Former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli was found liable Friday for sexually abusing seven women over nearly two decades. A jury ordered him to pay a total of $13 million in compensatory damages to the survivors....
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Saudi Arabia shuts down major oil pipeline, citing attacks amid fighting in Yemen
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said Friday that it had shut down a major cross-country oil pipeline after it was attacked the day before.
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CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on bin Laden and al-Qaida before Sept. 11
Dozens of presidential briefing documents declassified Friday detail intelligence government officials had gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida....
safety
San Jose pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash
(KRON) -- Police in San Jose are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a woman Thursday night near the Meadow Fair neighborhood. The woman was in the area of Rigoletto Drive and King Road just before 9 p.m. when she was struck by a vehicle, according to the San Jose...
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2 Oakland police helicopter pilots accused of conspiring with inspector in FAA fraud case
Two Oakland police helicopter pilots are accused of conspiring with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector to falsify required flight tests and obtain pilot certifications they were not entitled to, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday....
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High fuel prices hit Bay Area food bank
Some gas stations in California are now charging nearly $10 for a gallon of diesel. Those prices have hit a Bay Area food bank especially hard, as it relies on trucks to deliver food to the community. The U.S. Bureau of Labor put out its latest inflation report on Friday, showing...
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Excelsior Buzz: Free Shakespeare in McLaren Park this weekend
This year, the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival features its first-ever staging of Shakespeare’s Antony and Ceopatra. Excelsior Buzz: Free Shakespeare in McLaren Park this weekend...
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Second mysterious marmot found in Bay Area
(KRON) -- Officials are trying to figure out how a marmot recently ended up in Antioch, the second marmot found in the San Francisco Bay Area this September. Marmots are furry animals that live in burrows across the Sierra Nevada mountains. Officials suspect that Antioch's marmot...