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East Palo Alto man charged in death of friend pleads not guilty
(KRON) -- Angel Lopez Ibarra Jr. of East Palo Alto pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter Wednesday after prosecutors said he slapped his friend in the face, causing the victim to bleed profusely from the nose. The victim died two hours later at the hospital. Ibarra also ...
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Cream cheese and deli salads recalled over potential listeria contamination
Cream cheese and ready-to-eat deli-style salads are facing a recall over potential listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
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Los Angeles police investigating possible break-in at Quentin Tarantino's home
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a possible break-in at a Hollywood Hills home believed to belong to director Quentin Tarantino.
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Woman arrested after viral video shows hate-motivated incident in San Jose
The woman at the center of a viral video where she appears to approach a father and his child to make discriminatory remarks was arrested, San Jose police said on Thursday. Police said the woman was arrested and booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail on suspicion of stalking, h...
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49ers vs. Rams live updates: Brock Purdy finds Deebo Samuel for TD, 24-7 lead
What to Know Programming note: As soon as the 49ers vs. Rams game ends, flip to NBC Sports Bay Area for “49ers Postgame Live” with Kylen Mills, Rod Brooks and Jennifer Lee Chan. The San Francisco 49ers begin their 2026 NFL season down under, facing off against the Los Angeles Ram...
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AI startup behind 'Stop Hiring Humans' billboards to retire slogan
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco AI startup that made headlines with a rage-baiting marketing campaign telling people to "Stop Hiring Humans" says it's sorry. That's according to Jaspar Carmichael-Jack, Founder and CEO at Artisan. KRON4.com first reported on Artisan's dy...
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Couple watching sunset on SF cliff stranded after tide comes in
The pair were watching the sunset over the ocean on the hottest day of the week.
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9/11 hero Mark Bingham leaves lasting legacy in rugby
There were so many heroes on September 11, 2001. When terrorists hijacked four commercial planes that day, the passengers and crew on United Flight 93 did not go quietly. They fought back and made the ultimate sacrifice to save thousands. The Bay Area’s Mark Bingham was on that f...
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Widow files new suit alleging botched landing maneuvers, aircraft safety failures in Amazon jet crash
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
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BART stops between SFO and Colma
BART service was halted between the San Francisco International Airport and Colma stations Thursday morning because of a train control equipment problem near South San Francisco, causing major delays for riders on the Yellow and Red lines....
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New Nonprofit Created to Help Downtown Oakland
CEO of Oakland Downtown Development Corporation previews launch of group to bring new energy to city.
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Analyzing 49ers season opener in Australia
Rob 'Stats' Guerrera, host & owner of the Gold Standard 49ers Podcast Network joined 'Mornings on 2' to analyze the 49ers regular season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia....
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Home video captures Chicago mother being shot multiple times in front of daughter before school
Home video captured a Chicago mother being shot multiple times in front of her daughter before school on Sept. 3.
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Lurie declares rent emergency as SF housing costs surge
Rental prices have skyrocketed here more than anywhere else in the country in the last year.
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Gilroy man penalized for abandoning hundreds of Dungeness crab traps
(KRON) -- A Gilroy man who wildlife officials said abandoned more than 100 Dungeness crab traps off the coast of Del Norte County will have his commercial fishing license suspended for two years, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Wednesday. CDFW said 66-yea...
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He fought terrorism as an FBI agent, now he is fighting cancer and for the health of his fellow 9/11 responders
When American Airlines Flight 77 slammed into the Pentagon, Jeffrey Miller rushed to the scene, spending weeks on site recovering evidence from the burned wreckage....
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Salvadoran TPS holders can stay in US for now, but attorneys say they can't legally work
Temporary legal protections for about 200,000 immigrants from El Salvador were in limbo Wednesday as a deadline neared for the Trump administration to decide if they should end....
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California hasn't issued a Flex Alert in nearly 4 years. Here's why
California hasn't needed a Flex Alert in nearly four years, and officials say battery storage is a big reason why.
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San Jose firefighters battle two-alarm duplex fire
San Jose firefighters battle two-alarm duplex fire on Union Avenue near Curtner Avenue. The residents got out safely
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Ferry fire kills 5 in Philippines, dozens missing
A ferry caught on fire in the Philippines, killing five. Dozens are missing.
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Fishing boat captain recalls leading 9/11 evacuation from Lower Manhattan
An estimated 300,000 to 500,000 people were evacuated by boat in fewer than nine hours on Sept. 11, making it the largest sea evacuation in American history....
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Residents escape San Jose duplex fire Thursday morning
(KRON) -- Firefighters in San Jose responded Thursday morning to a duplex fire on Union Avenue. Fire crews were dispatched at 5:56 a.m. to the residential blaze at 2912 Union Avenue. The response escalated to a second alarm, and the fire continued to burn until it was knocked dow...
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2026 CMA Awards nominees: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves lead the way
The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for "The 60th Annual CMA Awards," airing Nov. 18 on ABC and Disney+. See the complete list.
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DOJ says UC Berkeley law school racially discriminates
(KRON) -- The U.S. Department of Justice is accusing the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law of race discrimination in its admissions process. The DOJ claims the law school discriminates against white and Asian students in favor of Black applicants with lower LSAT s...
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49ers open season against Rams in Australia
The San Francisco 49ers will open the season against the LA Rams in Australia. The 49ers say they've had a blast so far.
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Antioch parents push to fix failing fire alarms, restore technician role
Parents turned out at an Antioch school board meeting on Wednesday night to talk about how faulty equipment is putting students' safety at risk.
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How are California school districts funding teacher housing? It really depends
Districts up and down the state are building their own housing. The financing determines who gets the keys.
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Candlestick megaproject breaks ground after years of delay
The redevelopment of the stadium site was hindered by the neighboring shipyard and economic conditions. Now the developer is ready.
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Inside Melbourne’s 49ers mania: Long lines, local superfans, and the jet lag debate
Australian fans have pledged their support to the 49ers ahead of a matchup with the Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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‘Trying to steal a house’: How a Sea Cliff home sparked SF’s strangest property dispute
Years after the owners moved out, new people with conflicting deeds moved in. Now the neighborhood has reached a boiling point.
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Opinion: You owe $500 billion you never agreed to pay
In 1992, Prop. 162 quietly put California taxpayers on the hook for public pension funds’ wild investment bets — and it’s cheated them out of $500 billion since....
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Ex-SF Chinese Chamber employee files suit, says she was assaulted, harassed for years
Judy Lee claims numerous men at the century-old Chinatown institution made repeated sexual advances toward her, groped her, and belittled her.
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Bay Area first responder recalls recovery efforts after 9/11 terrorist attacks
On this 25th anniversary, a Bay Area first responder shares his story of leading a task force of firefighters into ground zero at the World Trade Center for recovery efforts after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks....
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Another hot day Thursday in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Thursday in the Bay Area brings another hot day with temperatures climbing well into the 90s inland, staying just shy of 100. Expect more consistent sunshine than yesterday and a cooldown for some coastal spots as a light sea breeze kicks up just enough. F...
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Trump asking voters to 'pretend' he's on the ballot; promises $5K if GOP wins
President Trump asked voters to "pretend" he's on the ballot and promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" if the GOP wins the midterms. The question is: How would it get funded?...
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Hurricane Lowell: Widespread destruction in Kauai
Hurricane Lowell left widespread destruction in Kauai.
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BART service resumes on Peninsula following track problem
(BCN) -- BART train service resumed between the San Bruno and Colma stations Thursday morning following the latest in a series of major shutdowns and delays. Riders should expect residual delays in the Antioch, Richmond, SFO Airport and Millbrae directions as service is being res...
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Antioch parents upset over faulty fire alarms, technician post not filled
Antioch parents upset over faulty safety equipment and the dismissal of an electronic technician.
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Lindsay Clancy juror says holdout didn't show 'single piece of evidence' explaining vote
Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial ended in a mistrial on Sept. 4, after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
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Charlie Kirk death: Where the case stands 1 year after his death
Today marks one year since Charlie Kirk was killed in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University. Here's where the murder trial against his accused killer stands....
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Amid rising fear over data centers, an S.F. supervisor quietly plans a moratorium
Supervisor Shamann Walton, who represents District 10, will introduce a 45-day suspension on new centers on Sept. 15. Amid rising fear over data centers, an S.F. supervisor quietly plans a moratorium...
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S.F. teacher housing at 18th and Mission is on ice, emails show
The project, which was set to bring 63 units of housing for teachers, has been on paused for over a year. It's unclear how it will proceed. S.F. teacher housing at 18th and Mission is on ice, emails show...
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Key takeaways from Trump's GOP midterm convention speech
On his party's biggest stage, Trump again puts himself in the center of the midterms, urging his supporters to pretend "I'm on the ballot" in a bid to energize the GOP....
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Drones recreate Twin Towers, honor victims ahead of 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks in New York
A drone show illuminated the skies over New York Harbor Wednesday night as part of a tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks....
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FDNY unions demand answers on newly released Ground Zero toxic air records
FDNY unions are responding to newly released 9/11 records that raise new questions about toxic air exposure at Ground Zero.
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Staten Island memorial honors firefighters lost on 9/11 and in years since
Signs of patriotism and remembrance surrounded a Staten Island gathering Wednesday as FDNY families, active firefighters and retirees commemorate 25 years since the Sept. 11 terror attacks....
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Girl Scouts' first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Girl Scouts of the USA says its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.
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Teaching 9/11 to a generation that didn't live through the tragedy
As we prepare to mark 25 years since September 11, we turn our attention to the classroom.
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Bay Area first responder recalls recovery efforts post-Sept 11th
A Bay Area first responder shares his story of leading a task force of firefighters into ground zero at the World Trade Center for recovery efforts after the September 11th terrorist attacks....
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September heat
Our heat stretch lasts for one more day. Thursday's highs should range from the low 70s to the upper 90s.
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Bay Area voters to decide on transit funding measures amid systemwide delays
Regional ballot measures would help bail out Bay Area's long suffering transportation agencies, most of which have budget deficits in the hundreds of millions of dollars....
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U.S. diesel prices hit record high
The average gas price in the Bay Area is just under $6 a gallon. KTVU's Tom Vacar says it's like gas prices have been riding a pogo stick up an elevator in the six months since the U.S. war with Iran started. He says consumers will be feeling the price pinch as the holidays appro...
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Bay Area high schools adjust athletics as heat hits region
A multi-day heat stretch bringing humid temperatures in the upper 100s to Marin County prompted local high schools to make adjustments for outdoor athletic programs....
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Construction begins to transform SF's Candlestick Park; to be redeveloped to waterfront homes
A massive redevelopment, years in the making, is finally moving forward at the former home of the San Francisco 49ers and San Francisco Giants: Candlestick Park....
parks
Heat Advisory in effect for entire Bay Area as temps run 10 to 20 degrees above normal
Bay Area residents sought relief at beaches, parks and other outdoor spaces Wednesday as temperatures climbed across the city, with some neighborhoods reaching triple digits during a late-season heatwave....
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Pa. chaplain reflects on 9/11 service at ground zero 25 years later
Rather than watching events unfold from afar, Perry Messick answered a call for chaplains to assist at the World Trade Center disaster site in New York City....