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San Mateo County sheriff's deputy choked 5-year-old son over breakfast: prosecutors
San Mateo County Sheriff's Deputy Steven Romero has been charged with felony child abuse involving his 5-year-old son at his Livermore home.
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79 missing kids found in Ohio during monthlong operation
The Marshals Service says the operation focused on children reported missing through sex trafficking, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, runaways “and other forms of endangerment."...
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Alex Murdaugh today: Judge picks new location for double-murder retrial
Judge Debra McCaslin ruled last month that the retrial cannot take place anywhere in the 14th Circuit.
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Apple Event 2026: New CEO to unveil latest iPhone lineup with foldable version expected
Apple is unveiling its latest generation of iPhones, widely expected to include a foldable version, on Wednesday at an event headlined by new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1....
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2 women sentenced to life without parole for murder of transgender man Sam Nordquist
Precious Arzuaga and Jennifer Quijano were sentenced Tuesday to life without parole for the death of Sam Nordquist, a transgender man, in Ontario County, New York....
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Steve Hilton pledges to abolish California DMV if elected governor
Republican Steve Hilton made a bold pledge to abolish California's Department of Motor Vehicles if elected.
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The impossible math of a great restaurant
Food, service and ambiance are the hospitality holy trinity. What if some of them don’t add up?
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A cult-favorite Mexican restaurant on Haight Street is closing
Since its debut in May 2021, Otra has been one of San Francisco’s most underrated Mexican restaurants.
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Meet the Giants’ new owner: Why Richard Chaifetz bought a small stake
The founder of ComPysch, a leading employee assistance program, and the Chaifetz Group, a private investment firm, also holds a Portland Trail Blazers stake....
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Opinion: The confident ignorance of Jane Kim’s plan for California insurance
The candidate for insurance commissioner has campaigned on a platform of smoke and mirrors: big talk, little respect for the facts, and at times outright falsehoods....
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Sea levels are rising. This marsh could save Marin from drowning
As a wetland erodes, Marin is losing its first line of defense against flooding. Now, the county has a plan to save it.
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A rare Eichler home hits the SF market for the 2nd time in 60 years — and it’ll go fast
Sellers spent nearly $1 million in renovations, including a stainless steel hot tub, to shine up this mid-century Diamond Heights gem.
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49ers vs. Rams: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions
Kyle Shanahan’s 10th season with San Francisco starts in Melbourne, Australia, against Sean McVay and Los Angeles.
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Cruising on the Great Highway
At the Great Highway and Taraval Street. Photo by David Pon. Cruising on the Great Highway
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Bay Area gets double punch of heat, air quality advisories
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Spare the Air alert hits the Bay Area Wednesday as the region is also under a heat advisory, which will bring close to record-breaking temperatures. Inland temps will reach triple digits while 80s descend over the coastline. The Bay Area Air District iss...
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Oakland woman takes first steps after crash involving kid drivers
An Oakland woman critically injured when a car driven by two young children struck her is back on her feet one month after the crash, marking a major milestone in her recovery....
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Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in latest-finishing match in US Open history
Ben Shelton stunned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set thriller that became the latest-finishing match in US Open history, ending at 3:33 a.m....
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Travelers recount restraining unruly passenger on American Airlines flight to Newark
Two New Jersey travelers are speaking out after helping restrain an unruly passenger aboard American Airlines Flight 618 headed to Newark, saying the man became belligerent, made racial and derogatory remarks and later turned physical with other passengers....
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NTSB to release readout from cockpit voice recorder following Amazon cargo plane crash that killed 5
The National Transportation Safety Board expects to interview the two pilots who were in the cockpit of an Amazon Air cargo plane that overran a runway....
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Why does Matt Dorsey have no competitive challenger? Start with the D6 map.
2022 redistricting moved out key progressive base in District 6 and left would-be challengers facing smaller, hard-to-reach electorate Why does Matt Dorsey have no competitive challenger? Start with the D6 map....
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Trump and GOP hosting first midterm convention in Dallas, but notable Republicans plan to skip
President Trump and Republicans will support the slate of candidates running this year and tout the administration’s agenda in the first-ever GOP midterm convention....
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El Tecolote, longtime Mission District newspaper, loses top editor as staffers exit
Only one staffer from those who started the year remains. Former staffers say disagreements with the executive director contributed to exodus. El Tecolote, longtime Mission District newspaper, loses top editor as staffers exit...
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Oil prices climb over $100 per barrel as US war in Iran continues
Brent crude oil prices, a benchmark for global trading, climbed on Wednesday.
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Corie Walsh Illinois: Mom charged with murdering 2-year-old child ordered held in custody
An Illinois mom charged with murdering her 2-year-old son was denied a request to be released in her first court appearance Tuesday.
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San Mateo Co Deputy charged with abusing his 5-yr-old son
San Mateo County Sherirff's deputy is charged with abusing his 5-year-old son in his Livermore home.
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San Mateo County Sheriff's Deputy charged with child abuse
KTVU obtained court documents that show San Mateo County Deputy Steven Romero has been charged with abusing his 5-year-old son at his home.
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Oakland woman takes first steps one month after crash involving kid drivers
An Oakland woman critically injured when a car driven by two young children struck her is back on her feet , marking a major milestone in her recovery....
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Person with life-threatening injuries after Tenderloin dog attack; dog dead: SFPD
Witnesses told ABC7 Eyewitness News the dog would not let go of the woman as bystanders rushed in to help. They say about 10 minutes, the woman fought for her life as the midsize pit bull attacked her....
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St. Helena faces $60M fix, long timeline to resolve persistent brown tap water
Five years after St. Helena residents first reported brown, foul-smelling tap water, the Department of Public Works presented a report to the City Council detailing potential solutions, estimated costs, and funding options....
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St. Helena plans to address dirty water
Five years after St. Helena residents first reported brown, foul-smelling tap water, the Department of Public Works presented a report to the City Council detailing potential solutions, estimated costs, and funding options....
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BART service disrupted by substation fire at Daly City station
BART service has been restored between West Oakland and San Francisco Tuesday night after Red Line service was canceled due to a track side fire at Daly City Station. Service between Balboa Park and Colma remained suspended....
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San Francisco leaders tout increase in retail theft arrests: Here's a look at numbers
San Francisco officials say retail theft arrests are increasing as police increase enforcement efforts across the city. "In the last 12 months, we've seized over $410,000 in stolen merchandise," SFPD Chief Derrick Lew said....
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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
A jury foreperson says the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit.
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Multiple rounds fired in SF's Mission District Tuesday: police
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- An investigation is underway after officers responded around 6:50 p.m. to the 2900 block of 21st Street for a report of a possible shooting, according to the San Francisco Police Department. SFPD said officers canvassed the area but did not find any potent...
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Hurricane Lowell: West Coast flights to Hawaii cancelled
Hawaii's governor said Tuesday Hurricane Lowell might be responsible for one man's death in Oahu when a tree toppled on his tent Monday night. In Kaua'i, power outages and damage led to flight cancellations on the West Coast Tuesday, as residents in Hawaii tried to recover....
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Woman in critical condition after dog attack in SF's Tenderloin
A woman is in critical condition after she was nearly mauled to death by a large dog in San Francisco. The attack happened Tuesday morning in the Tenderloin. Police say the dog collapsed at the scene and died....
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Man trying to protect mother arrested in deadly stabbing of his father in Castro Valley
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after he stabbed his father to death in Castro Valley. Authorities say the son intervened in a physical fight involving his parents....
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Crime fighting top priority as the city prepares for Dreamforce
BART is reporting a drop in crime and San Francisco is redoubling efforts to crack down on retail theft. All of this is happening as the city gears up for Dreamforce, the annual Salesforce conference....
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Gilroy ICE facility: Temporary ban on construction remains in place
There was no final decision on Tuesday from a federal judge on an ICE detention facility planned for Gilroy, but a temporary order banning all constrcution remains in place....
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Richmond man charged with murdering family in house fire enters plea
MARTINEZ, Calif. (KRON) -- A man who is charged with murdering four of his family members by igniting their Richmond house on fire appeared in court on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty. Sergio Rivera-Vega, 32, is charged with murdering his father, sister, nephew, and niece in the A...
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Trump says firefighters near ground zero carried him to safety ‘right after' 9/11 attacks
At an event ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 , President Donald Trump told a story Tuesday in which he said two firefighters picked him up off the ground near the U.S. Steel Building close to ground zero “right after” the terrorist attacks and whisked him away because they t...
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Judge extends halt on Gilroy ICE facility, promises full ruling within a week
The pause comes after a lawsuit was filed by California's attorney general Judge extends halt on Gilroy ICE facility, promises full ruling within a week...
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An SF nurse said her anti-racism teacher was racist. Now, the feds are investigating
The federal government says San Francisco stonewalled document requests for over a year in a discrimination case tied to a mandatory “anti-racism” seminar....
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San Francisco’s DA wants to change the California constitution
A recent court ruling makes it harder to keep people in jail before trial. DA Brooke Jenkins wants to change the laws that made it possible. San Francisco’s DA wants to change the California constitution...
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ICE detention facility construction in Gilroy remains on hold
A federal judge did not issue a final decision Tuesday afternoon regarding a planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Gilroy, but a temporary order halting all construction on the project remains in place....
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Meet the District 6 candidate: What should ‘revitalizing’ 6th St. look like?
The city’s latest approach to Sixth Street is reviving an old debate over what public safety means, and who the corridor should serve Meet the District 6 candidate: What should ‘revitalizing’ 6th St. look like?...
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Big rig crashes into creek Tuesday afternoon near Sunol
(BCN) -- A big rig lost control Tuesday afternoon and crashed into a creek near Sunol in Alameda County, the California Highway Patrol said. According to the CHP, just before 2 p.m., a big rig lost control and veered off the roadway into the creek. The crash resulted in minor inj...
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Equipment problems at Daly City BART station causing major delays for most lines
BART is experiencing major delays to the SFO, Millbrae and East Bay directions Tuesday due to an equipment problem on the tracks at Daly City station.
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See what's inside the 2026 Emmy nominee gift bags and find out how you can get these items, too
Countdown to the Emmys: See what the stars are getting in the Emmy nominee bags and grab the same items for yourself.
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Son arrested in deadly Castro Valley stabbing while trying to defend mother, deputies say
Alameda County sheriff's deputies say the suspect acted after hearing his mother in distress during a physical fight with his father.
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Lurie strikes early deal with city unions to avoid layoffs through 2029
The arrangement provides a 12% wage increase through 2031 and stands as a victory for Lurie’s dealmaking abilities.
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Major BART delays reported amid multiple problems
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Major delays were reported across the BART system Tuesday afternoon as the transit service experienced several simultaneous problems. Service on BART's Red Line was down completely as of 4:22 p.m. Transit officials are advising passengers for Millbrae to t...
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Brutal dog attack leaves woman with life-threatening injuries in San Francisco
The woman was taken to the hospital for her injuries, and the dog died on the scene.
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Porsche goes airborne during race in Monterey County
(KRON) -- A Porsche race car barreled through the track at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey County over the weekend. Kirstin Coates attended the race and captured shocking video of the driver crashing mid-race. Watch the video in the video player above. In the video, t...
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Woman critically injured in San Francisco dog attack
Police managed to intervene during the attack, and the dog collapsed and died at the scene shortly after.
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Oakland woman hit by car driven by young boys takes first steps in recovery
An Oakland woman seriously injured last month after being hit by a car driven by two young boys has reached a major milestone in her recovery, surrounded by family as she slowly learns to walk again. New video shared by the family of Kiara Bowling shows the California State Unive...
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Family of Nvidia researcher disputes suicide ruling, petitions AG to halt cremation
Family members of a 32-year-old senior artificial intelligence researcher at Nvidia are pleading for state intervention, questioning authorities’ ruling that his death was a suicide and fighting to halt the scheduled disposition of his remains. Irfan Al-Hussaini was found unconsc...
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25 years later, 9/11 survivor works to educate future generations, preserve memories from the attack
A central part of his mission is making sure people who did not experience the attacks understand what happened.
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4 Teslas burned at dealership in Corte Madera
Officials believe the Tesla fire, which ignited on Labor Day, was not accidental.
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Tenderloin dog attack leaves woman in life-threatening condition. It’s the neighborhood’s 11th dog bite in a month.
The Tenderloin just had its 11th dog attack in a month, leaving woman in critical condition. Tenderloin dog attack leaves woman in life-threatening condition. It’s the neighborhood’s 11th dog bite in a month....