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Big rig crashes 40 feet down embankment in Sunol off Niles Canyon Road
The CHP says the driver lost control of the big rig, but amazingly was not seriously hurt.
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SF power outage leaves thousands in the dark amid heat wave
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A large, unplanned power outage is impacting large parts of San Francisco Tuesday afternoon. According to the San Francisco Department of Emergency Services, the outage was impacting Hayes Valley, SoMa, the Mission and adjacent areas. Pacific Gas and Elect...
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Truck overturns into creek, closing lanes on Highway 84 near Pleasanton
A big rig overturned into a creek off of SR-84 near Sunol and Pleasanton, closing eastbound lanes from Mission to Main streets.
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VIDEO: Wild brawl breaks out at San Francisco beach
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- What was supposed to be a cool and breezy time at Crissy Field turned into a heated situation between two beachgoers. Two men were caught on video getting into a fight Tuesday afternoon at the San Francisco beach. KRON4 was initially at the beach for a dif...
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Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy following mistrial
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, asked President Donald Trump to pardon Clancy, whose murder trial ended in a mistrial.
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch resigns amid attacks from Trump administration
Amid attacks from the White House, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from his position after seven years of leading the Smithsonian Institution....
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Suspect in Pittsburg police station shooting hid gun in toilet, blanket, before ambushing officer
(KRON) -- The suspect in a shooting that occurred last week at the Pittsburg Police Department concealed a gun in a toilet and a blanket before ambushing an officer. That's according to an update from Pittsburg Chief of Police Phil Galer. On Tuesday, Galer revealed that 31-year-o...
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Video: Brazen San Francisco shoplifters busted near Gap store
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Police Department is combating rampant shoplifting in the city by conducting more blitz operations around stores to immediately catch thieves in the act. SFPD released video Tuesday showing two brazen thieves snatching stacks of pants fro...
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‘Section 415’ podcast: Uncovering the mysteries of Giants ownership
The Standard spoke to several owners throughout the 2026 season to learn how the group of investors that bought the team in 1993 has changed.
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Thousands pack a Bay Area mall for an after-hours rave. 'We made history,’ organizers said.
Thousands took over a Bay Area mall after hours over the weekend for an epic electronic dance music concert.
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'Live with Kelly and Mark' and 'The View' kick off new seasons on ABC
"The View" is celebrating the landmark 30th season of the daytime talk show.
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Recalling the US Secret Service's seen and unseen heroism on 9/11
Agents across the nation scrambled to prevent attacks on U.S. leadership in the wake of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
business
Berkeley's Sconehenge Bakery & Cafe: history and community
A Berkeley bakery with decades of history is now entering a new era. Since May 2024, Sconehenge has been employee-owned, putting the people behind the counter and in the kitchen at the heart of the business. Today, we’re inside Sconehenge for a taste of its history....
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Multiple juveniles injured in alleged stabbing near San Jose Light Rail Station
San Jose Police officers responded to a reported stabbing involving two groups of juveniles near the Fruitdale Light Rail Station on Tuesday evening, authorities said. Officers were called to the area at approximately 6:36 p.m., according to the San Jose Police Department. Prelim...
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US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship
The U.S. on Tuesday struck multiple Iranian tankers in response to more attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, according to a U.S. official.
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Angel Island prescribed burn comes amid Bay Area heat wave
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Bay Area has been hit with a double whammy of weather-related advisories with a heat advisory and Spare the Air alert both set to take effect this week. The heat advisory is actually already in effect as of Tuesday and has been extended through Thursda...
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Yes, Angel Island is supposed to be smoking as CAL FIRE conducts controlled burn
Anyone looking over the Bay on Tuesday may be alarmed to see plumes of smoke coming from Angel Island, but CAL FIRE says they are conducting controlled burns to reduce hazardous vegetation....
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Conference appeals Western Michigan result, asks NCAA, CFP to recognize Broncos as winner
The Mid-American Conference appealed the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game on Tuesday and asked NCAA and College Football Playoff administrators to recognize the Broncos as the actual winner....
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BART claims safety gains with new fare gates
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Bay Area Rapid Transit District on Tuesday said it has seen a dramatic drop in the number of fare evaders since completing the installation of new fare gates one year ago. BART officials estimated that the transit agency would see an additional $10 mil...
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NFL fans rejoice: The Super Bowl falls on Presidents Day weekend so many will have Monday off
The NFL season gets underway Wednesday and football fans are already looking ahead to the 2027 Super Bowl, which takes place on Sunday, Feb, 14 — Valentine’s Day — and it’s also Presidents Day weekend, so most people will have Monday off....
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The Chainsmokers' post about San Jose show where 14 sent to hospital draws backlash
(KRON) -- Iconic electronic dance music duo The Chainsmokers performed in front of thousands on Friday in San Jose's Discovery Meadow where 14 people were sent to the hospital. In their first Instagram post since the show, The Chainsmokers called that night in San Jose "chaos" bu...
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Bay Area mall hosts a rave
Thousands attended a rave at Eastridge Center in San Jose. Mallorama featured popular DJs TroyBoi, WINK, nikko, and rad cat. (Video credit: @ericdew & @sanjosefoos)...
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Prince William, Princess Kate's son Prince George begins boarding school at Eton
George is following in his father Prince William and uncle Prince Harry's footsteps at Eton.
safety
‘Never forget', 25 years later: Betty Ong, the flight attendant who made the first 9/11 call
“Never forget, never forget Betty.” Those words from the family of Betty Ann Ong. Ong was the first person to alert authorities of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Her bravery on that day made her a national hero. 25 years later, Ong’s name and legacy lives on in San F...
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Woman attacked by dog in San Francisco
Woman was attacked in the Tenderloin on Larkin Street by a dog. She was taken to the hospital. The dog was pulled off the woman and then collapsed.
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Texas Education Board approves controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools addressing Islam
The Texas Education Board approved a controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools addressing Islam.
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SEC leaders to discuss removing LSU from league over football player eligibility dispute
Leaders of the Southeastern Conference will meet Thursday to discuss whether to take the extraordinary step of kicking LSU out of the league in the wake of an ugly feud over whether players who spent time in the NFL should be allowed back on the team's roster this season....
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Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher celebrate their documentary, 'Don't Look Back in Anger'
"In my opinion, the music is brilliant." Liam and Noel Gallagher locked arms as they celebrated the premiere of "Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger" in Venice and the U.K. The film is in theaters Friday...
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Victims identified in fatal Amazon cargo jet crash at Miami airport
Authorities in Miami identified the five people killed when an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, crashing into vehicles and catching on fire....
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Pamela Anderson opens up on hepatitis C battle: 'I've finally come to terms'
Pamela Anderson opened up about her experience with hepatitis C at a gala hosted by amfAR over the weekend.
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Prescribed burn at Angel Island paints Bay Area skyline with smoke
The park will remain open, but some trails and hikes may be limited during the burn.
government
Billboard-famous lawyer Anh Phoong offers $10k prize for new jingle
(KRON) -- It's a catchphrase that's become ubiquitous when driving on Bay Area roads — "Something wrong? Call Anh Phoong." Now, the lawyer is making her own call to the public for a new official jingle. The Phoong Law Firm is offering a $10,000 prize in a just-announced music con...
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Chotto Matte celebrating three years in San Francisco
Chotto Matte brought Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei cuisine to San Francisco's Union Square. Now, as it celebrates three years in the city, it's announced it's expanding in Sydney, Australia....
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Marmot mystery: San Francisco wildlife rescue trying to return stowaway rodent home
A San Francisco wildlife rescue organization is trying to solve the mystery of how a marmot ended up in the city's Mission District. The rodents are known for climbing into vehicle undercarriages, drinking radiator fluid, then passing out and later waking up in faraway locations....
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Marmot discovered in SF's Mission District
(KRON) -- A tiny, fuzzy stowaway was located and rescued from San Francisco's Mission District over the weekend. According to a social media post, Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue said it is taking care of a marmot that was found around 16th and Albion streets on Saturday. Marmots...
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Poll finds Americans fear domestic extremists more than foreign threats
A recent poll reveals most Americans now view domestic terrorism as a greater threat to the nation than attacks originating from outside the country.
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'Baby Angelita' case: Amber Alert issues after baby found dead, Sergio Galvan Perez charged with incest in Monterey County, CA
Amber Alert issued for Sergio Galvez Perez and 14-year-old girl in incest case after newborn found dead in California.
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5 killed in Miami Amazon cargo jet crash identified; 5 others injured
The five people killed when an Amazon cargo jet ran off the runway at Miami International Airport were all inside a van used to shuttle crews that clean planes, authorities said....
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Judge extends construction pause on proposed Gilroy ICE detention center
Hundreds of opponents of a proposed federal immigration detention facility near Gilroy scored a temporary victory in federal court when a judge extended a halt on construction for another week. Attorneys for Santa Clara County and the federal government faced off in federal court...
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Dog attack in Tenderloin leaves person with life-threatening injuries
Police responded to a report of an attack at 9:20 a.m.
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Chantel Brooks' family pushes for answers after her disappearance of 52 days
For the loved ones of Chantel Brooks, it has been a long and painful summer. The 37-year-old woman from Fairfield was last seen on surveillance video 52 days ago. Since then, there have been no reported sightings, and police say the case may involve foul play....
schools
Bay Area students testing driverless race cars
Imagine riding in a Waymo, but at 150 mph. That’s what some Bay Area students are working toward on some of America’s best-known racetracks. The cars with no drivers are racing at speeds up to 155 mph, with some being tested at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas. Some of ...
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Man arrested in Livermore hit-and-run that critically injured bicyclist
(KRON) -- A man was arrested three weeks after he allegedly crashed his vehicle into a 64-year-old bicyclist in Livermore and fled the scene without stopping, police announced Tuesday. The bicyclist suffered more than a dozen fractures and a brain injury in the August hit-and-run...
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Salt in the wound: Recovery scammers target recent fraud victims
Beware of those who reach out to you after a scam and offer to help you recover your stolen funds.
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Man pleads not guilty to setting fatal Richmond house fire that killed 4 family members
A Richmond man accused of intentionally setting fire to his family’s house and killing four family members appeared in court Tuesday to formally enter a plea to multiple murder charges. Sergio Rivera-Vega faces four counts of murder, along with arson charges and enhancements, for...
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The sweet story behind that viral picture of a flight attendant holding a baby
A picture of a flight attendant holding a baby on a flight has gone viral on social media for the sweet story behind it.
government
Bodies of 4 recovered after plane goes missing in Bahamas
Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
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Outraged cruise passengers sound off about 'immense disappointment' after abrupt cancellation
Passengers waiting on a ship in Vancouver since Aug 30 were told to disembark by Sept 2.
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Woman seriously injured in Tenderloin dog attack Tuesday morning
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A woman was seriously injured in a vicious dog attack in San Francisco's Tenderloin Tuesday morning. The aftermath of the attack was captured on video. The canine, according to reports on Citizen, attacked and dragged a woman on Larkin Street. A series of ...
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Malibu driveway collapses into sinkhole amid coastal erosion
A driveway to a home in Malibu collapsed into a sinkhole Tuesday morning amid coastal erosion, causing a gas main rupture.
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Trump floats renaming New Mexico 'New America'
President Trump has posted numerous memes on social media that appear to propose renaming the state of New Mexico "New America."
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Mamdani administration releases 170,000 pages of post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City made public more than 170,000 pages of records detailing air quality concerns following the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Hurricane Lowell causes power outages in Hawaii, floods in Kauai
Hurricane Lowell has been downgraded to a Category 1 storm as it moves away from Hawaii, though severe weather impacts continue to affect the islands.high winds and heavy rain persist despite the storm system pushing further out. The center of the storm is currently tracking 100 ...
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One attack, many Americas: Why 9/11 and its many griefs land differently 25 years later
A quarter-century after 9/11, the effects linger. We all live in a post-9/11 world, with its security strictures and surveillance. But here's the thing: Americans don't all live in the same one....
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Unusually high number of deaths reported at this year's Burning Man
(KRON) -- A higher than usual number of deaths has been reported at this year's Burning Man festival. At least three people have reportedly died at the days-long festival, which takes place annually in the Nevada desert. A statement from the festival organizers confirmed the firs...
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The steel 'embodies his soul': 9/11 family takes World Trade Center beam across US
Stephen Siller Jr. spent the last four months bringing a 16,900-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center to dozens of cities across the U.S.
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49ers Have Fans Worldwide
Mike Doroshenko of 'Niner Empire Australia' is helping lead the charge in supporting the 49ers in the Australia continent. He shows that the '49ers Faithful' is global....
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Pittsburg police officer unable to find gun on suspect a ‘serious failure'
An officer failed to locate a hidden gun during multiple searches of a suspect who later attacked and shot the officer at a police station , the Pittsburg Police Department said Tuesday. Pittsburg police said the officer was booking a 31-year-old man last Thursday night on suspic...