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Man who stole thousands from Healdsburg jewelry store had multiple felony warrants: authorities
(KRON) -- Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry was stolen from a Healdsburg store on Monday, Aug. 31, according to the Healdsburg Police Department. That day, the suspect burglarized the store and escaped. Police then discovered that the suspect tried to steal from a different j...
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Heating up again
The heat returns this week! You will notice warming in the Tuesday forecast. Highs should range from the mid 70s to the upper 90s. The hottest day of the week will be Wednesday. The warmest inland areas will top 100 degrees. A Heat Advisory has been issued for the entire Bay Area...
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Sea lion dies after beaching at Crissy Field in SF
Now scientists will work to determine why the animal died.
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Girl accused of killing newborn is victim of father who allegedly impregnated her, advocate says
Authorities say around Aug. 1, thew teen gave birth to a baby girl on Struve Road near a strawberry field in Moss Landing.
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20-year-old man arrested in stabbing death of his dad in East Bay home
A 20-year-old man was arrested in the stabbing death of his dad. Alameda County Sheriff's officials said the stabbing happened as the suspect stepped in during a physical altercation between his mom and dad....
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Labor Day rally in SF: Young people's concerns about entering workforce
Changes in the economy with job cuts in the private and government sectors, as well as the rise of AI, has added to the uncertainty of young people entering the workforce. At a Labor Day rally in San Francisco, some participants shared their thoughts and concerns....
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Healdsburg winery replaces grapevines with thousands of sunflowers as industry struggles
A Sonoma County winery is making an unusual change as California's wine industry faces an oversupply of grapes and shifting consumer tastes. At Chateau Diana Winery in Healdsburg, an acre that once grew Zinfandel grapes is now blooming with more than 3,000 sunflowers....
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Houston, Texas shooting: Knife-wielding patient shot multiple times by security at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, police say
There was a Houston, Texas shooting. A knife-wielding patient was shot multiple times by security at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, police say....
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Nashville, Tennessee shooting: Frito-Lay employee Paris Carlock killed by stray bullet at Sam's Club, police say
There was a Nashville, Tennessee shooting. Frito-Lay employee Paris Carlock was killed by a stray bullet at a Sam's Club, police say.
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Stanford football coach looks back on Australia game ahead of 49ers opener
Stanford head coach Tavita Pritchard, who was the Cardinal's quarterbacks coach at the time, recently reflected on the team's 62-7 victory over Rice in Sydney and the experience of traveling overseas for a season opener....
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Family of missing Chantel Brooks pushes for answers
Investigators have spent more than 500 hours searching for a missing Fairfield woman in a case where police now suspect foul play.
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49ers fans head to Australia for season opener with surprise sendoff from Steve Young
Dozens of San Francisco 49ers fans boarded a flight at San Francisco International Airport heading to Melbourne, Australia, to cheer on the team in Thursday’s season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Before departing on their 16-hour United Airlines flight, travelers were give...
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Shelter-in-place issued for Fairfield residents
(KRON)-- A shelter-in-place was issued for Fairfield residents due to police activity Monday afternoon, according to the Fairfield Police Department (FPD). FPD said it's investigating an incident in the 1900 block of San Benito Street, and residents nearby should avoid the area a...
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Why this major insurance company is issuing cash back payments to millions? Find out if you’re eligible
One of the biggest auto insurance companies is issuing payouts to eligible customers as part of a massive $5 billion policyholder dividend.
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Husband of Fresno pilot dies following Sierra Sky Park plane crash
Family members confirm Craig Eady has died from injuries suffered in Saturday's Sierra Sky Park plane crash. The crash claimed the lives of all four members of the Eady family aboard the aircraft....
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Aryna Sabalenka complains about the smell of marijuana during her US Open match
Aryna Sabalenka finally found something that could stop her at the U.S. Open: the smell of marijuana.
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Oakland, California woman Kiara Bowling relearns to walk and speak after near-fatal crash involving kid drivers
Oakland, California woman Kiara Bowling is relearning to walk and speak after a near-fatal crash involving kid drivers.
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‘It's a privilege to be here' Giants voice Mike Krukow will sign off at the end of the month
It’ll be an emotional month for the San Francisco Giants family as one of their family members will be leaving. The Giants iconic voice Mike Krukow will officially sign off on Sept. 27, the team’s final game of the season. ‘Kruk and Kuip’ have been the voices and faces of the Gia...
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Amazon cargo jet crash: Voice, flight recorders recovered as investigation continues
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.
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Toxic algae bloom causes surge in sick, dying sea lions along Northern California coast
A growing number of sick sea lions are being reported along Northern California beaches as experts warn the mammals are suffering, and in some cases dying, from a toxic illness. The latest fatality was reported in San Francisco, while further south a surge in cases is occurring b...
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Americans' satisfaction with schools is at a low point, new Gallup poll shows
Americans’ satisfaction with the quality of K-12 education in the country has hit a low point, driven by a growing political divide and concerns that schools are not preparing children for college and future jobs. Just 32% of American adults say they are “completely” or “somewhat...
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Sea lion dies at San Francisco beach after possible poisoning from algae bloom
According to volunteers with the Marine Mammal Center, the sea lion likely developed domoic acid poisoning from algal blooms.
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Marine Mammal Center responds to sea lion in distress at SF's Crissy Field
The large California sea lion was reported about 8 a.m. Monday.
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Healdsburg jewelry store burglary suspect arrested near Sacramento
A suspect wanted in connection with a downtown Healdsburg jewelry store burglary was arrested following a multi-agency investigation, authorities announced Monday. Denis Gabriel Chitu, 30, was taken into custody in Citrus Heights after fleeing from a suspect vehicle, according to...
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Sick sea lion dies on SF beach in latest neurotoxin case connected to warmer waters
A sick sea lion died on San Francisco's Crissy Field Beach after it was seen experiencing seizures likely due to a neurotoxin called domoic acid, which the Marine Mammal Center says is surging possibly connected to warming ocean temperatures....
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Hot weather returns to Bay Area with inland temps in 90s, 100s: How long will it last?
Hot weather is returning to the Bay Area this week with temperatures expected to reach the 90s and 100s in some areas. Here's what to know.
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3 members of Calif. family dead in Fresno area small plane crash
A fourth person remains in critical condition after the crash on Saturday.
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Sea lion at SF's Crissy Field dies after appearing to be in distress
(KRON)-- A sea lion that appeared to be sick and in distress at San Francisco's Crissy Field has died, according to Marine Mammal Center. In videos obtained by KRON4, the sea lion can be seen swaying its head back and forth, then lying down on a log, appearing sick. In the video,...