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Bay Area temps climb well into 90s inland

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Wednesday will be the hottest day of the Bay Area forecast with highs inland climbing well into the 90s. Areas closer to the water won't notice quite as much of a difference but will certainly still be warmer along the bay, with some spots venturing into t...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 26, 2026

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San Jose officer stable after shootout leaves robbery suspect dead

A San Jose police sergeant who was shot by an armed robbery suspect suffered critical injuries but has since been stabilized, police said Wednesday. The confrontation unfolded Tuesday after officers spotted a suspect wanted in connection with two armed robberies reported over the...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 26, 2026

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Veronica Burton is running the show for the Valkyries and it’s working

Veronica Burton was the WNBA’s Most Improved Player last season, but her second year with the Valkyries might be even better. Monday’s win against the Lynx shows exactly why she is the team’s chosen leader. Veronica Burton is running the show for the Valkyries and it’s working...

Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)Aug 26, 2026

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San Jose police arrest alleged strong-armed jewelry thieves

Police in San Jose arrested an alleged ring of jewelry thieves who forcibly robbed elderly people, the department said Tuesday. Last Thursday just before 3 p.m., officers in San Jose responded to a strong-armed robbery in a parking lot in the 5300 block of Almaden Expressway. Acc...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 26, 2026

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VTA Orange Line fully reopens after electrical issue

VTA’s Orange Line returned to full service Wednesday morning after an electrical issue disrupted service at four stations for about a day, transit officials said. VTA crews worked overnight to make repairs after an electrical line issue cut power to four Orange Line stations at a...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 26, 2026

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Miley Cyrus pays tribute to godmother Dolly Parton: ‘I have an angel by my side'

Miley Cyrus has paid tribute to her “fairy godmother,” Dolly Parton. The 33-year-old star shared a touching social media post Wednesday honoring Parton, her godmother who died this week at the age of 80 . “The feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels right to share,” ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 26, 2026

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FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a groundbreaking new drug for the most common form of pancreatic cancer, offering U.S. patients a more effective treatment against one of the deadliest types of cancer. FDA officials gave expedited approval to the first-of-a-...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 26, 2026

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Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80

Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died. He was 80. Curry, who suffered a stroke in 2012 that put him in a wheelchair, died Wednesday at hi...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 26, 2026

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Meta agrees to settle social media addiction suit with states for up to $18 billion

Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to settle a wide-ranging social media addiction lawsuit with the state of California and a number of other states. “The agreement includes a payment of approximately $18 billion, which can be used to fund yo...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 26, 2026

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Remembering Dolly Parton: A look at music icon's huge impact on the Bay Area

Dolly Parton, the beloved country music superstar known as much for her philanthropy and theme park business as she was for her chart-topping hit songs, has died at 80. Dolly's reach was felt here in the Bay Area, having a big impact as an advocate for human rights, the LGBTQ+ co...

ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)Aug 26, 2026

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Alysa Liu taking a break from figure skating while looking ahead to next season

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu is taking a break from figure skating. The 2026 Milan Cortina star announced on social media that she will take the rest of the 2026-27 figure skating season off before returning for the 2027-28 season. “While people are announcing programs, imma t...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 26, 2026

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San Jose officer injured in shooting

One person is dead and a San Jose police officer was injured in a shooting on Tuesday, police say.

KTVU FOX 2 NewsAug 26, 2026

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Warmer Wednesday

A shallow marine layer will keep the coast near seasonal averages through Wednesday, while inland areas experience warm, dry conditions with temperatures 10–12°F above average. Breezy onshore winds of 20–35 mph are expected along the coast and in valleys, with near-critical fire ...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsAug 26, 2026

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Police activity reported in San Jose Tuesday night

(KRON) -- There are reports of police activity near Lick Avenue and Willow Street in San Jose on Tuesday night. A KRON4 news photographer captured several images from the scene. KRON4 has reached out to the mayor's office and the San Jose Police Department for more information. T...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 26, 2026

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San Jose officer hurt in 'incident', mayor says

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says an officer has been hurt in an incident. It is not clear how the officer was injured. The mayor said he was headed to the hospital to check on the officer. The incident happened in the area of Goodyear Street and Lick Avenue....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsAug 26, 2026

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Missing hiker found dead near Auburn

Authorities said Ian Roberts appeared to have slipped and fallen down a steep embankment.

SFGate - Bay Area NewsAug 26, 2026

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VTA stations closed | Here's why

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority suspended service at several Orange Line stations Tuesday after an overhead power issue was discovered....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsAug 26, 2026

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Jed York was unfairly 'catfished' by prostitution sting, group says

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) -- San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was "catfished" by undercover investigators for "consensual private behavior," according to a nonprofit group that advocates for erotic service providers' dignity and safety. York, 46, was arrested by a human traffi...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 26, 2026

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This Bay Area mall will transform to host an after-hours rave

A high-energy rave will take over a Bay Area mall with beat-thumping music, an electrifying vibe, dancing, and food, all available after the mall closes, late into the night and into the early morning hours....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsAug 26, 2026

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Remembering Dolly Parton

The legendary singer, songwriter, actress, business woman and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. The Bay Area remembers her as an icon....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsAug 26, 2026

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Activists urge SFO to limit ICE access, but airport officials say their hands are tied

ctivists packed a San Francisco Airport Commission meeting Tuesday, asking commissioners to review SFO's contracts with the Department of Homeland Security and test the airport's legal authority to restrict federal immigration enforcement on airport grounds. Activists urge SFO to...

Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)Aug 26, 2026

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ICE makes 50,000 arrests in July

Immigration officers made a record number of arrests in the month of July with 50,000. That's the highest monthly total in all of President Trump's second term. The spike marks a 15% jump from the month before....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsAug 26, 2026

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Info sought in Antioch hit-and-run crash that severely injured woman

(KRON) -- The Antioch Police Department said on Tuesday that investigators are “currently reviewing evidence and working to identify the male driver” after a hit-and-run collision last Friday that left a 24-year-old woman hospitalized with severe injuries. Speed and alcohol appea...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 26, 2026

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Napa Valley wineries serve up new experiences to offset sobering downturn

Tourism to Napa Valley historically brings in more than $2 billion each year, but fewer visitors and higher costs have winemakers across the region worried about an increasingly difficult financial landscape. “It’s not just the big guys that are getting hurt, it’s not just the li...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 26, 2026

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Music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80

A look back at the life and career of Dolly Parton, the musician, actress and philanthropist, who died at 80. The cultural icon's career spanned generations. She wrote hundreds of songs and was known for her over-the-top personality and fashion as much as her songwriting....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsAug 26, 2026

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Hawk Fire: Some residents allowed to return home

Crews continue working to bolster containment lines around the Hawk Fire north of Downtown Reno, but some evacuated residents are returning to find total loss....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsAug 26, 2026

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Dolly Parton dies at 80 after brief battle with cancer

Tributes are pouring in from around the world for Dolly Parton, the treasured country music superstar and Hollywood icon who died Tuesday at 80 years old following a brief battle with cancer. In San Francisco’s Castro District, fans gathered to celebrate her legacy as the marquee...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Aug 26, 2026

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49ers, Raiders to meet in final preseason game of the year on KRON4

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco 49ers will face off against the Las Vegas Raiders in the final game of the preseason this Thursday at Allegiant Stadium. For the 49ers, head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Tuesday that it is unlikely that the team's starters will see much ac...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Aug 25, 2026

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Suspect and some victims in Oakland stabbing spree are homeless

A man was killed, and two men and two women were hurt in a stabbing spree in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood. Police arrested a homeless man with the help of witnesses. Some of the victims are also unhoused, police say....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsAug 25, 2026

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Stanford lab using fungi to upcycle food waste

Just think of turning grapes into wine with yeast, also a fungus. But here, the goal of fermentation is to transform the flavor, texture, and even the appearance of leftover food waste. And repurpose it into a completely different edible dish....

ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)Aug 25, 2026

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Dolly Parton dies at 80: Remembering the icon

Dolly Parton, the trailblazing songwriter, musician, performer, actress, and philanthropist has died at 80. Ben Fong Torres, the legendary music journalist from Rolling Stone joins us live to discuss the passing of the legendary, larger-than-life and beloved celebrity....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsAug 25, 2026