Michael Scurr has been volunteering at Britain's National Archives for the last 11 years, then one day last May he made a discovery of his own while sifting through the letters of an 18th-century Royal Navy captain.
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(KRON) -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come and gone from the Bay Area, although the tournament itself still has another two weeks. Six matches were played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, which was temporarily rechristened as "San Francisco Bay Area Stadium" in accordance with FIFA sponsorship r...
San Francisco is preparing for its major July 4th fireworks display on Saturday night, an event expected to draw massive crowds as pyrotechnics are launched directly from the Golden Gate Bridge for only the third time in history.
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The forecast is cloudy with a chance of red, white, and blue. Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with hot dogs, brews, live music, and more.
In the Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park. Photo by John Swanda. Exotic Iris
Bay Area residents are poised to be treated to a spectacular fireworks show set off near the Golden Gate Bridge on July 4, but with San Francisco's typical summer weather pattern, the perennial question is: Will the fog cloud the pyrotechnics?
(BCN) -- The National Weather Service forecast for the greater San Francisco Bay Area for Friday calls for mostly cloudy skies except inland, where it will be mostly sunny and clear. Daytime highs will be mostly in the low 60s to low 70s on the coast, in the high 60s to low 80s around the [...]
Michael Scurr has been volunteering at Britain's National Archives for the last 11 years, then one day last May he made a discovery of his own while sifting through the letters of an 18th-century Royal Navy captain.
After a Richmond District cargo bike was stolen on Monday, one local bike enthusiast took matters into her own pedals. A monster stolen, a monster regained
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A San Francisco jury found 7 protestors guilty of misdemeanors for their April 15, 2024 protest that shut down the Golden Gate Bridge, but the judge declared a mistrial on the most serious felony count of conspiracy. The jury revealed that 10 jurors voted for a guilty verdict, and 2 voted for a n...
The cities of Fremont and Oakland work to curb illegal fireworks during the July 4th holiday weekend.
One person is dead after a vehicle they were in overturned multiple times on southbound Highway 101 just south of the San Francisco International Airport on-ramp on Thursday night, officials say.
This year on July 4th, for the third time in history, an organized fireworks display will be held at San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge. This only happned in twice before in 1987 and 2012 for the bridge's 50th and 75th annivesary. Expect crowds to be massive and public transportation, ride...
San Jose officials are reevaluating how to proceed with several upcoming World Cup watch parties at San Pedro Square following an intense street celebration that required police intervention earlier this week.
(KRON) -- A man died after a rollover crash involving two vehicles on southbound Highway 101 near the San Francisco International Airport on-ramp Wednesday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol Redwood City area office. CHP Redwood City said officers received reports of the crash at...
(KRON) -- A 55-year-old Santa Rosa man faces multiple charges after Petaluma police said officers located brass knuckles, an illegal M-150 firecracker and Oxycodone during a search Monday. Police said patrol officers contacted the suspect, identified as Dan Flynn, and found him to be out of compl...
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Bay Area soccer fans turned out on Wednesday for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, seeing Team USA play in the World Cup at Levi's Stadium. KRON4's Amanda Hari caught up with Team USA midfielder Cristian Roldan to talk about what it was like to play in front of the Bay Area...
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(KRON) -- The Fourth of July festivities are this weekend, and fireworks shows are expected throughout the Bay Area on Saturday. A special spectacle is taking place in San Francisco as the fireworks will be shown coming from the Golden Gate Bridge. However, if you want to watch the fireworks from...
A Bay Area man who has honed some high-level hair-braiding skills, is using his talents to help others like him practice "being the dads our daughters will remember."
(KRON) -- A fight night is happening in the Bay Area later this month but at an atypical location. A slate of fights across multiple combat sports disciplines will take place at the Raymond Vineyards in Napa Valley on Saturday, July 25, event organizers announced Thursday in a news release. In th...
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Tens of thousands of people are expected to line San Francisco's northern waterfront for the Fourth of July celebration, bringing major road closures, packed public transit and parking restrictions throughout the day. Here's what to know before you go.
The recalled fireworks can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury from explosion and burn hazards, consumer safety officials said.
(KRON) -- Two people were injured after a car crashed into the Boudin Bakery at Fisherman's Wharf on Thursday afternoon, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. First responders received a call at 1:24 p.m. at the iconic cafe/bakery chain on Jefferson Street. Footage from the Citizen App ...
(KRON) -- A young American crow from El Cerrito is the first bird to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Contra Costa County in 2026, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District. No human cases have been reported. "So far this summer, one group of mosquitoes from Mar...
A Petaluma man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he intentionally launched a mortar-style firework at a neighbor's home during an apparent dispute. Video shows a firework traveling from one property and striking the roof of a neighboring house before exploding.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is working on a hit-and-run collision case where a horse and rider were struck by a vehicle on Wednesday.
The Valkyries are looking good with Gabby Williams and other team leaders doing more than expected. The Valkyries are nearly halfway through the season and sit 3rd in the WNBA standings
A San Francisco jury found seven people guilty on Thursday on charges stemming from a 2024 incident on the Golden Gate Bridge where protesters stopped traffic for hours to demonstrate against the U.S. government’s support for Israel as it attacked Gaza.
Neighbors living near the site of last month's massive warehouse fire in Tracy say they are still dealing with health concerns and the environmental aftermath.
(KRON) -- Emergency dispatchers recently received a 911 call from a witness in Vacaville who reported that a man was exposing himself while watching children playing nearby. The witness yelled at the man, "I'm gonna call the cops," and he walked away. Vacaville Police Department officers responde...
A cool day will turn into an even cooler night with lows in the 50s across the Bay Area. Cloud cover returns to coastal communities tonight and winds become calm later this evening.
Residents in a Tracy subdivision say they are experiencing persistent health issues caused by ongoing debris from a massive warehouse fire on June 11.
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