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Vallejo armed carjacking suspect killed in police shootout Monday identified
VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) -- A Vallejo man who was killed in a shootout with Vallejo Police Department officers on Monday afternoon has been identified. Authorities said Rommel Delfin Querol, 44, was found driving a car that had been reported stolen at 12:19 p.m. in an armed carjacking in the 400 bl...
Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that U.S. players already play for - with the same minuscule odds.
After tough primary loss, some Silicon Valley donors regroup to back Becerra for governor
Garry Tan is among Becerra’s newest fans, alongside Evan Spiegel and Rick Caruso After tough primary loss, some Silicon Valley donors regroup to back Becerra for governor
2 tourists stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
The assailant attacked a man and a woman, both Greek Americans, with a knife on a pedestrian street near an entrance to the Acropolis.
Piper J3C-65 plane N92432 lands on Fulshear house: Pilot hospitalized after small plane lands on top of home, Texas DPS says
A pilot has been taken to the hospital after landing on top of a house in the Fulshear area on Monday morning, according to the Texas DPS.
Trump slaps additional 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods
The Trump administration is slapping an additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods imported into the U.S.
S.F. high-tech police surveillance center gets $3M gift, partly for ‘counter drone’ tech
The surveillance center helps police find suspects and aids arrests using drones and license plate reading cameras. S.F. high-tech police surveillance center gets $3M gift, partly for ‘counter drone’ tech
D4vd murder case: Dayslong preliminary hearing set to begin in Los Angeles
The preliminary hearing is expected to last three to seven days, with prosecutors looking to prove that there is probable cause to move forward to a trial.
Experimental drug shows 'phenomenal' results fighting Calif. fungal disease
Valley fever has risen nearly tenfold since 2001 in California.
In Yerba Buena, property owners are helping bankroll the arts
Amid city arts cuts elsewhere, this neighborhood group awarded $193,000 for murals, performances and community events In Yerba Buena, property owners are helping bankroll the arts
Several injured after major crash involving big rigs, multiple cars on I-80 in Placer County: CHP
Several people have been injured and westbound I-80 in Placer County is still partially closed down with one lane open near Blue Canyon due to a major traffic accident involving a big rig and several cars, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Missing person report filed before Sausalito city manager's arrest on alleged attempted yacht theft
Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes was arrested early Saturday after authorities say she boarded multiple vessels at a local marina, including a 66-foot yacht that investigators believe she may have been attempting to take. New details reveal what it looked like inside the yacht, and that she h...
Petaluma mobile home park facing closure highlighting California's housing friction
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the business financially unviable.
Petaluma residents facing possible displacement
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the park financially unviable.
Valkyries' winning streak ends, but fans say historic season is just getting started
The Valkyries' franchise-record nine-game winning streak ended with a 90-82 loss to the Washington Mystics, but a packed Chase Center showed the team's passionate fan base con tinues to grow.
Vallejo crime spree ends in alleged shootout with police
A carjacking suspect is dead after he was allegedly involved in a shootout with police in Vallejo.
United employee threatens to call ICE on family during ticket dispute at SFO
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A dispute over an airplane ticket quickly escalates at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Video shows a United Airlines employee threatening to call United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a family. Julio Varela tells KRON4 his family was on thei...
Vallejo carjacking suspect killed by police after allegedly firing at officers
A carjacking suspect was shot and killed by Vallejo police Monday afternoon after allegedly opening fire on officers during a traffic stop, authorities said.
Grammy-winning singer visits newly opened cafe in Hercules: 'He was completely speechless'
(KRON) -- A newly opened small business in Hercules received a visit from a Grammy-winning singer. HŌM Coffee may have just opened in March but already seems to have a celebritiy whose is a regular. H.E.R. stopped by HŌM Coffee on Sunday, and it was a visit staff will never forget, according to a...
Pigs gone wild: Boars seen tearing up landscaping in San Jose
"It's all messy." A group of wild pigs has caused significant damage to landscaping at a South San Jose business park, where employees say the animals have torn up grass while searching for food.
Warmer forecast
Tropical clouds will continue to stream into the Bay Area. The slight chance of showers will remain in the Tuesday forecast. The humid, sticky pattern will return as well. Plan on warmer temperatures. Tuesday highs should range from the mid 60s to the mid 90s.
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Oakland City Council to consider stronger immigrant protections
The Oakland City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposed ordinance that would strengthen protections for immigrants by limiting city cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.
Vallejo police fatally shoot carjacking suspect after brief exchange of gunfire, authorities say
A carjacking suspect was fatally shot by Vallejo police Monday afternoon after a brief exchange of gunfire with officers, according to authorities.
VIDEO: Rock-throwing man smashes window at San Francisco brunch restaurant
(KRON) -- A brunch restaurant in San Francisco was vandalized early Monday morning. Four Chairs posted on social media that its front window was smashed at around 5 a.m., saying someone "deliberately" did so. Surveillance video (above) appears to show a man throwing a rock at the restaurant's fro...
Good Samaritan who rescued San Francisco Bay boat victims works to rebuild life
A Good Samaritan who helped rescue several people from a sinking 49-foot cabin cruiser in San Francisco Bay last week is now trying to rebuild his own life after a series of devastating personal setbacks left him homeless.
San Francisco boat tragedy: Rescuer struggling with homelessness tragedy
A homeless fisherman who helped rescue passengers from a sinking boat in San Francisco is receiving support from friends to rebuild his life.
Man in critical condition after S.F. cop strikes him with personal vehicle
The accident occurred when the officer was off-duty, behind Central Police Station in North Beach. Man in critical condition after S.F. cop strikes him with personal vehicle
U.S. strikes for 10th consecutive night as Iran attacks tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the ship, while the United States conducted yet another round of airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic as they struggle over control of the key waterway. The 10 consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes have...
investigation underway after wild SF chase and crash
SFPD are investigating following a pursuit and crash in the cites Mission District.
Vallejo suspect shot, killed by police
Authorities said a suspect was fatally shot by police after he first opened fire on officers.
Injured bald eagle rescued after fight is believed to be Jackie, Friends of Big Bear Valley says
An injured bald eagle that was rescued in Big Bear after getting into a fight with two other eagles is believed to be Jackie, one half of the region's beloved bald eagle couple.
Multiple hurt in San Francisco after police chase ends in crash
San Francisco police are investigating a crash that injured nine people following a pursuit through the city's Mission District.
Boost for Bay Area business following World Cup buzz
The World Cup created boosts in business for several South Bay establishments. The impact of the hundreds of thousands of fans that came to watch matches was an influx in business and exceeded the expectations of owners.
AccuWeather Forecast: Another round of high humidity Tuesday
Tomorrow will bring another round of high humidity, along with a one-day heat spike which will result in high temperatures in the lower 70s at the coast, near 90 around the bay, and mid-90s inland.
Sausalito city manager reported missing days before alleged yacht burglary
Days before Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes was arrested on suspicion of breaking into multiple yachts, she had been reported missing and placed on a leave of absence from the job she had started less than three weeks earlier.
El Mayo, the infamous Mexican drug lord, sentenced to life in prison
The judge sentenced El Mayo to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Sausalito city manager was reported missing days before allehrf burglary
Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes was arrested Saturday on suspicion of burglary after authorities said she broke into at least three boats at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor. Her arrest came days after she was reported missing.
Volare rescuer homeless, fishing to rebuild when he came across sinking ship
A homeless commercial fisherman who helped rescue passengers from a sinking boat in San Francisco is receiving support from friends to rebuild his life following an incident that cost him his livelihood.