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Investigation reveals Facebook shared users private data
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - A New York Times investigation revealed that Facebook shared its users' private data, without its users' consent, with other tech giants including Microsoft, Amazon, Spotify, and Netflix. Facebook claims that is not what happened and is on the defense again over privacy issues. This time regarding the allegations that Facebook gave their other tech company partners the ability to read, write and delete users' private messages.
Bay Area bridge tolls to increase Jan. 1
Bay Area bridge tolls to increase Jan. 1 CALIFORNIA (KRON) -- The bridges in the Bay Area have a New Years resolution -- to get more money from motorists. "All state-owned bridges are going up $1 on Jan. 1,” said John Goodwin, spokesman for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Goodwin and the Bay Area toll authority, says don't blame them for the toll hikes --this was a choice made by the people of the Bay Area with the passing of Measure 3.
Father speaks out after tragic loss of son killed in Fremont shooting
Father speaks out after tragic loss of son killed in Fremont shooting FREMONT (KRON) - Fremont police are still searching for the suspects in a shooting that left 17-year-old Damini Chadly dead. Chadly was shot to death while driving on the 34000 block of Torrington Court on Tuesday, Dec. 4 around 11 p.m. There have been no arrests or suspects announced yet but police say the investigation is ongoing.
Plans to build 54-story skyscraper in Emeryville met with mixed reaction
Plans to build 54-story skyscraper in Emeryville met with mixed reaction EMERYVILLE (KRON) - The skyline in the East Bay could drastically change if the City of Emeryville approves a proposed skyscraper. The 54-story building would be located off the off the Powell Street, just north of Ikea. It would be the tallest building in the East Bay and offer 638 residential units. The project also includes a new half-acre public park.
How will the tax on text messages affect consumers?
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - Currently, some wireless carriers assess surcharges, or taxes, for texting, while others do not. The California Public Utilities Commission said the industry filed a petition asking them to clarify whether text messaging should be included in the bill amount that is subject to the existing surcharges. The pending draft proposal that the CPUC will vote on Jan. 10, recommends that the CPUC include text messaging revenue as part of the total bill amount subject to a surcharge.
Study: Homelessness crisis in Bay Area is worse than many think
WALNUT CREEK (KRON) - The homelessness crisis in the Bay Area is worse than many think, according to a new study published by Zillow. The study says there were an estimated 25,951 people living without homes in the Bay Area last year, which is over 6,000 more than were officially counted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Oscar Grant's family wants Fruitvale BART station renamed in his honor
OAKLAND (KRON) - The family of Oscar Grant officially turned in their request on Thursday to rename the Fruitvale BART station after him. Grant died at the Fruitvale Station at the hands of a BART police officer almost 10 years ago on New Year's Day. KRON4's Gabe Slate spoke with Grants uncle, Bobby, who feels BART needs to do something to honor his nephew. Bobby submitted paperwork to the transit agency's board of directors requesting that Fruitvale Station be renamed after Oscar Grant.
BART launches new app to get riders to and from airports
BART launches new app to get riders to and from airports SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - BART has launched a new standalone app called the "BART to Airport." It offers presale digital mobile ride tickets to and from SFO or Oakland Airport and you get a discount on ride tickets if you use the app. BART spokesperson Alicia Trost gave KRON4 a demo of what the new app. This app lets people store the tickets digitally on the phone. They are targeting traveling friends, couples, and families.
Four elementary schools set to close next year to help $10M deficit
Four elementary schools set to close next year to help $10M deficit REDWOOD CITY (KRON) - A Peninsula school district has announced the closure of four elementary schools next year to help deal with a $10-million deficit. Parents of Hawes Elementary School kids are upset that the school is closing next year. Hawes, Orion, Fair Oaks, and Adelante Elementary Schools are closing next year as the district battles with deficits. The kids will be merged into other schools.
Doctors encourage flu shots ahead of peak season
Doctors encourage flu shots ahead of peak season WALNUT CREEK (KRON) - If you've been putting off the flu shot, now is the time to get it before the peak season hits. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 80,000 Americans died of flu and its complications last winter. The nation experienced a record-breaking 900,000 hospitalizations caused by the virus last season.
High surf advisory issued for Bay Area through Friday
High surf advisory issued for Bay Area through Friday PACIFICA (KRON) - The National Weather Service has issued a high-surf advisory for coastal areas throughout the Bay Area in effect through Friday. In Pacifica, some huge waves rolling in. Earlier, KRON4 was at Sharp Park Beach where the waves got so big that the city sent out crews to evacuate the pier and close it down to the public. At times, 20-foot waves were crashing into the Sharp Park Beach area on Wednesday afternoon.
Marin family adopts Paradise family which lost everything in Camp Fire
Marin family 'adopts' Paradise family which lost everything in Camp Fire MARIN COUNTY (KRON) - A family in Marin wants to share their experience of helping to adopt a Paradise family, which lost their house and belongings to the Camp Fire. As they told KRON4, you don't necessarily need to donate money or travel up to Paradise to help in a big way--you can do it from your couch.
VIDEO: Holiday shopping safety tips
VIDEO: Holiday shopping safety tips MILPITAS (KRON) - The Great Mall in Milpitas was one of the shopping complexes that got flooded with bargain hunters this Black Friday. KRON4's Gabe Slate visited that mall where police have stepped up patrols and have some warnings for people now that the holiday shopping season has begun. Watch the above video to see Gabe's full report. WHAT OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON: >>MORE STORIES
BART launches official app for riders
BART launches official app for riders SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - BART launched an official app for riders on Monday. It's their first official app to help people get around on the trains. It's hard to believe BART has never had an official app for riders to plan their trips and get updates on service and stations before now. BART did create and release the BART Watch app, but that's just for passengers to report criminal or suspicious activity.
Expert: Devastating wildfires will get worse unless major changes happen immediately
Expert: Devastating wildfires will get worse unless major changes happen immediately BERKELEY (KRON) - Forestry experts are saying that the urban sprawl into the wildlands in California, along with climate change, are contributing to the devastating wildfires we have had over the last few years. And as one expert tells KRON4, it's going to get worse, unless major changes are made immediately.
Bay Area schools cancel sports practices due to unhealthy air from Camp Fire
Bay Area schools cancel sports practices due to unhealthy air from Camp Fire ROSS (KRON) - The wildfires continue to create poor air quality in the Bay Area, as some schools have canceled outdoor and indoor sports practices. The cancellation of practices and games is interrupting the big annual football championships. "We made a decision to cancel all outdoor activity," The Branson School Director of Athletics Tom Ryan said. The air quality is poor around the high school.
California experiencing year-round fire season
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - Fire officials have been warning California residents, and now, they are seeing it first hand--that the fire season has no official end in this state. It's near mid-November, and we have big wildfire's raging throughout California. One thing has become clear in the state--if you want to live in California, you need to get used to the threat of wildfires and smokey skies. It is the new normal--a year-round fire season.
Dorm-style communal living could cut San Francisco rent in half
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - A San Francisco startup thinks it has the solution to the housing crises in the Bay Area--dorm-style communal living that offers residents to cut their rent in half. On Monday, KRON4 met with the CEO who is behind two new large developments going up--one in San Jose and one in San Francisco. When they are done, they will offer more than 1,000 low-cost units. "Our mission is to help people stay in inner city housing who can't afford it," Starcity CEO Jon Dishotsky said.
Bloody brawl breaks out at 49ers-Raiders game at Levi's Stadium
SANTA CLARA (KRON) - An all-out bloody brawl broke out at the San Francisco 49ers-Oakland Raiders game on Thursday night. People took out their phones and captured it all on-camera. The Battle of the Bay football game between the 49ers and the Raiders lived up to its name in more ways than one. A number of videos are being shared around social media of fan fights from the big game--one of those videos led to an arrest for felony battery.
New technology helps Sunnyvale 911 call center pinpoint location
SUNNYVALE (KRON) - Calling 911 from your cell phone doesn't give dispatchers your exact location. You have to provide an address, but that will change. The City of Sunnyvale has implemented new technology that allows 911 call centers to pinpoint the location of emergencies that are called in on a cell phone. KRON4's Gabe Slate caught up with Michael Spath, the communications manager for Sunnyvale's Department of Public Safety, to see how the system works. WHAT OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON: >>MORE STORIES
Keeping your kids safe from sex predators on Halloween
DUBLIN (KRON) - As always, keeping your kids safe is a top priority on Wednesday on Halloween. KRON4 has important tips you should know before you let your kids knock on strangers' doors. On the Megan's Law website, you can type in your zip code and see where registered sex offenders are currently living in your neighborhood. If you click on the dots, you will get detailed information, like the exact address and a picture of the registered sex offender.
In-depth: How to stop those annoying robocalls
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - The onslaught of robocalls ringing into cell phones keeps getting worse. The Federal Trade Commission says in 2017 they received over 7 million complaints of unwanted calls. Now, based on current numbers, 2018 is on track to substantially surpass that. On Monday, KRON4 shows you how to stop robocalls. It's not just you. Americans receive around 150 million robocalls per day. "Yeah right. You're not calling about my credit card. You're a scam," Noel Rabinowitz told one robocaller.
First cashier-less Amazon Go store opens in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - Amazon has opened up its first Amazon Go store in the Bay Area. It is one of their high-tech cashier-less stores where no checkout is needed. So, do you just grab items off a shelf and walk out? Before you get to the store, you need to download the free Amazon Go app to your phone. It's a standalone app, but it attaches to your existing Amazon account. If you don't have an Amazon account, then you will have to create an Amazon Go account and attaching a credit or debit card.
1 month since SFPD parked command van in UN Plaza to fight crime
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - It has been over a month since the San Francisco Police Department parked their large mobile command van on United Nations Plaza in San Francisco to fight crime in the area. The UN Plaza is next to City Hall and the Civic Center BART Station. It has long been a hotbed of criminal activity, mostly drugs being sold, and drugs being used.
FAA to pilots: Be careful when flying over Los Gatos gun range
LOS GATOS (KRON) - The FAA has sent out a safety alert to Bay Area pilots to be careful when flying above a gun range located in the Santa Cruz Mountains in Los Gatos. On Thursday, KRON4 visited the gun range, which said it is glad the notice went out as it has longed feared a tragedy could take place.
What you need to know if you win the $900 million Mega Millions jackpot
The giant jackpot for Mega Millions is now the second largest in history. And despite the terrible odds, someone will eventually match all six numbers and win. That could be as soon as Friday night. But what if you won the jackpot? What should you do next? Financial planner Robert Regan, with the Regan Financial Group based in Danville, says no matter how many millions you have won, it's easier to lose than you think. "No matter how much you have, you can lose it," Regan said.
New San Mateo County 911 text system unveiled
SAN MATEO (KRON) - U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Speier joined San Mateo police chiefs on Thursday to unveil a new text 911 system going live in the county. Officials said they need to embrace technology, and they are trying to get ahead of the curve. They want to offer every way possible for people to reach out for help during an emergency. "We are launching this program to make sure that everyone can get ahold of us," Speier (D-Hillsborough) said.
Chef found shot to death in Fremont home
FREMONT (KRON) - A chef from Fremont was found shot to death inside an East Bay home early Monday morning. According to police, 56-year-old Dominic Sarkar was shot in a room he rented in a house on the 4300 blocks of Charleston Way in Fremont. Police say the death is the city’s second homicide this year. About one year ago, Sarkar began working at ‘Passage to India Bakery’ in Mountain View where he would commute from Fremont.
Police: Be vigilant about protecting your kids from predators on Halloween
DUBLIN (KRON) - Halloween night is closing in, and before you plot out where to trick-or-treat, you can check out the Megan's Law website to see if there are registered sex offenders in your neighborhood. Dublin police say parents need to be vigilant on Halloween night to protect their kids. On the Megan's Law website, you can type in your zip code and see where registered sex offenders are currently living in your neighborhood.
VIDEO TOUR: BART police video surveillance operation center
VIDEO TOUR: BART police video surveillance operation center SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - BART police gave KRON4 a rare behind-the-scenes look at the nerve center of their video surveillance operation which monitors all the trains and all 48 stations.On Friday, KRON4 spoke with one of the officers who works in the surveillance room taking in 4,000 camera feeds at one time.Watch the above video to see Gabe's full report.WHAT OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON: >>MORE STORIES
High demand for holiday workers this season
SUNNYVALE (KRON) - Nova Job Center in Sunnyvale is preparing to hire for the holiday season. Some stores are offering higher hourly wages this year with weekends off. Last week, Nova Job Center held their holiday job fair to start hiring, which was earlier than normal. Some of the stores looking to hire are: Target Amazon Walgreens Ikea Ross Macy's Target will be giving 10% off general purchases and 20% off for fruits, vegetables, and workout gear to their holiday workers.
Lawsuit filed against San Mateo school after teacher convicted of sex crimes
SAN MATEO (KRON)- - A civil lawsuit has been filed against Saint Matthew's Episcopal Day School in San Mateo where a former teacher was found guilty of molesting young girls at the school. South San Francisco resident, 33-year-old Anthony Satriano, taught at the school for three years. Satriano was arrested on April 21 2017 by the San Mateo Police Department for molesting young girls on campus after hours, during extended care time.
Oakland teachers rally for higher pay
OAKLAND (KRON) - Oakland teachers rallied on Tuesday to send a message to the Oakland Unified School District about their contract negotiations. These teachers have been working without a contract since July 2017. They hope their demands will be met during the state-assisted mediation which will be held on Wednesday. A Bret Harte Middle School teacher, Keith Brown, says right now there are 44 teacher vacancies and worries that number will continue to increase.
VIDEO TOUR: First look at top floor of Salesforce Tower
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - KRON4 is getting a first look at the stunning views of the top floor of the Salesforce Tower. The 61st floor of the tower was named the "Ohana Floor" by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. It was designed for the community, according to Benioff. The general public will be able to hang out and take in the remarkable 360-view of the city and the Bay Area. It will be open to the public in the spring of 2019 and will be free of charge.
Teens vaping in Marin County nearly doubles in two years
MARIN COUNTY (KRON) - Public health officials in Marin say a new study reveals an alarming increase in the number of kids vaping. The data shows vaping among 7th, 9th, and 11th graders has more than doubled in the past two years. Marin County is now considering banning sales of vaping and flavored tobacco products. "We found over past two years an alarming increase in kids in Marin vaping,"said Marin County Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis.
Cal Fire quicker to evacuate residents due to hotter, faster fires
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - The Irving Fire in Marin County last week prompted evacuation orders just an hour from when the wildfire started. The quick orders by officials this fire season got people wondering whether Cal Fire has changed its evacuation protocols. Cal Fire told KRON4 there is no official change in evacuation criteria, but they said they are evacuating earlier now and we should get used to it. It's the new normal.
Tech Report: New iPhones hit shelves Friday, here's a preview
CUPERTINO (KRON) - The new iPhones hit the shelves at 8 a.m. on Friday morning. There are three models to choose from: The $1,000 XS, the big screen $1,100 XS Max, and the cheaper XR. So, are they worth the money? Should you upgrade? Or wait? When KRON4 Tech Reporter Gabe Slate heard the iPhone XS Max was 6.5 inches, I thought it would be too big, like why not just carry around an iPad Mini? But once it was in the hand, Gabe took that back.
28 cars broken into at Oakland senior home parking lot
OAKLAND (KRON) - In downtown Oakland, residents of the Westlake Christian Terrace senior home, located off 28th Street near Lake Merritt, are cleaning up after nearly 30 cars were broken into at the parking lot. "It hurts because it's my home," resident Charmain Stevens said. "People don't have much here. We are on a budget." Stevens says it was painful on Wednesday morning as the residents came out to a parking lot littered with glass--windows in 28 of their cars were broken overnight.
San Francisco police park mobile command center at crime-ridden UN Plaza
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - U.N. Plaza in San Francisco, which is next to City Hall and the Civic Center BART Station, has long been a hotbed of criminal activity, mostly with drugs being sold and drugs being used. The San Francisco Police Department is taking a new approach to cut down on the crime. Police have parked their giant mobile command center van on the plaza. And it's not moving until things get better.
Family files lawsuit against Daly City police over taser death
DALY CITY (KRON) - A Daly City family has filed a wrongful death civil lawsuit against the police department for use of a taser that the family claims killed their family member, 38-year-old Warren Ragudo.
Caltrans to implode 2 foundations of old eastern span of Bay Bridge
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - Caltrans will implode two foundations of the original Bay Bridge east span. This final implosion event will mark the end of the demolition of the old eastern span of the bridge. One more implosion this Saturday and the demolition of the old eastern span of the Bay Bridge will be completed. "Tomorrow, we move out the last two piers of the east span," Caltrans Public Information Officer Alejandro Lopez said.
Flu shot available early at some Bay Area pharmacies
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - It is that time again. You may have noticed your local pharmacy with the signs out for the flu shot. While most doctors offices, hospitals, and clinics do not have the vaccine yet, CVS, Rite-Aid, and Walgreens do. The syringes are locked, loaded, and ready for arms. It's flu shot time, and as usual, the big pharmacy chains get their stock in before everyone else. "Seems really early," said Marc Jacobs, who got his flu shot Tuesday.
Snatch-and-run thieves hit Burlingame Apple store
BURLINGAME (KRON) - They strike again--yet another robbery at an Apple Store this time it happened along the Peninsula. And now, thieves got away with thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. Thousand-dollar iPhones are tempting snatch-and-run thieves. They are just sitting a few feet away from the front door with not much in the way. Apple stores have unarmed security guards that do not engage physically. They are there as a visual deterrent and to act as witnesses.
Man dangles out window of moving car, trying to stop Hercules car thief
Police say the incident involved one man dangling out the window of a moving car trying to stop a suspected thief. KRON4 spoke with police in Hercules who are asking for the public's help to find the wanted suspect. At 8:30 a.m. Friday morning in Hercules, in the parking lot of a shopping complex that is off Willow Avenue right off Highway 80, police say a Hispanic man wearing a gray sweatshirt broke into a truck and stole a man's backpack containing a cell phone.
Proposed Peninsula coffee shop would have baristas serving in bikinis
SAN MATEO (KRON) - A proposed coffee shop opening up in San Mateo would have their baristas serving in bikinis, and this has some members of the community concerned. Also, the risque attire might not meet the zoning codes. Just south of Redwood City, on the corner of El Camino Real and Dumbarton Avenue in an unincorporated area of San Mateo County, there sits a small drive-thru coffee shop called Caffino that recently closed.
Protest against pedophiles in sci-fi held outside Worldcon
SAN JOSE (KRON)- - Opposing rallies held outside of the San Jose Convention Center kept police on their toes Saturday afternoon. Sci-Fi fans, writers, and artists are all in town for Worldcon. The event also brought out a group called Predators Out Now, who were protesting pedophiles in sci-fi. According to their Facebook event page, the group believes, there's been an epidemic within the sci-fi community, abusing children and covering it up.
BART fare evader problem is worse than transit agency thought
It is made up of a team of six inspectors who walk around trains asking riders to see their tickets. It's really like a needle in a haystack. They're looking for people who are evading BART when they could just stand in front of the gates. Debora Allen sits on the BART board of directors. She says what they have learned so far from this pilot enforcement program is that the problem is worse than they thought. In just two months, 15 percent of the riders asked had not paid their BART ride.
VIDEO: Sen. Kamala Harris tours Lake County evacuation centers
VIDEO: Sen. Kamala Harris tours Lake County evacuation centers LAKE COUNTY (KRON) - Sen. Kamala Harris (D-California) toured Lake County evacuation centers and got a debrief from Cal Fire officials.Before she headed back to Washington, D.C. she held a news conference at the Middletown Cal Fire Station.KRON4's Gabe Slate was there and shares what Sen. Harris saw and learned Thursday from the front lines.Watch the above video to see Gabe's full report.WHAT OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON: >>MORE STORIES
Smoke triggers air quality alert in Bay Area
TREASURE ISLAND (KRON) - Another Spare The Air Alert has been issued for the Bay Area, this time a 2-day alert for Wednesday and Thursdsay. The reason? Ongoing air pollution issues related to wildfire smoke and smog from vehicles. This makes the sixth Spare The Air Alert this summer in the Bay Area. "We are seeing really bad air quality out there if you see it or smell it you should go in your home," said Tom Flannigan with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Community rallies in honor of 2 Santa Rita jail inmates
DUBLIN (KRON) - In Dublin, the community rallied on Friday in honor of two people killed while at the Santa Rita Jail. Both families of the victims came out in support of Dujuan Armstrong and Jessica Saint Louis. Saint Louis was released from jail after 1 a.m. last Saturday night. She died at the east Dublin BART station hours later. And Armstrong was killed inside the Santa Rita Jail on Jun. 23. On Friday, KRON4's Gabe Slate talked to those who rallied and how authorities are responding.
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