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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose |
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Search ArticlesWhy are neurodivergent Hispanic kids less likely to be diagnosed?
(KRON) — In a world where schools and doctors offices are more open to recognizing signs of neurodivergent conditions in kids, data shows that Hispanic children are less likely to be diagnosed, even though they are just as likely as other kids to have a developmental, learning, or behavioral disorder.
Decapitated sea lion discovered at SF’s Ocean Beach
WARNING: This video report contains imagery that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Wildlife experts are investigating a case of a decapitated sea lion at Ocean Beach in San Francisco. The California Academy of Sciences received the call of the dead animal on Sept. 9. When Associate Manager of Marine Mammal Stranding Sue Pemberton and her team arrived at the beach, they discovered the dead animal in a more disturbing state than expected.
GOP senator: Russian oligarch funding Trump Jr.’s party is ‘corruption’
(The Hill) – Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) on Friday ripped President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., for letting a Russian oligarch with ties to the Kremlin pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to finance his wedding after-party in the Bahamas this year. Curtis called the generous gift “corruption,” and pledged to say more about it in coming days. “A Russian oligarch paid for a lavish wedding after-party for Donald Trump Jr. which to me just stinks.
‘Felt like a natural fit’: Hog Island Oyster Co. is coming to the East Bay here.
(KRON) — Hog Island Oyster Co. announced that it will expand to the East Bay, bringing its beloved oysters, seafood, and cocktails to Lafayette. The new location will open in early 2027, and will occupy the former Barranco space, at 3596 Mt. Diablo Boulevard. Hog Island Oyster Co. (Photo Credit Remy Anthes) This opening marks the fifth oyster bar and sixth restaurant for the company.
Ed Sheeran tour kicks off in Philadelphia with openers unknown
(NewsNation) — Ed Sheeran‘s tour of North and South America kicks off Saturday in Philadelphia amid continued uncertainty surrounding who will open — and play alongside — the singer-songwriter following the controversy that has overshadowed the run of shows. Sheeran is slated to play Philly’s Lincoln Financial Field Saturday. It is still unclear who will provide opening act support for Sheeran after those scheduled to perform dropped out.
Shelter-in-place lifted after reports of armed person near Healdsburg High School
by: Tor Smith Posted: Sep 18, 2026 / 03:21 PM PDT Updated: Sep 18, 2026 / 03:22 PM PDT (KRON) — A shelter-in-place order has been lifted at Healdsburg High School and Fitch Mountain Campus following reports of a possible person with a weapon off campus Friday, said police. The Healdsburg Police Department said no injuries were reported, and there is no active threat to students and staff. HPD said it assisted the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office at the high school for the incident.
Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House
President Trump said Friday he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, a move sure to draw fierce pushback from D.C.’s press corps. Trump said in a Truth Social post the ban would be “effective immediately” for those outlets, “as a result of their constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS!” He suggested more outlets would be banned in the future.
Trump: US strikes security deal with Greenland, Denmark
President Trump said Friday that the United States has entered a security agreement with Greenland and Denmark that gives America a bigger say in the Arctic territory’s affairs and expands its military presence in the country.
Firm behind controversial SF Safeway redevelopment project is behind new high-rise in Walnut Creek
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A new eight-story residential building is coming to Walnut Creek. In August the city’s planning commission gave the project the green light to move forward. The project promises to bring 104 new homes to downtown Walnut Creek and, according to the city, it would be the tallest building in the city’s commercial corridor.
Senior poverty hits highest level in years as Social Security faces deadline
(NewsNation) — For five straight years, more older Americans have slipped into poverty, and the program keeping even more of them afloat is on a countdown. The poverty rate for Americans 65 and older jumped to 15.4% in 2025, the highest of any age group, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual poverty report. That is up from 9.4% in 2020 and represents more than 10 million people. Seniors are the only group whose poverty rate has risen every year since 2020.