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14-year-old boy missing after getting on BART in Fremont
San Jose businesses struggle during 2nd stay-at-home order SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- In downtown San Jose, businesses are struggling to stay open during this second stay-at-home order. According to the San Jose Downtown Association, some downtown businesses are either closing for good or hanging by a thread.
Rapper Too $hort to hold benefit concert in San Francisco for Camp Fire victims
Second stimulus checks: Fed chair urges direct payments, other aid WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that a tentative recovery from the pandemic recession could falter unless the federal government supplies additional economic support -- including direct payments to most U.S. household.
VIDEO REPORT: Simply breathing could spread flu virus
Muni driver expected to make full recovery after attacked over mask order SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) -- A San Francisco bus driver is expected to make a full recovery after being attacked with a baseball bat. Police say a passenger carried out the beating after the driver demanded he wear a face covering. Read the Full Article Video Alameda County Superior Courthouse set on fire by agitators during Oakland protest OAKLAND, Calif.
DISTURBING VIDEO: Georgia mom, daughter attacked over cold chicken
by: Vince Cestone Posted: Jun 23, 2017 / 10:38 PM PDT / Updated: Jun 23, 2017 / 10:38 PM PDT SAVANNAH, Georgia (KRON) — A Georgia restaurant owner and her teenage daughter were beaten up by a couple, and it was all caught on camera. And the attack all started over cold chicken. The video is disturbing. The owner of a Qwik Chick restaurant, Jeanette Norris, says the incident happened Thursday. A couple went to her stand and complained about their food being cold.
San Jose man arraigned for sexual assault, murder of girlfriend's toddler son
by: Vince Cestone Posted: Jan 28, 2016 / 11:54 PM PST / Updated: Jan 28, 2016 / 11:54 PM PST SAN JOSE (BCN) — A 22-year-old man was arraigned Thursday for the sexual assault and murder of his girlfriend’s toddler son in South San Jose nearly two weeks ago.
VIDEO: Tower of Power band members expected to recover after being hit by train
by: Vince Cestone Posted: Jan 13, 2017 / 08:19 PM PST / Updated: Jan 13, 2017 / 08:19 PM PST OAKLAND (KRON) — Two musicians from the iconic R&B band Tower of Power were hit by a train on Thursday night, and they are both expected to recover. The members of the Oakland-based band are in serious condition after being hit in Jack London Square, according to the bandleader. People in the community on Friday night said they are wishing the musicians a speedy recovery.
VIDEO: Bill Cosby plans tour to educate youth on misbehavior after mistrial in sexual assault case
by: Vince Cestone Posted: Jun 22, 2017 / 05:41 PM PDT / Updated: Jun 22, 2017 / 05:41 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bill Cosby will organize a series of town hall meetings to help educate young people about problems their misbehavior could create, a spokesman for Cosby said Thursday. Cosby is eager to get back to work following a deadlocked jury and mistrial in his sexual assault trial, spokesman Andrew Wyatt told Birmingham, Alabama, TV station WBRC. “We’ll talk to young people.
VIDEO: San Francisco homeowners concerned over uptick in car break-ins near Palace of Fine Arts
by: Vince Cestone Posted: Jan 1, 2018 / 01:45 PM PST / Updated: Jan 1, 2018 / 01:45 PM PST SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Homeowners in a San Francisco neighborhood are concerned about an uptick in car break-ins. They believe it’s gotten so bad that an innocent person may get hurt soon. Due to the uptick in car break-ins, police are patrolling the area more often. One resident said there have been at least 10-to-12 car break-ins a week.
Suspect dangling from San Francisco building in standoff now in custody Gallery 1
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Lawsuit: Woman found dead at construction site last year was missing SFGH patient
by: Vince Cestone Posted: Jul 6, 2016 / 07:30 PM PDT / Updated: Jul 6, 2016 / 07:30 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) — A 36-year-old woman whose body turned up at a construction site in San Francisco last year was found with a dismembered arm and severe injuries to her face and skull after she went missing while on a psychiatric hold at San Francisco General Hospital, according to a lawsuit filed by her family Wednesday.
Video: Could Twitter layoffs be sign tech bubble is about to burst?
by: Vince Cestone Posted: Oct 14, 2015 / 03:40 AM PDT / Updated: Oct 14, 2015 / 03:40 AM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A big announcement by Twitter Tuesday, as the San Francisco-based company announced it’s laying off hundreds workers. So, KRON wanted to know whether this is a sign the so-called tech bubble is about to burst. There’s been talk that the Bay Area may experiencing another tech bubble like in the late 90s, and when a high profile company like Twitter announces layoffs.
San Francisco Giants Manager Bruce Bochy to retire after 2019 season
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 02: San Francisco Giants Manager Bruce Bochy is see in the dugout during the seventh inning against the New York Mets at AT&T Park on September 2, 2018 in San Francisco, California. The Mets defeated the Giants 4-1.(Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images) It’s the end of an era in San Francisco–future Hall-of-Fame manager Bruce Bochy is retiring after the 2019 season.
17-year-old girl missing out of Solano County found safe
Copyright by KRON - All rights reserved UPDATE: The girl has been found safe, police said. SOLANO COUNTY (KRON) -- The Solano County sheriff's office has confirmed a 17-year-old girl is missing Monday night. Police said the girl has "possible development delays." Krissy Dorrough was last seen at around 4:30 p.m. in the area of Mankas Corner Road and Suisun Road, police said. She has blonde hair and green eyes, according to police. She was last seen wearing pink floral pajama pants.
For San Francisco Giants to win in 2019, Core Players Must Step Up
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 10: Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants hits a two run single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at AT&T Park on August 10, 2018 in San Francisco, California. The San Francisco Giants defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-10. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) San Francisco Giants acquire nobody. That’s the headline some San Francisco Giants fans have in their heads when they sum up this offseason.
Pat Venditte Makes San Francisco Giants Bullpen More Versatile
ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 28: Pat Venditte #43 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the eighth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on August 28, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) New San Francisco Giants Director of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi made his bullpen more versatile on Friday, signing switch pitcher Pat Venditte to a major-league deal.
Athletics beat Blue Jays 8-5 for sixth straight win
Oakland Athletics' Sonny Gray throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, April 22, 2016, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) Copyright by KRON - All rights reserved Oakland Athletics' Sonny Gray throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, April 22, 2016, in Toronto.
VIDEO: San Leandro doctor accused of sexually assaulting woman patient
VIDEO: San Leandro doctor accused of sexually assaulting woman patient SAN LEANDRO (KRON) -- A San Leandro doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman patient. A civil lawsuit has been filed by the victim's attorneys, the law firm of Winer, McKenna & Burritt, against the clinic Concentra and Dr. Muhannad Hafi. The lawsuit alleges Dr. Hafi sexually assaulted 52-year-old Lydia Navarro, of Oakland. Navarro's attorneys say she went to the clinic on Aug. 18, 2016 for a work physical.
5 more people killed in massive Camp Fire identified
5 more people killed in massive Camp Fire identified BUTTE COUNTY (KRON) - Five more people killed in the massive Camp Fire in Butte County have been identified. Eighty-eight people have been killed so far in the wildfire, which is now 100 percent contained. The five identified are: Dennis Hanko, 56, of Paradise Donna Ware, 86, of Paradise Julian Binstock, 88, of Paradise John Sedwick, 82, of Paradise Jennifer Hayes, 53, of Paradise Nearly 200 people are still missing in the fire.
2 detained in Oakland shooting near 9th and Jackson
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. OAKLAND (KRON) - Alameda County Sheriff's deputies have detained two possible suspects in an Oakland shooting on Wednesday, police said. Gunshots were heard in the area of Ninth and Jackson streets. A man was found shot at least once. The two were detained on Eighth and Oak Street.
Bay Area, Northern California wildfire-burned areas brace for heavy rain
Bay Area, Northern California wildfire-burned areas brace for heavy rain SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Crews in Northern California cleared drainage ways and removed ash and sediment from creeks and streams in wildfire-burned areas Wednesday ahead of heavy rain that could unleash devastating debris flows.
Google building in Mountain View evacuated due to suspicious package
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. MOUNTAIN VIEW (KRON) - The Google building in Mountain View has been evacuated on Tuesday due to a suspicious package, police said. The building is located on the 2600 block of Casey Avenue. A Hazmat team is on-scene. Stay with KRON4 for updates on this breaking news story on-air, online, and on the KRON4 app. WHAT OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON: >>MORE STORIES
3 men rob victim walking along bike path near downtown Palo Alto
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. PALO ALTO (KRON) - Three men robbed another man walking along a bike path south of downtown Palo Alto on Friday night, and the suspects are at-large, police said. The robbery happened at around 8:14 p.m. on the bike path near the railroad tracks between the Churchill Avenue and University Avenue transit center.
WATCH: Dashcam video shows car crashing into Steph Curry's Porsche in Oakland
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. OAKLAND (KRON) - Dashcam video from TMZ Sports shows the moments a car came crashing into Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry's Porsche in Oakland on Friday morning. Curry was involved in two separate accidents, and they happened minutes apart. The accident happened on westbound Highway 24 at around 8:48 a.m. near Highway 13.
Rapper Too $hort to hold benefit concert in San Francisco for Camp Fire victims
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - Rapper Too $hort is holding a benefit concert in San Francisco for the victims of the deadly Camp Fire. The concert will be held at the 1015 Folsom nightclub in San Francisco. The event starts at 10 p.m. and lasts until 3 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21. Tickets are $17 a piece. All proceeds will be donated to the North County Valley Foundation.
2 hurt after car crashes into San Francisco building
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - Two people were hurt after a car crashed into a San Francisco building on Monday afternoon, firefighters said. The crash happened in the 1400 block of Taraval Street. One person was seriously hurt and the other has minor injuries. The injuries are not considered life-threatening. Firefighters are on-scene.
Police: Man arrested for vandalizing North Bay schools says he wanted to 'let loose'
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SANTA ROSA (KRON) - Santa Rosa police have arrested a 21-year-old man for vandalizing two North Bay schools on Friday, officers said. At around 7:25 a.m., police were called to Jack London Elementary School on a report of vandalism in progress. An off-duty officer saw a white Chevrolet pickup truck driving recklessly across the sports fields of the school.
2,000 customers without power near AT&T Park in San Francisco
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - About 2,000 customers are without power near AT&T Park in San Francisco on Wednesday night, PG&E said. The outages started at around 9 p.m. PG&E cites the cause as "unplanned emergency repairs," but the first storm of the season fell on the Bay Area Wednesday. Power is expected to be restored by 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
Deputies identify 5 more people killed in massive Camp Fire
Volunteer members of an El Dorado County search and rescue team scour the ruins of a Paradise, Calif., home looking for human remains. (AP Photo/Sudhin Thanawala, File) Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Volunteer members of an El Dorado County search and rescue team scour the ruins of a Paradise, Calif., home looking for human remains.
Arson arrest made in massive Oakland construction site fire
Arson arrest made in massive Oakland construction site fire OAKLAND (KRON) - An arson arrest has been made in the massive Oakland construction site fire in October, authorities said. The arrest is connected with the fire in the 3200 block of Peralta Street. The fire broke out at around 3 p.m. on Oct. 23. No other information has been made available by the police. Stay with KRON4 for updates on this breaking news story on-air, online, and on the KRON4 app. HAT OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON: >>MORE STORIES
Police: Man randomly stabs Santa Rosa woman at her front door
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SANTA ROSA (KRON) - Santa Rosa police arrested a man in the unprovoked stabbing of a woman at her front door. Police say Jesse James Graham, 40, attacked the victim without warning at around 11:42 p.m. Tuesday. This was as she got home from work and was trying to unlock her front door in the 1000 block of Jennings Avenue.
5 arrested, including pastor, in San Francisco child porn sting
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - Five people have been arrested in a San Francisco child pornography sting, police said on Tuesday. The investigation began this fall, as police were looking into someone who was hosting child porn images on a blog. Police identified the suspect as 24-year-old Nicholas Fong, of San Francisco. Police arrested Fong on Oct.
Camp Fire death tolls rises to 81, over 12K homes destroyed
Volunteer members of an El Dorado County search and rescue team scour the ruins of a Paradise, Calif., home looking for human remains. (AP Photo/Sudhin Thanawala, File) Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Volunteer members of an El Dorado County search and rescue team scour the ruins of a Paradise, Calif., home looking for human remains.
Police: Los Altos man used social media to stalk, threaten woman for over 10 years
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. PALO ALTO (KRON) - A Los Altos man has been arrested for using social media to stalk and threaten a woman for over 10 years, Mountain View police said. The investigation started on Apr. 23, when police responded to a home in Mountain View. A woman there told police she had found "explicit" messages in a separate inbox on her Facebook account.
Camp Fire: 71 dead, over 1K missing; 12,263 structures destroyed
Camp Fire: 71 dead, over 1K missing; 12,263 structures destroyed PARADISE (KRON) - The death toll in the massive Camp Fire burning in Butte County has increased to 71, officials said on Friday night. About 1,011 people are still missing in the Butte County wildfire and over 12,000 structures have been destroyed. Sheriff's deputies say these numbers are expected to increase. Eight more human remains were found on Friday. The missing has increased by 380.
Serial South San Jose indecent exposure suspect arrested
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A man accused in three South San Jose indecent exposure incidents has been arrested on Tuesday, police said. Twenty-five-year-old Sergio Villaverde Jr. is accused of exposing himself to people walking near Parkview Park as he drove his car. The alleged incidents happened between Sept. 25 and Oct. 15.
Volunteer pilot, passenger die in Redding plane crash
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. REDDING (KRON) - A pilot and a passenger volunteering for Angel Flight West have died in a plane crash in Redding on Thursday. The fatal crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. near the Redding airport. "It is with saddened hearts we share that volunteer pilot Dick Tak and a mission assistant were involved in a fatal accident," Angel Fight West said on Facebook.
Camp Fire: 71 dead, over 1K missing; 12,263 structures destroyed
Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. PARADISE (KRON) - The death toll in the massive Camp Fire burning in Butte County has increased to 71, officials said on Friday night. About 1,011 people are still missing in the Butte County wildfire and over 12,000 structures have been destroyed. Sheriff's deputies say these numbers are expected to increase. Eight more human remains were found on Friday.
Police: Gang members arrested for attacking two men with knife on Peninsula
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. REDWOOD CITY (KRON) - Two suspected gang members have been arrested for attacking two people with a knife in Redwood City in June, police said. The attack happened at around 2:55 a.m. when a 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old man went to the 7-Eleven located at 460 Woodside Road, officers said.
Illegal Martinez casino shut down
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. MARTINEZ (KRON) - The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office has shut down an illegal casino on Wednesday night. Detectives found the illegal gaming operational on the 5000 block of Pacheco Boulevard after getting a tip from a resident, officers said. Detectives found 37 computers, which offered slot machines, video poker, and other casino games.
Camp Fire: 56 dead, nearly 9,000 homes lost in Butte County wildfire
BUTTE COUNTY (KRON) - Nearly 9,000 homes have been lost and 138,000 acres have been charred in the deadly Camp Fire in Butte County on Wednesday night. In all, 10,321 structures have been destroyed, and 8,650 of those are single-family homes. The massive wildfire has burned 138,000 acres and is only 35 percent contained. About 52,000 people remain evacuated and 1,385 people are in shelters.
20-acre grass fire burning off Niles Canyon Road near Sunol
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ALAMEDA COUNTY (KRON) - Firefighters are battling a 20-acre grass fire off Palomares Road and Niles Canyon Road northwest of Sunol on Wednesday afternoon, Cal Fire said. Stay with KRON4 for updates on this breaking news story on-air, online, and on the KRON4 app. WHAT OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON: >>MORE STORIES
2-alarm building fire prompts shelter-in-place in Sonoma
Copyright by KRON - All rights reserved SONOMA (KRON) - A 2-alarm building fire has prompted a shelter-in-place in Sonoma on Tuesday afternoon. The fire is happening at 19480 Eighth Street East. People within a 1/4-mile radius are being asked to shelter-in-place due to the smoke. There is no threat to other structures at this time and no evacuations. Stay with KRON4 for updates on this breaking news story on-air, online, and on the KRON4 app. Horse found in swimming pool after...
Warriors forward Draymond Green suspended for bad conduct
Copyright by KRON - All rights reserved OAKLAND (KRON) - Golden State Warriors Forward Draymond Green has been suspended for one game for "conduct detrimental to the team," according to the team. The suspension was announced on Tuesday after Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Green will serve his suspension during Tuesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks at Oracle Arena. The Warriors lost to the Clippers Monday night 121-116 in overtime.
Grass fire burning east of Livermore
Copyright by KRON - All rights reserved ALAMEDA COUNTY (KRON) - A grass fire is burning near Livermore on Friday night. The fire is burning off of 4 Patterson Rd. east of Livermore. Two Alameda County fire engines are at the scene as well as one from the Livermore/Pleasanton Fire Department. The area is known to have strong winds. Stay with KRON4 for updates on this breaking news story on-air, online, and on the KRON4 app. WHAT OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON: >>MORE STORIES
San Jose teen boy arrested with assault weapon at Milpitas hotel
MILPITAS (KRON) - A 17-year-old San Jose boy was arrested with an assault weapon at a Milpitas hotel last week, police said. On Sunday at around 1:32 a.m., police responded to the Embassy Suites Hotel, located at 901 E. Calaveras Blvd. in Milpitas, on a report of a fight-in-progress on the third floor. The report said the fight involved 20 people. When police arrived, they found the boy in the lobby. He ran from police and officers chased after him.
How you can help victims of massive Camp Fire in Butte County
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - As the deadly and destructive Camp Fire rages on in Butte County, many organizations are stepping up to help the victims--and you can also help. The fire has led to five deaths and has charred 70,000 cares. Here are some ways you can help: 1. AT&T and the Red Cross are partnering to help victims. 2. United Way of Northern California: Text BUTTEFIRE to 91999 or donate online. 4. Sign up your home with Airbnb to help victims. 6. Volunteer at one of the shelters. 7.
Winter 'Spare the Air' alert issued due to heavy smoke from Butte County wildfire
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - Officials have issued a winter "Spare the Air" alert through Friday due to heavy smoke from the Butte County wildfires. The fire has burned 20,000 acres and has destroyed thousands of structures. As a result of the alert, burning wood has been banned.
Cal Fire: Entire town of Paradise 'wiped out' by Butte County wildfire
Cal Fire: Entire town of Paradise 'wiped out' by Butte County wildfire PARADISE (AP/KRON) - A Cal Fire captain says the Northern California town of Paradise was wiped out by the Butte County wildfire. Thousands of structures have been destroyed in the Camp Fire. Stay with KRON4 for updates on this breaking news story on-air, online, and on the KRON4 app. WHAT OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON: >>MORE STORIES
Cops: Man arrested for hurting Oakland police officer with explosive during Nia Wilson march
OAKLAND (KRON) - A man has been arrested for hurting an Oakland police officer with an explosive during a July march for a woman killed on a BART station platform, police said. The attack happened on Jul. 23 at the rally in support of Nia Wilson, the woman killed at BART, officers said. As thousands marched in downtown Oakland to remember Wilson, police say Giovonni Gaines was there to carry out "a premeditated" attack on Oakland officers.
PG&E won't shut off power over North Bay fire danger
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - PG&E will not shut off power to 70,000 customers in eight Northern California counties, as the fire danger was not determined to be severe enough, the utility said. The outages included several parts of the North Bay. “We want to thank our customers for their understanding and for their actions in preparation of a possible Public Safety Power Shutoff.
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