Choose your location
KRON4 News
Two separate homicides occurred in Fremont on Saturday
(KRON) – The Fremont Police Department is investigating two homicides that occurred on Saturday. Fremont police officers responded to Lake Arrowhead Avenue and Alvardo Boulevard regarding a shooting at 8:55 p.m. on Saturday. Police located a woman who sustained a gunshot wound. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect fled the scene […]
Bay Area politicians react to Biden dropping out of presidential race
(KRON) – President Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. This is the first time an incumbent president has terminated his reelection bid since Lyndon B. Johnson. The president posted a letter to the public stating that his presidency was his life's […]
Biden endorses Harris as Democratic nominee after ending his candidacy
President Biden on Sunday endorsed Vice President Harris to become the Democratic Party’s nominee as he announced he would not seek reelection. “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” he posted on the social […]
Biden withdraws from race in presidential earthquake
President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race, a stunning end to a 50-year-long political career that culminated in caving to pressure from fellow Democrats to end his bid for reelection, which never fully recovered from an abysmal debate performance on June 27. Biden, 81, announced Sunday he will no longer seek another four […]
Man fatally shot, woman stabbed in SF's Tenderloin District
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A man was fatally shot and a woman was stabbed in the Tenderloin District, according to the San Francisco Police Department. SFPD responded to the 6th Street for a possible shooting at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Responding officers found a woman suffering from stab wounds and a man with gunshot wounds. […]
AB1955: Elon Musk, Sen. Scott Wiener have heated debate over new CA law
(KRON) - A heated exchange between Elon Musk and Senator Scott Wiener ensued on X over AB1955, a law that supports LGBTQ youth by increasing support for students, including allowing California school districts to choose not to disclose a child's sexual orientation to their parent. The exchange started on Tuesday. Musk reposted an article announcing […]
Campbell PD recovers giant missing rooster found in San Jose encampment
(KRON) — The Campbell Police Department recovered a missing giant metallic rooster from a homeless encampment on Friday. Police said it had been stolen from a local home improvement store the day before. CPD said the decorative rooster was reported stolen from California Home and Garden in Campbell. Reports were of “two unknown male suspects” […]
Fremont PD investigate fatal shooting, residents advised to avoid the area
(KRON) — The Fremont Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the area of Blaisdell Way and Nichols Avenue. The shooting occurred Saturday afternoon, and police advised residents to avoid the area for several hours. Police received multiple calls from residents about the shooting. Officers said they arrived at the scene […]
Evacuation orders issued in Lake County, Colusa County for Ridge Fire; grows to 2,500 acres
(FOX40.COM) — A fire burning near the border of Lake County and Colusa County grew to 2,500 acres large on Saturday, according to Cal Fire, and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Colusa County Sheriff’s Office have issued evacuation orders and warnings. Just before 10 p.m., Cal Fire said the Ridge Fire was at 2,304 […]
Man dies after crashing into cement pillar in Hayward: police
(KRON) — The Hayward Police Department is investigating a car crash that led to the death of a man on Friday afternoon. Police received reports of the car crash near the intersection of Jackson Street, east of Diadon Drive, at about 1:40 p.m. The driver reportedly traveled eastbound on Jackson Street when “he veered off […]
PG&E shuts off power to customers in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin counties
(KRON) — PG&E turned off the power to over 200 customers in portions of Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Joaquin Counties on Saturday afternoon. PG&E announced the power shutoff at approximately 4 p.m. They said about 220 customers will be affected. Customers who had their power shut off, according to PG&E: Customers still in scope […]
Three men with AR-15-style rifles rob victim of watch, wallet in Piedmont
(KRON) — A victim was robbed of his belongings at gunpoint in Piedmont on Thursday. The Piedmont Police Department said the robbery occurred in the 300 block of Magnolia Avenue. According to police, at about 3 p.m., a victim was approached by three men wearing black ski masks. The victim said the suspects were armed […]
Suspected Oakland highway shooter arrested after road rage crash
(KRON) – The suspected shooter of an Oakland freeway shooting was arrested, according to California Highway Patrol. Around 6 p.m. on June 16, CHP was alerted of a freeway shooting eastbound on Highway 24 at the Acalanes Road off-ramp. According to CHP, the victim informed detectives before the shooting that he and another vehicle crashed […]
Teenager ‘forcibly removed' Pride flag at LGBTQ center
(KRON) – The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office issued a citation to a teenager who "forcibly removed" a Pride flag. Around 9 p.m. on Friday, a minor forcibly removed the pride flag from the front of the CoastPride Center building in Half Moon Bay. According to the sheriff's office, the teenage suspect caused damage to […]
Over $1 million in fines issued from illegal weed operation
(KRON) – The Fairfield Police Department's Special Operations Team, Code Enforcement Unit, Patrol and California Department of Cannabis Control collaborated in uncovering three illegal indoor marijuana grows, the Fairfield Police Department announced on social media on Friday. The California Department of Cannabis Control's Enforcement Division assisted the department in containing 2,624 plants. According to the […]
Chinese American eatery with fast food twist: Mamahuhu
(KRON) – KRON4 anchor Stephanie Lin interviews the co-founder of Mamahuhu Ben Moore and the restaurant manager Derek Chan. Mamahuhu offers an interesting take on Chinese takeout food with mostly organic ingredients. See how Moore and Chan make a "double happiness meal" with a unique fish sandwich in the video player above. Mamahuhu is located […]
SF man admitted to theft after foot pursuit in Colma: police
(KRON) – A suspect admitted to stealing after a short pursuit and was arrested, according to the Colma Police Department. Colma police officers responded to a business in the unit block of Colma Boulevard at 6:39 p.m. on July 14. As officers were conducting a follow-up investigation into a prior theft, the emergency exit alarm […]
Santa Rosa man suspected of trafficking cocaine arrested
(KRON) – The Santa Rosa Police Department arrested a person suspected of being a cocaine trafficker, the department announced on social media. Santa Rosa PD Narcotics Team launched an investigation against a man who is an alleged cocaine trafficker, 33-year-old Santa Rosa resident Issac Elias Romero. The investigation began in April. Romero was arrested in […]
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dead at 74
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), who served in Congress for nearly three decades, has died at the age of 74, her family announced Friday evening. "Today, with incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.