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Stolen gun, drugs recovered by K9 in San Mateo Co. traffic stop: sheriff
(KRON) — A stolen gun and drugs were recovered from a car following a traffic stop in San Mateo County on Thursday. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office conducted the traffic stop Thursday afternoon in North Fair Oaks. SMC sheriff deputies were conducting routine stops on Middlefield Road and Sixth Avenue when they noticed a […]
Possible power outages in East Bay this weekend due to strong winds: PGE
(KRON) — With parts of the Bay Area expected to see hot and windy weather, PG&E is warning of possible public safety power shutoffs this weekend. The utility says if the power shutoffs do happen, about 500 customers would be affected. Next week, more hot days are ahead. While a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) […]
Cleaning crew allegedly robbed at gunpoint at SF nightclub
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A cleaning crew was robbed at gunpoint while working at a San Francisco club early Thursday morning, according to an Instagram post from Oasis Cabaret & Nightclub. The San Francisco Police Department confirmed the robbery and vandalism. Oasis said four armed gunmen broke into the club and “trashed” the space after […]
Drunk SFPD officer flashed gun at bar employees attempting to kick him out, documents say
(KRON) – An off-duty San Francisco Police Department officer allegedly flashed his badge “at least twice” and his gun to bar employees after he refused to leave when employees tried to kick him out for being too drunk, a complaint filed by SFPD's Department of Police Accountability (DPA) said. According to the complaint, in November […]
San Francisco police searching for missing man
NOTE: Guest has since been found by the Marin County Sheriff’s Department. SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Police Department is searching for a missing man. Kelley Guest, 76, has not been seen since Sunday. Guest was last seen on the 1000 block of Chestnut Street at 2 p.m. Sunday. He is known to […]
SF man sentenced for shooting at USPS postal worker ‘a dozen times': DA
(KRON) — A U.S. District Judge sentenced Vo Nguyen, 32, to 132 months in prison on Thursday. U.S. District Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey said Nguyen, a San Francisco native, shot at a USPS postal worker “over a dozen times” in 2023. According to Nguyen’s plea agreement, on April 1, 2023, a USPS postal worker dressed […]
Police officers who killed Pacifica woman cleared of wrongdoing
(KRON) — Two Pacifica Police Department officers who killed an armed woman were cleared of wrongdoing by the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office on Friday. Michelle Arrais, 50, was fatally shot by officers March 27 on Francisco Boulevard near her home. Police were called to the area by Arrais’ son who reported that his […]
Lululemon ‘booster' sentenced for SF Centre Mall snatch-and-grabs: DA
(KRON) — A San Francisco judge sentenced Bernard Appel, 32, to two years in prison on Friday. The District Attorney’s office said Appel was sentenced for committing a series of snatch-and-grabs from two Lululemon stores in the city. Prosecutors allege that from July 10, 2023, through November 19, 2023, Appel “consistently used either a large […]
Red panda ‘Mebo' arrives at San Francisco Zoo
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A young female red panda named “Little Mebo” arrived at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens this week. Zoo officials said its newest resident is part of their mission to invest in Asian conservation and support endangered species like red pandas. "The newest red panda was placed here as part of […]
Daly City PD looking for suspect in jewelry heist
(KRON) – The Daly City Police Department is searching for a suspect in a grand theft that happened earlier this month. The theft occurred at Zales Jewelers in the Serramonte Center at 1:10 p.m. on July 10. A customer representative told responding officers that the suspect asked employees to look at necklaces. An employee removed […]
How Oakland residents can qualify for a free $160 transit debit card
(KRON) — After a successful “Universal Basic Mobility” launch in East Oakland, the city will start giving eligible residents transit debit cards in West Oakland. The city says these debit cards-which give residents access to “BART, AC Transit, BayWheels bike share, Lime and VeoRide E-scooters, Amtrak and other forms of public transportation”-will give out up […]
Family courts failed to protect 3-year-old Ellie Lorenzo, mother says
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — A South Bay mother fought for three years in Santa Clara County’s family court system for sole custody of her daughter. Beginning when Ellie Obi Lorenzo was an infant, the mother repeatedly warned court officials that Ellie was not safe with her father, claiming he was mentally unstable. Family court […]
Puppy reunited with family after armed robbery in San Jose
(KRON) – A furry friend was returned to his caregivers after being stolen in an armed robbery, according to the San Jose Police Department. The armed robbery occurred at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. A couple was with their four-month-old Shih Tzu puppy when they were robbed at gunpoint for their dog. The husband bought the […]
Santa Clara County Superior Court announces courthouse technology outages
(KRON) — The Santa Clara County Superior Court announced Friday it is experiencing disruptions to desktop devices across all courthouses due to the global technology outage. According to the press release, the court's information technology (IT) team deployed technicians at each courthouse. The court said it is prioritizing courtrooms with morning calendars to ensure the operation […]
Ike's Love and Sandwiches opens 100th store in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A popular Bay Area sandwich shop has hit a milestone with the opening of its 100th store. Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is opening its third location in San Francisco on Friday. According to Ike's, this new store will serve as the chain's new flagship store. The newest flagship store will include […]
Elderly man found beaten, robbed; Pacifica PD searches for suspect
(KRON) – The Pacifica Police Department is searching for witnesses of a robbery of an elderly man. Pacifica PD was alerted to a person down on the street near Clifton Road and Waterford Street on Wednesday. Officers responded to the area at 8:57 p.m. and contacted a 62-year-old man. The man reported to police that […]
Starbucks mobile app impacted by worldwide technology outage
(KRON) – The worldwide technology outage has disrupted airlines, banks, media outlets and numerous companies including Starbucks. An Oakland Starbucks employee confirmed with KRON4 reporter Michael Thomas that the coffee shop is only taking cash as payment. Other Starbucks locations can use credit and debit cards to make payments. Customers have reported on X that […]
Starbucks mobile app impacted by worldwide technology outage
(KRON) — The worldwide technology outage has disrupted airlines, banks, media outlets and numerous companies including Starbucks. An Oakland Starbucks employee confirmed with KRON4 reporter Michael Thomas that the coffee shop is only taking cash as payment. Other Starbucks locations can use credit and debit cards to make payments. Customers have reported on X that […]
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