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Intruder grabs student at Redwood City school, police investigating as attempted kidnapping
(KRON) — An intruder entered a Redwood City high school and attempted to pull a student out of his classroom on Thursday, the Redwood City Police Department said. The school was placed on lockdown as officers tried to find the suspect. Staff at Sequoia High School said that at about 2 p.m. a “suspicious person” […]
Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle to resume service on Friday
(KRON) — The Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle will resume service on Friday after a mechanical issue forced it to suspend operations on its opening day, the City of Alameda said. The free water shuttle will take riders to and from the two East Bay cities. It debuted on Wednesday before damage on the boat forced […]
Saks Fifth Avenue in Union Square transitions to ‘appointment-only' operations
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One of the most luxurious department stores in San Francisco is changing its customer experience. Saks Fifth Avenue in Union Square is transitioning to “appointment-only” operations later this summer, a company spokesperson said in an email to KRON4. Starting Aug. 28, customers of the Saks Fifth Avenue, located at 384 Post […]
A's reveal financing details for Las Vegas stadium
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – The Oakland A's have finally released some details about their plans to finance a new stadium in Las Vegas. The details were shared at a meeting of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority Thursday afternoon. A's executive Sandy Dean told board members the $1.5 billion stadium will be financed in three parts. […]
Plans to combat mail theft in South Bay as issue arises
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — In the South Bay, elected officials and law enforcement in San Jose are calling for more to be done to protect mail carriers and prevent mail theft. An apartment complex has repeatedly had its community mailbox broken into and robbed. And they are not alone. According to the postal service, […]
Popular Los Angeles ice cream shop to hold pop-up in Bay Area
(KRON) — If you are from or have lived in Los Angeles, you may have heard of this ice cream chain. Local favorite Wanderlust, which exclusively has locations in Southern California, is holding a pop-up event next weekend in the Bay Area, the business announced in a social media post. The pop-up will take place […]
Oakland's Toll Plaza Beach encampment scheduled for clearance
(KRON) — Those with frequent commutes on the Bay Bridge might have looked to the side and noticed a slice of life nestled in by where the Toll Plaza Beach lies. For years, dozens of unhoused residents have called the beach home. It's come to be known as the "Toll Plaza Beach Encampment." A recent […]
3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes in Santa Clara County
(KRON) — A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck in Santa Clara County on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter of the earthquake is between Jumpoff Creek and East Fork Coyote Creek, in the east part of Santa Clara County. It is about 15.5 miles northeast of Morgan Hill. The quake happened at […]
SF must ‘refund the police,' Salesforce CEO Benioff says
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff believes San Francisco should “refund the police,” he said on X Thursday. Salesforce is the largest private employer in San Francisco. Benioff fired off a long tweet on Thursday morning about the importance of keeping the San Francisco Police Department fully staffed and funded. “San Francisco must […]
Sentence handed down in bizarre eBay cyberstalking conspiracy
(KRON) — A San Jose man who was part of a group of eBay employees who cyberstalked victims was sentenced Thursday, federal prosecutors announced. Brian Gilbert, 56, of San Jose, was senior manager for eBay's global security team when he and other eBay employees carried out a bizarre cyberstalking campaign targeting a married couple. Gilbert […]
Coast Guard rescues driver who jumped off Bay Bridge running from law enforcement
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The United States Coast Guard responded after a man plunged off the eastbound side of the Bay Bridge Thursday afternoon in an apparent effort to avoid law enforcement, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP got a call regarding a two-vehicle crash at 2:17 p.m. involving a Kia Soul that […]
14 cited for illegal contracting in Santa Clara undercover investigation: CSLB
(KRON) — The Contractors State License Board conducted an undercover sting operation in Santa Clara, citing over a dozen individuals falsely claiming to be licensed contractors. CSLB said the Campbell investigation, conducted from July 9 to 11, resulted in 14 individuals being cited. Citations were handed out to false contractors accepting bids over $500. According […]
Triple digits expected next week in Bay Area as NWS issues heat advisory
(KRON) — After a brief cooldown followed the heat wave to start the month, hot temperatures are making their way back to the Bay Area. The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory in the Bay Area for the next two days, the agency announced Thursday in a post on X. The advisory, which warns […]
Oakland PD failed to immediately respond to gas station looting due to how it was reported: mayor
(KRON) — Police in Oakland failed to respond in a timely manner to an incident in which dozens of people were caught on camera looting a gas station due to how the crime was reported, according to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. “What we saw in that video was appalling and those responsible for it must […]
Salesforce ordering some employees back to office
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco's largest private employer, Salesforce, is reportedly ordering many of its employees to return to the office. Employees were sent a memo this week announcing a shift from remote work to hybrid and in-person beginning this fall, the San Francisco Standard reported. The cloud-based software company’s headquarters is located downtown […]
BART begins installing new fare gates at SF Civic Center
(KRON) — “Next Generation Fare Gates” will begin being installed at BART’s Civic Center station on Thursday. The transportation authority said the installation would take several weeks to finish. Crews already successfully installed a new fare gate at the Civic Center elevator entrance in April. While the first set of gates closest to the Seventh […]
Air India flight to SFO diverted to Russia for technical reasons
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — An Air India flight to San Francisco was diverted on Thursday due to a technical issue. Air India flight AI-183 operating from New Delhi to San Francisco International Airport had to be diverted to Russia, according to a tweet from the airline. The plane, which was a Boeing 777-200LR, was diverted […]
New Santa Clara County DA dashboard shows backlog of criminal cases
(KRON) — The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office launched a new public data dashboard on its website Thursday to increase transparency about the outcomes of criminal cases. “These numbers show the reality of our criminal justice system, highlighting what we are doing right and what can be improved,” District Attorney Jeff Rosen said. “Transparency should not […]
2025 schedule for the A's first year in West Sacramento released
(FOX40.COM) - The 2025 schedule for the Athletics’ first year in West Sacramento was officially released on Thursday morning. The A’s will be playing at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for at least the next three years as the team’s owners search for a permanent home. Times for the A’s home games are not […]
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