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Suspects batter, rob victim of cellphone in Japantown: SFPD
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A victim was battered and robbed of their cellphone Monday morning in Japantown, the San Francisco Police Department said. The robbery happened around 10:38 a.m. on the 1600 block of Post Street. Officers arrived at the scene and contacted the victim. Police said the suspects “battered the victim and stole a […]
New law will allow cops to cite driverless vehicles for traffic violations
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Under a new California law, cars without a human driver behind the wheel will no longer get a free pass for making traffic violations. The law, which goes into effect in the summer of 2026, will allow law enforcement officers who observe traffic violations to issue citations against the offending autonomous […]
Cruise to pay $1.5M penalty after failing to fully report crash involving pedestrian: NHTSA
General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle division will pay a $1.5 million penalty after the unit failed to fully report a crash involving a pedestrian, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday. The crash on Oct. 2, 2023 prompted Cruise to suspend driverless operations nationwide after California regulators said that its cars posed a danger to public […]
Oakland man caught with $227K of fentanyl during traffic stop, says CHP
(KRON) — The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Central Division said an Oakland man was arrested and $227,000 worth of fentanyl was seized during an enforcement stop. CHP said the incident happened Sept. 18 when a sergeant pulled over an Audi Q7 on I-5 and discovered the driver did not have a license and spotted several […]
Submerged EVs can catch fire when inundated with saltwater: What to know
Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm should take precautions and prepare for the possibility that they'll be unable to charge their cars during a power outage.
‘Amsterdam-style’ cannabis cafes to become legal in California next year
(FOX40.COM) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Monday that will allow “Amsterdam-style” cannabis cafes starting next year, the bill’s author said. The law allows businesses to sell non-cannabis food and drinks and sell tickets to concerts and other performances. “In the Netherlands, Amsterdam’s cannabis cafes thrive as a part of the city’s […]
Donate today to help Red Cross efforts across 10 states
(NEXSTAR) – Days after Hurricane Helene’s deadly force tore a path north from the Gulf Coast, many Americans remained without power, water and other basic necessities. The hurricane’s destructive path necessitated a Red Cross response spanning 10 states, according to the non-profit. As of Monday, the Red Cross reported 1,400 disaster workers were on the […]
SF Cable Car service temporarily down Monday
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — All Cable Car service in San Francisco was temporarily down Monday morning, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority. The system was experiencing a possible cable issue, the SFMTA said. Inspectors investigated the issue and regular service resumed as around 11 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for […]
Giants fire Farhan Zaidi, Buster Posey named as replacement
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Giants have parted ways with President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi and named Buster Posey as his replacement. Zaidi had been with the Giants for six years but was let go in part due to the team’s disappointing results, according to a statement posted to X. “We appreciate […]
Mary J. Blige coming to San Francisco for her new ‘For My Fans’ tour
(KRON) – Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer Mary J. Blige is hitting the road for her “For My Fans” tour with a San Francisco show. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul said she is “excited” for this tour. “I have amazing fans and am so grateful for all of the love and support they have given […]
Street closures in effect due to ruptured gas line in Sunnyvale
(KRON) — Fire personnel are responding to a ruptured gas line Monday morning, according to the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety. The incident occurred on Sunnyvale Avenue near Maude Avenue. Several streets have been closed off. Officials are asking people to avoid the area if possible. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
When do hurricane names get retired?
With nearly two months to go until the end of what was predicted to be a "hyperactive" hurricane season, many residents along Florida's Gulf Coast and southeastern states are grappling with the damage and destruction left in the wake of the latest hurricane.
iPhone stuck in SOS mode? Here’s how to get out of it
(KRON) — There are ongoing reports of a widespread outage impacting multiple cellphone and internet providers Monday morning. According to Downdetector.com, AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile users have all experienced issues. Some Verizon users have reported that their phones are stuck in SOS mode. What is SOS mode? SOS mode indicates that a device is having […]
Bay Point street fight leads to 7-month-old infant, man being shot
(KRON) – A 7-month-old infant and a man were shot following a fight between two groups in Bay Point, according to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office. Around 5:47 p.m. on Sunday, the sheriff’s office received calls informing them that shots were fired after a street fight between two groups occurred. Muir Station deputy sheriffs were […]
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