Fairfield police launch drone program to revolutionize emergency response (KRON) -- The Fairfield Police Department is putting eyes in the sky. A new drone program will help police officers with a variety of emergencies. The Fairfield Police Department introduced its new Drones as part of its First Responder program to the public on Tuesday. It is the first of its kind and is designed to revolutionize emergency [...]

Fairfield police launch drone program to revolutionize emergency response

Superintendent raises concern over OUSD fiscal problems (KRON) -- The Alameda County Superintendent of Schools says Oakland's school board is not properly dealing with its budget crisis, and says it remains unclear if the district will be able to continue paying its bills this year -- and the next two years. In a letter of "concern" to the Oakland Unified School District [...]

Superintendent raises concern over OUSD fiscal problems

4 juveniles nabbed in East Oakland armed carjacking robberies (KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department said four juveniles linked to a series of armed carjacking robberies in East Oakland — including a pistol-whipping incident — were taken into custody Tuesday after they ditched their vehicle and tried to outrun police. OPD said the robberies occurred between 9:45 p.m. Sunday and 12:15 a.m. Monday. OPD [...]

4 juveniles nabbed in East Oakland armed carjacking robberies

Pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle in San Jose (KRON) -- A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in San Jose, the San Jose Police Department announced. The collision happened around 4:23 p.m. in the area of the Almaden Expressway and Canoas Garden Avenue intersection. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital, where they later died, SJPD said. The identity [...]

Pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle in San Jose

San Mateo County slated to ban 'gas station heroin' (KRON) -- On Tuesday, San Mateo County supervisors introduced an ordinance that would ban the sale of kratom, a substance also known as "gas station heroin." Kratom is made from a tropical tree's leaves, and health officials say the substance has been linked to overdose deaths and other health risks. Introduced by Supervisor Ray Mueller, [...]

San Mateo County slated to ban 'gas station heroin'

Hiker rescued from Devil’s Slide Trail in Pacifica (KRON) -- The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an injured hiker on Devil’s Slide Trail in Pacifica on Sunday afternoon. A 26-year-old man dislocated his ankle while hiking the trail, officials said. A Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew was deployed and arrived on scene. The crew hoisted the victim into the [...]

Hiker rescued from Devil’s Slide Trail in Pacifica

Photo released of Fairfield high school burglary suspect (KRON) -- Fairfield police are releasing the photo of a suspect tied to a burglary at a local high school Monday. No other details on the incident were provided by the Fairfield Police Department, and KRON4 did reach out to FPD for further information. Anyone with information on this case is strongly encouraged to contact [...]

Photo released of Fairfield high school burglary suspect

Betty Yee endorses Tom Steyer for California governor One day after ending her own campaign to be California's next governor, former State Controller Betty Yee told Nexstar she is endorsing Tom Steyer for the position.

Betty Yee endorses Tom Steyer for California governor

SF honors 'Grandpa Vicha' with resolution for senior protections SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A resolution honoring Vicha Ratanapakdee and calling for stronger protections for seniors is moving forward in San Francisco. City leaders and family members gathered Tuesday at City Hall to recognize Ratanapakdee’s legacy. The 84-year-old, widely known as “Grandpa Vicha,” died in 2021 after being violently knocked to the ground while on a [...]

SF honors 'Grandpa Vicha' with resolution for senior protections

SF sets $3.4 billion price tag for public takeover of PG&E Acquiring the land, rights and equipment needed for a public takeover of PG&E will cost nearly a billion dollars more than SF previously offered to the utility.

SF sets $3.4 billion price tag for public takeover of PG&E

'Baby Jaxon' was 3rd South Bay child murdered under DFCS care, DA says SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- Jaxon, 2, was placed with a new foster family in San Jose by authorities with Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children's Services. The toddler only survived in his new abusive home on Otono Court for two months, according to investigators. Police officers found Jaxon unconscious in his crib [...]

'Baby Jaxon' was 3rd South Bay child murdered under DFCS care, DA says

Who is John Ternus, Apple's next CEO? LONDON (AP) — Apple's next CEO John Ternus is a company veteran who rose through the iPhone maker's hardware engineering ranks but until now has maintained a low profile. Ternus will take over as chief executive in September for Tim Cook, who turned Apple into a $4 trillion tech colossus during his 15-year run after [...]

Who is John Ternus, Apple's next CEO?

California Assembly speaker endorses Xavier Becerra for governor (Inside California Politics) — The top lawmaker in the California Assembly is backing Xavier Becerra for governor, adding to a wave of new support for the surging Democrat. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, D-Salinas, announced his endorsement Tuesday in a video shared by the Becerra campaign. He pointed to Becerra's experience as "30 years of leadership," [...]

California Assembly speaker endorses Xavier Becerra for governor

Florida launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida's attorney general on Tuesday opened an investigation into OpenAI's ChatGPT over whether there was criminal behavior involving interactions between the artificial intelligence app and a gunman who killed two people and wounded six others last year at Florida State University. Attorney General James Uthmeier said that prosecutors had done an [...]

Florida launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting

Aggressive coyotes reported in Redwood City Redwood City police are warning residents after responding to an incident of aggressive coyotes.

Aggressive coyotes reported in Redwood City

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in SF stabbing (BCN) -- A man in his 40s suffered life-threatening injuries in a stabbing in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood on Monday night, according to police. The stabbing was reported at about 10:15 p.m. in the 400 block of Stevenson Street. The 42-year-old victim was taken to a hospital and an update on his condition [...]

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in SF stabbing

Pedestrian struck, killed in San Jose A pedestrian died after being struck by a driver in the area of Almaden Expressway and Canoas Garden Avenue in San Jose, police said.

Pedestrian struck, killed in San Jose

San Mateo County first in Bay Area to ban sale of kratom San Mateo County on Tuesday became the first county in the Bay Area to ban the sale of kratom, a substance that state health officials say has been found to cause harm and addiction.

San Mateo County first in Bay Area to ban sale of kratom

Teen driver arrested in North Bay crash that killed passenger (KRON) -- A 17-year-old driver who police said was intoxicated at the time she crashed her Toyota Camry into a utility pole in Novato, killing one of her four passengers, has been arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter while under the influence. The driver, who was not identified by authorities due to her age, was booked [...]

Teen driver arrested in North Bay crash that killed passenger

Fairfield police launch Drone as First Responder program As several cities debate whether to continue using controversial Flock cameras to fight crime, Fairfield is not only using the cameras but also adding drones.

Fairfield police launch Drone as First Responder program

Tesla registrations in California see major drop, new report indicates (KRON) -- Tesla registration in California dropped by nearly 25% in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new industry report. The report, published by the California New Car Dealers Association on Tuesday, indicates that Tesla registrations plunged 24.3% compared to the first quarter of 2025. The drop in registrations was accompanied by a [...]

Tesla registrations in California see major drop, new report indicates

What the prediction markets can tell us about the California governor's race SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- In a race that's thus far been defined largely by the tumultuous exit of arguably its most high-profile candidate, polling data on the California governor's race has been hard to pin down. While most polls show Republican Steve Hilton as a frontrunner at this point, including a recent Nexstar Media Group [...]

What the prediction markets can tell us about the California governor's race

What to know as Trump extends ceasefire in Iran war Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire, giving mediators additional time to arrange a new round of face-to-face talks between the U.S. and Iran.

What to know as Trump extends ceasefire in Iran war

Lanes reopen after water main break floods Bay Bridge tunnel Crews from Caltrans and the San Francisco Fire Department responded to the scene to resolve the issue.

Lanes reopen after water main break floods Bay Bridge tunnel

Pittsburgh students move to remote learning as NFL draft consumes the city Thousands of Pittsburgh public school students are moving to remote learning, as the city prepares to host the 2026 NFL Draft.

Pittsburgh students move to remote learning as NFL draft consumes the city

I-280 in Daly City reopens after fiery Tesla crash DALY CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- Northbound lanes of Interstate 280 in Daly City were shut down Tuesday morning as emergency crews responded to an overturned Tesla that caught fire, according to the California Highway Patrol. All lanes were reopened by 10 a.m. The collision occurred just before 6 a.m. near the Serramonte Center, a CHP [...]

I-280 in Daly City reopens after fiery Tesla crash

Florida's attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting Florida’s attorney general on Tuesday opened an investigation into OpenAI’s ChatGPT over whether there was criminal behavior involving interactions between the artificial intelligence app and a gunman who killed two people and wounded six others last year at Florida State University.

Florida's attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting

4 hospitalized after Muni-involved collision in SF’s Mission District SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Multiple people were hospitalized Monday in San Francisco after a collision between a Muni bus and a vehicle in the Mission District, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The crash occurred around 4:39 p.m. in the area of 17th and Mission streets. Arriving officers found the involved vehicle and bus [...]

4 hospitalized after Muni-involved collision in SF’s Mission District

Missing elderly woman last seen in San Jose found SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Silver Alert issued by the California Highway Patrol just before midnight Monday for a missing elderly woman last seen in San Jose has been deactivated. The 80-year-old woman was located, authorities announced Tuesday morning. The Silver Alert had been active in Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda and San Francisco counties.

Missing elderly woman last seen in San Jose found

Rainfall continues Tuesday in Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- It's another active weather day Tuesday in the Bay Area with heavy areas of rain in between pockets of clearing and dry skies. There is a chance of thunderstorms inland towards the Central Valley and the Sierra Foothills. Rainfall totals from yesterday and today will exceed 1 inch, if not approach [...]

Rainfall continues Tuesday in Bay Area