93-year-old man fatally shoots spouse in Fremont: PD
(KRON) — The Fremont Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning. Fremont police received a report at approximately 12:22 a.m. regarding a shooting on the 5000 block of Mowry Avenue. The caller said that he shot his spouse and wanted to turn himself into custody, according...
California woman learns hard lesson after neighbor’s tree hits her home, and she’s stuck...
ABC7 News Bay Area reporter Stephanie Sierra says this kind of problem can happen to “any of us,” especially as the Bay Area braces for an incoming atmospheric river.
Storm updates: Highway 37 closed due to flooding, Highway 101 open
(KRON) — The Bay Area is getting a wet start to 2026, with a storm bringing steady rain through New Year’s Day and possibly into the first week of the new year. Roadways around the Bay Area are flooded due to the rain and rising tides. KRON4 has continuous updates in our coverage below.
Palo Alto Pool Tragedy Sparks Monster Lawsuit Over Dad’s Drowning
A neighborhood pool in Palo Alto is now at the center of a multimillion-dollar courtroom fight, after a father who went underwater during a weekend swim was later taken off life support. His family says the only lifeguard on duty that day was poorly trained, stuck on long shifts without breaks and even wearing jeans...
Bay Area photographer returns tourist’s lost wallet with help of friends
What began as a routine photography outing near the Golden Gate Bridge turned into an unexpected act of kindness for Bay Area photographer Stu Berman.
‘Worst I’ve ever seen it’: Bay Area flooding closes roads, strands motorists
Flooding caused by powerful king tides inundated coastal communities and disrupted traffic Saturday as residents struggled to protect their homes from rising water in the Bay Area.
Another power outage in SF affected more than 3,000 PG&E customers
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Approximately 3,400 customers in San Francisco were without power Friday night, according to PG&E. The outage occurred around 3:30 p.m. According to PG&E’s outage map, the outage affected Seacliff, Golden Gate Park and residents in the Outer Richmond District. PG&E said crews were onsite at...
Claude the Albino Alligator Getting a Big, Free ‘Celebration of Life’ on Sunday, January...
If you feel you still haven’t paid your respects to the dearly departed albino alligator Claude, there will be a large, public (and free!) “celebration of life” for the deceased 30-year-old gator at the Golden Gate Bandshell. It is still a melancholy topic, particularly for frequent patrons...
San Francisco’s Bottom of the Hill plans to close after 35 years
The 350-capacity Potrero Hill club hosted early performances by artists including Green Day, Oasis and Alanis Morissette, and plans a yearlong farewell with returning bands and special shows.
Regional: 2026 Minimum Wage Increases Across The Bay Area
Raises in minimum wage went into effect New Year's Day for dozens of cities throughout the Bay Area. The statewide minimum wage rose to $16.90 from $16.50, but many cities in the Bay Area have ordinances that allow them to set higher minimum wages to help reflect the high costs of living in the region.
