KRON4 is a news outlet based in San Francisco, California, covering local and regional news including politics, weather, and law enforcement. It reports on events such as elections, criminal cases, and community updates.
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Today’s stories
- Oakland murder suspect dies in Santa Rita Jail cellAn Oakland murder suspect died in Santa Rita Jail after experiencing a medical emergency.
- Feds reviewing gender education in San Francisco schoolsThe U.S. Justice Department is conducting a compliance review of four California school districts, including the San Francisco Unified School District, regarding gender education.
- Famous 'Kars4Kids' jingle can return to California airwaves... for nowThe 'Kars4Kids' jingle is allowed to return to California airwaves temporarily.
- 17-year-old killed in I-80 crash identifiedA 17-year-old boy was killed in an I-80 crash near SoMa on May 30 and has been identified as Lenin Homer Silva by the San Francisco Medical Examiner.
- 2 dead after 'reckless' driver crashes into Oakland police vehicleTwo people died after a reckless driver crashed into an Oakland Police Department vehicle on Monday morning near East 12th Street and 29th Avenue.
- SF Zoo targeted in possible 'Swatting' incidentThe San Francisco Zoo was targeted in a possible 'Swatting' incident after an anonymous caller made an unsubstantiated threat, leading to temporary shelter-in-place orders for staff and guests.
- Oakland dog found in animal sanctuary's mass grave: search warrantOakland dog found in a mass grave at an animal sanctuary led to a search warrant, prompting animal shelters to end their partnership with the sanctuary.
- Putah Fire burns 120 acres near Lake Berryessa MondayA vegetation fire named Putah Fire burned 120 acres near Lake Berryessa on Monday, starting around 11 a.m. at State Highway 128 and Monticello Dam Road after prescribed burns by Cal Fire crews.
- OpenAI takes step toward potential blockbuster IPO, files confidential S-1OpenAI has filed a confidential S-1, indicating progress toward a potential major IPO.
- PG&E says power shutoffs possible as warmup brings increased fire dangerPG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in the Bay Area due to increased fire danger from a warmup later this week.
- When will Apple's iOS 27 be available, and will your device qualify for the update?Apple announced its next major iOS update, but not all devices will be eligible for the update.
- Prescribed burn until noon Monday in Moraga, Orinda areaThe Moraga-Orinda Fire District is conducting a prescribed burn until noon Monday near Orinda Oaks Park to reduce wildfire risk, according to the Moraga Police Department.
- San Jose shooting Monday leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injuredA man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a shooting in South San Jose on Monday morning, according to authorities.
- 2 seriously injured in San Jose shooting MondayA man and a woman were seriously injured in a shooting in South San Jose on Monday morning.
- Apple expected to unveil new AI features at last developers conference with CEO Tim CookApple is expected to unveil new AI features at its annual developers conference, which will be the last one featuring CEO Tim Cook before he steps down in September.