No ICE immigration operations planned in Bay Area during Super Bowl, officials say

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — There are no ICE operations planned surrounding Super Bowl week in the Bay Area, officials said, as NFL leaders and law enforcement officials held a news conference on Tuesday. Some of the Bay Area’s top law enforcement leaders gathered Tuesday to wrap up 18 months of planning to keep Super Bowl … Read more

Bay Area congressman calls for grounding of private jets amid shutdown

(BCN) – A Bay Area congressman is calling for a halt to all non-essential private jet flights amid a federal government shutdown that has created a shortage of air traffic controllers across the country and led to thousands of delays and cancellations of flights for the general public. U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-Fairfield) wrote in … Read more

Atmospheric river incoming: Inches of rain possible in Bay Area this week

(KRON) – An atmospheric river could drop 1 to 2 inches of rain on the Bay Area between Wednesday and Friday, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. Higher areas in the North Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains have a 60% to 90% chance of seeing 2 inches or more of rain … Read more

Video: Woman knocked down by monster wave during Bay Area king tides

(KRON) – A woman was knocked off her feet by a towering wave south of the Pacifica Municipal Pier Thursday, as 14- to 25-foot tides pounded the Bay Area coast, a video sent by a KRON4 viewer showed. The National Weather Service warned the public to stay away from piers, jetties and waterfront infrastructure between … Read more

‘Serious, dangerous games’: Travelers delayed in Bay Area speak out on FAA flight reductions

SAN FRANCISCO (KRONA) – The Federal Aviation Administration announced a 10% decrease in air traffic across the country due to a shortage of unpaid air traffic controllers during the government shutdown. This includes Oakland International Airport and San Francisco International Airport. Those cuts have not started yet, and some people traveling to and from Boston … Read more

Actor Simu Liu to serve samples at Costco in Bay Area

(Crohn’s) – If you head to Costco in Danville on Thursday evening, you might notice a longer line at one of the warehouse’s signature sample kiosks. Actor Simu Liu announced that he will be offering dumpling samples at an East Bay warehouse from 4pm to 6pm. Social media. The Danville Costco is located at 3150 … Read more

Windy storm blowing into Bay Area Wednesday morning: updates

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A storm with strong south winds is expected to hit the San Francisco Bay Area late Tuesday night and continue into Wednesday afternoon. The brunt of the early-season storm will hit during Wednesday morning rush hour. “Strong winds will begin to impact the area starting around 10 p.m. tonight through 4 … Read more

Philz Coffee to open first drive-thru in Bay Area. Here's where

(Crohn’s) – When someone visits San Francisco, there is a short list of must-try cafes while in the Bay Area. Philz Coffee is one of them. After opening its first location 22 years ago in the Mission District, the San Francisco (and Bay Area) staple coffee shop is now opening its first drive-thru in the … Read more

Amazon layoffs to impact over 1,400 employees in California, hundreds in Bay Area

(KRON) – Layoffs confirmed by the company earlier this week are set to affect more than 1,400 employees across the state and several hundred in the Bay Area. The e-commerce and technology giant confirmed on Wednesday that it would cut 14,000 jobs, amid rumors that the number could eventually rise to as many as 30,000 … Read more

Authors say they were censored on 'book banning' tour at Bay Area school visit

(KRON) – Authors Joanna Ho and Carolyn Cossin-Pritchard left Country Club Elementary minutes before their scheduled presentation after they were asked not to discuss the book ban by the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Pieces of California history stolen from the Oakland Museum The authors were on a school tour in the Bay Area … Read more