Here’s where the Santa Ana wildfire threat will be highest this week
The Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index is warning Southern Californians of high risk conditions this week. Winds will increase on Tuesday, likely peaking Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, then weakening some on Thursday. It will be critically dry, and fire danger will be high. Be prepared. RELATED: Santa Ana winds could gust 60-90 mph in…
How to watch Daniel Lurie’s inauguration for SF mayor
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — KRON4 News will bring you special coverage of the San Francisco mayor inauguration on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Nonprofit founder and heir to the Levi’s Strauss fortune, Daniel Lurie was elected as the city’s 46th mayor in last November’s election. Barbara Lee files paperwork to run for Oakland mayor Lurie defeated incumbent…
Zuckerberg taps UFC President Dana White for Meta’s board of directors
(KRON) — Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg rings in the new year with several major personnel announcements. Three high-profile individuals have been named to join Meta’s board of directors, including one of the most prominent figures in sports. UFC President and CEO Dana White, Exor CEO John Elkann and tech investor Charlie Song have…
Disney gauges interest in adding Simpsons themed lands, attractions to theme parks
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) —Theme park fans have long speculated if Homer, Marge, Bart and the rest of the Simpson family could come to Disney Parks after the entertainment company acquired the popular animated TV show when buying 21st Century Fox in 2019. A survey recently conducted by Disney asked respondents if they would like to…
Suspected U-Haul thief drives truck into canal evading authorities: CHP
(KRON) – A suspected U-Haul thief was arrested after attempting to evade police in the truck, according to the California Highway Patrol. At 2:50 p.m. on Dec. 3, CHP patrol officers noticed a U-Haul box truck traveling eastbound on E. 12th Street at Derby Avenue. According to CHP, a Flock safety camera identified the U-Haul’s…
First US bird flu death reported in Louisiana, health officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WVLA) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed the first U.S. human death from bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1. The patient, who has not been identified, was over the age of 65 and had underlying health conditions. Health officials previously confirmed the person had…
Antioch PD investigating Monday morning homicide
(KRON) — The Antioch Police Department (APD) said a 26-year-old man was the victim of a homicide on Monday morning. Fatal crash in San Mateo County splits car in two Antioch PD confirmed officers responded at 10:17 a.m. to the 3900 block of Rockford Drive for a reported shooting. At the scene, officers found the…
Which NFL coaches were fired after the 2024-25 regular season?
New England’s Jerod Mayo and Jacksonville’s Doug Pederson are two NFL coaches who are out of a job while New York Giants coach Brian Daboll is among those who look like they will be back next fall. It’s the day after the NFL’s regular season, which usually means a tough day for coaches as underachieving teams move…
Suspect caught hiding in bushes after bolt cutting, attempted burglary: deputies
(KRON) — A man faces attempted burglary and vandalism charges after allegedly using bolt cutters on the property of the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) National Accelerator Library, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO). Tesla driver arrested for randomly threatening, pepper-spraying man in San Mateo Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 2500…
Orange County boys basketball Top 25, Jan. 6
This week’s Orange County high school boys basketball rankings. BOYS BASKETBALL TOP 25 (Records through Sunday, Jan. 5) Santa Margarita small forward Dallas Washington shoots a layup during a 68-49 win over Sage Creek in a nonleague game between the two teams on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) 1. Santa…