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Suspected prowler allegedly engaged in 'inappropriate behavior,' linked to 6 Oakland incidents: OPD
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (200+ words) OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland police say a man has been linked to at least six instances of prowling in East Oakland neighborhoods. Neighbors tell police they've spotted the person peering into their homes between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Police say the suspect has…...
Why can SF still use 'recyclable' plastic bags despite California's new statewide ban?
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (636+ words) SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- California's new plastic bag law went into effect on January 1. It forbids any business from giving away or selling plastic bags, even those deemed "recyclable." We found no shortage of those so-called "reusable," thick plastic bags in…...
Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (730+ words) LOS ANGELES -- Fearful that an election quirk could result in heavily Democratic California installing a Republican as its next governor, a top Democrat on Tuesday sent his party's lagging candidates a blunt message: Get out of the race. RELATED: Could…...
Residents rally to demand Richmond keep Flock cameras on and extend contract
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (454+ words) RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- A small group of Richmond residents rallied ahead of Tuesday night's city council meeting in support of extending the Flock Safety's contract and turning its cameras back on. "Just last week, we had a sideshow that lasted…...
Celebrini has 4 points, Sherwood scores go-ahead goal as Sharks beat Canadiens 7-5
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (277+ words) SAN JOSE, Calif. -- - Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists, Kiefer Sherwood scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play with 3:26 remaining, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Montreal Canadiens 7-5 on Tuesday night. Will Smith, Michael Misa, Collin…...
Floats for San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade get finishing touches
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (330+ words) SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- ABC7 Eyewitness News got a sneak peak as crews put the finishing touches on the floats you'll see at Saturday's San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade. Since it's the year of the fire horse, you'll see…...
Celebrated San Francisco historic landmark, the Huntington Hotel officially reopens
8+ hour, 1+ min ago (459+ words) SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- First opened as apartments in 1922 and converted into a hotel two years later, the Huntington was once a playground for socialites and Hollywood stars. It shut its doors in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remained shuttered…...
Bay Area artist brings Year of the Horse statue to life for Golden State Warriors
9+ hour, 32+ min ago (347+ words) SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The Lunar New Year ushers in a new zodiac cycle, and this is the Year of the Horse. To celebrate, we introduce you to a local artist who has been working to make this year's mascot, "Maverick,…...
New Oakland exhibit throws 40th birthday celebration for Oscar Grant, years after fatal shooting
9+ hour, 48+ min ago (555+ words) OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- The name Oscar Grant reverberates in the Bay Area. Murals like this one at Oakland's Fruitvale Station remember him. It's been 17 years since Grant was shot and killed by then BART police officer Johannes Mehserle, who was…...
Big Sur's popular calla lily flowers found cut down at Garrapata State Park
11+ hour, 53+ min ago (128+ words) Big Sur's popular calla lily flowers found cut down at Garrapata State Park'ABC7 San Francisco Big Sur's popular calla lily flowers found cut down at Garrapata State Park MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- Bloom season is off to a bad start…...