Gayle Ong
KRON 4 News
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Santa Rosa student found with large hunting knife in backpack on campus
Less than a week after a student died from a stabbing incident at a Santa Rosa high school, another student was found in possession of a knife at a nearby school on Tuesday morning, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. → Read More
San Jose street vendor who was attacked outside of SAP Center speaks out
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — We are hearing from a street vendor who was attacked outside the SAP Center in San Jose on Thursday– apparently over a hot dog. The fight was captured on cell phone video and shared on social media. KRON4 spoke with the victim on Saturday. That street vendor is recovering at […] → Read More
Chinese New Year parade kicks off in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Spectators lined the streets of San Francisco Saturday evening to take part in the annual Chinese New Year parade. This year marks the Year of the Rabbit symbolizing longevity, peace, and prosperity. The parade kicked off at Market and Second Streets with the route stretching a mile through the city. Despite […] → Read More
SF Chinese New Year Parade road closures for this weekend
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco’s annual two-day Chinese New Year Community Street Fair returns to Chinatown on Saturday. The two-day celebration of the Year of the Rabbit begins on Saturday at 10 a.m. and goes until 4:30 p.m. before resuming on Sunday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The San Francisco Chinese New Year […] → Read More
San Francisco officials discuss safety ahead of Year of the Rabbit parade
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Chinatown leaders joined San Francisco officials Tuesday to talk about safety at this year’s Chinese New Year parade. The parade is set for Saturday, and it comes just weeks after a mass shooting in Monterey Park and one in Half Moon Bay – both of which targeted members of the Asian-American […] → Read More
Santa Clara County warming centers to open during cold weather
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — Get ready for the cold. Frigid temperatures are expected to dip into the low to mid-30s. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a freeze watch for many inland areas that have prompted Santa Clara County to open warming centers for anyone who needs them starting Sunday. After days of […] → Read More
How to help the families of the Half Moon Bay victims
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (KRON) – There is a fund set up to support the families impacted by the tragic events at Half Moon Bay on Monday. KRON4’s Gayle Ong was at Alas on Tuesday, which is one of the nonprofits helping the victims’ families. The tragedy hit close to home for the Alas team. […] → Read More
Anti-abortion rally and counterprotests pack SF streets
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Activists on both sides of the abortion issue held events today. Anti-abortion demonstrators took part in the annual Walk For Life rally, alongside a number of abortion-rights counterprotests. If you were stuck in traffic in San Francisco Saturday afternoon, this is why. Thousands of demonstrators shut down several streets in the […] → Read More
Peninsula cleanup underway after series of storms
SAN MATEO CO., Calif. (KRON) — Residents on the Peninsula are still cleaning up from the Bay Area’s latest series of storms. Victor Goncalves said his backyard at his Pescadero home turned into a lake. His guest cottage and garage are now soaked and filled with mud. Down the street, his friend, Tom Shuman, was […] → Read More
Oakland police report uptick in postal truck robberies
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – Oakland police are seeing an uptick in robberies of mail carriers. The most recent incident happened last month. It’s a scary situation for these mail carriers. Oakland police say in several cases, a suspect held a postal worker at gunpoint, demanded the key to their truck, and stole mail. Oakland police […] → Read More
Belmont mobile home community displaced due to flooding
SAN MATEO CO., Calif. (KRON) – People who live in the Belmont Mobile Home Community are still dealing with the aftermath of the New Year’s Eve storm. Heavy rain on New Year’s Eve caused major flooding in San Mateo County. Water reached as high as four feet at the Belmont trailer park neighborhood, flooding several […] → Read More
San Francisco restaurant recovering from storm damage
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Businesses are still cleaning up from the New Year’s Eve storm. Water damage is costing one San Francisco restaurant owner tens of thousands of dollars. The flood damage will cost The Pink Onion at least $50,000. Its staff has been working the past few days to reopen the restaurant, and Wednesday […] → Read More
SF workers protest on day 3 of nationwide Starbucks strike
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Starbucks workers hitting the picket lines for the third straight day on Sunday. San Francisco’s Castro location, which is one of more than a hundred stores across the country shutting down for the weekend. Starbucks employees in the Castro District say they want to have a voice in the decision-making process. […] → Read More
Group proposes car-free Embarcadero in SF
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The Embarcadero could become the next car-free zome in San Francisco. One organization is pitching the plan that they call the “Grand Embarcadero.” The organization hopes San Francisco’s waterfront would become a destination — not just closed on special occasions. This is just an idea right now, but so far there […] → Read More
Final stretch of Thanksgiving weekend travel at SFO
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Thanksgiving has come and gone and now travelers are returning home after spending the holiday with loved ones. The Sunday after Thanksgiving is expected to be the busiest day to travel at San Francisco International Airport. Things have been going smoothly here at SFO — no major delays or cancellations, just […] → Read More
Transgender Day of Remembrance held at San Francisco City Hall
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The deadly shooting in Colorado Springs took place on the eve of the Transgender Day of Remembrance — an international event that honors those murdered as a result of transphobia. A ceremony was held in San Francisco on Sunday. The community says now is the time to stand together. Speakers at […] → Read More
Lake Tahoe ski resorts to open early
(KRON) – This week’s storm system brought plenty of winter weather to the Sierra Nevada, prompting ski resorts to open early for the season. Starting tomorrow, Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Northstar mountains will begin their season. “Everywhere around the lake right now there is a buzz going on. Mother nature delivered,” said longtime Tahoe resident Kevin […] → Read More
Accused Pelosi attacker David DePape due in court today
The man accused of the brutal attack against Paul Pelosi in the San Francisco home he shares with his wife will be charged on Monday, according to a statement from the office of San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. → Read More
Rep. Speier holding 1st of 4 town halls before ending service in congress
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (BCN)– U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo/San Francisco, on Thursday evening is holding the first of four farewell town hall meetings as she ends a long career of public service, including nearly 15 years in Congress. Thursday’s town hall will be at 6 p.m. at the Burlingame Community Center at 850 […] → Read More
Thousands of dollars in jewelry stolen in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Yet another store in San Francisco has fallen victim to a thief who made off with thousands of dollars in jewelry, this time at a store in the city’s Presidio Heights neighborhood, The act was captured on surveillance cameras. A bracelet and gold necklace were stolen, the merchandise worth $6,000 The […] → Read More