Rob Nesbitt
KRON 4 News
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Armed carjackings near SF hospital cause safety concerns
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Employees at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital are concerned as carjackings are becoming more common during shift changes. The most recent happened on Saturday morning when an employee was held up at gunpoint It happened around 6:45 a.m. Saturday when a hospital employee was sitting in her car at the intersection […] → Read More
Groups show support for Mayor Thao's decision to fire Armstrong
After LeRonne Armstrong was let go from the Oakland Police Department, Darren Allison was named the department’s acting chief. → Read More
Tesla driver who drove family off cliff pleads not guilty
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) — A Tesla driver accused of trying to kill his entire family by driving over a cliff in San Mateo County pleaded not guilty in court Thursday. Dharmesh Patel, 41, of Pasadena, is charged with three counts of attempted murder, as well as domestic violence. The victims in the case are […] → Read More
More Bay Area residents who suffered storm damage now eligible for FEMA assistance
DANVILLE, Calif. (KRON) — Danville residents who sustained the worst damage to their homes last month during the rain and flooding received some good news this week. The California Office of Emergency Services announced yesterday that property owners in 13 counties, including Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Cruz can now start applying for […] → Read More
Veterinarian shortage leading to more euthanizations
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — There’s a shortage of veterinarians in California and it’s the animals who are suffering. The San Francisco SPCA surveyed shelters all over the state, finding that more than 300,000 shelter animals aren’t getting adequate care. That’s resulting in overcrowded shelters with rising illnesses and adoptable animals being euthanized. More than half […] → Read More
How one Bay Area company is repurposing fallen trees
(KRON) – When a tree comes down on your property during a storm, it’s not free to remove it. A company called Bay Area Redwood is making it a cheaper process by eliminating some of the fees you’d be charged by the city to dump the tree. If you had a downed tree on your […] → Read More
ACE train service suspended until Monday after another train halted by mudslide
(KRON) — All Altamont Corridor Express trains were canceled until Monday, January 23 after a second ACE train in two days was halted by a mudslide Wednesday while traveling between Pleasanton and Fremont. “ACE 01 is currently stopped between Pleasanton and Fremont due to debris on the tracks,” said a statement from ACE. The train […] → Read More
No shortage of snow in Sierra this ski season following storms
(KRON) — There’s no shortage of snow in the Sierra this ski season, but what’s good for trails at the resorts has an opposite effect on the roads. “I 80 has multiple challenges that they have not seen in decades,” said Tahoe expert, Kevin “Coop” Cooper. Getting to and from the mountains was a serious […] → Read More
Rep. Eric Swalwell tours storm-damaged area in Hayward
HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) – Several areas damaged by the storm in Alameda County are still rebuilding as more rain is coming back for the weekend. A big concern is A Street in Hayward, where a slope failure caused a side of the road to fall into the San Lorenzo Creek. One side of A Street […] → Read More
PG&E: Most customers can expect average increase of $50 for monthly bill
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — With colder temperatures this season, comes higher heating bills. PG&E says most customers can expect to see an average increase of around $50 a month — putting part of the blame on a short supply of natural gas. One California organization says PG&E could be doing more to lower your monthly […] → Read More
Bay Area snow: Photos and videos show region’s mountains blanketed in powder
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A smattering of snow fell on some of the Bay Area’s highest peaks over the weekend as a persistent cold snap looks set to hang around in the coming days. Rainstorms coupled with a cold air mass pushed southward through the region overnight Saturday into Sunday, leaving behind significant rain totals […] → Read More
San Francisco restaurants owners decide whether to keep parklets before Jan. 15
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON)– The deadline is fast approaching for restaurants in San Francisco to decide if they want to keep their parklets. Applications for new and existing parklets need to be submitted to the city by Jan, 15. “We continue to suffer and this is an industry that took the hugest hit, had to close […] → Read More
Doctors call for higher wages on day 3 of UC strike
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — “Yes, there are economic concerns and yes we can’t afford basic necessities, but it’s also how are we making sure that we can be the best, most educated and informed doctors that we can be,” said Dr. Kelly Butler, Resident Physician at UCSF. That was one of the many doctors who […] → Read More
Ballots found dumped on Highway 17 in San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – In Santa Clara County there are some voters who might not have their votes counted. About two dozen ballots were found dumped on the side of the road in San Jose by Highway 17. The registrar’s office says it’s no fault of theirs and that an investigation is being done. […] → Read More
‘Welcome Ambassadors’ at SF’s Union Square
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – We’re now into November, and that means holiday season. A big sign of that is the opening of Union Square’s ice skating rink in San Francisco. The rink opened Wednesday morning, and the public showed up to celebrate its opening, but you’ll also see some orange coats walking around the crowd. […] → Read More
Family, team remember SJSU football player Camdan McWright
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — The parents of Camdan McWright spoke for the first time Tuesday about the loss of their son. The 18-year-old was struck and killed by a bus while riding on an E-Scooter. McWright had a passion for football and was a running back for the San Jose State Spartans. His coach, […] → Read More
Hayward police investigating officer-involved shooting following vehicle pursuit
(KRON) — The Hayward Police Department was involved in a shooting on Eden Canyon Road in Castro Valley following a vehicle pursuit, KRON4 has confirmed. As of 12:20 p.m. Monday, law enforcement has the road blocked off while the scene is being investigated. The shooting occurred at roughly 10 a.m. Events unfolded in Hayward and […] → Read More
Biden launches student loan forgiveness application
(KRON) – – Millions with student loan debt are now eligible for relief. The website to apply went live this weekend—allowing for up to $20,000 in student loan forgiveness. KRON 4 spoke with a UC Berkeley Grad who is eligible to have almost all of the money they owe wiped away. President Biden promised an […] → Read More
Here’s how a SF man tracked down his stolen items
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The smash-and-grab of a car or a garage break-in doesn’t shock anyone in the Bay Area. But it might surprise you to hear about someone who was able to track down the thieves themselves. That was the case for a man in the Marina District who had a briefcase with thousands […] → Read More
COVID may be here to stay says expert as 2 Bay Area politicians test positive
(KRON) — No one is immune to COVID including mayors and supervisors, especially with full schedules that often include meetings with several people and attending large events. On Monday, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf was one of hundreds at Presidio Middle School for a Salesforce Event. Her office put out a release Thursday announcing that she […] → Read More