KGO-TV (San Francisco, CA)

KGO-TV, also known as channel 7, is a TV station based in San Francisco, California, that airs programming from the ABC network for the Bay Area audience. It is owned and operated by the ABC Owned Television Stations division. The station's studios are situated at the ABC Broadcast Center, located just west of The Embarcadero and north of the Financial District. KGO-TV's transmitter is positioned on top of Sutro Tower. Additionally, part of its facility is leased to KRON-TV (channel 4), a MyNetworkTV affiliate owned by Nexstar Media Group, although both stations operate independently.

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English

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#41477

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#8668

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#475

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78-year-old Gary Ramirez sentenced for 1982 Sunnyvale cold case murder of Karen Stitt

1 day ago | abc7news.com | Dustin Dorsey

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (KGO) -- The man charged with the brutal murder of 15-year-old Karen Stitt from 1982 finally received his sentence in a Santa Clara County courtroom on Monday. The investigation went cold after decades without any new leads before new technology and a tip linked Gary Ramirez to the crime back in 2022. It has been more than 40 years since Karen Stitt was murdered - taken from her family and friends at just 15 years old.
Exploding birds plague East Bay neighborhood as residents plea for PG&E to fix it: 'Just horrifying'

2 days ago | abc7news.com | Dion Lim

RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- A disturbing mystery is unfolding on Bernhard Avenue in Richmond, where residents say birds are being killed at an alarming rate after landing on a stretch of power lines. "It's very traumatic," said local resident Maximilian Bolling. "They just quickly explode, and it's really violent."Ring security video from one homeowner captured a loud pop. You then see a bird fall lifeless to the ground and the passersby gasp.
1 dead, dozens injured in fiery crash between SUV and tour bus: CHP

3 days ago | abc7news.com | Monica De Anda

1 dead, dozens injured in fiery crash between SUV and tour bus: CHPSunday, May 11, 2025 3:09PMThe 60 Freeway westbound in Hacienda Heights is partially blocked. The SUV driver died, and 32 people from the tour bus were transported to the hospital. Copyright © 2025 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
Draymond Green: Timberwolves investigate after fans accused of 'racially charged comments' toward Golden State Warriors star

4 days ago | abc7news.com | Deena Zaru

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced in a press release on Friday that the team has launched an investigation after some of their fans violated the NBA's Fan Code of Conduct by allegedly making "racially charged" comments towards Warriors power forward Draymond Green during the team's second game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night at the Western Conference NBA semifinals.
Menendez brothers: Attorneys rescind motion to have LA County DA Nathan Hochman kicked off resentencing case

5 days ago | abc7news.com | Rob Hayes

LOS ANGELES -- Attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez on Friday unexpectedly rescinded their request to have Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman be removed from the brothers' resentencing case. Just a few weeks ago, the brothers' lead attorney Mark Geragos heatedly argued that Hochman needed to be removed from the brothers' resentencing hearing.
San Jose State students throw 'Pope reveal party' and record their reactions to Leo XIV announcement

5 days ago | abc7news.com | Lauren Martinez

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Excitement was in the air as college students at San Jose State University recorded their reactions when the new pope was announced to the world. Students at the Catholic Newman Center, which is located near campus, started Thursday with a Pope reveal party and ended with evening mass. Brisea Solis and so many other students we spoke with were just happy they witnessed a historic moment. "Definitely a lot of shock.
Chicago reacts to the election of the city's own Pope Leo XIV

5 days ago | abc7news.com | Mark Guarino

ByMark GuarinoFriday, May 9, 2025 3:22AMWhen Sherry Stone learned that childhood friend Robert Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, she got on her computer and did what few people can do: She emailed him a note of congratulations. "I told him we're thinking of having our next grade school reunion at the Vatican," she said.
San Francisco Police Department Chief Bill Scott stepping down after 8 years, accepts LA job; Paul Yep as interim replacement - ABC7 San Francisco

6 days ago | abc7news.com | Monica Madden

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott will be stepping down after over eight years in the role, he announced on Wednesday.
'764' threat: Online predators targeting kids on video games and social media in Bay Area and beyond, FBI says - ABC7 San Francisco

1 week ago | abc7news.com | Dan Noyes

There's a warning for parents about 764 from the head of the San Francisco FBI. "There are victims here in the Bay Area that are getting targeted."
Portrait of a Warrior: John Szczepanowski - ABC7 San Francisco

1 week ago | abc7news.com

A College Station veteran injured in a 2009 explosion is helping fellow heroes find hope and healing. Inside his mission for Warrior Ranch 1775.