KRON-TV (San Francisco, CA)

KRON4 is a prominent source for local news, streaming, and online content based in San Francisco, California, and operates as an affiliate of The CW Network, catering to the SF Bay Area. The station began broadcasting in 1949 from the basement of the San Francisco Chronicle Building. Owned by Nexstar Media Group, KRON-TV reaches 2.45 million households and has a broad digital presence, with its studios located on Front Street along the historic Northeast waterfront near the Embarcadero. Its transmitting antenna is situated at the iconic Sutro Tower in San Francisco. The station's distinctive '4' logo, inspired by the famous Golden Gate Bridge, was introduced in 1974. KRON4 is recognized as the Bay Area's go-to local news station, delivering 77 hours of local news weekly and providing 24/7 streaming through the KRONon app. KRON4 has received numerous prestigious awards, including the DuPont Columbia and Peabody awards, along with hundreds of Emmy accolades, making it the most celebrated newsroom in Northern California. The station's legacy is shaped by acclaimed journalists such as Belva Davis, Pam Moore, Soledad O’Brien, Roz Abrams, Vic Lee, Emerald Yeh, Michelle Franzen, Wendy Tokuda, Steve Centanni, Gary Radnich, and Meteorologist Janice Huff, all of whom have made significant contributions to the Bay Area's news landscape.

Local

English

Television

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Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#32539

United States

#6525

News and Media

#363

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Hawley grills insurance executives about cutting disaster payouts

1 day ago | kron4.com | Alexander Bolton

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MLB reinstates Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson, now eligible for the Hall of Fame

1 day ago | kron4.com | Jeremy Tanner

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Cassie testifies against Diddy in federal sex crimes trial

1 day ago | kron4.com | Diana Falzone |Safia Samee Ali |Marty Hobe

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Inflation speeds up in April as economy braces for Trump tariffs

1 day ago | kron4.com | Sylvan Lane

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President Trump kicks off Middle East trip

1 day ago | kron4.com | Basil John

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Galen Growth Launches 2025 Consumer HealthTech Report, Unveiling Key Investment and Ecosystem Trends

1 day ago | kron4.com

Consumer HealthTech: A Paradigm Shift in Healthcare Galen Growth Redefining Digital Health Intelligence Consumer HealthTech: A Paradigm Shift in Healthcare by region New Galen Growth report reveals $4.5B investment surge in Consumer HealthTech, with Mental Health and Wellness leading the way. Consumer HealthTech is empowering individuals with tools that were traditionally confined to clinical settings, redefining healthcare accessibility and personalization.”— Julien de ...
Oakland Vietnamese noodle soup spot closing this weekend after nearly 10 years

1 day ago | kron4.com | Aaron Tolentino

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Hottest ticket for Bay Area sports this week is not a Warriors playoff game

1 day ago | kron4.com | Aaron Tolentino

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Bay Area night markets named among the 5 best by USA Today

2 days ago | kron4.com | Aaron Tolentino

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Inflation and safety concerns may not deter travelers

2 days ago | kron4.com | Elizabeth Crisp

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