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2+ hour, 4+ min ago (199+ words) The biggest event in the world arrives in the Bay Area just six months from now, and the party is already getting started. Damian Trujillo reports. In the shadow of Levi's Stadium, the tryouts are underway for the next big announcer for the FIFA World Cup. NBC Bay Area's sister station Telemundo is the exclusive Spanish broadcaster of the World Cup, and Thursday, the network cut the ribbon on its six-month campaign leading up to the matches, dubbed Tu Momento Tu Jugada (Your Moment, Your Play). From coast to coast, the campaign will visit the nation's largest cities to promote the World Cup and encourage community engagement. Students from Santa Clara and San Jose's Alum Rock School District gathered to learn about f'tbol. Jose Sotelo says it's great to get the kids off electronics for a while, and get them…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago (147+ words) San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Thursday helped break ground on a new housing tower in the city's Lower Nob Hill neighborhood. A third of all the 303 units in the 23-story tower at 1111 Sutter St. will be designated for lower-income residents " the only such project of that size and scale happening in the city right now. The developer on the project said it should be completed within about 23 months. This week, the board of supervisors approved Lurie's proposal to boost housing projects across the city. It's an effort that's necessary to meet state building mandates or face state-imposed consequences. Lurie said he will be signing the new housing ordinance into law on Friday. "When we cut red tape, we support housing, we encourage investment, good things follow," he said. NBC Bay Area's Sergio Quintana has more in the video report…...

3+ hour, 42+ min ago (138+ words) The dog that went missing when its owner was assaulted on Sunday has been found, according to police. The dog that went missing when its owner was assaulted on Sunday has been found, according to police. San Francisco police said officers found the dog, Charlotte Rose, in the Tenderloin District Wednesday night after asking for the public's help to find it. The dog's identity was confirmed, and the dog appeared to be in good health, according to authorities. The dog was taken to a nearby animal care facility to be checked out and will soon be reunited with its owner, who is still recovering from Sunday's assault, police said. The police department encourages anyone with information regarding this incident to contact SFPD at415-575-4444or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD....

3+ hour, 43+ min ago (114+ words) Football players from Lincoln High School in San Jose board a bus Thursday morning for the trip to the CIF state championship in Southern California. (Dec. 11, 2025) Hundreds of Bay Area high schoolers are headed south to battle for state football championships. It's no surprise that unbeaten football powerhouse De La Salle High in Concord is headed to the title game in Southern California. Six other Bay Area high schools also are bound for 2025 CIF State Football Championship bowl games: Balboa High (San Francisco), Bishop O'Dowd High (Oakland), El Cerrito High, Lincoln High (San Jose), McClymonds High (Oakland) and St. Ignatius (San Francisco). Bob Redell has more in the video above....

3+ hour, 58+ min ago (159+ words) Super Bowl 60 is now less than 60 days away, and the Bay Area is showing how ready it is to maximize the experience for fans and for the local communities. South Bay mayors and the Bay Area Host Committee on Thursday looked ahead to February and back at Super Bowl 50, the first time Levi's Stadium hosted the big... Super Bowl 60 is now less than 60 days away, and the Bay Area is showing how ready it is to maximize the experience for fans and for the local communities. South Bay mayors and the Bay Area Host Committee on Thursday looked ahead to February and back at Super Bowl 50, the first time Levi's Stadium hosted the big game. 49ers linebacker Fred Warner and former Niners great Patrick Willis also appeared at Levi's Stadium as the BAHC honored the impact of some notable figures and…...

5+ hour, 33+ min ago (322+ words) A former University of San Francisco men's basketball player allegedly broke sports betting rules and is permanently ineligible for collegiate athletics, the NCAA announced Wednesday. Marcus Williams is accused of sharing information with an athlete at another school who used daily fantasy sports platforms to bet on Williams' performance, according to a negotiated resolution that was made in coordination with USF. The NCAA said Williams participated in the process and agreed to his violations, and noted that he already has no college eligibility left. His senior year ended with the 2024-25 season, when was a starting guard who averaged 15 points per game for the Dons. The team finished 25-10 and made it to the postseason before losing in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament in March. Williams went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft but the Miami Heat signed him to…...

6+ hour, 16+ min ago (83+ words) Here's what we know about the incident that happened around 4 a.m. Thursday morning. Pedestrian struck by garbage truck in San Francisco The incident happened around 4 a.m. near Gough and Grove streets in the city's Hayes Valley neighborhood. One person is in the hospital Thursday morning after being struck by a garbage truck in San Francisco. The incident happened around 4 a.m. near Gough and Grove streets in Hayes Valley. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are...

9+ hour, 35+ min ago (141+ words) Kehlani is pushing back against criticism of Bad Bunny, who will perform during the Super Bowl LX halftime show. The Bay Area singer spoke about the upcoming performance during an interview on Billboard's livestream this week. The Oakland native said she's excited to see Bad Bunny perform at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. "He's about to do the Super Bowl and probably not in English at all in a time where that's basically criminalized," Kehlani said. "That's incredible. I think he shouldn't say a single word in English." Bad Bunny is a U.S. citizen from Puerto Rick and is the No. 1 downloaded artist on Spotify. The NFL's choice to have him perform the halftime show drew criticism from President Donald Trump, but the NFL has defended its decision, saying Bad Bunny will not be replaced....

10+ hour, 3+ min ago (62+ words) The fire is burning along the 800 block of Lewelling Boulevard, the Alameda County Fire Department said. Firefighters on Thursday were battling a blaze in Hayward, officials said. The fire is burning along the 800 block of Lewelling Boulevard, the Alameda County Fire Department said. This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates....

10+ hour, 51+ min ago (310+ words) Nine people, four of which were under the age of 18, were arrested by San Jose police on suspicion of gang-related crimes, the department said Wednesday. Police said the arrests were the result of a large-scale investigation into gang-related crimes that took place between September and November, including things such as vandalism and firearm offenses. Seven suspects were identified as allegedly being responsible for crimes, including two 16-year-old boys, a 17-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy. Also identified were Luis Haro, 20, Elijah Santos, 18, and Angel Gonzalez, also 18. Arrest and search warrants were issued for all suspects. On Nov. 19, Haro and the two 16-year-olds were arrested in San Jose. Detectives allegedly found a loaded firearm, a large quantity of narcotics and two homemade improvised explosive devices at Haro's residence. A bomb squad took the devices and rendered them safe, police said. During…...