Since November 1949, KRON4 has been the local news and entertainment source for millions in the San Francisco Bay Area. Originally operated by the Chronicle Publishing Company, KRON4’s call letters are tied to a rich history grounded in Bay Area journalism and beyond. Covering an area that spans twelve counties with a diverse population, KRON4 broadcasts from its studios on the historic Embarcadero, transmitting from atop Sutro Tower in San Francisco reaching 6.5 million people.
KRON4’s iconic stylized ‘4’ logo is based on the architecture of the world-renowned Golden Gate Bridge. The ‘4’ logo first aired in 1974 and is as iconic today as the bridge and suspension cables it emulates.
Programming more local news than any other Bay Area TV broadcaster, the station recently launched local daytime lifestyle show, “LIVE! in The Bay,” as well as daily sports wrap up show, “Sports Night Live.”
KRON4 is the market’s leader in digital news coverage; KRON4.com is the #1 Bay Area news website with millions of unique users and streams local news coverage on the Bay Area’s first 24/7 news app, KRONon. KRON4 also has millions of followers across all social media platforms including Facebook, X, and Instagram.
As the market’s CW affiliate, KRON4 has a significant commitment to live sports including Raiders football, ACC football, ACC basketball, and NASCAR. KRON4 also produces the most watched local television events, including the “July 4th Live!” fireworks show, and “New Year’s Live!”, a Bay Area tradition for decades.
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