Three FireSat satellites built by a Bay Area company launched Tuesday as part of a new "truly transformative" system that experts say can detect fires down to the size of a two-car garage. They are the first step toward a network that could grow to 50 satellites worldwide, transforming how wildfires are tracked and fought.
Authorities said the suspect appeared to have named his faction after the Nickelodeon animated series "Rugrats," a show about a group of toddlers and their day-to-day lives.
The HBO Max series earned a nod for drama series for the second year in a row and received 13 acting nominations, just one shy of tying the record set by 'Succession.'
With wildfires burning across many Western states, wildland firefighters gathered to pay tribute to three of their own who died after they were trapped by flames a week ago. Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson were remembered on Sunday …
From its retro ice cream shops to mom-and-pop stores, here’s where to stay, eat, and what to do in Sag Harbor, New York—a classic village in the Hamptons.
AM Best has revised the outlook to stable from negative for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) of Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company …
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will debut an extensive new exhibition called The Horror Show, devoted to the art and craft of horror movies. Film retrospectives tied to the exhibit include a 50th anniversary screening of “Carrie” with Sissy Spacek and the John Carpenter: Prince of Darkness series. The 10-month-long exhibit debuts Sept. 26 […]
Thomas Kail is an Emmy and Tony award-winning Broadway director who worked with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the smash-hit stage productions 'Hamilton' and 'In The Heights.'
Insurers who sell plans in Obamacare marketplaces across 16 states and the District of Columbia have asked regulators to approve a 14% median premium increase for 2027, according to a new Peterson-KFF analysis.
For the second year in a row, many Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing double-digit premium increases, driven by rising medical costs as well as federal policy changes.
Airbnb is launching an exclusive Lollapalooza fan experience that will take guests behind the scenes of the Chicago music festival. The experience, announced by Airbnb Wednesday morning, will be led by longtime festival producer Tim Sweetwood and will give attendees access to parts of the festival that are usually closed to the public, including artist […]
Alibaba on Wednesday saw its best single share-price gain in 10 months, as the broader Chinese tech sector revved higher after missing the rally propelling U.S., Korean and Taiwanese companies.
Allianz SE plans to eliminate hundreds of positions at its assistance and travel insurance subsidiary Allianz Partners as the company pushes forward with implementing artificial intelligence solutions. The cuts, which they expect to take the forms of severance agreements, early …
Kara Smith has been promoted to head of drama as Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald and Odetta Watkins exit. New comedy and YA programming heads are being sought.
When searching for an affordable electric vehicle these days, there are always tradeoffs. How much range are you willing to sacrifice, how much leg room and storage space, how many features, in the pursuit of that magic sticker price that won't break the bank? The Fiat Topolino is basically the ultimate embodiment of those tradeoffs. […] When searching for an affordable electric vehicle these days, there are always tradeoffs. How much range are you willing to sacrifice, how much leg room and storage space, how many features, in the pursuit of that magic sticker price that won't break the bank? The Fiat Topolino is basically the ultimate embodiment of those tradeoffs. For the dirt cheap price of $13,995, you get a top speed of 19mph, an all-electric range of 46 miles, and a wheelbase that's barely longer than one and a half king mattresses. In fact, the Topolino is less of a car and
Palo Alto received a stark reminder about wildfire danger on June 22, when about 4 acres went up in flames near Arastradero Road, near the Portola Valley border, prompting a regional response.
Darren Walker has only been on the job as president and CEO of Anonymous Content for five months so the noise that he heard at the company’s Los Angeles office Wednesday morning was something new. “I walked into yelps and screams and cheers,” Walker tells me. “I felt like I was at a college football […]
For the past 11 years, I've waited for a scandal, a slip up, a moment of clarity that would finally make President Trump's supporters realize that their man is a charlatan.
As the cost of living continues to rise in the United States, people are finding it more difficult to make ends meet. Older Americans are feeling it more than most. Paul Solman reports on what's forcing many retirees to unretire.
Rather than petitioning Palo Alto leaders to make exceptions to its zoning code, the team behind a mixed-use development proposal on California Ave. are turning to a new state law that allows them to bypass local restrictions on height and density.
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Pacific Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM Saturday to 4 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday July 9, to 4 AM PDT Thursday July 16. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 0.9 ft above normal (6.7 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.5 ft above normal
Earlier editions honored Belgium's cycling culture at Euro 2016, the Tomorrowland music festival at the 2022 World Cup, and Hergé's Tintin at Euro 2024.
Bijou Phillips feels 'beyond grateful' after revealing that her second kidney transplant was a success. She opened up about her kidney issues earlier this year.
A settlement announced this week now affirms that private immigrant detention facilities are subject to California's workplace safety and health requirements.
Rap veterans Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are best known for “Tha Crossroads,” their 1996 tribute to late mentor and label head Eazy-E (Eric Wright), but it’s the gilded sidewalks of Hollywood where they’ll soon be immortalized in the annals of pop culture history. The Cleveland-based rap group will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame […]
“Moana” might be heading for choppy waters at the box office. Some tracking services are estimating that Disney’s live-action version of the animated musical will debut to $60 million to $65 million from 3,875 North American theaters. Those ticket sales are just barely above the original 2016 adventure, which opened to $56 million, not adjusted […]
Brentwood has named a longtime cop as its next police chief after he served as interim chief for nearly 10 months, city officials announced this week. Capt. Walter O’Grodnick, a 28-year veteran of the Brentwood Police Department with more than 32 years in law enforcement, will officially become the city’s 13th police chief on July […] The post Brentwood picks veteran cop Walter O’Grodnick as new police chief appeared first on Local News Matters .
Insurance agency ALKEME Insurance said it acquired eight agencies across the U.S. over the second quarter 2026 to enhance its property/casualty offerings in growing markets. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. The newly acquired firms include: LG Insurance (Long …
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For many public colleges and universities in California, keeping their campuses safe includes owning military-grade weaponry — AR-15s, stun grenades designed to cause temporary blindness and sonic weapons that resonate so loudly they are known in the armed forces as the voice of […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For many public colleges and universities in California, keeping their campuses safe includes owning military-grade weaponry — AR-15s, stun grenades designed to cause temporary blindness and sonic weapons that resonate so loudly they are known in the armed forces as the voice of […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For many public colleges and universities in California, keeping their campuses safe includes owning military-grade weaponry — AR-15s, stun grenades designed to cause temporary blindness and sonic weapons that resonate so loudly they are known in the armed forces as the voice of […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For many public colleges and universities in California, keeping their campuses safe includes owning military-grade weaponry — AR-15s, stun grenades designed to cause temporary blindness and sonic weapons that resonate so loudly they are known in the armed forces as the voice of […]
According to state law, campus police can own military weapons to uphold safety as long as they report it to the public. However, not every college follows every part of the law, according to an investigation by CalMatters into all 148 public colleges and universities in California.
From Schiaparelli to Jean Paul Gaultier and Robert Wun, rubber is cropping up across this season's couture collections as one of fashion's next it materials.
It’s been a decade since Casey Bloys took over as head of HBO, and he had more reason to celebrate his successful tenure on Wednesday: an industry-leading 122 nominations for the HBO Max platform, including tremendous showings for “The Pitt” and “Hacks.” At the same time, that straight-A report card comes with uncertainty. With the […]
Los inmigrantes detenidos trabajan por un dólar al día en el centro de Geo Group en el Valle de San Joaquín. La empresa llegó a un acuerdo con el estado tras una denuncia por las condiciones en el interior del centro.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. La empresa privada de detención de inmigrantes GEO Group ha llegado a un acuerdo en un caso histórico sobre las condiciones en uno de sus centros de detención en el Valle Central. La […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. La empresa privada de detención de inmigrantes GEO Group ha llegado a un acuerdo en un caso histórico sobre las condiciones en uno de sus centros de detención en el Valle Central. La […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. La empresa privada de detención de inmigrantes GEO Group ha llegado a un acuerdo en un caso histórico sobre las condiciones en uno de sus centros de detención en el Valle Central. La […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. La empresa privada de detención de inmigrantes GEO Group ha llegado a un acuerdo en un caso histórico sobre las condiciones en uno de sus centros de detención en el Valle Central. La […]
U.S. claim volume fell 8.9% from last year, with total claims dipping 13.1% below the five-year average, despite several large catastrophe events, said a new report. Changes in policy language and policy provisions are a big factor in suppressing the …
OpenAI is overhauling ChatGPT's voice mode with a new model that it says is more like "talking to another person." The new GPT-Live-1 is designed to interrupt you less and will also wait for you to continue speaking if you pause mid-conversation. During a press briefing, OpenAI research lead Kundan Kumar called GPT-Live-1 the company's […] OpenAI is overhauling ChatGPT's voice mode with a new model that it says is more like "talking to another person." The new GPT-Live-1 is designed to interrupt you less and will also wait for you to continue speaking if you pause mid-conversation. During a press briefing, OpenAI research lead Kundan Kumar called GPT-Live-1 the company's "smartest voice model" yet. It will automatically pass your queries to its best text models, like GPT-5.5, when it needs to reason or search the web, allowing it to more quickly transition from researching the topi
Mountain View is cutting down more than two dozen large trees near the public library this week with plans to later remove more trees in nearby Pioneer Park because of their poor condition.
Ciara Billie was about to step into the shower of her newly built townhome on the Hollywood Seminole Reservation in South Florida when her ceiling began to crumble and an air-conditioning vent crashed down on her toilet. For months, Billie …
Coast Guard crews attached flotation devices to a sunken boat in Lake Michigan and then inflated them, raising the boat above the water. The boat sank on Sunday during heavy fog and rain when the pumps could not keep up with the water.
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Pacific Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM Saturday to 4 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday July 9, to 4 AM PDT Thursday July 16. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 0.9 ft above normal (6.7 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.5 ft above normal
* WHAT...Up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...North Bay Interior Valleys and San Francisco Bay Shoreline Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday July 9, to 4 AM PDT Thursday July 16. * IMPACTS...High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 0.9 ft above normal (6.7 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM 7/13, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:48 AM 7/16. These predictions include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6 inches of additional
A little robotic switch-flipper has become my sidekick in combating cockroaches. Before I got the SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable, I'd tiptoe through the dark every morning, hoping I wouldn't step on one of those terrible bugs scurrying around as I made my way to the light switch across the room. Now I'm ready for battle before […] A little robotic switch-flipper has become my sidekick in combating cockroaches. Before I got the SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable, I'd tiptoe through the dark every morning, hoping I wouldn't step on one of those terrible bugs scurrying around as I made my way to the light switch across the room. Now I'm ready for battle before I even enter the room because I can switch it on from afar, thanks to the $33.99 SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable . The small gadget attaches via adhesive near a switch or button and uses its tiny robotic arm to physically press or pull it for yo
The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) is seeking a consultant to conduct a study and present options to improve the liability insurance market for nonprofit organizations operating in the state. A report issued in January by a working group of legislators, …
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday to vote on a future date on a resolution that would restrict the county from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. The proposal would require the county to restrict federal immigration authorities from accessing county-owned buildings, engaging with county employees, and accessing data, like court records and […] The post Contra Costa County supes delay vote on resolution limiting immigration cooperation appeared first on Local News Matters .
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit yesterday denied a petition for review in a legal challenge to the Maritime Administration’s issuance of a deepwater port license to Delfin LNG. In denying the petition, the court held that three environmental groups failed to establish standing. The court did not rule on the merits of the case because the petitioners did not show any injury that might be traced to the challenged project.
It seems like we get alerted of another data breach or other cyber incident every week. These incidents have gone beyond what we expect. It’s more than the retailer or the online store. We are seeing hospitals, cities, and more …
The Department of Justice is threatening to arrest more than a dozen state election officials if a single vote is cast in their states by a noncitizen. The threat was part of a letter giving election officials five days to detail how they will comply with laws on noncitizens voting. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jessica Huseman of Votebeat, who obtained the letter.
A Qatari LNG tanker was still stuck off Oman on Wednesday awaiting salvage operations, shipping data showed, a day after it was hit by a projectile, while the U.S. military said two other tankers had been targeted by Iran in …
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon to commemorate the start of the agency’s initiative to efficiently increase the number of bike rental stations at city curbs. More bike stations and community installations are set to pop up across San Francisco as the SFMTA looks to make use of curb […] The post Daylighting law creates opportunity for more bike-share stations in cleared SF curb spaces appeared first on Local News Matters .
The structural concerns that led New York City officials to shut down a Midtown Manhattan high-rise and evacuate surrounding buildings are “very small,” said Nathan Berman, the chief executive officer of Metro Loft, which is leading the project to convert …
Disney and Ganni are taking Daisy Duck to Paris. The Copenhagen fashion label has unveiled the third chapter of its ongoing Ganni x Disney collaboration, this time centered on Daisy Duck and Minnie Mouse as they embark on what the brand describes as the “ultimate girl’s trip” in Paris. The 12-piece special-edition collection leans into […]
DoorDash, an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, kicked off its eight-week-long Summer DashPass campaign in June and has continued to be a staple through the tournament and summer season. The most exciting perk is the chance to win tickets to the Wold Cup Final, with the last day to enter on […]
Dwayne Johnson went through 12 different Maui wigs before landing on the perfect one for the live-action “Moana,” and laughed “so fucking hard” when he saw the internet’s reaction to his flowing mane. “I went through 12 wigs,” Johnson told Variety‘s Marc Malkin on Tuesday night at the Los Angeles premiere of “Moana” at the […]
The East Palo Alto City Council approved on Tuesday an ordinance that will allow developers to omit low-income housing in projects with 20 units or less, temporarily stunting local affordable housing laws.
“I was truly disappointed that the pandemic kept me from touring Latin America during my Farewell tour which makes this return especially meaningful," Elton says.
As the 2026 Emmy nods rolled in this morning — bright and early at 8:30 a.m. for those on the West Coast — some of the nominated stars were overcome with emotion. Some were busy on set, only learning they’d been recognized after checking their phones in between scenes. Others were fast asleep. “I was […]
The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards arrived Wednesday morning, spreading the wealth across 117 categories and 610 nominations. But beneath the impressive numbers was a clear story: HBO Max reaffirmed its status as television’s dominant awards force, Apple TV completed its ascent into the industry’s top tier, and several presumed contenders discovered just […]
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 117 expected. Nights will remain quite warm with low temperatures mostly in the 80s. * WHERE...Coachella Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 117 expected. Nights will remain quite warm with low temperatures mostly in the 80s. * WHERE...San Diego County Deserts. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 114 in the northern Coachella Valley expected. Nights will remain quite warm in the northern Coachella Valley with low temperatures mostly in the 80s. * WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to 117. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to 118 degrees. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 117 expected. Nights will remain quite warm with low temperatures mostly in the 80s. * WHERE...San Diego County Deserts. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 117 expected. Nights will remain quite warm with low temperatures mostly in the 80s. * WHERE...Coachella Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 114 in the northern Coachella Valley expected. Nights will remain quite warm in the northern Coachella Valley with low temperatures mostly in the 80s. * WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 105. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 112 possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Thursday, July 16. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures for the Heat Advisory are expected to occur this afternoon and Thursday afternoon with only a slight cool down over the weekend, before increasing again. Additionally, monsoonal moist
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 112 away from the coast, and 85 to 95 near the coast possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday, July 16. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Monsoonal moisture will add to the discomfort level from the heat next week.
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected, except isolated gusts to 55 mph near Refugio and Gaviota. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 85 to 100 possible. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Thursday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Thursday, July 16. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Monsoonal moisture will add to the discomfort level from the heat next week.
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 82 to 94 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 90 to 100 possible. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Thursday, July 16. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures for the Heat Advisory are expected to occur this afternoon and Thursday afternoon with only a slight cool down over the weekend, before increas
Trump took credit Monday for FIFA's decision — unprecedented in modern World Cup history — to let United States forward Folarin Balogun play Monday against Belgium despite getting a red card in the team's previous game.
As sweltering temperatures persist from the US to Europe, fashion has embraced a more functional accessory: the portable fan—including handheld rechargeables and traditional foldables.
Jason Brenek has been named as Fathom Entertainment’s new CEO following the previously announced retirement of Ray Nutt. Speaking on behalf of the Fathom Entertainment Board of Directors, Adam Rymer, Chief Commercial Officer at Regal Global Entertainment, said, “Jason is the right leader to build on Fathom’s remarkable foundation of success in theatrical distribution and […]
A Federal Reserve rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according...
Fi Ultra is the first Starlink-enabled pet tracker you can buy. It expands on GPS and LTE trackers, adding automatic failover to T-Mobile's T-Satellite-branded direct-to-cell service when venturing into cellular dead zones. That lets owners tap into SpaceX's constellation of low Earth orbit Starlink satellites to track their pets anywhere in the US. But it […] Gus, the wirehaired pointing griffon, models the Fi Ultra while overlooking Charleston Harbor. Fi Ultra is the first Starlink-enabled pet tracker you can buy. It expands on GPS and LTE trackers, adding automatic failover to T-Mobile's T-Satellite-branded direct-to-cell service when venturing into cellular dead zones. That lets owners tap into SpaceX's constellation of low Earth orbit Starlink satellites to track their pets anywhere in the US. But it comes with a few tradeoffs based on our early testing, including relatively p
Smoke from an overheating transformer at Stanford University’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory set off early-warning fire alarms Monday afternoon.
Smoke from an overheating transformer at Stanford University’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory set off early-warning fire alarms Monday afternoon.
Smoke from an overheating transformer at Stanford University’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory set off early-warning fire alarms Monday afternoon.
A San Diego County Sheriff's Office then-deputy shoved a pretrial detainee from behind while his legs were shackled and his hands chained at the waist, causing the man to "fly across his holding cell, headfirst into the far wall and collapse to the ground," according to prosecutors.
State lawmakers have extended a pilot program that mostly eliminates fees for students in the San Mateo Community College District, aiming to continue expanding access to higher education in the region.
State lawmakers have extended a pilot program that mostly eliminates fees for students in the San Mateo Community College District, aiming to continue expanding access to higher education in the region.
Summer 2026 is all about bold fruit nails, including designs such as beaded watermelons and martini olives. Nail artists break down the best fruit nail art and how to create it yourself.
It’s not a great time to shop for a gaming laptop. The unprecedented rise in cost for RAM (and storage to a slightly lesser extent) has made laptops with low-to-midrange specs cost much more than they should. Recent deals on gaming laptops worth your attention have been uninspiring, but one recently caught my eye: MSI’s […] It’s not a great time to shop for a gaming laptop . The unprecedented rise in cost for RAM (and storage to a slightly lesser extent) has made laptops with low-to-midrange specs cost much more than they should. Recent deals on gaming laptops worth your attention have been uninspiring, but one recently caught my eye: MSI’s Katana laptop with a 15.6-inch 1440p display, Nvidia’s RTX 5060 GPU, a fast Intel Core i7 CPU, and the pairing of 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD costs $1,133.67 at Amazon . MSI Katana 15 HX (2025) Where to Buy: $1499.99 $1133.67 at Amazon (Core i7
Hauser & Wirth announced Wednesday that it will present exhibitions of new and historical works by Condo at its Paris and Palo Alto galleries in 2027.
Even though they haven’t been officially announced yet, Samsung is giving you a chance to save some cash when you preorder what we’re expecting to be the brand’s updated Galaxy Z Fold phones. The next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 22nd, 2026, and features the tagline “A new shape unfolds.” In addition […] Even though they haven’t been officially announced yet, Samsung is giving you a chance to save some cash when you preorder what we’re expecting to be the brand’s updated Galaxy Z Fold phones. The next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 22nd, 2026, and features the tagline “A new shape unfolds.” In addition to seeing updated versions of the existing Flip and Fold form factors, we anticipate the debut of a new, wider foldable phone. If you register your interest ahead of time and end up preordering one of the new phones shortly after they’re announced, Sam
MANY MAJOR TECH COMPANIES have pledged to pay their fair share of the costs associated with generating and transmitting more electricity to serve large data centers. But ratepayers across the United States are worried about the potential costs they might have to bear. That’s because it’s not immediately clear how the cost of data centers’ energy will […] The post Getting data centers to pay their ‘fair share’ of energy costs may be nearly impossible appeared first on Local News Matters .
On a day when 'The Pitt' and ‘Hacks’ led all nominees, the network’s Casey Bloys on past successes and future uncertainty. Also, on 'The Comeback’s' AI vision: “Somebody could announce this next month."
* WHAT...High temperatures in the lower to mid 90s below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...High temperatures in the 90s expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 90s to 105 expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...High temperatures near 90 to 102 below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...High temperatures in the 90s to near 100 degrees expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 82 to 94 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 90 to 100 possible. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Thursday, July 16. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures for the Heat Advisory are expected to occur this afternoon and Thursday afternoon with only a slight cool down over the weekend, before increas
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures for the Heat Advisory are expected to occur this afternoon and Thursday afternoon with only a slight cool down over the weekend, before increasing again. Additionally, monsoonal moisture will add to the discomfort level from the heat next week.
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 105. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 112 possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Thursday, July 16. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures for the Heat Advisory are expected to occur this afternoon and Thursday afternoon with only a slight cool down over the weekend, before increasing again. Additionally, monsoonal moist
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 90s to 105 expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...High temperatures in the lower to mid 90s below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...High temperatures near 90 to 102 below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 99 expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures with this event are expected to occur Wednesday and Thursday afternoons with only a very modest cool down Friday providing little relief. Temperatures are expected to cool down slightly more over the weekend, but remain above normal into the following week.
* WHAT...Temperatures 82 to 94 expected. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures with this event are expected to occur Wednesday and Thursday afternoons with only a very modest cool down Friday providing little relief. Temperatures are expected to cool down slightly more over the weekend, but remain above normal into the following week.
Elevated temperatures are expected to last into next week across the Southland, bringing critical fire weather conditions to the region, forecasters said.
The movie industry is still riding the box office high of 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms.' But in true Hollywood fashion, studios are already scouring the depths of the internet, in search of untapped talent and viral content that could re-create a similar success.
The fatal shooting of a Houston man by a federal immigration officer Tuesday marks at least the eighth death during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
A Houston man shot by immigration officers has become at least the eighth person to die during the Trump administration's immigration enforcement campaign
For the past few weeks, visitors have flocked to the National Mall for the "Great American State Fair," part of the celebration marking the nation's 250th anniversary. But in this milestone year, President Trump's approach to commemorating the anniversary has injected a more partisan tone into events meant to bring Americans together. Liz Landers reports from the fair.
Zendaya and Law Roach have been longtime architects of modern method dressing—but for “The Odyssey,” Z is leaning into Mount Olympus-worthy method glamming.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Did you know that police tools like less-lethal weapons, flying camera drones and non-standard semi automatic rifles are subject to public oversight in California, even for campus police departments at colleges and universities? In fact, according to state law, the only way that […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Did you know that police tools like less-lethal weapons, flying camera drones and non-standard semi automatic rifles are subject to public oversight in California, even for campus police departments at colleges and universities? In fact, according to state law, the only way that […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Did you know that police tools like less-lethal weapons, flying camera drones and non-standard semi automatic rifles are subject to public oversight in California, even for campus police departments at colleges and universities? In fact, according to state law, the only way that […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Did you know that police tools like less-lethal weapons, flying camera drones and non-standard semi automatic rifles are subject to public oversight in California, even for campus police departments at colleges and universities? In fact, according to state law, the only way that […]
The College Journalism Network at CalMatters investigated how public campuses throughout California were complying with a state law that requires transparency about military equipment. This guide is for student journalists to investigate their own campuses.
Love baseball but trying to save money? Whether you’re trying to root for the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park or the Bay Area’s other baseball teams, there are ways for fans to keep a budget.
Hulu is revisiting one of the largest unidentified human remains cases in the United States, second only to 9/11, in "Return to Fox Hollow," streaming now.
Family members and local officials are calling for a full investigation into the shooting death of a man killed by ICE agents in Houston. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot Tuesday as agents tried to arrest him. Federal officials say he tried to flee and "weaponized his vehicle" toward an officer who opened fire. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Colleen DeGuzman of The Texas Tribune.
Immigrant detainees work for $1 a day inside a Geo Group facility in the San Joaquin Valley. The company settled a state complaint over conditions inside.
This week, Microsoft took a huge ax to its Xbox business. The company announced that it would be laying off 1,600 workers now, 1,600 more over the next fiscal year, and that it would be shedding four studios. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hasn't been shy about why she's making such dramatic cuts, saying in a […] This week, Microsoft took a huge ax to its Xbox business. The company announced that it would be laying off 1,600 workers now, 1,600 more over the next fiscal year, and that it would be shedding four studios. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hasn't been shy about why she's making such dramatic cuts, saying in a memo that the business is "not healthy." Speaking to Fortune , she said that "we simply spread ourselves too thin." Given the scale of the changes and Xbox's currently vague strategy of focusing only on big games , it's unclear just what the future of the platform is. As Microsoft invest
An illegal alien from Guatemala and a Guatemalan national have pleaded guilty to human smuggling charges related to the crash of a tractor-trailer packed with at least 160 illegal aliens which resulted in the deaths of more than 50 people, including unaccompanied children, and injured over 100 more.
The Trump administration has fired more immigration judges as it moves to reshape the court system that polices deportations. Immigration courts are overseen by the Department of Justice itself. That means judges are required to answer to the administration whose policies they're ruling on. Ali Rogin spoke with Holly D'Andrea, president of the National Association of Immigration Judges.
From parties popping up around the much buzzed-about Paris Fashion Week Men’s Spring 2027 shows to the chic cocktail soirées hosted amidst Fall 2026 Couture Week, here’s what’s been prompting people to go out and about in the sweltering heat in Paris.
A crowded bet on a stronger U.S. dollar may depend on whether Wednesday’s jump in oil prices proves lasting, as renewed Middle East tensions revive inflation concerns and bolster expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to keep policy tight.
Iran told the United Nations’ shipping agency that it has authority over parts of the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway that’s a centerpiece of peace talks between Washington and Tehran. “Parts of the Strait of Hormuz fall within the territorial …
The conflict with Iran hasn’t hurt the U.S. and global economies as much as expected, but it will leave a lasting legacy: Another bout of high inflation that won’t disappear quickly.
Keen to appease shifting consumer demands, brands are embracing fashionista food-fluencers, bespoke culinary art and in-the-know restaurant collabs. In this emerging sector, experience and taste (in every sense) matter most.
Global markets and oil prices have been shaken after the United States and Iran exchanged new strikes and President Donald Trump suggested that negotiations between the countries might be “over.”
The veteran creator has a new home for management. “He's not only a pioneer of the creator economy, but also a genuinely entrepreneurial-minded innovator,” says HeartRock founder Alec Shankman.
A federal trial is scheduled to start in February for a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties in Washington on the eve of Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021
The World Cup final halftime show better have a huge stage. Justin Bieber has been added as a co-headliner to a lineup that already includes BTS, Madonna and Shakira.
Lebanese director Karim Kassem remains one of the most prolific directors in the MENA region despite the sociopolitical instability of his home country of Lebanon. “Pipes,” having its world premiere as part of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s prestigious Crystal Globe Competition, is the director’s fifth film in five years, following highly praised works like […]
Katie Couric revealed this week that she experienced an episode of Transient Global Amnesia in June, which first prompted the prolific journalist’s family to believe she was having a stroke. “There was nothing all that unusual about that Saturday morning. John went to work out, so I walked into town from his parents’ condo in […]
LAPD officials have discussed a temporary pause on classes to free up hundreds of officers involved in training new recruits in time for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028, according to department sources.
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Elsa Keslassy explains the battle that is brewing in France between Netflix and other streamers over the country’s programming quotas and its theatrical movie windowing rules. Keslassy, who is Variety‘s international editor based in Paris, says France has a “love-hate relationship” with Netflix. The streamer has invested […]
Following several quarters of record order books, a skilled-labor shortage is testing the limits of growth for the craft-labor providers who build data centers across the US. While some executives have downplayed the strain, others acknowledge that a lack of …
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph * WHERE...Kern River Valley, including Lake Isabella. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Starting on Thursday (July 30), the Chicago fest features live performances from Charli xcx, Lorde, Tate McRae, Smashing Pumpkins, Turnstile and others.
The world’s biggest hub for commercial and specialty risk is angling for a much more prominent role in the $140 billion global market for insurance-linked securities. Issuance of ILS products, currently dominated by Bermuda, is witnessing a stunning surge in …
Temperatures are set to rise across Los Angeles and parts of the southwestern U.S. later this week. Extreme heat is already settling across Southern California and Arizona as readings threaten to reach 116F (47C) across the region, including in Palm …
Shares of high-end brands fell as new turmoil in the war with Iran clouded the outlook, even though CEOs, like Capri's John Idol, remain relatively bullish.
The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared in court Wednesday, where a judge set a date for his preliminary hearing and new details emerged about his mental health.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to place a measure on the November ballot that would extend and increase a four-year parcel tax supporting paramedic services by the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority. The 40-year-old joint powers authority provides paramedic and emergency care to Corte Madera, Larkspur, Fairfax, Ross and San Anselmo. Member agencies […] The post Marin County measure to extend, increase paramedic parcel tax set for November ballot appeared first on Local News Matters .
Apple TV execs can’t help crowing at their Emmy nomination batting average: 87 nominations (the platform’s best showing yet) across 15 programs — out of just 31 titles that were submitted for voter consideration, less than half of what its competitors submitted. “This just reinforces our strategy, the ‘quality over quantity’ approach to programming that […]
McConnell, the former longtime Senate leader who declined to seek an eighth term following a series of health scares, was admitted to a hospital on June 14.
Menlo Park marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a celebration that drew families to Burgess Park for a DIY parade, picnic and open-air circus performances.
A nearly $1 billion takeover by a defense supplier that Pentagon officials previously faulted for overcharging the military may serve as the latest test of how light a touch the US Justice Department is willing to take on corporate mergers. …
Meta might be the next company to make an always-on AI wearable. The company is working on prototype "super sensing" always-aware smart glasses that could continuously record audio and snap photos "every few seconds," according to the Financial Times. The wearer could then ask Meta AI about the captured audio and images. However, the images […] Meta might be the next company to make an always-on AI wearable. The company is working on prototype "super sensing" always-aware smart glasses that could continuously record audio and snap photos "every few seconds," according to the Financial Times . The wearer could then ask Meta AI about the captured audio and images. However, the images and audio might not be directly available to the user. Here's how the FT describes one way the glasses could use the data: In one proposed system, raw footage and audio would not be stored by Meta or mad
The investor believes regulators will eventually crack down on prediction markets after competition from the upstarts pressured the stocks of sportsbooks.
The veteran actor scored an acting nomination for her role as Shyanne Millet in Apple TV's "Margo's Got Money Troubles," and she also earned a nod for producing the series.
As part of Microsoft's big Xbox "reset," which includes layoffs affecting 3,200 staffers, jettisoning studios, and shifting investments to focus on "higher priority projects," Obsidian Entertainment is changing its plans. The studio, behind games like Grounded and The Outer Worlds, is starting work on a new Fallout title and has canceled "multiple projects," including a […] As part of Microsoft's big Xbox "reset," which includes layoffs affecting 3,200 staffers, jettisoning studios, and shifting investments to focus on "higher priority projects," Obsidian Entertainment is changing its plans. The studio, behind games like Grounded and The Outer Worlds , is starting work on a new Fallout title and has canceled "multiple projects," including a sequel to last year's Avowed , according to Bloomberg . Despite the success of the Fallout TV show , which is getting a third season , Xbox has
Several Mississippi residents in DeSoto County have filed a federal lawsuit against the creation of majority-Black subdistricts for the state judiciary
Mountain View is planning to vacate a residential street to make way for a seven-story condo project, marking the second time this year that the city has taken steps to relinquish rights to a public road for a housing development. In a unanimous vote last month, the City Council approved a city staff recommendation to... The post Mountain View plans to sell street for 7-story housing project appeared first on San José Spotlight .
The website assigns digital instruments to Muni’s real-time vehicle data, allowing listeners to experience San Francisco’s public transit system as a sonic whole.
New York City officials were racing to stabilize a high-rise building in the heart of Manhattan after cracks developed in multiple columns and floors began to sag, leading to the evacuation of nearby office buildings and a school during the …
New York City is taking the unprecedented step of publicly identifying buildings on the Upper East Side where cooling towers test positive for the bacteria causing Legionnaires’ disease. Buildings with positive initial tests are also being ordered to immediately drain, …
Netflix’s latest Spanish-language mini-series, “I’m Not Afraid,” is a harrowing tale about the cruelties of poverty and the loss of childhood innocence. The first television adaptation of Niccolò Ammaniti’s 2003 novel “I’m Not Scared” is told from the perspective of a 10-year-old Miguel (Aldo Emiliano Navarro). The series depicts the anguish of an interrupted boyhood […]
"Every summer has its dark side." FX's "The Shards" will feature music from Troye Sivan and collaborator Leland, as well as series star Hayes Warner. ✨
Madonna: Into the Groove will chronicle the pop icon's massive 1985, during which she embarked on her Virgin Tour, played Live Aid, and starred in Desperately Seeking Susan
In our news wrap Wednesday, a federal judge ordered that $5 million in damages be released to E. Jean Carroll stemming from her sexual abuse lawsuit against President Trump, former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel called for the U.S. to end unconditional support for Israel and the International Monetary Fund lowered global growth forecast for this year as the war in Iran drives up energy prices.
A San Antonio-based member of a Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) group related to the 764 network was sentenced today to 40 years in prison, lifetime supervised release, and to pay $10,000 in restitution for racketeering activity and multiple acts relating to the sexual exploitation of children.
The city of Novato is seeking artist proposals for a mural that will adorn a park that is soon to be renovated. The Hamilton Amphitheater Park and Playground, located at 601 N. Hamilton Parkway, was once used to entertain personnel from the historic Hamilton Air Force Base, which closed in 1988. Now a site for […] The post Novato launches search for artist to design Hamilton Park playground community mural appeared first on Local News Matters .
Oakland’s City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to add a ballot measure for November’s general election that will reform the city’s real property transfer tax. If approved by voters in November, the proposal, authored by Councilmember Charlene Wang, would modify foreclosure exemptions in the city’s real property transfer tax and is predicted to generate increased tax […] The post Oakland adds property transfer tax reform measure to November ballot appeared first on Local News Matters .
Oakland police are investigating a reported kidnapping after a woman was struck with a gun and forced into a car near the city's Laurel District last Friday.
Oakland’s City Council voted Tuesday to begin a pilot program to disrupt sex work in a section of East Oakland known as “The Blade.” In a 6-1-1 vote, with Councilmember Kevin Jenkins abstaining and Councilmember Janani Ramachandran absent for the vote, the pilot program proposed by Councilmember Charlene Wang will install barricades to temporarily close […] The post Oakland to install traffic barricades intended to discourage East Oakland sex trafficking appeared first on Local News Matters .
Oil prices settled at their highest levels in more than two weeks on Wednesday, then extended their gains in after-hours trading after the U.S. military said it launched additional strikes on Iran.
Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.
The Oregon attorney general’s office has asked a judge to grant a 60-day delay on the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as it continues to investigate whether the deal violates antitrust law. Judge Eric Dahlin, of Multnomah County Superior Court, will hold a hearing on the motion on Monday. Lawyers for Paramount Skydance have […]
In just the first week of a new state law that allows denser housing developments near public transit, Palo Alto has seen a flurry of applications — and the three latest ones propose new apartments downtown and in College Terrace.
In just the first week of a new state law that allows denser housing developments near public transit, Palo Alto has seen a flurry of applications — and the three latest ones propose new apartments downtown and in College Terrace.
The three attempted murder charges against a Pasadena doctor who drove his car off a 250-foot cliff with his wife and two young children inside were dismissed after he completed a mental health diversion program.
Many Americans are shopping around for affordable options as the cost of health insurance soars. But some who hope to keep the same doctors and medications face a thicket of red tape and disruption after they switch plans.
Whether you’re tending a garden, looking for inspiration or exploring the natural world, find summer events and activities across the Peninsula in our July calendar.
Whether you’re tending a garden, looking for inspiration or exploring the natural world, find summer events and activities across the Peninsula in our July calendar.
Whether you’re tending a garden, looking for inspiration or exploring the natural world, find summer events and activities across the Peninsula in our July calendar.
Whether you’re tending a garden, looking for inspiration or exploring the natural world, find summer events and activities across the Peninsula in our July calendar.
Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company Names Barnett SVP, CFO Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company appointed John Barnett as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Barnett brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience to Chesapeake Employers and will play …
The Italian designer plans to merge tailoring and flou , maximal and minimal in an open-air display designed to telegraph the relevance of couture to modern life.
Home fortifications, from roof tie-downs to window protections, have been recognized as key factors in reducing losses, claims and premiums in hurricane-prone states like Florida. But relying on the incentive of premium discounts is not enough to prompt widespread adoption …
The San Mateo County assessor’s office announced July 6 that the assessed value of San Mateo County climbed to a record $357.6 billion, or 4.85% more than last year’s assessed value. That’s roughly in line with last year’s growth rate.
The San Mateo County assessor’s office announced July 6 that the assessed value of San Mateo County climbed to a record $357.6 billion, or 4.85% more than last year’s assessed value. That’s roughly in line with last year’s growth rate.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A bill to allow insurance companies to monitor California drivers’ behavior in exchange for potential discounts on their premiums would change the state’s longstanding insurance law, drawing opposition from the Insurance Department as well as consumer and privacy advocates. Assembly Bill 311 would […]
AB 311 would change California insurance law by allowing drivers to opt in to being tracked through telematics, which transmits data to insurance companies.
AB 311 would change California insurance law by allowing drivers to opt in to being tracked through telematics, which transmits data to insurance companies.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A bill to allow insurance companies to monitor California drivers’ behavior in exchange for potential discounts on their premiums would change the state’s longstanding insurance law, drawing opposition from the Insurance Department as well as consumer and privacy advocates. Assembly Bill 311 would […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A bill to allow insurance companies to monitor California drivers’ behavior in exchange for potential discounts on their premiums would change the state’s longstanding insurance law, drawing opposition from the Insurance Department as well as consumer and privacy advocates. Assembly Bill 311 would […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A bill to allow insurance companies to monitor California drivers’ behavior in exchange for potential discounts on their premiums would change the state’s longstanding insurance law, drawing opposition from the Insurance Department as well as consumer and privacy advocates. Assembly Bill 311 would […]
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors said links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon when a weeklong hearing continues Wednesday.
Entertainment entrepreneur Michael Scott has partnered with “Duck Dynasty’s” Willie and Korie Robertson to launch EKKL Entertainment, a new faith-and-family entertainment platform. EKKL, pronounced EK-UHL, is named for the Greek word ekklesia, which the founders say means a gathering of people brought together around what matters most. The company’s goal is to curate films, series, […]
The following is an unedited transcript provided by New York City of a July 7, 2026 press conference with Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore, Fire Department Chief John Esposito, and Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani concerning the unstable …
It’s normal to go to the San Francisco Mime Troupe’s annual political-musical comedy expecting to laugh. The longtime leftist Troupe presents a brand-new original show every year, free, in Bay Area parks and beyond, poking fun at the bad guys and urging us all to take action.  You will indeed laugh during various scenes in this year’s show, […] The post Review: SF Mime Troupe’s ‘Wreckage’ offers humor, heart and a welcome reminder appeared first on Local News Matters .
The actor said she was grateful to the team for the show's 18 nominations, which included a nod for drama series, and particularly the show's creator, Vince Gilligan.
Pickup trucks lined University Road at the Hopland Research and Extension Center on the morning of June 30, their drivers gathered in the shade at the edge of a sunny demonstration vineyard to watch a robot that kills mildew with ultraviolet light. And then there was the drone that sprays rows too steep for a […] The post Robots and drones audition for grape growers at Hopland center appeared first on Local News Matters .
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie launched a work program Monday with the hopes of keeping residents connected to food assistance amid federal cuts and new eligibility requirements. The new CalFresh Community Works Program, run by the San Francisco Human Services Agency, will help residents maintain eligibility via identifying work opportunities. The number of those at […] The post SF launches work program to help residents meet new CalFresh eligibility requirements appeared first on Local News Matters .
Working in isolation, especially for leaders, is rapidly becoming an outmoded idea. The modern era is defined by rapid technological advancements and increasingly complex, collaborative global challenges. In this environment, leadership can no longer be approached as an individual pursuit. Instead, leadership must be a collaborative effort in which knowledge, responsibility, and innovation are continuously exchanged across teams, roles, and areas of expertise. Success depends on the ability to foster connection, leverage diverse perspectives, and work collectively toward shared outcomes. The shift is especially important in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. IEEE is bringing together emerging professionals and established experts and leaders at the inaugural IEEE International Leadership Conference to address the need for cross-generational knowledge-sharing and to
Salman Rushdie has declared that artificial intelligence has no role to play in literature, cinema or storytelling of any kind, dismissing the technology as fundamentally incapable of originality. “Nothing. Zero,” Rushdie tells Variety when asked what part AI should play in creative work. “It’s not useful to creative work because AI has no capacity for […]
Perched atop the Broadway Tunnel in San Francisco, the historic Chinatown Public Health Center will undergo a long-awaited seismic retrofit and modern upgrade to continue serving Chinatown’s immigrant community well into the future. At the groundbreaking ceremony in front of the Mason Street address on a blustery, grey Tuesday, city Department of Public Health Director […] The post San Francisco Chinatown health center begins $76M seismic retrofit appeared first on Local News Matters .
Inequity remains a growing issue in Santa Clara County, but one nonprofit is trying to help. For families struggling to make ends meet, backpacks and school supplies can be out of reach. Sacred Heart Community Service — which tackles the systemic roots of poverty by offering essential service safety net services such as food aid,... The post San Jose nonprofit gives school supplies to 3,500 students appeared first on San José Spotlight .
For more than a decade, PayPal Park has drawn fans for soccer matches, championship games and international tournaments. Next month, the San Jose stadium will welcome a different crowd when thousands of música mexicana fans gather for its first-ever concert. BelicoFest, a festival featuring artists including Tito Double P, Gerardo Ortiz and Santa Fe Klan,... The post San Jose stadium to host first live music festival appeared first on San José Spotlight .
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors moved forward Tuesday with deciding on a location to lease a new sobering center in Burlingame after the vote was delayed last week due to city officials not getting sufficient notice about the center. All supervisors except Board President Noelia Corzo agreed to allow county staff to negotiate […] The post San Mateo County moves toward lease agreement for Burlingame sobering center appeared first on Local News Matters .
SAN RAFAEL IS SEEKING a federal tax incentive known as an Opportunity Zone, this time deliberately, knowing it could become a double-edged sword. Housing and business projects in economically distressed communities, like the Canal district of San Rafael, are considered riskier investments. An Opportunity Zone makes it easier for businesses and developers to find investors […] The post San Rafael weighs new Opportunity Zone for Canal district amid displacement concerns appeared first on Local News Matters .
Sequel Insurance Agencies, powered by SIAA, a leading independent insurance agency platform and perpetuation partner for entrepreneurial agencies, announced its acquisition of Watkins Insurance Group including five office locations across Austin and Central Texas. This transaction marks another strategic milestone …
An international traveler flying out of LAX has been identified as the seventh measles case in Los Angeles County this year, according to health officials.
Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She lost her left hand, part of her right leg and almost her life. What she didn’t know when she entered the water on that …
The multihyphenate also didn't rule out a return to Apple TV hit series 'Bad Sisters' down the line, while 'Succession' director Andrij Parekh discussed the upcoming Netflix show 'The Retrievals,' based on the IVF scandal podcast.
Some war underwriters have advised shipping companies to pause voyages through the Strait of Hormuz while others are reviewing their policy terms after renewed vessel attacks threatened a return to war between Iran and the U.S., insurance industry sources said …
Crews have worked overnight to shore up a massive, under-construction apartment building in Manhattan after columns buckled and floors sagged, triggering widespread evacuations and street closures over concerns about a collapse
Advocates campaigning against a planned ICE facility in South County are expressing disappointment after two nearby cities decided not to throw their support behind a lawsuit challenging the project.
Blumhouse Atomic Monster, while releasing a trailer, is making the AI sci-fi thriller available to franchise fans to view from their living room couches starting Aug. 1.
San Francisco launched the country’s first coordinated, city-led scam prevention and response initiative on Tuesday. Mayor Daniel Lurie and City Treasurer Jose Cisneros at City Hall announced the initiative, called StopScams SF, which was funded by a three-year, $3 million grant from JPMorganChase. The initiative will include one-on-one financial counseling, scam monitoring and citywide multilingual […] The post StopScams SF: San Francisco unveils program to combat increasingly sophisticated fraud appeared first on Local News Matters .
The private equity fund is backing the Paris-based niche fragrance house founded by Géraldine and Stanislas Archambault to accelerate its global expansion.
To discuss the latest developments in Iran and at the NATO summit, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ivo Daalder. He was the U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration and is now a senior fellow at Harvard University's Belfer Center.
Texas can continue enforcing a law requiring app marketplace operators like Google and Apple to verify all users’ ages after the U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to intervene. Senate Bill 2420, which was supposed to take effect Jan. 1, establishes …
Depressed production levels force Hackman Capital to relinquish control of studio complexes across L.A. A bid for Manhattan Beach Studios involves plans to clear its soundstages.
THR's TV reviewers discuss the thrills and frustrations of this year's crop, from the love for 'Widow's Bay' to the omissions of 'The Lowdown' and 'Lord of the Flies.'
For the last couple weeks, I've been in an extremely lucky position: I've been spending a lot of time playing games on Valve's Steam Machine. We gave the Steam Machine a 6, and I don't disagree with my colleague Sean Hollister's review. But even though I already own a PS5 and an Xbox Series X, […] For the last couple weeks, I've been in an extremely lucky position: I've been spending a lot of time playing games on Valve's Steam Machine. We gave the Steam Machine a 6 , and I don't disagree with my colleague Sean Hollister's review. But even though I already own a PS5 and an Xbox Series X, and even though I've experienced the Steam Machine's drawbacks for myself, I would spend the $1,049 to buy one right now. My PS5 and Xbox Series X can't play the hundreds of games in my growing Steam library, don't support Steam's cloud saves that let me seamlessly carry progress between my Steam D
From Naomi Osaka’s avant-garde get-ups to Taylor Fritz head-to-toe in Boss, tennis players are making the most of their moments on the court ahead of matches. Brands should buy in.
For more than a decade, one question has loomed over the race to build autonomous vehicles: Are cameras alone enough to safely replace human drivers, or do truly driverless cars need additional, overlapping sensors like lidar and radar to navigate the world reliably? Tesla has bet billions of dollars that artificial intelligence and cameras are […] For more than a decade, one question has loomed over the race to build autonomous vehicles: Are cameras alone enough to safely replace human drivers, or do truly driverless cars need additional, overlapping sensors like lidar and radar to navigate the world reliably? Tesla has bet billions of dollars that artificial intelligence and cameras are sufficient. Nearly every other major autonomous vehicle developer has gone the opposite direction. Until now, that argument has largely been left to executives and engineers. New Jersey lawmakers
Like many people who are or have been homeless, Jessica Scott struggles with debilitating anxiety. When she finally moved from her stepfather’s car into a Sacramento apartment a few weeks ago, she said one thing played a major role in helping her take that step: Therapy.  “When you’re panicking so much that you can’t really […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Like many people who are or have been homeless, Jessica Scott struggles with debilitating anxiety. When she finally moved from her stepfather’s car into a Sacramento apartment a few weeks ago, she said one thing played a major role in helping her take […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Like many people who are or have been homeless, Jessica Scott struggles with debilitating anxiety. When she finally moved from her stepfather’s car into a Sacramento apartment a few weeks ago, she said one thing played a major role in helping her take […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Like many people who are or have been homeless, Jessica Scott struggles with debilitating anxiety. When she finally moved from her stepfather’s car into a Sacramento apartment a few weeks ago, she said one thing played a major role in helping her take […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Like many people who are or have been homeless, Jessica Scott struggles with debilitating anxiety. When she finally moved from her stepfather’s car into a Sacramento apartment a few weeks ago, she said one thing played a major role in helping her take […]
When people in California talk about mental health and homelessness, it’s usually the sickest people who come to mind: Those living on the street in the grip of psychosis. But conditions such as depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder actually are far more common among homeless Californians. While less visible, those conditions can be […]
A federal law change lets schools offer nondairy beverages instead of milk, but they’re more expensive. More money became available in the California budget.
What if you had a drone that wasn't a buzzy, annoying fly people wanted to swat - but rather a cute dog that runs and jumps? What if it could do tricks on command, and film your tricks as well? What if it could get right back up after a nasty-looking crash, dozens of times […] The Mondo Robotics Beni. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge What if you had a drone that wasn't a buzzy, annoying fly people wanted to swat - but rather a cute dog that runs and jumps? What if it could do tricks on command, and film your tricks as well? What if it could get right back up after a nasty-looking crash, dozens of times in a row? The first time I saw Beni on Instagram , I immediately thought it was AI video slop. Surely consumer robots aren't that smart and agile in 2026 ? Then I took the real robot for a spin. Truth is, Beni does need work. But my first two-hour demo was so much fun, I badly w
Three Texas tax return preparers – a tax return preparation business owner and two of his employees – were sentenced today to 50 months, 26 months, and 18 months in prison for their roles in conspiring to file false tax returns on behalf of clients. Two other tax return preparers who admitted to filing false tax returns for clients as part of the same scheme still await sentencing.
Available beginning July 8 on BERO's website, the collaboration unites the brand and the film through a limited-edition Noon Wheat 6-pack featuring collectible packaging, a custom box, and can designs inspired by Nolan's epic.
Trump already asked the Supreme Court to reconsider denying him an appeal of a verdict holding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.
The U.S. is carrying out a second straight night of attacks on Iran. The U.S. military says it launched strikes to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump signaled these strikes earlier Wednesday at the NATO summit in Ankara. Nick Schifrin reports.
Los Angeles-based Turkish actress Cemre Paksoy — who is known in her country for roles in hit series “The Affair” and Netflix’s “As the Crow Flies” — is breaking new ground by playing Eleni Sadik, the lead in erotic thriller “Night Nurse,” whom she calls “a strange woman with a tendency for perversion.” “Night Nurse,” […]
If you’ve got a summer trip coming up, the last-gen Twelve South AirFly Pro is one of those gadgets that can make a long flight feel a little shorter. It lets you use your wireless headphones with in-flight entertainment systems, and right now it’s on sale for $39.99 ($15 off) at Amazon. That’s the best […] Twelve South’s AirFly Pro is just $5 more than the SE model. | Image: Twelve South If you’ve got a summer trip coming up, the last-gen Twelve South AirFly Pro is one of those gadgets that can make a long flight feel a little shorter. It lets you use your wireless headphones with in-flight entertainment systems, and right now it’s on sale for $39.99 ($15 off) at Amazon . That’s the best price we’ve seen all year and just $7 shy of the all-time low we last saw in January 2025. Twelve South AirFly Pro Where to Buy: $54.99 $39.99 at Amazon For just $5 m
The U.S. military said Wednesday that it was carrying out another round of strikes on Iran after the Islamic Republic attacked ships in Strait of Hormuz a day earlier.
A group of Ugandan farmers will on Tuesday file a lawsuit in the UK High Court against the East African nation’s $5.6 billion crude pipeline, potentially delaying long-awaited exports due to begin later this year. The petition says the 1,450-kilometer …
Paris’s Court of Appeal handed Vincent Bolloré a major legal victory on Wednesday, ruling that the French billionaire and his holding company Bolloré SE did not control Vivendi at the time of the media conglomerate’s 2024 overhaul. The decision removes, for now, the threat of a mandatory buyout offer analysts had estimated could cost between […]
President Donald Trump took aim at his NATO partners at a summit in Turkey on Wednesday, saying he was unhappy with the alliance for pushing back against his efforts to take control of Greenland and for not supporting his war in Iran.
LESS THAN A MONTH after a massive fire destroyed its million-square-foot warehouse in Tracy, medical supplies giant Medline says it has leased another facility nearly as large in the city and will add additional space in Stockton. With the new leases, Medline won’t be tied up trying to rebuild after the June blaze that devastated its warehouse on Promontory […] The post Weeks after devastating fire, Medline leases replacement warehouses in Tracy, Stockton appeared first on Local News Matters .
Facing awkward questions about his finances, the anti-immigration politician dramatically announced that he's quitting Parliament in order to run again, a move critics denounced as a ploy to dodge a parliamentary probe.
The former ESPN and MSNBC anchor had a restored T206 Honus Wagner with a mysterious provenance, it's now been slabbed as authentic by CGC, and heading to the auction block.
President Donald Trump has mulled territorial expansion via Greenland, Canada and Venezuela during his second term. But of the three, he comes back to Greenland most often.
Strong winds and dry thunderstorms are raising the risk of fast-moving wildfires across much of the U.S. West, where forecasters warned conditions will favor new ignitions and rapid fire spread through Thursday. An elevated fire-weather outlook, Level 1 on the …
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected, except isolated gusts to 55 mph near Refugio and Gaviota. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 85 to 100 possible. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Thursday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Thursday, July 16. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Monsoonal moisture will add to the discomfort level from the heat next week.
Wisconsin residents affected by the April storms that brought severe flooding and tornadoes to the state can apply for FEMA aid. Affected individuals in Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Manitowoc, Marathon, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Racine, Rock, Sauk, Vernon, Washington, …
After a lifetime of Antarctic expeditions, international travel and philanthropy, Woodside resident Robert Flint is best remembered in the small town as a pillar of the community. Flint died at age 86.
The IMF forecasts assume that the Strait of Hormuz reopens later this month — even though U.S. strikes on Iran resumed and President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that a ceasefire with Iran was over.
A Google executive has told an inquiry that a YouTube video that falsely claims a wounded survivor of an antisemitic massacre in Sydney is a crisis actor blooded with makeup met the platform’s standards and would remain online
Zendaya's Emmy nomination for the final season of 'Euphoria' comes as the actor is in the midst of a press tour for 'The Odyssey' and will reprise her role in the 'Dune' trilogy later this year.
The 35-year-old actor is also an executive producer on the Netflix series, earning him a spot on the show’s best limited series or anthology nomination.
After the fifth and final season of “Hacks” broke the record for most-nominated comedy series at the Emmys, it’d be natural to hope for more of the beloved show in the future. But speaking with Variety this morning after nominations were announced, co-creator and star Paul W. Downs explained why a Jimmy and Kayla spinoff […]
Thomas Kail directs this reimagining of the hit 2016 animated feature about a plucky Polynesian teenager’s coming of age, with songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
"Moana" is a Disney live-action remake that escapes the Disney live-action remake blues — in fact, it soars above them. It’s the best of these movies I’ve seen.
The three original castmembers hopped on phone calls with The Hollywood Reporter to celebrate the news: "It's been 10 years of most of us just sharing our blood, sweat and tears and journeys with the world."
Kelty Greye tells The Hollywood Reporter about her melancholic rendition of the 2001 hit that she recorded three years before it landed in the DC Studios film and accepting "whether you loved it or hated it."
STOCKTON OFFICIALS CUT THE RIBBON Tuesday on the city’s new City Hall, celebrating the long-awaited opening of a downtown government headquarters next to the deep-water channel that city leaders described as a symbol of progress, stability and renewed confidence in Stockton’s future. The ceremony marked a major milestone for a project nearly a decade in […] The post ‘Symbol of progress’: Stockton opens its new City Hall after years of cost overruns, delays appeared first on Local News Matters .
In a recent Zoom interview from Paris, Lee told Vogue about how the wild success of “The Idea of You” contributed to years of writer’s block, the “tricky” process of writing sex scenes, and how she’d approach a screen adaptation of “Crash Into Me.”
His masterclass started an hour late after Colombia’s FIFA World Cup clash with Switzerland went to penalties, leaving the opening-day crowd at the Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) visibly deflated over its eventual loss. Taking the stage before the subdued audience, Mexico’s Alonso Ruizpalacios acknowledged the collective disappointment by turning to Elizabeth Butcher’s poem One Art. […]
Directors Jehane Noujaim and Vikram Gandhi chronicle the highs and lows of the festival, which sees tens of thousands of artists and fans descending on the Nevada desert every year.