California
$496M homeless services budget gets green light moments before release of disappointing 2026 numbers
The decision comes as the embattled agency reports an uptick in homelessness in its annual count.
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California
'Fast & Furious' coaster screams rattle quiet neighborhood: 'Like someone is getting murdered'
When Universal Studios began testing the ride with people on it, Toluca Lake residents were shocked by the screams. They were loud — piercing even double-paned windows.
California
'It's not coming back': Giant of the stage and L.A. theaters confront the end of the nonprofit movement
Oskar Eustis, who's stepping down as the artistic director of New York's Public Theater in 2028, shook up the arts world with his comment that the American nonprofit theater movement was over. He explains why and what needs to be done to move on.
Bay Area
'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 3 gets Nov. 20 premiere date
Demigods take Hall H! The cast and creators of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" dropped a brand-new teaser and revealed the Season 3 premiere date at San Diego Comic-Con.
California
'Sheep in the Box' is a rare misfire from a master director whose AI drama feels borrowed
In movies like 'Still Walking,' Hirokazu Kore-eda has mined intimacy from family tragedy. This time, his delicacy results in something underwhelming.
Technology
'Spider-Man' superhero jumps to the aid of a man to cross several lanes of traffic
A man using a wheelchair was struggling to get across six lanes of traffic on an Arkansas roadway when help came in an unexpected way — from a spidery superhero in a Jeep
Culture
10 Ways to Style Tank-Tops for Summer, Inspired by Celebs
Discover new ways to style tank tops for summer, with these celebrity-inspired outfits featuring the wardrobe hero item.
Culture
11 Audrey Hepburn Films to Watch Now
Before Lily Collins and Thomasin McKenzie play the Hollywood icon in rival films, we present her most enduring performances to stream now.
Technology
11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas
A U.S. attorney has announced a federal indictment against 11 people in the smuggling deaths of seven migrants who were hiding in a rail cargo container in Texas in May
Technology
11 people indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas
A federal indictment was unsealed Friday against 11 people in the smuggling deaths of seven migrants, including a 14-year-old boy, who were hiding inside a sweltering rail cargo container in Texas in May.
Science
13 Foods That Cleanse the Liver for a Healthy Detox
The liver is a vital organ in flushing out toxins from our bodies. Here, we break down the best foods to keep it healthy.
Technology
2022 IEEE President K.J. Ray Liu Honored for His Leadership
Unlike many budding engineers, K.J. Ray Liu wasn’t inspired to enter the field by tinkering with electronics or following in the footsteps of a family member. Growing up in Taichung, Taiwan, he answered his government’s call for students to become electrical engineers to help manufacture semiconductors in the 1970s, when the country’s economy was struggling. “Students who were good in math, science, and physics all wanted to be an electrical engineer because that was the top priority of the government,” Liu says. “That’s how I got into engineering. Now Taiwan is a world leader in semiconductors.” K.J. Ray Liu Occupation Retired professor of information technology and a digital signal processing researcher at the University of Maryland in College Park Member grade Fellow Alma maters National Taiwan University; University of Michigan; UCLA But by the time he graduated from university in 19
Bay Area
3 Bay Area Little League teams still vying for World Series
Three Bay Area youth baseball teams still have hopes of reaching the Little League World Series as they compete in the Northern California regional tournament starting this weekend in Chico. Mill Valley Little League, San Ramon Valley Little League and Los Gatos Little League will face four other teams in the double-elimination NorCal tournament, which […] The post 3 Bay Area Little League teams still vying for World Series appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
4 more states report cyclosporiasis outbreak. Here's how the FDA does a traceback investigation
Experts explain how health officials investigate foodborne illnesses amid a second outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
Technology
9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Charli XCX, the Strokes, Tyla, and More
Stream new releases from Charli XCX, the Strokes, and Tyla
Bay Area
98.5, Bay Area classic rock station, switches its signal to country
The change occurred on Wednesday at noon.
California
A California arts activist's story comes to life in 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez'
Luis Valdez, the screenwriter, director and theater force best known for 1987's 'La Bamba' gets an explosively engaging and inspiring documentary profile.
Culture
A Nostalgic Look Back at the Kennedy Family’s Summer Vacations Throughout History
Take a look at photos of the family vacationing in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts over the years.
California
A celebrated stage production makes the leap to screen in the fiery 'Hadestown: The Musical'
The mythical musical dominated the Tonys in 2019, and its original cast reunites for a filmed staging on London's West End that reminds us why.
Science
A new, separate outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite
A win for peptide proponents, autism advisory committees clash, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Markets
A panicking Fed is just what the bond market needs, says Bank of America’s chief strategist
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh probably needs to hike soon to reassure the long end of the Treasury curve, says Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett.
News
ADU Pre Approval – Designers Guide
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Technology
AI firms want more data centers; Trump's EPA may give neighbors less say
Rule would allow states to decide how much—if any—public input there can be.
Technology
Abercrombie & Fitch’s BOGO Sale Is Discounting Nearly Everything — These Are the 50%-Off Deals We’re Adding to Cart
From viral jeans that shoppers can’t stop buying to summer-ready dresses and ‘90s-inspired basics, here are the Abercrombie & Fitch deals to know before the sale ends.
Culture
About Face! Aerin Lauder and Carolyn Murphy Celebrated Her 25 Years with Estée Lauder
On Thursday evening in East Hampton, Aerin Lauder and Carolyn Murphy came together to celebrate Murphy’s quarter-century as a global brand ambassador for Estée Lauder—a milestone the supermodel is still in disbelief over. “Becoming the face of Estée is still a pinch-me moment,” she told Vogue. “It still doesn’t totally make sense to me—even twenty-five years later.”
Culture
Adidas Originals Took Their Sport Collection to the Edge
Athleisure reached new heights on Wednesday night. Atop Manhattan’s famed observation deck The Edge some 1,300 feet in the air, a crowd gasped as four brave women, clad in Adidas’s new Originals Sport collection, performed a nail-biting aerial dance on the side of the skyscraper.
California
After 2 years of declines, the number people living on LA's streets rose nearly 8% this year
The findings, released Friday, are part of a wide-range of new statistics based on a January point-in-time survey of homelessness across L.A. County.
Technology
After backlash, Meta pauses plan to ‘rate limit’ its smart glasses
Remember when Meta was planning to charge a $20 monthly subscription fee for the smart glasses feature that lets people hear each other more clearly - even though that feature runs locally on your glasses and doesn't require the cloud? Meta has paused those plans, spokesperson Tyler Yee confirms to The Verge. The company is […] Remember when Meta was planning to charge a $20 monthly subscription fee for the smart glasses feature that lets people hear each other more clearly - even though that feature runs locally on your glasses and doesn't require the cloud? Meta has paused those plans, spokesperson Tyler Yee confirms to The Verge . The company is not giving up on the idea of a subscription fee for certain features - that's still moving forward. Yee confirms that "some premium features will be subscription-based over time." But Conversation Focus, the accessibility feature, "will
California
Aging oil refineries don’t need more public dollars. California should let them retire
The state has made billions of dollars in concessions for refineries, but that may not be enough to avoid their retirement. Some are more than 100 years old.
Technology
Aid worker describes crisis in Venezuela, one month after devastating earthquakes
Friday marks one month since powerful earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, triggering a humanitarian crisis that is far from over. Damage to schools, health facilities and water systems has left communities without essential services, complicating an already difficult recovery. Amna Nawaz spoke with Nate Mook of the aid organization All Hands and Hearts, who just returned from Venezuela.
Bay Area
Airbnb squatter? Hermosa Beach, California homeowner says guest refused to leave after reservation ended
A Hermosa Beach, California homeowner says an Airbnb guest refused to leave after his reservation ended.
News
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections
Alaska has sent more than 3,000 letters to residents asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections
Bay Area
All about Jane: Cantor Arts Center explores the complex life and mysterious death of Stanford founder
Gilded Age gowns, personal souvenirs and artifacts from around the world tell Stanford matriarch’s story in new exhibition, “Jane! Anything But Plain.”
Culture
All about Jane: Cantor Arts Center explores the complex life and mysterious death of Stanford founder
Gilded Age gowns, personal souvenirs and artifacts from around the world tell Stanford matriarch’s story in new exhibition, “Jane! Anything But Plain.”
Bay Area
All about Jane: Cantor Arts Center explores the complex life and mysterious death of Stanford founder
Gilded Age gowns, personal souvenirs and artifacts from around the world tell Stanford matriarch’s story in new exhibition, “Jane! Anything But Plain.”
Culture
All about Jane: Cantor Arts Center explores the complex life and mysterious death of Stanford founder
Gilded Age gowns, personal souvenirs and artifacts from around the world tell Stanford matriarch’s story in new exhibition, “Jane! Anything But Plain.”
Markets
Allianz to Buy HSBC’s Singapore Insurer in $2.1 Billion Deal
Allianz SE agreed to buy HSBC Holdings Plc’s Singapore insurance unit for S$2.7 billion ($2.1 billion), marking a substantial expansion less than two years after another deal in the city-state fell apart. The two firms also agreed to enter a …
Technology
Altana Acquires Customs Automation Startup Cervo AI
The supply chain mapping and compliance solutions provider expands its portfolio into automated customs filings as trade policy grows more volatile.
Technology
Amazon cracks down on use of AI images by sellers after New York law
A recently enacted New York law mandates that companies disclose when an ad includes a "synthetic performer" in place of a human actor.
Markets
American Express rides a boom in Platinum cards to its strongest spending growth in years
Cardmember perks are resonating, an Amex executive says. “It’s really about access.”
Culture
Anitta’s ‘EQUILIBRIVM II’ Album & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music Release This Week
Which new Latin music release is your favorite? Vote below!
Technology
Anthropic releases Opus 5 with ‘close’ to Fable 5’s capabilities
Weeks after Anthropic's latest toe-to-toe with the US government, and days after an OpenAI security incident that dominated tech industry discussions, Anthropic on Thursday released its newest model, Claude Opus 5. The company said in a release that Opus 5 "comes close to the capabilities of Claude Fable 5 in many domains" and is much […] Weeks after Anthropic's latest toe-to-toe with the US government, and days after an OpenAI security incident that dominated tech industry discussions, Anthropic on Thursday released its newest model, Claude Opus 5. The company said in a release that Opus 5 "comes close to the capabilities of Claude Fable 5 in many domains" and is much better at complex coding tasks. (Fable 5 is the public-facing Mythos-class model that drew the government's ire, was taken offline for a few weeks along with Mythos 5, and then brought back with even stronger cyber s
Technology
Anthropic's Opus 5 is about token efficiency, not a capability leap
Models are improving quickly, but the cheaper options are often good enough.
Culture
Aperitivo Hour: A Sunday Supper with Tessa Tran
Chan Luu CEO and Creative Director Tessa Tran takes us behind the scenes of a Sunday dinner party at her home in Los Angeles.
Markets
Aras Investment Business Group S.A.P.I. de C.V.; Armando Gutierrez Rosas; Maria de Lourdes Tolentino Roque; Diayanira Rendon Trejo; Efren Quiroz Gardea; Luis Quiroz Gardea
Aras Investment Business Group S.A.P.I. de C.V.; Armando Gutierrez Rosas; Maria de Lourdes Tolentino Roque; Diayanira Rendon Trejo; Efren Quiroz Gardea; Luis Quiroz Gardea
Culture
Artist Joyce Kozloff Reveals Herself to be Guerrilla Girl Lydia Popova
In a July 22 interview, Kozloff disclosed that she was a founding member of the famously masked feminist action group
Culture
Arturo Cervantes Romero remembered for generosity after fatal Redwood City hit-and-run
Hours before Arturo Cervantes Romero was fatally struck by a pickup truck in Redwood City, he was wearing a shark suit at a summer camp that helps underserved teens.
News
Author Salman Rushdie testifies at terrorism trial of man convicted of stabbing him
Four years after being stabbed on an amphitheater stage, Salman Rushdie sat across a courtroom from his convicted attacker Thursday and told jurors for a second time about the ambush that nearly killed him.
California
BART to provide shuttle service during upcoming weekend closures
The first of several weekend stoppages of BART service between stations in Union City and Fremont will begin Saturday. BART crews will be working in the trackway near the Fremont station to replace an aging interlocking, which is a portion of the BART system that allows trains to move safely from one route to another. […] The post BART to provide shuttle service during upcoming weekend closures appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
BBC Buys War Drama ‘Kabul,’ Featuring Eric Dane in One of His Last Roles
The BBC has acquired thriller series “Kabul,” starring the late Eric Dane and “Tehran’s” Shervin Alenabi, from Mediawan Rights. The six-part show, which is against the backdrop of U.S. troops’ withdrawal from Afghanistan amid the Taliban’s return to Kabul, follows the chaotic evacuation of various characters including diplomats, soldiers and civilians. The synopsis reads: “Kabul, […]
Technology
BBC Series ‘Fake or Fortune?’ Discovers ‘Enormously Important’ Katherine Read Painting
The portrait, which arrived wrapped in a sleeping bag, is worth a reported $130,000.
Culture
Bad Bunny Wraps Record-Breaking $467 Million World Tour: By the Numbers
The DTMF World Tour drew to a close after shows on five continents.
Culture
Bard’s Betty Parsons Retrospective Is a Revelation
Despite Parsons having her place as a dealer cemented in art history, the full story of this remarkable and resilient woman remains underappreciated.
California
Bat that dropped onto table at SoCal restaurant had rabies, officials say
Health authorities are looking for people who may have come into contact with a bat that fell onto a table at a north San Diego County restaurant on Sunday just as a family was having lunch.
Bay Area
Bay Area World Cup trafficking operation: 25 arrested, 53 survivors identified
A Bay Area task force identified 53 human trafficking survivors and arrested 25 suspected traffickers during the six matches at Levi’s Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
Bay Area
Bay Area World Cup trafficking operation: 25 arrested, 53 survivors identified
A Bay Area task force identified 53 human trafficking survivors and arrested 25 suspected traffickers during the six matches at Levi’s Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
Bay Area
Bay Area World Cup trafficking operation: 25 arrested, 53 survivors identified
A Bay Area task force identified 53 human trafficking survivors and arrested 25 suspected traffickers during the six matches at Levi’s Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
Bay Area
Bay Area World Cup trafficking operation: 25 arrested, 53 survivors identified
A Bay Area task force identified 53 human trafficking survivors and arrested 25 suspected traffickers during the six matches at Levi’s Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
Bay Area
Bay Area task force arrests 25, identifies 53 human trafficking survivors during World Cup
A Bay Area task force identified 53 human trafficking survivors and arrested 25 suspected traffickers during the six matches at Levi’s Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. The task force consisted of an 11-county regional response team of law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, social workers and […] The post Bay Area task force arrests 25, identifies 53 human trafficking survivors during World Cup appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Beach Boys Reschedule Remaining Summer 2026 North American Tour Dates to Allow Singer Mike Love to ‘Recharge’
Love, 85, is the last remaining classic-era member of the "Good Vibrations" band.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 23 at 8:28PM PDT until July 26 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Surf of 4 to 7 feet expected. Highest surf will be on south facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides tides are forecast to be 6.0 to 6.5 feet Sunday into early next week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell of 2 to 3 feet from 190 degrees with a period of 11 to 13 seconds.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 24 at 1:59PM PDT until July 26 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. Highest surf will be on south facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides tides are forecast to be 6.0 to 6.5 feet Sunday into early next week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell of 2 to 3 feet from 190 degrees with a period of 11 to 13 seconds through Saturday night. South swell of 2 feet from 200 degrees with a period of 17 to 19 seconds on Sunday.
Bay Area
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 24 at 5:12AM PDT until July 28 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. Breaking waves will reach up to 10 feet along some south and southwest facing beaches and break points. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This swell is being generated by Hurricane Fausto in the tropical Eastern Pacific.
Technology
Before you ask AI to invest your life savings, you need to understand its hidden biases
Bots can build a portfolio in seconds — but wait until you see where their financial advice fails.
Technology
Billie Joe Armstrong Enlists Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson for Surprise Cover
Dickinson surprised guests at Fandom's Comic-Con party to cover Mott the Hoople’s “All the Young Dudes”
Culture
Birkins, Big Sunglasses, and Lots of Sparkle: Looking Back at Jennifer Lopez’s Best Fashion Moments
In honor of J.Lo’s 57th birthday, take a look back at some of her standout fashion moments.
Technology
Blackpink’s Jennie Debuts Wistful Single ‘Less Than a Lover’
The singer's debut solo album, Ruby , was released last year via her own record label Odd Atelier
Technology
Blade Runner 2099’s moody dystopia streams on Amazon in November
After teasing the series with some first-look images yesterday, Amazon is finally properly unveiling its Blade Runner streaming series. Called Blade Runner 2099, the show hits Prime Video on November 25th with all eight episodes dropping at once. We also got the first trailer for the series, which is full of Blade Runner staples: a […] After teasing the series with some first-look images yesterday, Amazon is finally properly unveiling its Blade Runner streaming series. Called Blade Runner 2099 , the show hits Prime Video on November 25th with all eight episodes dropping at once. We also got the first trailer for the series, which is full of Blade Runner staples: a bleak futuristic LA, dramatic narration, and some really good coats. The show is helmed by Silka Luisa, previously showrunner on Apple TV's adaptation of Shining Girls , while original Blade Runner director Ridley Scott i
Technology
Bon Jovi Abruptly Ends MSG Concert Due to Sinus Infection
"Don’t throw away your ticket stubs, I’m gonna figure something out," the singer said from the stage before ending the night early
Technology
Bond market anxiety is growing over AI capex budgets
Google, Amazon and Meta are seeing credit spreads widen as fixed-income investors demand more reward on companies they lend to.
Technology
Boom in tech wealth is fueling record prices for dinosaur bones, art and watches, auction houses say
The major auction houses racked up nearly $10 billion in sales in the first half, marking one of the strongest-ever starts to the year.
Markets
Brian Kuzdas and John Rowland
Brian Kuzdas and John Rowland
News
Brooks and Marcus on the Iran conflict becoming a 'forever war'
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Ruth Marcus of The New Yorker join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the economic and human toll of the Iran war, the U.S.-Saudi nuclear energy deal and Trump-allied election deniers winning GOP primaries.
Culture
Buffalo AKG Promotes Two of Its Own to Co-Lead Art Museum
Chief curator Cathleen Chaffee will serve as artistic director, while deputy director Jillian Jones will become executive director of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, succeeding Janne Sirén.
Technology
Bunnie Xo Reacts to Jelly Roll’s Daughter Claiming Internet Would ‘Crumble’ If Full Truth of Their Divorce Came Out
"Nothing to clear up," the podcaster wrote.
Culture
Burnham caps busy first week as UK's new prime minister at part-time office in Manchester
Since entering 10 Downing St. on Monday, Britain's new prime minister has traveled to the southeast, southwest and northwest of England, and to Scotland, spoken to more than a dozen world leaders and made a flurry of small but symbolic economic announcements.
Technology
CAPE and Janet Yang Productions Unveil Short Film Challenge Grants With Auli‘i Cravalho and ‘Anora’ Producer on Jury (EXCLUSIVE)
The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment and Janet Yang Productions have granted four filmmakers $25,000 to produce their films as part of the Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge. The filmmakers include Keshni Kashyap Nilsson (“The Shoe Burglars”), Nayon Cho (“Stigma”), Patricia Lee (“Wasted Resources”) and Tiffany Lin (“Hunger”). The Short Film Challenge’s jury […]
Technology
CDC says massive cyclospora outbreak is now in nine states
The four newly linked states — Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania — join Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and hard-hit Michigan.
California
COVID-19 is on the upswing in California. How bad will it get this summer?
It wouldn't be surprising for a summer increase in COVID to begin now. Large numbers of people haven't fallen ill with COVID for quite a while.
California
California Rejected 150,000 Mail Ballots, Marking Highest Rate Since 2014
In the June primary, 1.7% of vote-by-mail ballots cast were rejected, in most cases because the ballot was not received on time. Election officials and advocates pointed to USPS changes and late-deciding voters.
California
California University Professor Sentenced to Over 18 Years in Prison for Attempted Child Exploitation Crimes
A California man was sentenced today to 222 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and for distributing and receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM). He was also ordered to pay a fine of $75,000. Restitution will be determined at a later date.
Bay Area
California can’t replant its forests fast enough to keep up with wildfires
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A windowless warehouse on the outskirts of Davis shelters pieces of California’s forests. Icy air swirls and fogs around 42,000 pounds of seeds — the past and the future of these trees, frozen in cardboard boxes. It smells like the woods on a […]
California
California can’t replant its forests fast enough to keep up with wildfires
California's wildfires are destroying forests faster than the state can replant them, and federal cuts are making the gap worse.
Bay Area
California can’t replant its forests fast enough to keep up with wildfires
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A windowless warehouse on the outskirts of Davis shelters pieces of California’s forests. Icy air swirls and fogs around 42,000 pounds of seeds — the past and the future of these trees, frozen in cardboard boxes. It smells like the woods on a […]
California
California can’t replant its forests fast enough to keep up with wildfires
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A windowless warehouse on the outskirts of Davis shelters pieces of California’s forests. Icy air swirls and fogs around 42,000 pounds of seeds — the past and the future of these trees, frozen in cardboard boxes. It smells like the woods on a […]
California
California can’t replant its forests fast enough to keep up with wildfires
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A windowless warehouse on the outskirts of Davis shelters pieces of California’s forests. Icy air swirls and fogs around 42,000 pounds of seeds — the past and the future of these trees, frozen in cardboard boxes. It smells like the woods on a […]
California
California landlord fights law meant to help low-income renters
Should California landlords be required to rent to tenants with federal housing vouchers?  They are under state law, but a Sacramento-based property manager is contesting that requirement in court with what has become a common legal refrain in challenges to such laws across the country. The Housing Choice Voucher Program, often dubbed “Section 8,” helps […]
California
California man drank all day then drove into a tree at 101 mph with a car full of people
Prosecutors say Cameron Garcia was behind the wheel drunk during a deadly 2023 car crash then carjacked someone to flee the scene.
California
California sues Trump over emergency funding rules that pressure states on elections
California is suing the Trump administration over conditions on emergency grants that tie funding to the president's priorities on elections and immigration.
California
California’s economy isn’t just bigger than Texas and Florida — it’s growing faster, too
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Markets
Can Captive’s Hands-On Vetting of Bars Provide Answer to SC Liquor Liability Crisis?
For almost eight years now, South Carolina bars, restaurants and music venues have faced a sobering situation brought on by a 2018 state law that requires at least $1 million in liquor liability coverage: Pay unaffordable premiums or shut their …
News
Canada is ready to celebrate new bridge to US amid tariff troubles with Trump
Officials are gathering Friday in Ontario to take delight in a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River
Technology
Canadian legislator reads out apparent LLM response in floor speech
"Here’s a more natural, flowing version of that section..."
California
Cannabis is now the biggest attraction at the California State Fair
"Going back to my 19-year-old self, she would have been blown away."
Bay Area
Carjacking victim says he called 911 while trapped in car with suspect, who asked him for directions in Houston, Texas
A carjacking victim says he called 911 while trapped in a car with a suspect, who asked him for directions in Houston, Texas.
Technology
Casey Wasserman’s Exit Plan: New Owner of The Team May Be Same As Its Last One
The mogul is reportedly nearing a deal for a buyout by existing backer Providence Equity Partners, which would wind down the auction process.
Bay Area
Cause of death revealed for hiker found near Big Sur hot spring
At first, authorities described the death as "suspicious."
Technology
Charli XCX Brings in the Post-‘Brat’ Era With ‘Music, Fashion, Film’
The pop star released her much-anticipated seventh album on Friday after officially announcing the album in June.
Technology
Charli XCX’s New Album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Is Here
"It’s not creatively rewarding for me to make the same thing twice," British pop star says of her Brat follow-up
Culture
Charli xcx Returns With Cinematic ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Album: Stream It Now
The pop star's Brat follow-up is here.
Culture
Charli xcx, Tyla, Morgan Wallen & More: New Music Friday Guide
Check out the must-hear releases of the week.
Culture
Charli xcx’s ‘Music, Fashion, Film’: All 11 Tracks Ranked
The pop great's long-anticipated new set is finally here.
Technology
Charter TV Subscriber Losses Narrow to 21,000 in Second Quarter
The cable and internet giant also shed 172,000 Internet customers and added 400,000 mobile line subscribers ahead of merging with Cox Communications.
Technology
China's largest memory chipmaker sparks fears of a cash drain as it readies for public debut
CXMT is stoking fears that its blockbuster stock market debut could pull cash from China's equities.
Technology
Chris Affleck, Mother of Oscar Winners Ben and Casey Affleck, Dies at 83
A schoolteacher, she was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died June 2, her family announced.
Technology
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty After London Nightclub Attack
The singer plead guilty to affray, which in the U.K. is a public order offense where the defendant uses or threatens unlawful violence against another person.
Technology
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty Over ‘Vicious and Unprovoked’ Attack at U.K. Nightclub
Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray in the U.K. in relation to a “vicious and unprovoked” attack at a London nightclub in 2023. His co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu, also pleaded guilty. The U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service (similar in function to the District Attorney) described Akinlolu, a Florida rapper also known as HoodyBaby, as Brown’s vocal […]
Technology
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty in London Nightclub Attack
Singer and co-defendant Omololu “Hoody Baby” Akinlolu face up to three years in prison when sentenced in October
California
Chris Brown pleads guilty in London bottle attack case, avoiding trial
Chris Brown pleads guilty to attacking a music producer with a bottle of tequila at a London nightclub three years ago.
Technology
Chuck Russell, Director of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 3’ and ‘The Mask,’ Dies at 74
He also wrote ‘Dreamscape’ and helmed ‘Eraser,’ ‘Bless This Child’ and ‘The Scorpion King.’
Technology
Chuck Russell, Director of ‘The Mask,’ Dies at 74
Chuck Russell, who helped launch several notable careers as the director of genre films including 1994’s “The Mask” as well as “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors,” died Wednesday in the San Diego area. He was 74. His death was confirmed by his attorney. The local fire department had responded to his house […]
Bay Area
Comic-Con fans line up for exclusive collectibles and show off epic costumes in San Diego
San Diego Comic-Con is back, and fans are already lining up for exclusive collectibles, epic cosplay and can't-miss pop culture moments.
California
Commentary: 'The Odyssey' is great, but Imax 70mm snobbery is not the answer to Hollywood's woes
With 'The Odyssey,' Christopher Nolan put a spotlight on Imax 70mm and the hierarchy of premium formats. Which is applaudable but not a future theatrical business model.
Technology
Controversial Gelman Collection to Inaugurate Spain’s New Faro Santander in September
Rarely seen masterpieces from the Banco Santander collection and a Leonora Carrington solo show will also go on view when the art center opens.
Bay Area
Cops treated a Pride dance party like a riot, attorneys say
The confrontation between police and Stud Alley partygoers is under scrutiny as the district attorney files charges.
California
Costs are mounting to repair main access bridge in Bonnie Brier, with residents still cutoff
Small mountain community working to create an assessment district The post Costs are mounting to repair main access bridge in Bonnie Brier, with residents still cutoff appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
Technology
Craig Green Among Designers Helping to Relaunch Ecco’s Collaboration Series
This new launch follows the brand’s last Ecco.Kollektive for autumn/winter 2025 which featured designs from Eckhaus Latta.
Technology
Creepy Twins, Religious Fanaticism and a Loaded Gun Collide in Tense Chamber Drama ‘Godhead’ — Fantasia
Mark H. Rapaport’s new film “Godhead” is a master-class in ratcheting up tension. Shot in black-and-white with camerawork that makes the audience feel like a voyeur uncovering perverse secrets, the film blends faith, sex, lies and discomfort into an unknowable dance between its leads. The premise begins simply: A rural Catholic priest (Al Warren) is […]
Bay Area
Crews put out 2-acre fire in San Francisco's Hunter's Point neighborhood
SKY7 video shows workers from a nearby auto shop jumping into action, using a garden hose to try to put out the fire. San Francisco firefighters say they are investigating a report fireworks may have started the blaze.
Technology
Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Tainted Mexican Lettuce Widens
The cyclosporiasis outbreak that’s sickened thousands of people in the US is spreading further, as federal health officials linked four more states to tainted iceberg lettuce imported from Mexico. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tied Illinois, Kansas, …
Culture
Cypress Hill Embrace Latin Roots on First All-Spanish Album ‘Dios Bendiga’: ‘It’s a Prayer for the Culture’
The legendary hip-hop group talk about making the LP, feat. Trueno, Alemán and more, and why now was the right time to do it.
Bay Area
DA clears San Jose officers in fatal shooting of father after child’s killing
Santa Clara County prosecutors have ruled that two police officers acted lawfully when they fatally shot a Fremont man who charged at them with a knife moments after he killed his 9-year-old son in a San Jose park last summer. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office investigation found the officers reasonably believed they and […] The post DA clears San Jose officers in fatal shooting of father after child’s killing appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
DHS surveilled peaceful protesters and then yanked their Global Entry, federal lawsuit alleges
Plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit filed in California allege that the Department of Homeland Security revoked their Global Entry privileges in retaliation for exercising their constitutional rights.
Technology
DJI camera clone company Xtra is halting and refunding all preorders
After selling a barely disguised version of the hit DJI Osmo Pocket 3 in the United States last year, Xtra Technology seemed ready to sneak in its version of the new dual-lens Osmo Pocket 4 Pro, too. But today, Xtra has abruptly removed the new Xtra Muse 2 Pro from its website landing page, is […] The Xtra Muse 2 Pro. | Image; Xtra After selling a barely disguised version of the hit DJI Osmo Pocket 3 in the United States last year, Xtra Technology seemed ready to sneak in its version of the new dual-lens Osmo Pocket 4 Pro, too. But today, Xtra has abruptly removed the new Xtra Muse 2 Pro from its website landing page, is pausing preorders indefinitely, and says it'll refund all the $20 deposits that it's already collected. Just days after showing off the camera at a Los Angeles launch event , the company is no longer necessarily committing to launch at all: "XTRA has not made a fin
Technology
Demi Moore Gets Front-Row Seat to Katseye’s Breakdown in ‘Animal’ Video
The single, written by Ed Sheeran and produced by Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin, will appear on Katseye’s upcoming five-track EP Wild
News
Democrats to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar, led by more diverse states
Democrats are expected to recommend the states that will hold the first presidential nominating contests in 2028, likely cementing a calendar that moves away from Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of more racially diverse states
Technology
Director Na Hong-Jin Makes Comic-Con Debut With Frightening New ‘Hope’ Footage, Says Casting Hoyeon Was His ‘Best Decision’
South Korean director Na Hong-Jin made his San Diego Comic-Con debut to preview his latest film, Neon’s alien action movie “Hope.” Before the action auteur took the stage in Ballroom 20, a sizzle reel of his previous work — from his 2008 debut “The Chaser” to “The Yellow Sea” and “The Wailing,” all set to Ozzy […]
Markets
Don’t rush to save Social Security, AARP tells Congress: ‘It should be debated openly — not through an accelerated process’
The Promise Act would curtail proper debate, the senior-focused organization said.
Culture
ENRD to Serve as Head of U.S. Delegation at Forestry Ministerial at APEC Forum in China to Grow Support for Timber Trafficking Enforcement
The Justice Department today announced that Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General (PDAAG) Adam Gustafson of the Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) will serve as the head of the United States’ delegation for a Ministerial Meeting on Forestry, which is part of a 2026 senior officials’ meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Over the next week, PDAAG Gustafson will represent U.S. interests in emphasizing the importance of investigating and prosecuting timber trafficking crimes.
Technology
EU finds TikTok violates digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors
The European Commission has found TikTok did not adequately protected children’s privacy rights on its platform by allowing adults to view the accounts of minors
Technology
Edinburgh Industry Program Features Ewan McGregor, Kenneth Branagh and Bruce Dern and an Inaugural U.K. Film Conference
Ewan McGregor, Kenneth Branagh, Ken Burns, Christine Vachon and Bruce Dern have boarded the Edinburgh Intl. Film Festival’s 2026 industry program, a talent-heavy five-day lineup anchored by the inaugural U.K. Film Conference, billed as a state-of-the-nation summit for British independent cinema. Unspooling Aug. 14-18 at EIFF’s Festival Hub at Central Hall, the program folds starry […]
Technology
Elevate Textiles to Close Burlington’s Finishing Plant
The company filed a WARN notice with the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
Technology
Emmys 2026 Voters’ Guide: Breaking Down the Early Frontrunners
While down-the-line voting has often scored huge, the 2026 Emmys may shake up the usual tradition. Some of the biggest shows of the year are only recognized in the acting categories but miss in series nods. Below, Variety breaks down the contenders in a few major categories. (And here’s a full list of the nominations, […]
Technology
European Union grants US request to restrict satellite images of Iran War region
New delay on Copernicus satellite pics comes as US ramps up war with Iran again.
Technology
Evangelista Enters the Luxury Lingerie Market
The new luxury lingerie brand founded by actress Christine Evangelista brings storytelling and heritage craft to luxury lingerie and loungewear fashions.
Culture
Every Surprise Song BTS Has Performed on the ARIRANG World Tour (So Far)
The K-pop group has played two surprise songs during every show's encore.
Culture
Executive Turntable: Sphere & Fender Name New Chief Communications Officers
This week's Executive Turntable column includes Chris Palmer's elevation at Triple Tiger Records, Timo Hoffman joining Frontiers Label Group and more music industry promotions and hires.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 23 at 7:32PM PDT until July 27 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures between 108 to 112 degrees. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 23 at 9:49PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures as hot as the upper 90s to 109 and low temperatures as warm as the low to mid 70s expected through Sunday. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 23 at 9:49PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures as hot as the mid 90s to low 100s, and low temperatures as warm as the 70s to low 80s expected through Saturday. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 23 at 9:49PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures as hot as 120 and lows through Sunday as warm as the upper 80s to mid 90s expected. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Major to locally Extreme HeatRisk. Elevated low temperatures will limit overnight relief from the heat.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 23 at 9:49PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures as hot as 100 to 112 through Saturday and low temperatures as warm as the mid 70s to low 80s expected. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of major HeatRisk. Elevated low temperatures will limit overnight relief from the heat.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 24 at 1:25PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures as hot as the 90s through Saturday, and low temperatures as warm as the 70s through Sunday expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 24 at 1:25PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures as hot as 100 to 110 through Saturday and low temperatures as warm as the 70s and lower 80s expected. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 24 at 1:25PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures as hot as 114 to 120 through Saturday low temperatures in the mid 80s to mid 90s expected. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 24 at 1:25PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures as hot as the upper 90s to 108 through Saturday and low temperatures as warm as the lower to mid 70s through Sunday expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 24 at 2:39AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures as hot as 100 to 110 through Saturday and low temperatures as warm as the 70s and lower 80s expected. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 24 at 2:39AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures as hot as the 90s through Saturday, and low temperatures as warm as the 70s through Sunday expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 24 at 2:48AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions expected. Afternoon temperatures in the desert valleys will climb into the 108 to 114 degree range, and may exceed 115 along the Colorado River Valley and 120 in Death Valley. Overnight lows generally 80 to 95 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and southern Nevada including the Greater Mojave Desert region. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 24 at 3:54AM PDT until July 27 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures between 108 to 112 degrees. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 24 at 4:11AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 100 and 108 common. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual. * WHERE...Antelope Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
Markets
FDA advisers say six popular peptides can be compounded. Here are the issues they considered.
A group of experts, some of whom work in the peptide industry, said the Food and Drug Administration should allow six peptides to be compounded, in a move that could widen access to the popular wellness products for Americans.
Science
FDA advisory panel narrowly rejects compounding of one peptide, backs two others
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has lauded peptides and said he takes them himself.
Technology
Facebook considers giving up and becoming TikTok
Facebook is planning some big changes to try and keep its users from jumping to rival social platforms like TikTok - changes that sound dubiously similar to becoming a TikTok clone. Facebook head Tom Alison announced today that the platform will begin testing a "reimagined experience" later this year that will put a subset of […] Facebook is planning some big changes to try and keep its users from jumping to rival social platforms like TikTok - changes that sound dubiously similar to becoming a TikTok clone. Facebook head Tom Alison announced today that the platform will begin testing a "reimagined experience" later this year that will put a subset of users into a "full-screen video the moment they open the app." Meta didn't share examples of what its experimental new interface will look like, only that it will initially roll out to countries with a noted preference for video conte
News
Family of a man who was shot and killed by Madison police says he was 'exceptional'
An attorney for the family of a man who was shot and killed by Madison police says Corey Ruiz’s death was unjustified and unconstitutional
Markets
Farmers are already set for a $55 billion payday — why does Washington want to give them even more?
Lawmakers fuel the national debt crisis with an $11 billion farm bailout nobody needs.
News
Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in Memphis
A federal judicial panel has allowed a new Tennessee congressional map that splits apart a majority-Black district in Memphis
California
Fire Weather Watch issued July 24 at 2:49AM PDT until July 26 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST CA AND WESTERN NV... * CHANGES...Reduced duration of Red Flag hours. Added overnight recoveries to the humidity section. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, including the Biscar Fire, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County, including the Macy Fire. * Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity...Afternoon minimums 6 to 10 percent Friday though Sunday. Overnight recoveries 25 to 45 percent each night through Monday morning. * Duration...3 to 7 hours Friday and Saturday afternoon. 3 to 6 hours Sunday afternoon. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responder
Bay Area
First test of Lurie’s Family Zoning hits the Richmond — and it’s ‘out of character’
Planning commissioners unanimously approved a condo project that previously would not have seen the light of day in the residential neighborhood.
Technology
Florida Teen Suing Meta Over Mental Health Harm Drops Claims Days Before Trial
A Florida teen dropped his lawsuit on Wednesday against Meta Platforms META.O, canceling a Los Angeles trial over claims the social media company’s apps caused his depression and anxiety. The trial, which had been slated to begin on Monday, was …
Technology
Footwear Firms Face New Tariffs, and More Could Be on the Way
FDRA's Matt Priest is advising members that tariffs will "get back to mainly 20 percent in some form or fashion for most of our producing countries."
Technology
Four Men Plead Guilty to $2M Minnesota Medicaid Fraud
Four Minnesota men pleaded guilty to defrauding Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program out of approximately $2.2 million and concealing the scheme by using artificial intelligence to create fake records when questioned by insurance companies.
Technology
Fred Tsui Named Executive Director of Hong Kong International Film Festival Society
The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society has appointed Fred Tsui, founder and CEO of Moebius Entertainment, as its new executive director, the organization said Friday. Tsui succeeds Albert Lee and assumes the role Sept. 23, reporting to HKIFFS chair Dr. Wilfred Wong and the board. In the new post, Tsui will oversee the society’s […]
Culture
From Charli xcx to KATSEYE, JENNIE & More, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
Tyla, Morgan Wallen and The Strokes also dropped new projects.
Technology
From the Archive: The Polka Dot Bikini Endures, From Gottex to Moschino
The polka dot, fashion's perennial summer print, has endured through decades of summer fun.
California
Fundraiser to buy land near Big Bear’s famous bald eagle nest surpasses goal
About half the money was raised through small donations, while the other half was covered in a more than $5.5 million check.
Markets
Gauntlet Holdings, LLC; Darrell W. Rideaux; Ali Derakhshanfar; Sal N. Ortiz
Gauntlet Holdings, LLC; Darrell W. Rideaux; Ali Derakhshanfar; Sal N. Ortiz
Technology
Gemma Chan Is Having Her Moment With Peacock’s Biggest Hit and Award Season Buzz
The actress opens up about playing the complicated Gigi in Peacock’s breakout drama, why “Josephine” was worth the long wait and what she’s hoping to do next.
Technology
Giant metal roosters spread autism acceptance in Maine after town zoning spat
Giant metal roosters are popping up on lawns in and around a coastal Maine community and as far away as New Zealand in support of a 6-year-old autistic girl and her love of the colorful creations
California
Google Hit With $1 Billion EU Fine as US Antitrust Cases Mount
European regulators fined Google over favoring its own services in search results and restricting app developers. Both practices have already been fought over in Bay Area federal court.
Culture
Gracie Abrams Charges to No. 1 In Australia With ‘Daughter From Hell’
The week’s best-seller on vinyl, Daughter From Hell is the second leader for Abrams after 2024's The Secret Of Us .
California
Gregg Araki, still L.A.'s homegrown punk provocateur, returns to remind us to be bold
Queer indie filmmaker Gregg Araki returns with 'I Want Your Sex,' starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman in a pointed examination of Gen Z attitudes.
Technology
HBO Max Leads the Emmy Drama and Comedy Races for the First Time Since 2017. How Often Do Both Frontrunners Win?
HBO Max wants it all. The most-nominated network enters Phase 2 of the Emmy race with the year’s two most-nominated series, giving the platform a rare opportunity to capture television’s top drama and comedy prizes, and potentially make history across three major program categories. “The Pitt,” the sophomore season of the breakout medical drama, leads […]
Science
HEART Force: Students help solve community problems
HEART Force: Students help solve community problems Big CIRES logo with smaller CU Boulder and NOAA logos on the right. (Image credit: CIRES at CU Boulder) Download Image July 24, 2026 A unique Colorado program gives students a seat at the table — and helps communities become safer, stronger, and more connected. Office of Education 0 Off
Bay Area
Has mass timber’s housing moment arrived in the South Bay?
South Bay housing advocates have long touted the benefits of mass timber, a wood-based class of construction materials said to save builders time and money. After years of false starts, it appears their long wait to see mass timber housing projects get off the ground may finally be coming to an end. An affordable housing... The post Has mass timber’s housing moment arrived in the South Bay? appeared first on San José Spotlight .
California
He was homeless in L.A. Now, he's accused of hurling racist slurs at a 'Today' host
Crisscrossing the country — from Virginia to California, Florida, Maryland and finally New York — Andrew Truelove moved between the streets, jails, homeless shelters and psychiatric facilities.
Technology
Hear U2, Martin Garrix Team Up for Anthemic Single ‘Fireflies’
The producer originally debuted the joint track during his set at Tomorrowland earlier this month
California
Heartbreaking twist in mystery of hiker found dead in Big Sur with odd wounds
Mystery swirled around a Carlsbad woman found dead in Big Sur with a cut on her forehead and markings on her neck. Her cause of death is a surprising and heartbreaking twist.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 9:49PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures as hot as the 90s to 105 and low temperatures as warm as the mid 70s to low 80s through the weekend expected. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 9:49PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the 90s and low temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s expected. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 9:49PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s to lower 90s for the mesas and other higher coastal terrain and low temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s expected. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 9:49PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures as hot as the mid 90s to 105 for the inland valleys through Sunday and low temperatures as warm as the 70s for the inland valleys on Friday and Saturday expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 9:49PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s to lower 90s for the mesas and other higher coastal terrain and low temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 9:49PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures as hot as the 90s to low 100s, and low temperatures as warm as the 70s and lower 80s below 6500 feet through Sunday expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 1:25PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures as hot as the 90s and low temperatures as warm as the 70s and lower 80s below 6500 feet through Sunday expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 1:25PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the 90s and low temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s expected. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 1:25PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures as hot as the 90s to 105 and low temperatures as warm as the mid 70s to lower 80s through the weekend expected. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 1:25PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s to lower 90s for higher coastal terrain and low temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s expected. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 1:25PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s to lower 90s for the mesas and other higher coastal terrain and low temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 1:25PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures as hot as the mid 90s to 104 for the inland valleys through Sunday and low temperatures as warm as the 70s for the inland valleys through Sunday expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 2:39AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s to lower 90s for the mesas and other higher coastal terrain and low temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 2:39AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures as hot as the 90s to 105 and low temperatures as warm as the mid 70s to lower 80s through the weekend expected. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 4:11AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 95 and 105 common. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual. * WHERE...Valleys and mountains of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 4:11AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Very warm and humid daytime conditions with high temperatures between 82 and 92 common. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual. * WHERE...Coastal areas of Los Angeles, Ventura, and southern Santa Barbara Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
Technology
Hole Reissuing Classic Albums on Vinyl
Pretty on the Inside, Live Through This, and Celebrity Skin are getting an array of wax represses
Bay Area
How 'Desperate Housewives' became groundbreaking, must-watch TV and is now finding new audiences
"I think it was a life-changing experience for all of us." The creator and stars "Desperate Housewives" talk about the lasting legacy of the ABC drama. All eight seasons are streaming now on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
California
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Kylie Cantrall
For the 'Descendants' actor, the ideal Sunday would include hiking, grabbing empanadas at the farmers market and jewelry at the flea.
Technology
How volunteers with 3D printers make weapons for Ukraine
Last week, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismissed his tech-savvy defense minister. That sparked protests among supporters who credit him with helping transform Ukraine's defense capabilities. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky and producer Katia Patin report on the technologies and policies that helped drive that transformation. A warning: this story includes graphic descriptions of war.
News
Hurricane Fausto strengthens into Category 2 storm
Forecasters say Hurricane Fausto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands next week
Markets
Husband and Wife Insurance Brokers Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
A married couple from New Bedford, Massachusetts was sentenced yesterday for a scheme to defraud at least 50 individuals or insurance providers seeking insurance coverage through their business, BL Insurance Brokerage, LLC. According to U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley, a …
Technology
I Love Breaking Menswear Rules, but I Still Won’t Wear Shorts to Work
This is ridiculous, I know. I am the style director of Women’s Wear Daily.
Culture
I Only Ever Wear All Black, So I Tried Wearing Color to the Office for a Week
The rules were simple: I had to wear at least two colors, no black, and every outfit had to be inspired by the men’s spring 2027 runways.
Markets
I am a 63-year-old semiretired physician. If I saved $2 million for retirement, should my Social Security become optional?
“At that point, they arguably no longer need the government’s retirement safety net.”
Bay Area
I visited 5 of San Francisco's 24-hour restaurants in one night. Here's how they stack up.
San Francisco has only a handful of 24-hour restaurants.
Bay Area
If the Giants don’t rebuild now, they never will
Buster Posey might not overhaul the roster, but the organization must clear the way for prospects and inexperienced players to receive opportunities.
Culture
In Canada: The Inside Story Behind Angine de Poitrine’s Unprecedented Global Breakthrough
Also up north this week: Canada is the No. 4 music exporter worldwide, according to Luminate's midyear report.
Technology
India’s Paid Music Subscribers Could Hit 30 Million by 2028, EY-IMI Report Finds
India’s paid music streaming subscriber base could grow to between 28 million and 30 million by 2028, up from an estimated 14 million as of December 2025, according to the EY and the Indian Music Industry (IMI) “How India Listens, Streams and Pays for Music” report, released Friday in Mumbai. The report draws on a […]
Markets
Insurer Mapfre Estimates Venezuela Quake Losses at €25 Million
Spanish insurer Mapfre said on Thursday that losses from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela would be up to €25 million ($28.5 million), after its first-half net profit grew 9.4% despite storm-related claims in Spain and Portugal and negative currency …
Culture
Is Asia Pacific Beauty Finally Turning a Corner?
Mainland China aside, Asia Pacific’s travel retail beauty outlook is looking rosier than the headlines suggest.
Bay Area
It’s a plant store, cafe, and a barbershop. Now The Mellow is a jazz club, too
After years of free sidewalk shows, the Haight Street shop has obtained an entertainment license and a proper bar program.
Markets
I’m 38, lost my job, and have to move back in with my parents. What did I do wrong?
My emergency fund is running out — I thought I did everything right
Technology
Jack White Brings Out Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson to Tear Up Free’s ‘I’m a Mover’
The two rockers covered the Seventies deep cut during White’s show in Chicago
Bay Area
Jackie still critical after life-saving blood transfusion but shows improvement, vet team says
Beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie received a life-saving transfusion from another eagle but remains in critical condition despite showing improvement.
Bay Area
Jackknifed big rig causes traffic mess on NB I-238 near San Leandro after driver falls asleep: CHP
A jackknifed big rig with its axle ripped off is blocking lanes on the connector between I-238 and I-880 in the East Bay after CHP says the driver fell asleep and crashed into a sand barrel, but there were no injuries. The backup stretched for miles.
Technology
Japan core inflation rate in June creeps up from 4-year low as higher oil prices bite
This is the first rise in core inflation since March, and was in line with the1.6% growth expected by economists polled by Reuters.
News
Jason Epperson on the history found at national parks
America's national parks preserve not only the nation's most spectacular landscapes, but also some of its most important history. On Judy Woodruff's podcast, "In Pursuit of Happiness," she spoke with Jason Epperson. He is a podcaster and RV traveler who has spent years getting to know the parks with his family.
Technology
Jennifer Lopez’s Best Shoe Moments in 2026, So Far: Clear Heels, Mules and More
See FN's picks for her best 2026 shoe moments in honor of her 57th birthday.
Culture
Jennifer Lopez’s Ineffable Star Power, in 15 Vintage Snapshots
From her early days promoting the 1997 film Selena to the Versace dress that literally launched Google Images to her inimitable maternity style.
Culture
Jon Bon Jovi Cuts Short Madison Square Garden Concert Due to Illness
The Hall of Fame inducted rock band cut short their set at Madison Square Garden, as Jon Bon Jovi struggled with the effects of a sinus infection.
Markets
Judge Says Zelle Must Face New York AG’s Suit Over ‘Rampant’ Fraud; Zelle to Appeal
A judge rejected Zelle’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said the electronic payment platform’s refusal to adopt critical safety features enabled fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion from consumers. In a …
Technology
Judge rebuffs Trump admin demand for phone records from NYT reporters
"We can quash the subpoenas, or you could withdraw the subpoenas,” judge told US.
California
Judge says chef Eric Adjepong can't be alone with 7-year-old daughter amid abuse claims
A Maryland judge barred Food Network personality and 'Top Chef' alum Eric Adjepong from being alone with his 7-year-old daughter after finding a 'preponderance of evidence to believe' abuse claims.
Technology
Kalshi Accuses Netflix of Defamation Over Trailer for Prediction Markets Documentary
In a cease-and-desist, the company takes issue with the trailer falsely suggesting that Kalshi is violating a court order barring it from operating in Nevada.
Technology
Katia Beauchamp Returns to Beauty With Nail Care Brand
The Birchbox cofounder launches Buff Beauty, a 22-SKU collection redefining nail care with skin care-inspired products and tools.
Bay Area
Kawakami: 49ers’ 2026 training camp will be all about who’s next (if anybody)
It would be ideal for the 49ers to see several young players blast through practices and reinforce the idea that the team has a next generation of stalwarts emerging.
Bay Area
Kawakami: Why the Warriors lost out on LeBron James and what happens now
There are limited options for Golden State to pursue, but the front office could check in on Trey Murphy III or even pursue a reunion with Klay Thompson.
Bay Area
Keke Palmer, Pedro Pascal and more to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame stars
On Thursday, Walk of Famers Ming-Na Wen and Sheila E. announced the list of names to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2027.
Technology
Kelsea Ballerini and Patrick Droney Duet on Tender New Single ‘Math of Us’
Droney’s new album, Made You Look , is out now
Technology
Kino Rebelde Boards Locarno Title ‘September Afternoon’ for International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Kino Rebelde has picked up international sales rights for “September Afternoon” by writer-director Nicolaas Schmidt, which has its world premiere in the Cineasti del Presente competition section at the Locarno Film Festival. The film is described as a work that “transforms the romantic idea of the summer retreat into a quiet meditation on contemporary resignation, […]
Culture
Kristen Stewart Punks up Her Pixie Cut for Summer
Set to front stoner comedy “The Wrong Girls,” Kristen Stewart headed out for dinner with co-star Alia Shawkat, and debuted a spiky crop of hair.
California
L.A. got a World Cup beer surge, not the economic jackpot it expected
World Cup economic impact on L.A., beer sales soar
California
L.A.'s homeless authority is in a fight for its survival
LAHSA, the organization at the forefront of the Los Angeles city and county response to homelessness for more than 30 years, is fighting a Trump administration attempt to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds.
California
Las Vegas teen suspect in Santa Monica Pier shooting turns himself in
A 16-year-old boy from Las Vegas turned himself in after he was identified as the suspected gunman in a shooting near the Santa Monica Pier that left a man dead, authorities said.
Technology
Laura Loomer meets with Ukraine's Zelenskyy after her major reversal on the war
Laura Loomer, an ardent ally of President Donald Trump with a reputation for incendiary social media commentary, sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday after a dramatic turnaround on the war that could have political reverberations back in Washington.
Bay Area
LeBron James joins former Warriors GM Bob Myers and the 76ers, not Golden State
The Warriors created a path for their former nemesis to team up with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, but that won’t happen.
Bay Area
LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers, will sign 2-year, $8 million contract
LeBron James s signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.
Culture
Lewis Capaldi and RAYE to Headline Australia’s 2026 Spilt Milk Fest
The 2026 edition will visit Canberra, Gold Coast, Geelong and Perth this December, the start of the southern summer.
Markets
Liberty Mutual Introduces Its Newest Brand Character: Liberty Biberty
Liberty Mutual Insurance has introduced its first new brand character in eight years: Liberty Biberty, the embodiment of the warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you have great coverage at a great price. Liberty Mutual first introduced the phrase “Liberty …
Culture
Line Up! 5 Ways to Style a Striped Top This Season
A striped top is proving just as versatile as a white tee. Discover five editor-approved ways to style a striped top.
California
Lineage cleanup by the numbers: Will they meet their deadline?
Millions of pounds of spoiled food still need to be removed from the burned warehouse.
Technology
Listen to Orville Peck’s New Song “Too Little, Too Late”
Emmylou Harris, Noah Cyrus, and Allison Russell feature on the singer's second LP, due out September 18
Technology
Loose Threads: Paige Launches Handbags, Wrangler Plans Texas Flagship and More
The latest news from leading denim brands.
California
Lopez: 5 reasons the Dodgers should not go back to the White House again next year
A World Series victory comes at a stiff price: the annual White House photo op.
Bay Area
Los Altos Hills villa with rec room, fitness center, theater, wine cellar, 6-car garage sells for $15.2M
Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. See what sold in the MIdpeninsula this week.
News
Los Altos Hills villa with rec room, fitness center, theater, wine cellar, 6-car garage sells for $15.2M
Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. See what sold in the MIdpeninsula this week.
News
Los Altos Hills villa with rec room, fitness center, theater, wine cellar, 6-car garage sells for $15.2M
Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. See what sold in the MIdpeninsula this week.
Bay Area
Los Altos Hills villa with rec room, fitness center, theater, wine cellar, 6-car garage sells for $15.2M
Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. See what sold in the MIdpeninsula this week.
Technology
Lou Koller, Frontman for Sick of It All, Dead at 61
In June 2024, the singer said that doctors had found a tumor in his esophagus and he would have to undergo treatment
Culture
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Reveals Inaugural Film Program, Including Busby Berkeley Fantasias and Avant-Garde Shorts
The museum show films in two theaters starting September 22.
Technology
Lululemon, Fanatics Partner With MLB for Collection Featuring All 30 Teams
The launch campaign will feature Yankees first baseman Ben Rice and his girlfriend Sara Falkson.
Culture
Luísa Sonza Makes Her Tomorrowland Belgium Debut, Joining Kris Kross Amsterdam for ‘My Oh My’
The singer joined the Dutch duo during their Tomorrowland set.
Technology
Malia Baker on Returning to ‘Descendants’ and Her Dream Roles
Baker reflects on returning to Auradon, welcoming a new wave of castmates, the whirlwind of connecting with fans on tour and why playing Chloe has inspired her.
California
Man arrested after climbing to top of L.A.'s 6th Street Bridge, drawing police and stopping traffic
Police and firefighters responded after a man was spotted atop an arc on the 6th Street Bridge. Fire officials said the man had threatened to jump.
Technology
Mary Kate Golding, ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Set Decorator, Dies at 34 in Stabbing
Golding was found dead on Tuesday in her apartment in Astoria, Queens, having suffered a stab wound on her back, an NYPD spokesperson told People.
Technology
Max Mara at 75: Celebrating Iconic Style, Heritage, and Empowering Women
Marking the anniversary, the brand has reissued some of its signature coats, and the company's family members, creative director and fashion coordinator discuss the past and the future.
California
Mayor's press team uses disappearing WhatsApp messages, avoiding scrutiny
The city administrative code requires records to be retained for at least two years.
California
Measles hits U.S. record not seen since 1991; California seen as vulnerable
There have been 2,318 measles cases reported across the nation this year, according to the CDC. That's higher than in any year since a significant nationwide measles epidemic from 1989 to 1991.
California
Measure to allow cars back on Great Highway will go before voters in November
A measure to reopen the Great Highway to cars will officially head to voters in San Francisco after the Department of Elections confirmed Thursday that it verified enough signatures for the measure to qualify for the November ballot. The measure will ask San Francisco voters whether they want to allow cars back on the road […] The post Measure to allow cars back on Great Highway will go before voters in November appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Megan Moroney Has Read Your TikTok Comments and Doesn’t Really Care What You Have to Say
The 28-year-old country singer has grown used to the public commentary: “Anything anyone can say about me has already been said on the internet, and I've read it myself on TikTok.”
Technology
Meghan Markle’s and Prince Harry’s Favorite Seaside Town in Portugal Has Other Notable Fans
Christian Louboutin helped to spark interest in Melides by opening a five-star hotel in 2023.
Bay Area
Member of Vance's protective detail under investigation, Secret Service says
A member of Vice President JD Vance's protective detail is the subject of an internal investigation and potential criminal inquiry
News
Memories of a Harbor Named After Pete
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and fondly remember Pete’s Harbor.
Technology
Men Flock to Microdramas, Romance Stories Rule and Sunday Nights are Prime Time for Viewing
Microdrama viewership has grown 28-fold over the past two years, and it’s not just for women of a certain age anymore. More than two-thirds of users, male and female, watch romance-based series. And just like TV, microdrama viewership typically peaks on Sunday nights between 8-10 p.m. Those are among the findings of a research report, […]
Bay Area
Menlo Park school board member Scott Saywell won’t run again
Scott Saywell will not be seeking reelection to the Menlo Park City School District Board of Education this fall. Having served two terms, with the current one set to expire in December, Saywell said he believes the board is ready for someone new.
Technology
Meta is making its AI chatbot more like an assistant
Meta is upgrading its AI chatbot with new productivity features in a bid to compete with rivals like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude. The update will allow Meta AI to tap into your calendar to help you plan events and generate daily briefings, as well as perform in-depth research that you can steer as it progresses. […] Meta says its AI chatbot is going beyond just answering questions and generating images. | Image: Meta Meta is upgrading its AI chatbot with new productivity features in a bid to compete with rivals like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude. The update will allow Meta AI to tap into your calendar to help you plan events and generate daily briefings, as well as perform in-depth research that you can steer as it progresses. In a blog post, Meta says this update marks its "next step toward personal superintelligence," something CEO Mark Zuckerberg has touted as the future of AI . M
Technology
Meta just created a moderation nightmare for its smart glasses
Meta's smart glasses have been a PR headache for the company. Public backlash has been swift, and fierce; people are concerned about the erosion of privacy and expansion of surveillance. Some especially bad actors are using the glasses to film themselves "pranking" random strangers. Women have become unsuspecting social media content for men filming themselves […] Meta's smart glasses have been a PR headache for the company. Public backlash has been swift, and fierce; people are concerned about the erosion of privacy and expansion of surveillance. Some especially bad actors are using the glasses to film themselves "pranking" random strangers . Women have become unsuspecting social media content for men filming themselves hitting on them without their knowledge. When your product is being referred to as "pervert glasses," you have a problem on your hands. On Thursday, Business Insid
Technology
Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer Are a Designer Fashion Duo at Comic-Con
The two stars wore looks by Marc Jacobs and Schiaparelli on Friday.
Technology
Microsoft pressures LG into killing unwanted McAfee ads
Microsoft has intervened to stop Windows 11 users with LG monitors from being bombarded with annoying McAfee trial pop-ups. In response to complaints about the LG bloatware, Microsoft's Windows chief, Pavan Davuluri, said that LG has agreed to immediately disable the McAfee pop-up from its LG Monitor App Installer, and pledged that Microsoft will "keep […] Microsoft has intervened to stop Windows 11 users with LG monitors from being bombarded with annoying McAfee trial pop-ups. In response to complaints about the LG bloatware, Microsoft's Windows chief, Pavan Davuluri, said that LG has agreed to immediately disable the McAfee pop-up from its LG Monitor App Installer, and pledged that Microsoft will "keep improving here with our ecosystem partners." This crackdown follows backlash about large pop-up ads for McAfee antivirus and LG's own apps appearing on Windows 11 PCs after being c
Technology
Midjourney bought the astrology app Co-Star
Midjourney, which has gone from generating AI cat images to full-body ultrasound scans, is getting into a new field: astrology. The AI startup announced on Thursday that it has acquired the personalized astrology app Co-Star, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. Co-Star is a free app that offers daily horoscopes and allows you to check your […] Midjourney, which has gone from generating AI cat images to full-body ultrasound scans , is getting into a new field: astrology. The AI startup announced on Thursday that it has acquired the personalized astrology app Co-Star, as reported earlier by Bloomberg . Co-Star is a free app that offers daily horoscopes and allows you to check your compatibility with friends. As noted on the app's FAQ page , it combines human insight, data from NASA, and AI to deliver personalized advice for users each day. The terms of Midjourney's deal, which reported
Technology
Ministry Announce Final Album and Farewell Tour
The industrial metallers are winding things down with Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery)
Technology
Moody's says 'unprecedented' AI spending threatens credit quality of Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and others
Moody's said AI spending is forcing even the world's most cash-rich corporations to lean heavily on debt, stock sales and off-balance-sheet moves.
Technology
More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat
Massive forest fires burned out of control in southwestern France and central Spain on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate an estimated 200,000 people from their homes. Some even fled by boat when flames swept through the touristic area on France's Atlantic coast.
Technology
Morgan Wallen Scores Milestone Seventh Country Airplay No. 1 From ‘I’m the Problem’
“Don’t We” places Wallen among only 10 acts with 21 or more career leaders on the chart.
Bay Area
Mountain View ditched bond plans after lack of support, records show
Mountain View’s decision to scrap plans to place a bond measure on the November ballot came after polls showed plummeting support for the potential revenue measure, according to public records obtained by the Mountain View Voice. The city hired polling firm EMC Research and political strategist Clifford Moss to gauge whether voters would back a... The post Mountain View ditched bond plans after lack of support, records show appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Bay Area
Mountain View ditched bond plans as polls showed support dropping, records show
Mountain View’s decision to scrap plans to place a bond measure on the November ballot came after polls showed plummeting support for the potential revenue measure, according to public records obtained by the Voice.
Bay Area
Mountain View to close parking lot for police headquarters construction
Most of a downtown Mountain View parking lot is set to close for more than five years as the city begins construction on its new police and fire headquarters, an over $200 million project that has been in the works for years.
Technology
Move Over Microdramas, Here Come the Microsports (Exclusive)
World 1 has created new 30-second competitions for vertical video.
Markets
Munich Re Reports €2.2 Billion Profit on ‘Very Low’ Major Losses
Munich Re reported second-quarter proft that exceeded analyst estimates on “very low” major-loss expenditures in its property-casualty reinsurance business. Net income amounted to about €2.2 billion ($2.5 billion) in the three months through June, the Munich-based reinsurer said in a …
Culture
Museo Nacional del Ecuador Selects an Architect for Quito, Chelsea Set to Get a New Gallery this Art Week: Morning Links for July 24, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
Technology
Musk's bad week: Tesla suffers worst slump since 2022, SpaceX drops ahead of Starship test flight
Tesla shares plunged almost 18% this week after the company missed on earnings and turned cash flow negative.
California
NWS issues beach hazards statement for strong rip currents, breaking waves up to 10 feet
A hurricane in the eastern Pacific is generating a swell that will reach Bay Area coastlines by this weekend, bringing strong rip currents and possible sneaker waves, forecasters said. The National Weather Service issued a beach hazards statement for Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon along the coast from North Bay beaches like Point Reyes National […] The post NWS issues beach hazards statement for strong rip currents, breaking waves up to 10 feet appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
NYC stabbing attacks that injured 2 being evaluated as potential hate crime: NYPD
The suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed in broad daylight in Manhattan on Thursday, authorities said.
Technology
National of Bosnia and Herzegovina Charged with Attempting to Fraudulently Obtain U.S. Citizenship by Failing to Disclose Role in Abuse of Prisoners
A federal grand jury in the District of Idaho returned an indictment last week charging Miran Kostic, 66, of Boise, Idaho, a national of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with lying while attempting to obtain U.S. citizenship.
California
Neurodivergent kids face special mental health risks. New initiative seeks ways to protect them
Jake Collective and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are launching a $5 million, five-year initiative
Technology
New U.S. tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
U.S. President Donald Trump's latest set of tariffs drew objections Friday from America's trading partners including China and Japan, with Australia's trade minister slamming them as "completely unjustified."
Culture
New York Police Department investigates 2 stabbings as possible hate crimes
A man has been arrested after police said he stabbed two men in separate, nonfatal attacks on Manhattan’s Upper West Side
News
News Wrap: CDC reports more measles cases so far this year than in all of 2025
In our news wrap Friday, the CDC says the U.S. has seen more cases of measles so far this year than in all of 2025, a massive outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four additional states, Iran responded to U.S. strikes by launching waves of attacks targeting American bases in the region and at least 10 people were killed by a Russian ballistic missile strike in the Kyiv region.
News
Newsom appointed a close ally to this state board. Environmental groups say he has a conflict of interest
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Environmental groups are demanding the resignation of the Board of Environmental Safety’s newest member, Rhys Williams, because of his work as a lobbyist for a firm that represents clients that handle toxic materials. The board decides appeals involving hazardous waste facilities permitted by […]
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Newsom appointed a close ally to this state board. Environmental groups say he has a conflict of interest
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Environmental groups are demanding the resignation of the Board of Environmental Safety’s newest member, Rhys Williams, because of his work as a lobbyist for a firm that represents clients that handle toxic materials. The board decides appeals involving hazardous waste facilities permitted by […]
Bay Area
Newsom appointed a close ally to this state board. Environmental groups say he has a conflict of interest
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Environmental groups are demanding the resignation of the Board of Environmental Safety’s newest member, Rhys Williams, because of his work as a lobbyist for a firm that represents clients that handle toxic materials. The board decides appeals involving hazardous waste facilities permitted by […]
Bay Area
Newsom appointed a close ally to this state board. Environmental groups say he has a conflict of interest
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Environmental groups are demanding the resignation of the Board of Environmental Safety’s newest member, Rhys Williams, because of his work as a lobbyist for a firm that represents clients that handle toxic materials. The board decides appeals involving hazardous waste facilities permitted by […]
California
Newsom appointed a close ally to this state board. Environmental groups say he has a conflict of interest
Environmental groups want Board of Environmental Safety member Rhys Williams to resign over ties to a lobbying firm — the latest Newsom aide to land a plum state board seat.
Bay Area
Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York's Penn Station
The Trump administration is seeking to rename Manhattan's Penn Station as part of a planned $8 billion redesign of the country's busiest transit hub.
News
Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York’s Penn Station
The Trump administration is seeking to rename Manhattan’s Penn Station as part of a planned $8 billion redesign of the country’s busiest transit hub
News
Nine Lives seeks a home for Primrose, a ‘puppy in a cat’s body’
Nine Lives is seeking a home for the social tabby, who has spent more than six months in the Redwood City organization’s care.
News
No bodycam footage in fatal Madison police shooting
As officials review widely circulated bystander videos of the fatal police shooting of a homeless man in Madison, Wisconsin, one key perspective won’t be emerging: footage from the officers’ body-worn cameras
Technology
Noah Kahan Gets a Fake Call From Congress Ordering Fans to Wear Diapers at Concerts
During his stop in Washington, the singer pretended to get a phone call from the government about fans relieving themselves mid-show
Technology
Noah Wyle on ‘The Pitt’ Fan Discourse, Saving Hollywood and What’s Coming In Season 3
Noah Wyle knows some “The Pitt” fans came down hard on his character, Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, given how the character’s personal struggles caused him to lash out at some of his colleagues in Season 2. But he tries not to pay attention to the online discourse. “The blending of the line between actor and […]
Technology
Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Is Still Going Strong With Rare Deals on Coach, Staud, Loewe & Veronica Beard
Fashion insiders' favorite sales event is live until August 9, and here's everything our own editors are shopping.
News
Northern West Bank in lockdown as clashes rock villages and Israel deploys troops in Nablus
Israel widely deployed troops in the West Bank after clashes broke out Friday across the occupied territory following the killing of an Israeli settler triggered violence that left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers dead.
Technology
Norwegian Zombie Comedy ‘Grandmonster’ Wins Big Laughs and Top Outpost Award at Fantasia’s Frontières Market
Norwegian director Vegard Dahle’s zombie comedy “Grandmonster” has won the top Outpost Award, and a prize of post-production services, at the Fantasia Festival’s prestigious Frontières Co-Production Market, which handed out six awards at its closing cocktail, July 25. The film, about an American dropout who unintentionally triggers a zombie outbreak at a remote Norwegian nursing […]
Technology
OIP Insurtech Launches Document Intelligence AI, Reducing Compliance Review Time by Up to 80%
New platform automates inspection reviews, bind audits, policy checking, and compliance workflows across carriers, MGAs, brokers, and syndicates. OIP Insurtech has launched Document Intelligence AI, an insurance workflow automation platform that transforms manual inspection reviews, bind audits, policy checking, and …
Bay Area
Oakland Police Arrest Suspect in Assault of Councilmember Rowena Brown
Brown’s acquaintance, Ahshatae Millhouse, 38, of Hayward, was arraigned Thursday for an assault and robbery that took place in the official’s Oakland home.
Bay Area
Obituaries: Local residents who died recently
Excerpt: Local residents who have died recently include Hildegard Cervenka, Patricia S. Campbell, Lloyd Murray, Mimi Peery, Kathryn Gail Fenton Brown, John Arnold Galen, Shawn Thomas Pagee and Karen Louise Rongey-Conner.
Culture
Ocular artistry: Eye prosthetics become canvases for self-expression
Prosthetics designed to blend in as replacements for missing body parts are becoming tools for creative expression. This is especially true in the community of ocular prosthetics, or artificial eyes. Jeffrey Brown meets a Portland eye maker whose designs are helping clients see themselves in a new light. It's for our coverage of the intersection of health and arts, part of our CANVAS series.
Technology
Oil falls on report Pakistan is pushing for new U.S.-Iran talks with China's backing
Oil prices dropped by around 3% on Friday, but remained on track for a weekly jump of 10% as the U.S.-Iran war continued to escalate.
Technology
Oil shipments are under attack on multiple fronts as fighting escalates in Red Sea, Hormuz and Black Sea
More than 60 commercial ships have been attacked in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman since March 1.
Culture
Oliver Tree Celebration of Life in Santa Cruz to Feature Diplo, Tribute Videos, Live Music
Saturday's (July 25) event will also include unreleased video content and caskets for each of the late singer's characters.
Technology
On the Line: Social Audits Are Failing Pakistan’s Garment Workers
Also in this edition: Factory fires keep erupting, extreme heat is costing India’s informal workers billions in lost wages, another factory on the Thai-Cambodian border closes, and how to make sure Section 301 tariffs work.
Technology
One of Telluride Film Fest’s Marquee Venues Significantly Damaged by Flash Flood, But Fest Believes It Will Be Operational by Labor Day Weekend
A massive downpour that hit Telluride last Friday afternoon caused multiple mudslides that pummeled numerous homes and businesses.
Bay Area
OpenAI co-founder revealed as giant donor behind Big Bear bald eagle land
The contentious lakeside spot had been threatened with development for years.
Technology
Opetaia Foa’i Receives Billions Award For ‘Moana’ Ballad ‘We Know The Way’
Foa’I was on hand Thursday night, July 23 at APRA AMCOS’s Sydney headquarters for the award presentation.
News
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
Federal health officials on Friday said they have linked cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite tied to shredded lettuce to an additional four states, expanding the scope of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora.
Markets
PG&E’s Data Center Pipeline Surges in Second Quarter
PG&E Corp. reported a 7.6-gigawatt increase in its data center pipeline during the second quarter as the artificial intelligence build-out gains momentum. The California utility’s pipeline of proposed data center projects totaled 12.7 gigawatts at the end of June, up …
Technology
Paramount Agrees to Hold Off on Warner Bros. Merger Until After Antitrust Trial
The studio and coalition of states looking to block the deal reached a truce on when Paramount can close the deal, if at all.
Technology
Paramount Agrees to Postpone Warner Bros. Merger Until After Antitrust Trial
Paramount Skydance has reached an agreement with a coalition of state attorneys general to postpone the Warner Bros. Discovery merger until after an antitrust trial. The company entered a joint stipulation in the federal case on Friday afternoon agreeing not to close the $111 billion transaction until five days after a trial is held or […]
Technology
Paramount agrees to delay WBD acquisition to as late as June 2027 amid legal challenge
Paramount previously said it intended to complete its WBD acquisition by the end of September, but said Friday the agreement is a "significant win."
Bay Area
Paramount agrees to delay closing its Warner Bros buyout for months while judge considers challenge
Skydance-owned Paramount on Friday agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery well into next year.
California
Paramount agrees to delay closing its Warner Bros buyout while judge considers challenge
Paramount said it wouldn’t close the merger until five days “after the merits determination in these matters” or June 1, 2027.
California
Paramount agrees to months-long delay of Warner Bros. merger
The concessions come as Paramount Skydance was already facing the prospect of a lengthy moratorium. The latest delay could extend to next summer.
News
Paramount will delay closing Warner buyout for months while judge considers states' challenge
In a court filing, Paramount said it wouldn't close the merger until either a court ruling is made on the merits of the states' lawsuit or June 1, 2027.
Technology
Paramount/WBD merger delayed for months as states' lawsuit moves toward trial
“Halting this merger while our case proceeds is a critical victory," NY AG said.
Culture
Paris Fashion Week Unveils Spring/Summer 2027 Schedule
Two designer debuts, notable returns and Paris’s usual blockbuster shows are in store this fall.
Technology
Pay raises keep shrinking. Here’s how much smaller they’ll be next year.
One solution is getting a different job — but that’s not so simple.
Bay Area
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready unveils his debut graphic novel at San Diego Comic-Con
Pearl Jam guitarist and rock legend Mike McCready has written a graphic novel and rock opera called "Mike McCready's Farewell to Seasons". It'll be available worldwide Oct. 6.
Bay Area
Peninsula town of 11,000 may have the Bay Area’s biggest home sale of the year
One of the Bay Area’s highest-priced listings has found a buyer, showing how rare opportunities on large land parcels are motivating luxury buyers to make moves.
Technology
Pentagon lowers official Iran war death toll, omitting four killed this month
The Pentagon lowered its official Iran war death toll to 14 from 18, removing four service members killed this month.
Technology
People Moves: AIPSO Appoints Willis President and CEO; Canopius Names HSBC’s Alioto as Group COO; Doubtless Adds to North American Leadership
The Automobile Insurance Plans Service Office (AIPSO) appointed Executive Vice President Les Willis as president and CEO. Willis succeeds President and CEO Charles Kwolek, who is retiring after a 32-year career with the organization. Prior to joining AIPSO, Willis served …
Markets
People Moves: Executive Changes at Hudson Insurance
Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc., based in Stamford, Connecticut, made several leadership changes at its U.S. insurance subsidiary, Hudson Insurance Group, based in New York City. After more than 20 years with the company, Chris Gallagher will retire from Hudson, effective …
Markets
People Moves: Shepherd Insurance Names Kleymeyer as President of Employee Benefits
Shepherd Insurance announced that Matt Kleymeyer has joined the firm as the President of Employee Benefits, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to delivering innovative employee benefits solutions and exceptional client service. Based out of Shepherd’s headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, Kleymeyer …
Bay Area
Philly fans rejoice! Celebrate LeBron's arrival with must-have 76ers gear
Get ready, Philadelphia: Grab the LeBron James Sixers merch every fan needs.
California
Pittsburg’s revamped Central Harbor Park to reopen with waterfront celebration
A newly upgraded stretch of Pittsburg’s waterfront reopens to the public this weekend, wrapping up a construction project years in the making. The project to revitalize Central Harbor Park, which sits north of Marina Boulevard between the Pittsburg Marina and the Pittsburg Yacht Club, traces back to 2022, when city staff completed the design. The […] The post Pittsburg’s revamped Central Harbor Park to reopen with waterfront celebration appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Police Blotter: July 12, 2026- July 18, 2026
Police Blotter: July 12, 2026- July 18, 2026 STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS July 12 - July 18, 2026 Weekly Arrests (Includes cite/released): 33 Homicide 0 Weekly Calls for Service: 1,960 Assault—Great Bodily Injury 15 Weekly Reports Taken: 178 Burglary— Non Residential 0 Weekly Complaints (against HPD) : 0 Burglary—Residential 0 Weekly Calls Received: 5,306 Theft 15 This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. &
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Police boat crashes into central London bridge, sending officers into River Thames
A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, tossing officers into the River Thames and injuring five of the crew, the Metropolitan Police said.
Technology
Polish Fashion Brand Partners With AI Firm to Create 3D Digital Twins For Products
LPP is partnering with Pirxe, a company that specializes in spatial AI.
Culture
Prominent Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion and Mortgage Fraud
Thomas C. Goldstein, a prominent appellate attorney who argued more than 40 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and co-founded the widely read legal website SCOTUSblog, was sentenced to 72 months in prison today for tax crimes and mortgage fraud. The Court additionally revoked Goldstein’s bond and remanded him into custody.
Markets
Prudential Reimburses 2.85 Billion Yen After Misconduct Probe
Prudential Financial Inc. said it reimbursed 437 individuals about a total of 2.85 billion yen ($17.4 million) as part of remediation efforts following a regulatory probe into employee misconduct at its Japan business. In addition to the 498 individuals who …
Bay Area
Public funding cuts, lost grants, stagnant wages: How economic woes are dimming a vibrant art scene
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. San Diego’s art scene is one of most vibrant in the country, but its luster is dimming, as public funding dries up and artists’ pay falls behind the curve amid soaring housing costs and inflation. The San Diego region is among the top […]
California
Public funding cuts, lost grants, stagnant wages: How economic woes are dimming a vibrant art scene
With world-renowned cultural campuses, San Diego is one of the country’s top 100 arts communities, but can it hold its position amid shrinking arts investment and rising costs?
Culture
Public funding cuts, lost grants, stagnant wages: How economic woes are dimming a vibrant art scene
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. San Diego’s art scene is one of most vibrant in the country, but its luster is dimming, as public funding dries up and artists’ pay falls behind the curve amid soaring housing costs and inflation. The San Diego region is among the top […]
Bay Area
Public funding cuts, lost grants, stagnant wages: How economic woes are dimming a vibrant art scene
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. San Diego’s art scene is one of most vibrant in the country, but its luster is dimming, as public funding dries up and artists’ pay falls behind the curve amid soaring housing costs and inflation. The San Diego region is among the top […]
Culture
Public funding cuts, lost grants, stagnant wages: How economic woes are dimming a vibrant art scene
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. San Diego’s art scene is one of most vibrant in the country, but its luster is dimming, as public funding dries up and artists’ pay falls behind the curve amid soaring housing costs and inflation. The San Diego region is among the top […]
Technology
Qualcomm is about to raise prices and that’s bad news for everyone
Qualcomm sent a letter to customers on Friday warning of plans to increase its prices by "a percentage in the double digits," Bloomberg reports. The price hikes will go into effect starting with products shipped after September 1st. Qualcomm claims it has "exhausted its ability to absorb higher costs from suppliers," as ongoing component shortages […] Qualcomm sent a letter to customers on Friday warning of plans to increase its prices by "a percentage in the double digits," Bloomberg reports. The price hikes will go into effect starting with products shipped after September 1st. Qualcomm claims it has "exhausted its ability to absorb higher costs from suppliers," as ongoing component shortages continue to drive up prices. The company also said it attempted to source components from alternate suppliers prior to announcing the price hikes. As Bloomberg notes, Qualcomm's price increa
Technology
RFK Jr.'s handpicked committee approves manufacture of peptides he uses
There's no human safety or efficacy data, but that no longer seems to matter.
Technology
Rebel Wilson Defamation Case Ruling Appealed by ‘The Deb’ Star Charlotte MacInnes
Charlotte MacInnes has appealed her defeat in a defamation case against Rebel Wilson, challenging the findings that Wilson’s Instagram posts were not defamatory and did not cause serious harm to her reputation. MacInnes filed her notice of appeal on Thursday, one day after Justice Elizabeth Raper dismissed her defamation and breach-of-confidence claims in the Federal […]
California
Red Flag Warning issued July 24 at 1:10PM PDT until July 24 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
...Critical fire weather conditions continue through the weekend... .Hot, dry and windy conditions will peak this afternoon and Saturday east of the Cascades and potions of northern California. Humidities nudge higher on Sunday, although winds and low rhs may still meet red flag criteria. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...Mostly the Shasta and Scott valleys of Fire Weather Zones 280 and 281, but also portions of the Klamath National Forest. * WINDS...Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * MINIMUM HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * DURATION...3 to 7 hours Friday afternoon. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
California
Red Flag Warning issued July 24 at 2:49AM PDT until July 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST CA AND WESTERN NV... * CHANGES...Reduced duration of Red Flag hours. Added overnight recoveries to the humidity section. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, including the Biscar Fire, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County, including the Macy Fire. * Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity...Afternoon minimums 6 to 10 percent Friday though Sunday. Overnight recoveries 25 to 45 percent each night through Monday morning. * Duration...3 to 7 hours Friday and Saturday afternoon. 3 to 6 hours Sunday afternoon. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responder
Technology
Report: Claims Severity Reaches All-Time High, Frequency Declines
All Peril severity reached an all-time high in 2025, rising 25.9% from a year earlier, a new report shows. LexisNexis Risk Solutions released its 2026 U.S. Home Trends Report, which looks at loss cost, claims frequency and severity. Related: Changes …
Technology
Robot snakes searched for Venezuela earthquake survivors in collapsed buildings
US robotics researchers flew to Venezuela with snakebots after getting a call.
Technology
Rocket Report: Lightning strikes in China; Starship launch on deck
Relativity Space announced plans to build a second rocket factory near Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Technology
Roku raises streaming hardware prices by up to $50
Roku has increased prices across its streaming hardware, with the cheapest HD Streaming Stick now priced at $39.99 instead of $29.99, as first reported by The Desk. The price hike affects all of Roku's other devices as well, with some increasing by as much as $50. Here's a rundown of the changes: Roku is currently […] The Roku Ultra. | Image: Roku Roku has increased prices across its streaming hardware, with the cheapest HD Streaming Stick now priced at $39.99 instead of $29.99, as first reported by The Desk . The price hike affects all of Roku's other devices as well, with some increasing by as much as $50. Here's a rundown of the changes: Streaming Stick : $29.99 to $39.99 Streaming Stick Plus: $39.99 to $59.99 Streaming Stick 4K : $49.99 to $79.99 Roku Ultra: $99.99 to $149.99 Roku Streambar SE : $99.99 to $149.99 Roku is currently holding a sale that puts some devices at their
Technology
Roku raises streaming stick prices by up to 60 percent
Roku blames RAM shortage after CEO called it "great" for business in May.
Technology
Russian attack cuts power to around 150,000 in Ukraine’s north as Kyiv hits missile, oil facilities
The update comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed strikes on a key missile components facility in the Russian city of Kirov.
Markets
Russia’s Black Sea Waters Not Safe for Ships Amid Attacks, Moscow Warns
Moscow warned that it is unsafe to navigate in its Black Sea waters after Ukraine has been ramping up attacks on Russia-linked ships in the area. The warning was addressed to all vessels in Russia’s exclusive economic zone in the …
California
SF Zoo welcomes four Chilean flamingo chicks, first hatchings in nearly a decade
For the first time in nearly a decade, fluffy Chilean flamingo chicks can be seen peeking out from under their parents’ wings at the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens. Over the past week, the zoo’s flamingo flock increased by four — the first successful hatchings in nine years. “The chicks are so far doing well […] The post SF Zoo welcomes four Chilean flamingo chicks, first hatchings in nearly a decade appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
SF couple desperate to find mini Australian shepherd missing from Monterey
The couple says they left 3-year-old Luca with a pet sitter in Monterey a month ago while they went exploring. Within 10 minutes of dropping him off, they received a call saying he had run away.
Bay Area
SF set to pay $8.7M to Black city workers in discrimination settlement
The lawsuit, which was filed months after the murder of George Floyd, will pay out to thousands of current and former Black employees.
Technology
Sales Veteran Fred Tsui to Lead Hong Kong International Film Festival
The Moebius Entertainment founder and longtime Media Asia sales chief succeeds Albert Lee on Sept. 23, ahead of the festival's 51st edition next spring.
News
Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 98 people in 17 states since November, FDA says
Investigators have determined that shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services are a likely source of the germ, but the Indiana-based company doesn't account for all the illnesses.
Bay Area
San Francisco Voters Will Vote, Again, on the Great Highway This November
A proposal to reopen the westside road to vehicles on weekdays has officially qualified for the ballot.
Bay Area
San Francisco officials warn city isn’t prepared for more frequent heat waves
Although San Francisco’s nickname is “Fog City” and it’s famous for its cool summers, it’s not immune to occasional heat waves. City infrastructure and residents may not be adequately adapted and ready to deal with extreme heat when it does occur, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health. “We often think of ourselves […] The post San Francisco officials warn city isn’t prepared for more frequent heat waves appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
San Francisco once declared war on tech. Tech won
Years after Google bus blockades and a facial-recognition ban, San Francisco has embraced surveillance drones and robocars. Will the truce between tech and the city last?
Bay Area
Santa Clara County immigrant response network grows into powerhouse
President Donald Trump’s mass deportations of undocumented immigrants have turbocharged local response to protect Santa Clara County residents from harm. The Rapid Response Network (RRN), a regional volunteer-based coalition providing real-time alerts of federal immigration enforcement, has more than tripled its number of responders to 3,000 people since it began nearly a decade ago. The network has […] The post Santa Clara County immigrant response network grows into powerhouse appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Santa Clara County nonprofits pare services as budget crisis ripples across safety net
SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICIALS attempted to be as strategic as possible with the services they slashed due to a $787 million deficit predominantly caused by deep federal cuts. The shortfall forces nonprofits on the front line to constrict their services. Nonprofits across the board will be particularly hampered in prevention efforts in order to preserve core […] The post Santa Clara County nonprofits pare services as budget crisis ripples across safety net appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
School board races at a glance: Sequoia, Las Lomitas, Menlo Park, Woodside, Portola Valley
Voting sticker at the San Mateo County Clerk-Recorder office in Redwood City on Nov. 4, 2024. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. While the California gubernatorial election and Menlo Park ballot measure may be front of mind for residents preparing for the 2026 midterm elections, several seats on local school boards will also go before voters on […]
Technology
Seattle to honor its newest hero, a misshapen raccoon named Jimothy
'You don't have to be perfect to be loved.'
Science
Senate advances MAHA-friendly bill for food warning labels and junk food ad bans
Unexpected alliances among Republicans and Democrats were on display over a bill meant to rein in ultra-processed foods.
Bay Area
Short Story Contest 2026 – Drawbridge
Palo Alto Weekly 40th Annual Short Story ContestSecond Place, Teen Category Drawbridge by Maxwell Hernandez The dry, brown, cracked ground beneath us stretched for miles. We got off the boardwalk and started walking. We only had to walk about a mile before we would get to the trail. All of a sudden, I heard a […]
Bay Area
Short Story Contest 2026 – Marcescence
Palo Alto Weekly 40th Annual Short Story Contest Marcescence by Koyel Bhattacharyya I wake up with a gasp. I have to go for a run. Now. I can barely struggle into my running shorts before stumbling into my sneakers and out the door into the muggy Brooklyn air. I am immediately damp all over, but […]
Bay Area
Short Story Contest 2026 – Unpolished
Palo Alto Weekly 40th Annual Short Story ContestFirst Place, Young Adult Category Illustration by Mary Watanabe Unpolished by Keira Lew The House With No Dust There’s no dust here. There never was. When I was little, I used to run my fingers along the windowsills, the tabletops, the spaces in between the paintings and picture […]
Bay Area
Short Story Contest 2026 – Winners
The characters in this year’s winning stories engaged in voyages of exploration, whether it’s a search for a ghost town, a forbidden relationship, or the perfect drink for life’s final rendezvous.
Technology
Sneaker Politics Realizes 20-Year Dream With New Houston Store
The retailer also plans to open a location in Denver this fall.
California
Some court-watchers say LA judges are setting higher bail for Latinos
A new report from La Defensa found that average bail amounts for Latinos were more than 15 times higher than white defendants — with some big caveats.
Technology
Sony Pictures Sets Viral X-Inspired Short-Form Thriller ‘Los Hilos del Miedo’ at Prime Video Spain (EXCLUSIVE)
Sony Pictures International Productions’ Spanish operation is moving into short-form fiction with “Los Hilos del Miedo,” an eight-part psychological suspense series set to launch on Prime Video in Spain. Running approximately five minutes per episode, the production marks the division’s first short-form series and draws on stories by Spanish writer Salvador Gutiérrez Solís that went […]
Culture
Soulja Boy Requests DNA Test for Son With Ex Jackilyn Martinez
The rapper's filing comes in response to Martinez suing him last year.
Culture
Sound Deal: Sony Is Blowing Out These Top-Rated Headphones for Just $10
For under ten bucks, you get a pair of brand new, genuine Sony headphones for music, work, recording and more.
California
Southern California's heat wave is about to break. But not for long
Southern California will continue to endure hotter than normal conditions for the foreseeable future, with the peak of the heat wave lasting through Sunday, forecasters said.
Technology
SpaceX launches Starship on test flight, this time with most advanced Starlinks
SpaceX’s Starship rocket has blasted off on another test flight, this time carrying 20 of the most advanced Starlinks
Technology
Spain Scores World Cup Docuseries at Prime Video
The four-part series boasts exclusive, never-before-seen footage of Spain's journey to World Cup glory, including from matches against Argentina and France.
Bay Area
Staff at the San Francisco-Based Foundation Behind Wikipedia Demand Union Recognition
Workers said they want more of a say in how the Bay Area-based foundation behind the world’s largest encyclopedia uses artificial intelligence.
California
Still in critical condition, Big Bear eagle Jackie gets life-saving blood transfusion
Big Bear eagle Jackie is in critical condition after a blood transfusion. As veterinarians seek answers, mate Shadow fuels questions about whether he's "seeing" another female.
News
Students lose spots at Howard University over tuition payments weeks before classes
More than 500 incoming students at Howard University have learned this week that they have been unenrolled from the Washington, D.C., school and no longer have spots for the upcoming fall semester that begins Aug. 17
California
Study finds Marin residents face nation’s widest gap in finding local vs. national news
AMERICA’S LOCAL NEWS CRISIS has reached affluent Marin County, where a new study reports more than half of those surveyed say local news is much harder to find than national news. Of the 832 adults surveyed, 51% said it’s difficult to find news about what’s happening in their city or town. But only 21% said […] The post Study finds Marin residents face nation’s widest gap in finding local vs. national news appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Study: Despite AI boom, employers still prize people skills and adaptability in new hires
IF YOU SPEND a few minutes talking with college students about their career prospects, one topic is at the top of their minds: Will their jobs be displaced by a bot? Their concern makes sense. Universities are integrating artificial intelligence into their curricula, and employers are adopting AI at a rapid pace. So most students assume that AI skills are now key to […] The post Study: Despite AI boom, employers still prize people skills and adaptability in new hires appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Suki Waterhouse Laces Up Knee-high Boots With Lingerie at Los Angeles Concert
A range of musicians opt for lace-up knee-high boots for the stage.
California
Sunset Boulevard expected to reopen late Friday following water leak
About a week after an estimated 17 million gallons of water spilled out of a broken water main under Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, crews have nearly finalized repairs and announced the road will soon reopen.
News
Supreme Court litigator gets prison for tax evasion case after gambling on poker
A prominent Supreme Court litigator has been sentenced to six years in prison for evading a multimillion-dollar IRS tax debt and engaging in mortgage fraud in a case that cast a spotlight on his secretive lifestyle as a high-stakes poker player
Technology
Sweden Plans To Ban “Forever Chemicals” in Consumer Products By 2028
Sweden says it will not wait for European Union to pass a ban.
Technology
Team uses AlphaFold AI to redesign gene-editing proteins to make them safer
Google's AlphaFold can help ID what parts of a gene editing protein enable mistakes.
News
Teen accused in deadly Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia set for plea
A teenager accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School in Georgia is due in court for a plea and sentencing hearing
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Teen pleads guilty to murder in a 2024 shooting that left 4 dead at Georgia's Apalachee High School
A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts, including murder, in a shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia that killed two students and two teachers.
Culture
Ten Chart Records Ella Langley Has Broken or Set
The country singer's hit 'Choosin' Texas' and its parent album 'Dandelion,' have ruled country and pop charts.
Markets
Tesla Expands Robotaxi Service to Orlando, Tampa
Tesla this week expanded its robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa, as the electric-vehicle maker races to prove that it can scale its autonomous ride-hailing business beyond its initial launch markets. The move comes a day before Tesla reports second-quarter …
Markets
Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation Announces Staff Changes
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation announced leadership staff changes. DWC is launching a new program area, AI Innovation and Integration, focused on the responsible, mission-driven use of artificial intelligence to modernize processes and reduce administrative burdens, …
Markets
Texas Panhandle Shaken by Strongest Earthquake to Hit the Region
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the Texas Panhandle early Thursday morning, one of the strongest recorded in Texas. Effects from the earthquake were felt throughout the rural region and as far as southern Oklahoma and New Mexico. According to the …
Culture
The 3-in-1 Leave-In Conditioner Made For Beach Days
Sun Bum’s Beach Formula is a leave-in conditioner formulated to detangle, nourish, and protect hair from the sun. Here's our full review.
Technology
The 7 Best Airbnbs in the Algarve, from Rustic Cottages to Whitewashed Villas
Headed to Portugal's coast? Book a villa Airbnb in the Algarve for an idyllic home base. Here are seven properties we've bookmarked.
California
The Backlash to Newsom’s Return-to-Office Mandate and HHS Withholds Medicaid Payments to California
Newsom’s return-to-office mandate may not help people “fall in love,” but it has created a standoff between the governor and California’s powerful state worker unions.
Culture
The Best Eye Makeup For Blue Eyes, According To Makeup Artists
If you’re unsure where to start when looking for the best eye makeup for blue eyes, browse Vogue’s guide to top eyeshadows, liners and creams for blue eyes.
Culture
The Best Niacinamide Serums for Brighter, Smoother, and Bouncier Skin
We talked to dermatologists to find the best niacinamide serums. From The Ordinary to La Roche-Posay, these are Vogue’s favorites.
Technology
The Club's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
Intel shares gained after a blockbuster quarter, while Amkor was upgraded by UBS after an Nvidia partnership.
Technology
The Pool Films Acquires Tokyo-Based Photographer and Director Xavier Tera’s Debut, ‘The Color of the Sun,’ Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based The Pool Films has taken world rights to coming-of-age drama “The Color of the Sun,” which marks the feature film debut of Tokyo-based photographer and commercials director Xavier Tera, who has collaborated with the likes of Harry Styles, Kaytranada and Rosalia. “Color of the Sun,” which will soon launch from the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons […]
Culture
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Foreign Tongues’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart
Plus, the set starts in the top 10 on five more album charts.
Technology
The Scoop With Rains’s Philip Lotko: On Becoming Rains’s Creative Director, a Soccer Sponsorship and a New Sales Format
This week’s guest is Rains co-founder Philip Lotko. Founded in 2012 as a niche outerwear company, Rains has grown rapidly in its almost 15 years of existence.
Technology
The Short and Long of the Latest in Summer Dressing Out of Tokyo
New Japanese government regulations allowing shorts at work in the summer heat are stirring debate — and perhaps a trend — worldwide.
Bay Area
The Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks for July 24 to July 26 in SF
It’s finally sunny in San Francisco. Bring the whole group chat to an outdoor movie night, embark on a taco crawl, hunt for vintage treasures, and more.
Markets
The bond market hasn’t been this calm since the dot-com bust and the financial crisis. History warns of a rude awakening.
Junk-bond spreads are near the lows reached before the financial crisis of 2007-09. Here’s how to hedge before the market wakes up.
California
The latest on the Big Bear eagle drama: Does Shadow know Jackie is alive?
The beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, have been a fixture of Big Bear Lake for years. But if Jackie's receiving medical care in a rehab center, will Shadow move on?
Markets
The stock market is completely unprepared for a 6% yield on the 30-year Treasury
Long-bond spike would crush stock gains and deepen bond-fund losses.
News
The story’s the thing for Atherton actor Astraea Brown
Brown’s latest role is ‘blank slate’ Jane Doe in quirky, poignant musical ‘Ride the Cyclone.’
Markets
The world is facing its largest oil shock ever. Here is why prices are not higher.
Oil prices aren’t yet near the level economists had said would put the global economy in jeopardy of a recession.
California
The ‘Duduk Whisperer’; Lodi’s Indie Wrestling Underdogs
This week, we're featuring two of our favorite sound-rich stories from the past year.
News
There are already more U.S. measles cases this year than in all of 2025
This year has easily become the U.S.'s worst year for measles since 1991, as major outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah and Arizona have sickened hundreds and smaller clusters of cases sparked in other states.
Science
There are already more U.S. measles cases this year than in all of 2025
The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five more months of 2026 still to come.
California
There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025.
Technology
There's graffiti of Danny DeVito all over SF. He loves it.
DeVito comes to San Francisco this weekend for two performances with the SF Symphony.
Technology
This New Denim Brand Caters to True Tall Proportions
A Tall Box aims to fill a long-standing gap that many standard size brands have tried to fill but failed.
Markets
This energy company sidestepped Iran war challenges by pushing into data centers
SLB has looked beyond the Middle East, capitalizing on revenue opportunities in other regions and in the AI market.
Technology
This is the world's most advanced robotic servicing satellite—that we know about
"These are things that tend to be really hard."
Technology
Three Individuals Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Billing Medicare and Medicaid Through Opioid Addiction Treatment Clinics in Kentucky
A Texas businessman, a Kentucky doctor, and a Kentucky woman were sentenced to prison for their roles in fraudulently billing Medicare and Kentucky Medicaid over $4.8 million through a series of addiction treatment facilities.
Technology
TikTok’s protection of minors should not be opt-in, warns EU
TikTok has attracted the ire of the European Union over its protection of children who use the video sharing platform. The European Commission announced preliminary findings today under the Digital Services Act (DSA) that offer specific issues to address. The Commission suggests that TikTok should adjust the default settings of minors' "public" accounts so the […] TikTok has attracted the ire of the European Union over its protection of children who use the video sharing platform. The European Commission announced preliminary findings today under the Digital Services Act (DSA) that offer specific issues to address. The Commission suggests that TikTok should adjust the default settings of minors' "public" accounts so the content they post is only visible to TikTok users the teen has chosen to share it with, and that such content shouldn't be recommended to other users in the For You
Science
To Afford Aging in Place, Older Adults Turn to ‘Golden Girls’ Housing
A growing network of home-sharing programs is helping people find compatible housemates. And demand is rising, driven by housing shortages, rising rents, and sales prices that affect both the old and the young.
California
Tom Holland is the first 'Hot Ones' guest to puke after spicy 'Odyssey' interview
During the press tour for 'The Odyssey,' actor Tom Holland stopped by 'Hot Ones' for an interview that was too hot to handle.
Bay Area
Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence, according to the local sheriff's office.
Technology
Tourmaline Wore Miss Claire Sullivan—and Paid Homage to Marsha P. Johnson—at Her Virginia Countryside Wedding
The artist and activist married attorney Cameron Bills in a wedding that celebrated family and community, overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Technology
Trading Partners React to Trump’s Section 301 Duties With More Tariffs Brewing
Reactions from trading partners have been swift following the Trump administration’s imposition of new double-digit tariffs on Thursday.
Technology
Treasury yields retreat, 10-year hovers around January 2025 highs
U.S. Treasury yields retreated on Friday after briefly hitting the highest level since January 2025 the day before.
News
Tropical Storm Genevieve has formed in the Pacific Ocean
Tropical Storm Genevieve has formed in the Pacific Ocean
Technology
Trump Wants to Use Frozen Iranian Funds to Cover for Attacks on Ships
War-risk insurance premiums climbed after the latest Houthi attacks, with Kpler saying carriers are "cautious but selective" regarding Red Sea passages.
Technology
Trump considers ‘massive attack’ on Iran; Pakistan reportedly seeks to restart stalled peace talks
The president told Axios he was considering an operation "bigger than ever before" before Reuters reported Pakistan is seeking to restart peace talks.
Technology
Trump defends DOJ subpoenas of NY Times reporters; Google also was targeted
The DOJ is investigating the leak to The New York Times of security concerns about President Donald Trump's new Air Force One plane, donated by Qatar.
Technology
Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers
President Donald Trump is having governors and electricity companies join a pledge aimed at shielding U.S. consumers from higher utility bills because data centers
News
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court
Culture
Trump sets new tariffs on trading partners, covering nearly all U.S. imports
The latest set of tariffs from President Trump took effect on Friday for more than 80 countries, covering virtually all U.S. imports. They replace another set of tariffs, launched on what Trump called "liberation day," that the Supreme Court struck down earlier this year. Liz Landers reports.
Technology
Trump threatens EU with 'substantial TARIFF' for 'ROBBING' U.S. tech giants
Trump on Truth Social railed against the European Union's new fine on Google and prior penalties against U.S. tech giants Apple, Meta and Amazon.
California
Trump wages court battle over rules for detaining migrant children
The Trump administration has pressed the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to 'thumbs-up, thumbs-down' the Flores settlement agreement, a decades-old case in Los Angeles federal court that sets the rules for how the government can detain migrant children.
Technology
Trump's new global tariff draws rebukes from trade partners over forced labor justification
U.S. trading partners have rejected the forced labor rationale behind Trump's new global tariffs, while most signaled plans to keep negotiating.
California
Two theaters, nonstop screenings: Inside the Lucas Museum's film programming plans
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced its inaugural film programs to run nonstop throughout the day in two dedicated theaters.
News
U.S. military says it fired on another vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports
The U.S. and Iran showed no sign of backing away from their conflict after a 13th straight night of strikes. With fighting flaring again and diplomacy uncertain, both sides made moves suggesting an escalation was possible.
Technology
U.S. to see higher generic drug prices thanks to tariffs, CEO of leading India pharma firm warns
CEO of Indian pharma company Dr Reddy's has warned that Trump's proposed tariffs on generic drugs will make them more expensive for patients.
Technology
U.S., other nations back open-source AI with 'strong security' at China summit
The APEC statement is the first to include open-source cooperation at a minister level, said Li Lecheng, China's industry and information technology minister.
California
UC Doctors Seek to Unionize 10,000 Colleagues in Massive Campaign
Attending physicians say they aim to improve working conditions, protect research and improve patient care at UC medical centers.
News
UN human rights chief faces opposition in vote to extend his term for another four years
U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk is facing opposition ahead of a vote Friday for a second four-year term
Technology
US Mortgage Rates Rise for Third Straight Week
Mortgage rates in the US, already the highest in almost a year, rose for a third week, squeezing affordability as home price growth accelerates. The average for a 30-year, fixed loan climbed to 6.58% from 6.55% a week earlier, Freddie …
Markets
US Strikes Iran From South to North After Trump Threats Over Red Sea Shipping
U.S. missiles struck targets across Iran, reaching as far as its Caspian coast, on Friday after President Donald Trump vowed “major military punishment” for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen for extending the Middle East war to a second …
Technology
US and Allies Say Russian Hackers Stole Emails Without Social Engineering
The United States and more than a dozen allied nations said on Thursday that Russian hackers stole emails from users of the Zimbra email program without having to fool them into opening an attachment or clicking a link. The trick, …
Bay Area
US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach blockade of Iranian ports
The U.S. military said Friday that it fired on another merchant vessel that was trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports.
Technology
Uber and Waymo to end exclusivity arrangement in Atlanta and Austin
In Atlanta and Austin, Texas, Waymo driverless rides will be available on platforms other than Uber starting in 2028.
Bay Area
Upscale California interior designer arrested, accused of bilking clients
Detectives say they believe more victims have yet to be identified.
Technology
Valentino, Maison Margiela Among Runway Returns to Provisional Paris Schedule
The week will also see Drew Henry’s Courrèges debut.
Technology
Venice Biennale President Calls EU Withdrawal of Funding Over Russia ‘Entirely Political, Certainly Not Legal’
The European Union fulfilled its threat to withdraw a €2 million ($2.3 million) grant in response to Russia’s participation earlier this week.
Markets
Verizon’s stock rises as earnings show the company is no longer a ‘hunting ground’
The wireless company beat subscriber expectations while pulling back on costly promotions.
Bay Area
Video shows ICE agents in plain clothes detaining Ukrainian woman at SFO
Video of the arrest posted on social media by Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson, shows Iryna Gorb asking for help as agents in plainclothes detain her at SFO.
News
WATCH LIVE: Day 2 of FDA advisory panel meeting to consider use of peptides
The two-day meeting hosted by the FDA has the backing of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has described himself as a "big fan" of peptides and vowed to overturn industry restrictions put in place under President Joe Biden.
News
WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at White House Correspondents' Dinner after attack disrupted April event
Call it White House Dinner 2.0, or Take Two, or, in Trump's own words, a "HOT ticket." The big unknown is whether Trump will bring the fighting words against the press he'd planned to deliver in April — before the event descended into chaos when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint, forcing an evacuation of the room.
News
WATCH: Trump says Venezuela is 'not ready yet' for elections after U.S. ouster of Maduro
"They're not ready yet for the elections, but at some point they will be," Trump said before mentioning the country's prowess in the Miss Universe pageants once he owned.
News
WATCH: Trump touts new nuclear reactors in his push to speed up domestic power
President Donald Trump hosted executives from nuclear power companies Friday in the Oval Office to celebrate a new milestone in the White House's push to accelerate the growth of nuclear power in the United States.
News
WATCH: What to know about India's youth-led Gen Z 'cockroach' protests
What began as outrage over leaked national entrance exams has exploded into one of India's biggest youth-led protest movements in years.
California
WCIRB: California Comp Premium Leveled off, But CT Claims Frequency Rose
California workers’ compensation premium growth leveled off as rates stabilize, but rising cumulative trauma claims continue to drive claim frequency higher, a new report shows. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released its 2026 State of the System …
Bay Area
Warriors intel: So, about the Anthony Davis speculation
Anthony Davis has been linked to Golden State, but the Warriors have not had substantive talks with the Wizards about a potential trade.
Culture
Watch Charli xcx’s Full Theatrical Film That Accompanies Her New ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Album
The pop star gives fans a deeper look into her creative process & inspiration.
Culture
Watch Niall Horan Surprise ‘Off Campus’ Star Ella Bright by Turning Her Cover Song Into a Duet
"Oh my god, this is so wild," the shocked actress exclaimed.
Science
Watch: GOP Senator Says Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean Safer Drugs — For a Price
Bill Cassidy of Louisiana chairs the Senate’s health committee. In an interview with KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner, he discusses the drug supply, his proposal to defray out-of-pocket costs, and his controversial vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary.
Culture
Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield and Kevin Morby Welcome First Child: ‘He Is Perfect’
Morby announced the news on his Substack, revealing that the little guy decided to "kick the door in to weeks ahead of schedule."
California
Western Snowy Plover Population Passes Milestone
The small coastal bird's numbers reach 3,000 for the first time in 20 years.
Technology
Whack-a-drone
In Pasadena, California, there's a cute red brick courtyard where one storefront isn't like the rest. The glass doors open onto a sparse industrial hallway, which leads to a sunlit foyer with a large spiral staircase. Go up, and you'll see a typical coworking space: open tables, healthy snacks, a collection of meeting rooms with […] In Pasadena, California, there's a cute red brick courtyard where one storefront isn't like the rest. The glass doors open onto a sparse industrial hallway, which leads to a sunlit foyer with a large spiral staircase. Go up, and you'll see a typical coworking space: open tables, healthy snacks, a collection of meeting rooms with glass walls. Follow one hallway most of the way back, and you'll find Office 18. There are no signs of life in this tiny private office that's supposed to be the headquarters of Odyssey Robot, an upstart US drone company. We saw
Technology
What kinds of black holes exist — and how are they different?
Scientists have identified four types of black holes, classified mostly by their masses. But these mysterious objects continue to challenge our understanding of the universe.
Markets
What’s New at the Farmers Market this Saturday
Your weekly guide to treasures at the Kiwanis Redwood City Farmers Market for Saturday, July 25, on 500 Arguello Street, Redwood City
Technology
What’s to blame for Canada’s wildfires?
The inferno that sent toxic smoke billowing toward the United States won't be the last. Officials are now battling both the wildfires and misinformation.
Bay Area
What’s up this weekend: Americana artist Miko Marks, summer classics concert, Latin jazz tribute, art school open house and more
This weekend, Miko Marks brings stirring Americana to Palo Alto, plus Redwood Symphony’s summer classics; an old-school funk band; a pianist’s Latin jazz tribute and an open house at a school for art and music.
Culture
What’s up this weekend: Americana artist Miko Marks, summer classics concert, Latin jazz tribute, art school open house and more
This weekend, Miko Marks brings stirring Americana to Palo Alto, plus Redwood Symphony’s summer classics; an old-school funk band; a pianist’s Latin jazz tribute and an open house at a school for art and music.
Culture
What’s up this weekend: Americana artist Miko Marks, summer classics concert, Latin jazz tribute, art school open house and more
This weekend, Miko Marks brings stirring Americana to Palo Alto, plus Redwood Symphony’s summer classics; an old-school funk band; a pianist’s Latin jazz tribute and an open house at a school for art and music.
Bay Area
What’s up this weekend: Americana artist Miko Marks, summer classics concert, Latin jazz tribute, art school open house and more
This weekend, Miko Marks brings stirring Americana to Palo Alto, plus Redwood Symphony’s summer classics; an old-school funk band; a pianist’s Latin jazz tribute and an open house at a school for art and music.
California
While Corte Madera 5th graders teach seniors to play a game, kids learn from them, too
“BINGO! OH, YEAH!”  That could have been anyone yelling at a bingo palace, but this time it was a resident senior at Áegis Living Center in Corte Madera.  In the Marin County assisted living memory care facility, the game’s not all about winning; it’s the basis of a learning exercise.  Kids from Kristy Dell’s fifth grade class at Cove Elementary School, on field trips, have been teaching the gray-hairs how to […] The post While Corte Madera 5th graders teach seniors to play a game, kids learn from them, too appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Who’s behind those AI dread billboards? A tech company
San Francisco finally got a billboard that understood its AI anxiety. Then we found out who bought it.
Technology
Why Intel, Micron and other major chip stocks are falling — even as the rest of tech holds up
There isn’t one “smoking gun” catalyst — but investors could be reacting to Chinese memory developments, Korean stock-market weakness and Intel’s inability to sustain postearnings gains
Bay Area
Why TV streaming has officially jumped the shark
I love television, but I hate what Silicon Valley did to it.
Technology
Why bond investors are pushing up some of your interest rates
Many types of consumer loans such as mortgages peg their interest rate to the yield on 10-year Treasury bonds, which has been moving higher.
Markets
Why fixing the housing crisis for under-40s could trigger 10% Treasury yields
Bond prices will dive as structural inflation builds, says hedge fund manager
California
Why saying 'chai tea' is redundant — and how one SoCal cafe is preserving the drink's identity
Owner of Chaiwale & Co. talks about how he’s preserving the traditions around sipping chai.
Technology
Wildfire forces evacuation of NASA's Deep Space Network complex in Spain
"Any potential damage will be assessed when it is safe to do so."
California
With Big Bear eagle ailing, OpenAI co-founder drops $5.5 million to buy land near nest
OpenAI's Greg Brockman and his wife donated $5.5 million to conserve land near famed Big Bear eagles' nest as Jackie remains in critical care. The $10 million goal is now met.
Culture
With Cosigns From Fat Joe and DJ Khaled, Boxer Edgar Berlanga Jr. Is Ready to Step Into the Music Ring
For Entry 022 of Mic Drops and Elbow Drops , Carl Lamarre speaks with boxer Edgar Berlanga Jr. about his first song "Baby Mama," advice from Fat Joe and being ready for the music game.
California
With another scorching weekend in store for SoCal, fire danger is ticking up
The heatwave is expected to last through the end of the month, with dangerous temperatures and beach conditions in the forecast.
Bay Area
Woman arrested by ICE at SFO is SF photographer, cafe worker
Friends identify the woman as a longtime San Francisco resident; State Sen. Scott Wiener calls for her release.
Markets
World Bank Estimates Quakes Cost Venezuela $20 Billion in Damage
The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last month may have caused $19.6 billion in physical damage to buildings and infrastructure, or about 18% of gross domestic product, according to a preliminary assessment by the World Bank. Almost half of the …
Technology
Worldpeace DMT Drop Mixtape and Announce Album
Flowers Powers, out today, includes a cover of Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi
Markets
Would you take $65,000 today, or flip a coin for a chance to win $1.3 million?
Your answer to this viral poll question probably says a lot about the state of your finances.
Technology
You can’t ignore Google Zero anymore
The web and Google once had a deal: Google collects data and indexes webpages and in exchange sends oceans of traffic to websites. The deal wasn't perfect and certainly made Google more money than it made the websites, but it worked for a long time. Now, however, the deal seems to be dead. And the […] The web and Google once had a deal : Google collects data and indexes webpages and in exchange sends oceans of traffic to websites. The deal wasn't perfect and certainly made Google more money than it made the websites, but it worked for a long time. Now, however, the deal seems to be dead . And the web is being forced to reckon with what happens when the Google traffic dries up. On this episode of The Vergecast , David and Nilay talk about the week's Google Zero news, including Reddit's interest in getting out of an AI training deal , and the publishers considering blocking Google fr
Technology
Zach Cregger Teases His ‘Weapons’ Prequel and Its “Crazy” Approach to Gladys’ Origin Story
"There's an amazing story to be told about where Gladys comes from," the filmmaker told the Comic-Con crowd.
Technology
Zendaya’s Cleopatra Makeup is the New ‘Clean Girl’
The Emmy-winning actress colored her eyes in sharp black shadow at the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" Shanghai premiere.
Technology
‘72 Hours’ Review: Kevin Hart Throws Himself Into the Slapstick but Netflix’s Intergenerational Farce Squanders Its Premise
A 40-year-old marketing exec spends time with a group of Gen Zers to get a handle on youth culture in Tim Story's raucous action-comedy, also featuring Teyana Taylor and Mason Gooding.
Technology
‘Avatar’ Sequel Film ‘Aang: The Last Airbender’ Revives the Animated Franchise With Breathtaking Visuals: TV Review
It’s a shame most fans of the “Avatar” franchise won’t have the chance to see its first animated feature on the big screen. (M. Night Shyamalan’s risible 2010 live-action film will be acknowledged here and here only.) “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” is the first official release from Avatar Studios, the shingle set up half […]
California
‘Bay City Beat’ radio show: July 24-26, 2026
Bay City Beat is hosted by longtime journalist Leslie Katz and showcases a unique listing of weekend arts and cultural events around Marin County and the Bay Area. In partnership with Radio Sausalito, this show features fun events and exciting happenings that you will want to get out and enjoy. To hear the broadcasts, tune […] The post ‘Bay City Beat’ radio show: July 24-26, 2026 appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
‘Blue Bloods,’ ‘Once Upon a Time’ TV Director Ralph W. Hemecker Dies at 65
Veteran TV director, writer and producer Ralph W. Hemecker, known for his work on shows including “The X-Files,” “Blue Bloods,” “Once Upon a Time” and “The Flash,” has died. He was 65. According to an obituary notice, Hemecker died July 10 at his home in Glendale, Calif. Hemecker’s credits over the years also include “Millennium,” […]
Technology
‘Crutch’ Canceled After One Season at Paramount+
The Paramount+ multi-cam comedy “Crutch” is done after just one season, Variety has learned. The series, which starred Tracy Morgan in the title role, originally debuted on Paramount+ back in November 2025. News of the series ending comes as little surprise, as it failed to find a significant audience upon its debut and considering Morgan’s […]
Culture
‘Feels Like a Full-Circle Moment’: VASSY Talks Tomorrowland Performance and Fresh Tune ‘DAY N NIGHT’
VASSY is returning to Tomorrowland "as a new mum to premiere the first single of an entirely new chapter," she tells Billboard.
Culture
‘I Needed Something to Sink My Teeth Into’: Why Amy Shark Decamped to a Converted Church In Wales to Create ‘Soft Pop’
“It was such a rollercoaster, but I'm just so proud of myself. I really went for it,” Shark tells Billboard.
Culture
‘I Want Your Sex’ and Hollywood’s New Favorite Age Gap
When Karley Sciortino wrote a script based on a BDSM relationship in her 20s with an older man, no one would touch it. More than a decade—and a gender swap—later, “I Want Your Sex” starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman was born.
Technology
‘Interview With The Vampire’ Renewed for Season 4 With Rebrand to ’Queen of the Damned’
Hannah Moscovitch, an executive producer on 'The Vampire Lestat,' will take over as showrunner.
Technology
‘Interview With the Vampire’ Renewed for Season 4, Titled ‘Queen of the Damned’
“Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire” has been renewed for Season 4, titled “Queen of the Damned.” The renewal was announced at San Diego Comic Con and comes ahead of the Season 3 finale on Sunday for “The Vampire Lestat.” Series executive producers Mark Johnson and Hannah Moscovitch and stars Jacob Anderson, Assad Zaman, Eric […]
Bay Area
‘It Wasn’t Right’: Woman Arrested by ICE at SFO Is a San Francisco Photographer, Barista
A friend coordinating her legal aid said the 38-year-old Ukrainian immigrant is in a federal immigration detention facility in California City.
Markets
‘It’s nothing personal’: Should I tell my 96-year-old stepmother that I don’t want her inheritance?
“I would likely be the one responsible for dealing with the house.”
Technology
‘I’m F-cking Done’: Ministry to Release Final Album in October
'Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery)' will feature new single, “Burned Out," and be followed by a 2027 farewell tour
Markets
‘I’m still confused’: I sold $80,000 in shares on June 30, so why didn’t I receive my dividend?
“To my surprise, the proceeds from the sale were credited to my money-market settlement fund.”
Technology
‘Lanterns’ Trailer Reveals Sinestro and Its Manhunter Threat
The HBO show from DC Studios arrived at Comic-Con for its lengthiest look yet.
Technology
‘Lanterns’ Trailer: Hal Jordan Visits Sinestro in Prison, Guy Gardner Has a Cameo and a Shape-Shifting Manhunter Is on the Loose
HBO’s upcoming DC Studios drama “Lanterns” got a new trailer for the Green Lantern-inspired mystery at San Diego Comic Con. The eight-episode series premieres on HBO on Aug. 16. The show stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, a veteran Green Lantern, and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Jordan’s protege who is learning the ropes. The […]
Technology
‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Set Decorator Mary Kate Golding Fatally Stabbed in N.Y.
Mary Kate Golding, a set decorator for shows including “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Goosebumps” and “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” died Tuesday in Queens, N.Y. after being stabbed. She was 34. Police were called to her apartment just after midnight. The NYPD said in a statement, “On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at approximately 0024 hours, police […]
Technology
‘My Little Pony: Forever Friendship’ YouTube Series to Launch in 2027
Hasbro is launching a brand new “My Little Pony” series exclusively on YouTube. Titled “My Little Pony: Forever Frienship,” the show will debut on YouTube in early 2027. Nine-minute episodes will drop bi-weekly. The series is said to follow “Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy as they embark on a new journey of […]
Technology
‘Off Campus’ Star Ella Bright Had No Idea Niall Horan Recorded ‘Baby Now That I Found You’ Duet
The actress compared it to “This Town,” the debut solo single from Horan from the early post-One Direction days
Technology
‘Rick and Morty’ Spinoff ‘President Curtis’ Scores Early Season 2 Renewal at Adult Swim
Voice star Keith David and the rest of the team made the announcement at Comic-Con for the Adult Swim series that debuts Sunday.
Bay Area
‘Section 415’ podcast: How LeBron James’ decision shapes the Warriors’ outlook
After Bob Myers convinced James to continue his career in Philadelphia, Golden State GM Mike Dunleavy is left with limited options to improve his roster.
Technology
‘Sia: Nostalgic for the Present’ Review: A Concert Performance Film from 2016, but It Channels Sia’s Mystery and Power
Sia’s greatest songs, like "Unstoppable" and "Titanium" and "The Greatest," are anthems of strength, power, fortitude, invincibility, and watching the movie it’s fascinating to behold how her facelessness feeds that quality. She’s an abstract figure, a pair of lips singing, and this creates the sensation that the power she’s singing about doesn’t emanate from her. She’s channeling a force larger than herself — the rising specter of feminine triumph. She’s merely the vessel.
Technology
‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Co-Creator Bill Prady Explains the Science Behind the Show’s Multiverse
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the series premiere of “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” now streaming on HBO Max. HBO Max’s “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” opens in a post-apocalyptic Pasadena, an alternative world where zombie hands poke out of the ground, giant moths terrorize, random tears in reality serve as vacuum […]
Science
‘The Child Is Terrified’: Doctors on the Front Lines of a Measles Comeback Speak Out
Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah as the U.S. faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a country that eliminated the dangerous disease.
Markets
‘We are not romantically involved’: I’m marrying my platonic best friend of 20 years. Should I leave him my home?
“I own my home outright, have no children or other dependents.”
Culture
‘Wouldn’t It Be Fun If There Were a Coachella for Broadway?’ Now There Is
With Tony-winning headliners, campfire singalongs, an original Rent cast reunion and a destination venue, The Festival will bring Broadway crowds way north of Times Square this summer.
Technology
’72 Hours’ Review: Kevin Hart Tries to Be Down With the Kids in a Mediocre ‘Hangover’ Knockoff
Great comedies are in short supply these days, but “72 Hours” offers a reminder that a crime subplot can quickly ruin even a potentially average one. Directed by Tim Story (“Barbershop,” “Ride Along”) and written by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg (the “Harold & Kumar” trilogy, “American Reunion”), this latter-day “Hangover” retread did not need […]