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Democrats see a path back to the U.S. House majority this November as President Donald Trump's approval dips.
Culture
Sandra, if you’re reading this, drop the skincare routine posthaste!
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Long before the Tesla revolution, Sony Pictures Classics' ‘Who Killed the Electric Car?’ investigated why GM discontinued the beloved EV1.
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Bay Area firefighters from San Francisco and Alameda County have been dispatched to central Oregon for the nation’s highest-priority wildfire. The Akawa Butte Fire, located 13 miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, has consumed more than 27,000 acres across Deschutes and Jefferson counties and prompted local evacuations. The National Multi-Agency Coordination Group, which prioritizes firefighting resources […] The post 27,000-acre blaze: San Francisco, Alameda County firefighters dispatched to nation’s highest-priority wildfire appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Four men were shot in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District early Saturday morning while trying to break up an altercation between a man and a woman, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The shooting happened just before 1 a.m. at the corner of Mason and Market streets, in the 900 block of Market Street. The […] The post 4 shot in San Francisco’s Tenderloin while trying to break up verbal altercation appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and Christian McCaffrey are among the team leaders who will guide the 49ers while head coach Kyle Shanahan recovers during training camp.
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The Trump administration has levied tariffs on more than 60 countries, using a legal justification that permits the president to impose import taxes and other sanctions against countries found to engage in “unjustifiable,” “unreasonable” or “discrimina...
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The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing
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According to Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to reveal its first smart glasses at WWDC next June, with an expectation that they'll launch by the end of 2027. Part of the hold-up may be around the company's efforts to get its privacy features and messaging in order. Smart glasses in general, and Meta's in particular, […] Meta’s AI glasses have been the focus of controversy. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge According to Mark Gurman , Apple is planning to reveal its first smart glasses at WWDC next June, with an expectation that they'll launch by the end of 2027. Part of the hold-up may be around the company's efforts to get its privacy features and messaging in order. Smart glasses in general, and Meta's in particular, have ignited controversy over their ability to stealthily capture photos and videos. As Gurman points out: The company has spent more than a decade making pr
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he plans to test U.S. service members' testosterone levels each year. But when it comes to testosterone levels, optimization isn't so straightforward.
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Clint Reilly helped elect a who's who of California Democrats and trained generations of political consultants. He was a genius in the business of campaigns.
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Employees learned the unexpected news last week.
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* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...The Lost Coast and the Mendocino Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
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* WHAT...Surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. Highest surf will be on south-southwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk, longshore current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding is possible during evening high tides which are forecast to be 6.0 to 6.5 feet this evening though much of this week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South-southwest swell of 2 to 3 feet from 200 degrees with a period of about 17 seconds.
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* WHAT...Long-period southerly 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...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through 6 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
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* WHAT...Long-period southerly 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...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
Bay Area
In Cooperstown, the former Giants second baseman showed that there is in fact crying in baseball.
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From Charli XCX to Zoe Kravitz and Hailey Bieber, the mini-short has proved itself a summer 2026 staple.
California
San Francisco police officers on marine patrol found a person dead in the water west of the Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday morning. The body was found at about 10 a.m. near Point Diablo, on the Marin County side of the Golden Gate channel, according to a statement from the San Francisco Police Department Saturday […] The post Body found in water west of Golden Gate Bridge by SFPD Marine Unit appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Christopher Nolan’s star-studded adaptation of “The Odyssey” has surpassed $600 million globally after just two weekends of release. The big-budget take on Homer’s 3,000-year-old epic, led by Matt Damon as the Greek king Odysseus, has generated $639.6 million worldwide, including $353.2 million at the international box office and $284.4 million domestically. It’s a staggering turnout […]
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"I'm doing everything within my power to feel better and continue playing great shows for great fans when I've got a complete clean bill of health," the Poison rocker wrote.
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Springsteen played "Streets of Minneapolis" Friday (July 24) after receiving the ACLU Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Arts, Business, Science and Sports.
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The star's debut signature sneaker gets its boldest look yet.
California
California’s wildfires are destroying forests faster than the state can replant them, and federal cuts are making the gap worse.
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California’s wildfires are destroying forests faster than the state can replant them, and federal cuts are making the gap worse.
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Mike Flanagan's latest Stephen King adaptation, Carrie (this will be his fourth), is slated to make its debut on Amazon Prime on October 7th. The new trailer dropped at Comic-Con 2026 and doesn't contain many surprises. If you're familiar with Carrie at all, it hits all the expected notes. Though it's clearly been updated for […] The latest adaptation debuts October 7th. | Image: Amazon Mike Flanagan's latest Stephen King adaptation, Carrie (this will be his fourth), is slated to make its debut on Amazon Prime on October 7th. The new trailer dropped at Comic-Con 2026 and doesn't contain many surprises. If you're familiar with Carrie at all, it hits all the expected notes. Though it's clearly been updated for the modern era. According to Deadline , Flanagan's take on the classic King novel will tackle very modern teen challenges like active shooter drills and bullying on social medi
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There's something about a movie like The Room, Troll 2, or Fateful Findings that I find irresistible. These sorts of "so bad they're good" films are marvelous curiosities where ambition far outstrips resources, ability, and self-awareness to become something much greater than the sum of their parts. Champagne and Bullets (also released as GetEven and […] Thankfully the movie is bonkers enough to live up to the artwork. | Image: Vinegar Syndrome There's something about a movie like The Room , Troll 2 , or Fateful Findings that I find irresistible. These sorts of "so bad they're good" films are marvelous curiosities where ambition far outstrips resources, ability, and self-awareness to become something much greater than the sum of their parts. Champagne and Bullets (also released as GetEven and Road to Revenge ) is a film on par with those classics of outsider cinema. The movie is al
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The singer wore Black Suede Studio’s glossy Alessia heels after a July run of pointed Dior, Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin pumps.
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All three songs come with their own black-and-white music videos
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Three bonus tracks previously posted on her Instagram alt-account are now available to download in a $4.99 digital album bundle.
Technology
Chinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affordability and efficiency
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Chocolate firms look to win shoppers back with premium products and social media trends after poor weather conditions, tariffs, and the Iran war hit sales.
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Former Rep. Cori Bush, outside the courthouse where the Dred Scott case was argued, promises to reverse her ouster from Congress
California
At risk of personal repercussion, nearly 80 day laborers gathered at a Pasadena workshop where they learned about legal assistance and resources.
California
Some like it hot... very, very, very hot, like Danny Westergaard from Palos Verdes Estates.
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BART riders should expect delays and service changes this weekend as crews complete track upgrades in the East Bay. Green Line service has been suspended between Berryessa/North San Jose and Daly City during the work, BART said. Passengers traveling from the San Francisco line are advised to take a Dublin/Pleasanton train and transfer at Bay […] The post East Bay BART Green Line suspended this weekend for track work appeared first on Local News Matters .
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“I kind of wanted to look like a ghost—a little antique ghost doll,” Emma Roberts tells Vogue exclusively of her wedding looks by Monique Lhuillier.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures 110 to 116 and lows in the mid 80s to low 90s. * 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.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 100 to 107 and low temperatures in the low 70s to low 80s. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 105 and low temperatures in the low 70s. * 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.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104 to 116. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * WHERE...Mostly rural portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California, including Joshua Tree National Park. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to 116. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...In Arizona, Parker Valley and Yuma. In California, Chuckwalla Valley, Imperial Valley, and Palo Verde Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures between 105 to 111 degrees and low temperatures between 75 to 81 degrees. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures between 105 to 111 degrees and low temperatures between 75 to 81 degrees. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 100 to 110 and low temperatures in the low 70s to low 80s. * 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.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 105 and low temperatures in the low 70s. * 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.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures 110 to 115 and lows in the mid 80s to low 90s. * 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
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of easing regulation of popular peptides.
Technology
A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight Sunday, bringing the total forced out of their homes to a staggering 220,000 in one region alone, as flames crept ever closer to the wine region city of Bordeaux. Neighboring Spain oversaw its own fire evacuations on the country's east coast.
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Plus Mike Flanagan's Carrie teaser, trailers for Dark Matter S2 and Matchbox the Movie , and Marvel news.
California
A federal jury has convicted a CEO from Florida of conspiring to defraud Medicare through a Hayward home health agency, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California said. Simon Katz, 43, of Boca Raton, was found guilty Wednesday of conspiracy to commit health care fraud following a six-day trial in U.S. District […] The post Florida CEO convicted in $3M Medicare fraud scheme tied to Hayward home health agency appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Many Americans in the 50-55 age range have 10 to 15 work years left, extending 401(k), IRA growth investing, but they can't afford an ill-timed market crash.
Bay Area
"Skynet" looks more and more realistic in 2026 after an OpenAI agent broke out of a test corral, traveled the internet and hacked into a startup company.
Technology
In 1984, the Skynet of "The Terminator" films were science fiction
Culture
“If you make a lot of money when you are young and an artist you are never really forgiven.”
Bay Area
Gas prices in the Bay Area, along with the rest of California and the nation, keep climbing, according to a weekly fuel report from AAA’s regional office in Walnut Creek. Average fuel prices around the Bay Area include $5.76 in San Francisco, $5.58 in Oakland, and $5.57 in San Jose, according to the statement. At […] The post Fueled by Strait of Hormuz tensions, prices at Bay Area gas stations continue summer surge appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Daniel J. Kim (“Cobra Kai”) and Danielle Kennedy (“The ’Burbs”) have joined the cast of “Drive Thru Magic,” the upcoming scripted fiction podcast from actor, writer and director Briggon Snow (“The Bright Sessions”). The project is produced by Atypical Artists and executive produced by Lauren Shippen. “Drive Thru Magic” is a gay romance drama set against the unlikely backdrop of […]
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Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 4 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean
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Plus, BTS’ ARIRANG surges back into the top 10 after new vinyl release.
Technology
The album debuted atop the Billboard 200 with 124,000 equivalent album sales
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Gracie Abrams has earned her first No 1 on the Billboard 200 with her third album “Daughter From Hell,” bowing atop the chart with 124,000 equivalent album units. The singer-songwriter announced the album back in May, along with the release of its first single “Hit the Wall.” Her last project, 2024’s “The Secret of Us,” […]
Culture
Both releases nod to the guitar tone Armstrong has used across decades of Green Day songs.
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As home prices continue to climb, the traditional path to homeownership has become increasingly out of reach. Could “middle housing” help bridge the gap between subsidized housing and multimillion-dollar single-family homes asks San Mateo County Supervisor Lisa Gauthier.
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As home prices continue to climb, the traditional path to homeownership has become increasingly out of reach. Could “middle housing” help bridge the gap between subsidized housing and multimillion-dollar single-family homes asks San Mateo County Supervisor Lisa Gauthier.
Technology
The singer paired a cropped gingham shirt with baggy distressed jeans and a white belt as the New York label opened its largest store to date.
Culture
Williams sang Rilo Kiley's "Silver Lining" with Lewis and Bleachers' "I Wanna Get Better" with Antonoff during her set in Newport, R.I.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the low 90s and low temperatures in the 70s. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the low to mid 80s and low temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* WHAT...Temperatures in the low to mid 90s with low temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 80s to upper 90s and low temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s for the mesas and low temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s to upper 90s and lows in the mid 60s to mid 70s below 6500 ft. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the low 90s and low temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* 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...Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Malibu Coast, Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County Inland Coast. * 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.
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* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 84. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s for the mesas and low temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the low to mid 80s and low temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the low to mid 90s and low temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s to upper 90s and lows in the mid 60s to mid 70s below 6500 ft. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid to upper 90s with low temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the low to mid 90s and low temperatures in the 70s. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 80s to upper 90s and low temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Technology
It's not the spend, it's the return.
Culture
Hosted by Rei Ami and Ken Jeong, the new TV special is part of Shark Week starting on July 26.
California
Job postings reveal studios are quietly adopting AI.
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The stage is in battleground Pennsylvania
Technology
AI riches are already concentrated among a handful of powerful companies, but there are plenty of new, some radical, ideas about how to spread the wealth.
California
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF HAITIANS in the U.S. are living in uncertain times. On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could proceed with a plan to end Temporary Protected Status — a federal program that allows people to stay in the United States when the government considers their own country unsafe […] The post How ‘sanctuary people’ are redefining what immigrant advocacy means in volatile times appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
The suit alleges negligence on the part of state and local officials before the deaths of seven people, including some with Bay Area ties.
Technology
The industrials sector of the stock market is benefitting from the AI infrastructure boom with its P/E ratio up close to tech levels and investor flows strong.
Bay Area
Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people's hearts by clinging to an orangutan plushie, is marking his first birthday Sunday.
Technology
The longtime house ambassador chose fall 2026 heels with asymmetrical black uppers and marbled block heels for Apple TV’s “Dark Matter.”
Technology
Jessica Biel also stars in Sam Hargrave's feature that debuted its first footage at Comic-Con ahead of its fall launch.
California
City of Gold documentarian says Pulitzer Prize-winning food writer transformed food writing and helped many understand L.A.
Culture
Musgraves has not publicly addressed the changes, and no explanation has been posted to her official social media accounts.
Technology
Gigs in Chicago (the tour’s opening night show), Boston, and Brooklyn were removed from schedule after they were added to itinerary due to initial demand
Technology
Marvel boss Kevin Feige recently told Empire how David Jonsson was cast as the next Black Panther. He explained that “The Long Walk” star met with “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler in a “secret meeting,” and that the Oscar winner quickly identified Jonsson as his next leading man. “We hadn’t started a search yet,” Feige […]
Bay Area
It may be summertime, but Hulu is getting into the holiday spirit with "Family Guy" and "Bob's Burgers" special holiday content coming later this year.
California
A lawsuit alleges the Solano County Sheriff’s Office and a telecommunications company illegally profited from overcharging for video calls with people held in jail. The contracted company, iWebVisit, and the Solano County Sheriff’s Office are defendants in the lawsuit filed Wednesday in Solano County Superior Court by family members of jail inmates. The lawsuit alleges […] The post Lawsuit alleges Solano County sheriff, jail contractor blocked in-person visits, profited from video calls appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Smells may worsen as the company shifts to cleaning the unburned portion of the warehouse.
Technology
The R.E.M. frontman’s debut solo album is in the works
Technology
Cohesive style, yet totally individual looks from Joey King and Maisie Williams—this is how two friends should do a press tour.
Culture
Stepping out for lunch in Paris, Margot Robbie sports a label more often associated with the girls of the West Village and Silver Lake.
Technology
The iconic filmmaker jumps in front of the camera to star opposite his daughter in the five-episode branded series, which features cameos from Jason Biggs and Adrien Brody.
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While perhaps less dramatic than in years past, Marvel nonetheless had some big reveals lined up for Comic-Con. The highest profile was certainly the announcement that Ryan Gosling would be joining the MCU as Ghost Rider, with the Shawn Levy-directed (Deadpool & Wolverine) standalone feature set to drop sometime in 2028. The studio also brought […] Ryan Gosling on stage at Comic-Con | Image: Marvel Studios While perhaps less dramatic than in years past, Marvel nonetheless had some big reveals lined up for Comic-Con. The highest profile was certainly the announcement that Ryan Gosling would be joining the MCU as Ghost Rider, with the Shawn Levy-directed ( Deadpool & Wolverine ) standalone feature set to drop sometime in 2028. The studio also brought out Ryan Coogler, who officially confirmed Black Panther III is slated for release on December 15th, 2028. He also introduced D
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Diehard Marvel fans packed into San Diego Comic Con’s massive Hall H Saturday night, some even camping out for more than 30 hours. But as the 40-minute panel wrapped up with just two surprise announcements — a Ghost Rider movie starring Ryan Gosling and “Black Panther 3” — it’s hard not to feel like, “Is […]
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On July 14, 1971, Mendocino became a National Historic District and was added to the National Register of Historic Places, a list of historic locations worthy of preservation. The designated 130 acres includes the land “bounded roughly by the Pacific Ocean on the W and S, Little Lake St. on the N, and CA 1 […] The post McNear: The community effort behind Mendocino’s historic status appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
Following the Sussex family’s more cloistered visit to the UK, Meghan Markle shared photos of their stay at Althorp Estate, home of the Spencers.
Culture
This year’s turbulent Mercury retrograde is now over—but the next few weeks in its post-shadow zone could be just as vexing.
Bay Area
Police are calling it a "random act of violence."
California
Waymo suggests its car is not at fault in the accident that was initially reported as an auto-pedestrian collision. LAPD said at noon Sunday that the police investigation was ongoing.
Bay Area
NASA says three members of the International Space Station are back on Earth after an 8-month-long space mission.
Technology
Burnham said he had a phone conversation with Trump on Monday when he officially took on the role, describing it as "a good exchange".
Technology
Shadow Brown textured leather appears on the Air Max 90.
Culture
Experts break down all the health benefits of Nordic walking and how to incorporate it into your routine.
News
Oil prices have fallen further in early trading after setting a two-month high set last week
Technology
The Wu-Tang Clan co-founder’s grandmother lives on the Bed-Stuy block that bears his name
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Dry, windy weather is fueling a big wildfire a few miles north of Sisters, Oregon
Technology
PBS SoCal (KOCE and KCET) was the big winner Saturday night at the L.A. Area Emmy Awards, landing eight — including for live events-programming, entertainment, crime/social issues and arts. Univision’s KMEX was next, with seven, followed by Telemundo’s KVEA with six. KVEA once again won the newscast Emmys for daily daytime (11 a.m. to 7 […]
Bay Area
San Jose police have accused a 37-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy with assault with a deadly weapon — specifically, a paintball gun. Two assaults occurred about 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on July 15, one in the area of South King Road and Ocala Avenue, and the other around Lundy Avenue and Hostetter Road, […] The post Paintball gun assaults lead to arrests in San Jose appeared first on Local News Matters .
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A man in his seventies was struck in the head while walking to his car in a parking lot on El Camino Real north of Leland Avenue in Palo Alto around 6:17 p.m. on July 24. The victim suffered a bleeding head wound and was transported to a local hospital.
Bay Area
The four American troops killed during renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran in recent weeks are no longer listed as part of the Iran war death toll in the Pentagon's official casualty count.
Bay Area
The kink and leather community’s summertime warm-up to Folsom Street Fair drew thousands to SoMa on Sunday.
Culture
The French soccer star and Spanish actress are back in Paris–and while their relationship has been kept relatively quiet, their coordinating fashions are far from it.
Technology
At the end of the ‘Carrie’ panel at San Diego Comic-Con, showrunner Mike Flanagan announced that all eight episodes of the series adaptation of Stephen King’s classic will premiere on Oct. 7.
Bay Area
Nearly a month after San Francisco celebrated Pride weekend, people are protesting the arrests that came with it. Eighteen people are now facing charges tied to an unsanctioned block party the night before the parade. We spoke with protesters who say police and prosecutors crossed a line.
California
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, the southeastern portions of Fire Weather Zone 624 covering the Fremont National Forest south of Summer Lake. In California, Fire Weather Zone 285 covering Modoc County except for Surprise Valley. * WINDS...Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * MINIMUM HUMIDITY...9 to 15 percent. * DURATION...3 to 6 hours. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
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* CHANGES...None. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, including the Biscar Fire, and Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity...Minimum humidity 6 to 11 percent. Limited overnight humidity recovery of 25 to 45 percent. * Duration...3 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
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* CHANGES...None. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity...Afternoon minimums 6 to 11 percent. Overnight recoveries 25 to 45 percent. * Duration...3 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
California
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, the southeastern portions of Fire Weather Zone 624 covering the Fremont National Forest south of Summer Lake. In California, Fire Weather Zone 285 covering Modoc County except for Surprise Valley. * WINDS...Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. * MINIMUM HUMIDITY...8 to 15 percent. * DURATION...3 to 6 hours. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Technology
Kevin Feige made theannouncement during Marvel's Comic-Con panel.
Technology
Ryan Gosling is finally joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The “Project Hail Mary” star will play Ghost Rider in a new standalone movie, Marvel Studios exec Kevin Feige announced onstage from Hall H at San Diego Comic Con. The film will be directed by Shawn Levy and is slated to release in 2028. Levy is […]
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Gosling will join the MCU as a motorcycle riding superhero and a new Black Panther is announced.
Technology
"When do you start filming?" asked the star, who appeared in a new gray costume and endured a barb from Paul Rudd during Marvel's high-profile panel.
Bay Area
It has a longstanding reputation in Northern California as a commuter school.
Culture
"Come out and just do what the f--- you do, which is pretty damn entertaining," Hagar said.
Bay Area
Police say two men climbed over the glass wall of Seattle's iconic Space Needle, flipped over the edge and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure.
Science
Police say two men climbed over the glass wall of Seattle’s iconic Space Needle on Friday, flipped over the edge and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure
Bay Area
The Santa Clara sheriff's office is investigating after a person was killed and seven others injured Saturday night at an "unsanctioned party."
Technology
A key incentive in place for current Opportunity Zone investors — deferring taxation of reinvested capital gains — will end on Dec. 31.
California
Dave Young Kim’s new mural brings back the traditional Korean imagery he remembers growing up with.
California
Artists and cultural organizations based in Sonoma County seeking funding for projects and arts events will have a new opportunity to apply for grant money next month. Applications for Creative Sonoma’s Arts Impact Grants for Organizations program will open on Aug. 14, the county said Wednesday. The program, run through the Sonoma County Economic Development […] The post Sonoma County arts grants to open for organizers of creative events, performances appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Amazon Prime Video has released a new teaser trailer for “Carrie,” the TV adaptation of Stephen King’s classic horror novel. All eight episodes of the series will debut on Oct. 7. The series is a “bold and timely reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with […]
News
The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city, authorities said.
Technology
A scorching heat wave continues across the central and southern United States, leaving at least 40 million people under extreme heat warnings
Culture
Neon-bright tights! Extra-pointy shoes! From Alexandra Leclerc to Hunter Schafer, this week’s celebrity spots were all about having fun.
Bay Area
The Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley in Sunnyvale has an oasis-like otherworldliness that belies its location, nestled beside State Route 237 and neighbored by a cluster of Google office buildings. The hotel’s lobby might be your first clue that you are somewhere else entirely, with an artificial-moss-and-flower-covered Volkswagen Beetle parked perfectly in the middle of the... The post The Biz Beat: Backyard Café is a brunch oasis in Sunnyvale appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
Big reveals, exclusive footage, and costumes for everyone!
Markets
Markets are gearing up for the busiest week of second-quarter earnings season.
Technology
Rising Treasury yields show how “enormously worried” the market is about inflation — and whether the Fed will back up its tough talk with action
Bay Area
You’ll have to compromise and be creative, but bargains are still out there and blissfully bidding-war free.
Technology
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on all things vertical video, follow David Pierce. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started For a while, every social and media platform […] This is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on all things vertical video, follow David Pierce . The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started For a while, every social and media platform had its own identity. YouTube was for clips of TV shows and movies, and the home of so many members of a burgeoning creator community. Instagram was mostly pictures. Netflix was trying to be the on-demand HBO. Facebook was about friends. Twitter was abo
Technology
Treasury yields and oil prices surged, and the dollar confirmed the breakout toward a longer-term uptrend, to push the S&P 500 below key chart support.
Bay Area
Perfect for heat-seekers, wine lovers, and dog owners, this weekend getaway is only two and a half hours from the Bay.
Technology
However, he's been "absolutely loving" his press tours for 'The Odyssey' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.'
Technology
Tom Holland is having a great time doing the press circuit for both “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” because he’s fond of the movies. That hasn’t always been the case. On the July 22 episode of Dish Podcast, Holland spoke with hosts Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett about the press cycles surrounding films […]
Culture
In monthly installments surrounding a fashion theme, street style photographer Tommy Ton gives us an unfiltered close-up of the outfits that caught his eye and why.
Technology
Investors with a long-term horizon should look beyond the ongoing noise and focus on stocks that are well-positioned to generate strong returns.
Technology
The latest attacks by Ukraine, combined with Saudi military strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, represent a widening of the Middle East conflict.
California
An unauthorized, but high-quality, copy of the Christopher Nolan hit film 'The Odyssey' was leaked online. Universal responded with a stern warning.
Technology
Following the Christopher Nolan-directed film's release on July 17, pirated films have been circulating across X.
Culture
“I don’t think she want to be on the stage,” the R&B superstar said after noticing her reaction.
News
The person follows the sea lion, kicking at it as it tries to scoot away.
Bay Area
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a 27-year-old Ecuadorian woman as she prepared to board a flight from Denver to Oakland, according to ICE and a friend who witnessed the arrest.
Technology
Warner Bros. alleges intentional interference with contractual relations, breach of contract, intentional interference with prospective economic advance and unfair competition against Amazon in the suit that was filed on Tuesday
Technology
Jack Antonoff, Lucy Dacus, This Is Lorelei, Kelsey Lu, and Joy Oladokun also hopped onstage
Technology
Diplo, Logan Paul, the late singer's parents and more remember Tree's legacy at Santa Cruz memorial
California
A dead crow in Napa County tested positive for West Nile Virus in mid-July, according to county health officials. The infected bird marks the first instance of West Nile Virus in Napa County since 2023, the county’s Health and Human Services Agency said in a statement this week. The crow was found just outside the […] The post West Nile virus detected in Napa County for first time since 2023 appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Designer and creative director Alex Eagle on why English romanticism feels so current—and how to bring the style home.
Culture
The 'summer White House' is a longstanding tradition among U.S. presidents that enables them to fulfill their duties in a scenic setting with their families. From JFK’s iconic compound in Hyannis Port to Obama’s beloved Martha’s Vineyard, discover where the presidents spent their summers while in office.
Technology
The cult-favorite TV event returns for its 38th iteration, kicking off on July 26 with 'K-Pop Shark Heroes,' starring Ken Jeong and Rei Ami.
Bay Area
With Friends of Sunset Boulevard like these, who needs enemies?
California
A tiny parcel of land near Highland park is supposed to be key to filtering out fecal contamination from the Arroyo Seco. But some people don't want the lot — with its trees — to be disturbed.
California
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 84. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
California
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 97 and 107 common. Very warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual. For the Wind Advisory, North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 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. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Technology
Winston Duke is officially returning to Wakanda for “Black Panther 3”, and David Jonsson is coming along with him. Marvel teased the third “Black Panther” at San Diego Comic-Con, which releases Dec. 15, 2028. Jonsson will play T’Challa’s son, Prince T’Challa II, continuing the late Chadwick Boseman’s legacy. “I trust him as an artist. I […]
Bay Area
Roy Slaper crafted some of the most coveted menswear in the world.
Technology
Subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on a recurring basis has been tough to justify recently, even after Microsoft reduced the monthly cost from $29.99 to $22.99. But you can get a better deal on a three-month subscription (valued at $69) by grabbing a digital code at Eneba that costs $39.01 at the time of […] Subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on a recurring basis has been tough to justify recently, even after Microsoft reduced the monthly cost from $29.99 to $22.99. But you can get a better deal on a three-month subscription (valued at $69) by grabbing a digital code at Eneba that costs $39.01 at the time of publication. Game Pass Ultimate grants you access to the full Game Pass library on Xbox (compared to a more limited slice with Premium), including first-party titles and online multiplayer access. The subscription also gives PC gamers access to Microsoft’s catalog of Ga
Technology
Even by the standards to which we’ve all, by now, become accustomed, President Donald Trump’s performance at Friday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner was bizarre. And the fact of it — from the style of his halting delivery to the substance of his vindictive message to a journalists’ group who’d handed him a mic — […]
Technology
Saïd Boumazoughe gets a “created by” credit just below director Bob Colaers at the end of “Attack on Paradise,” amplifying the fact that this project is very much the Belgian-Moroccan star’s realized personal fantasy of an action vehicle. That translates into something a lot like “Die Hard,” with elements of “Assault on Precinct 13,” “High […]
Technology
Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige surprised San Diego Comic Con attendees with exclusive footage of “Avengers: Doomsday,” shown only to lucky fans inside of the convention center’s massive Hall H. The trailer starts out with Victor Von Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) sitting on a throne as Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm (a.k.a. the Invisible Woman) explains […]
Technology
Black Panther is back! David Jonsson has been cast as the new Black Panther and is playing T’Challa’s son in “Black Panther 3,” out Dec. 15, 2028. The film will follow Jonsson’s character, Prince T’Challa II, as he comes of age after he was introduced as a child in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Director Ryan […]
Technology
The crown jewel of this year's Comic-Con was Saturday's Marvel Studios panel, where the actor was announced as a grown version of T'Challa's son.
Technology
If you went back to November 2023 and told “Coyote vs. Acme” director Dave Green that his Looney Toons legal comedy would make its debut at San Diego Comic-Con, he probably wouldn’t believe it. Of course, that’s largely because that’s when Green learned the film had been shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery as a tax […]
Technology
The yearning separations of seafaring life have generated many a romantic ghost story, and while it largely takes place on terra firma, the Danish “No Rest for the Wicked” provides an honorable addition to that roster. Kaspar Kalle’s assured debut feature, drawn from an 1884 story by German author Karl Heinrich Ulrichs — a very […]
Technology
British indie director Rhys Frake-Waterfield gained a measure of notoriety for his 2023 film “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey,” at best an amusing sketch idea that could hardly support a feature-length horror movie, let alone a very slapdash sequel. But it wasn’t memorably bad enough to merit either cultists or a shelf full of Razzies, both […]
Technology
“They spin off so fast,” Morty (Harry Belden) sighs of the latest visitors to the garage he shares with his grandfather Rick (Ian Cardoni). “I give it 10 episodes,” Rick replies. The scene is an obligatory, efficient passing of the baton from the characters’ namesake show “Rick and Morty,” a juggernaut hit for Adult Swim […]
Technology
The film boasts one of the best second weekend ever for an R-rated movie, behind only 'Deadpool & Wolverine.'
Technology
“The Odyssey” leaks have begun, as a high-quality bootleg of the film reached millions of people on X thanks to a viral tweet on July 25. At 2:25 p.m. PT, a post on X reading “Someone uploaded ‘The Odyssey’ full movie on X. Can you believe it?” amplified a message from a now-suspended account. The […]
Culture
The New York stars of Dominican descent performed at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano as part of their joint Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour 2026.