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Bay Area
Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos," has died. He was 80.
Technology
Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" snared $355 million in estimated domestic box office on its opening weekend, the second-highest debut of all time.
California
Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" brought in $355 million in its domestic debut. It's the second-biggest opening ever in the U.S. and Canada, beat only by 2019's "Avengers: Endgame."
News
The four crew members were recovered after the collision, the Greek fire department said, adding that two were recovered safely, while the other two were unconscious.
Technology
Looking to watch the biggest movies of the year? You’ll have to go to the theater this August to catch “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” but coming home is the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” after a historic box office run earlier this year. The movie became the second title of 2026 to cross […]
California
A wildfire in southern Mendocino County grew to 841 acres on Saturday and prompted a smoke advisory from health officials in neighboring Sonoma County. The Feliz Fire in Mendocino’s Hopland area prompted a series of evacuation orders and warnings from the time it was reported near Feliz Creek Road about 3:40 p.m. It was 5% […] The post 841-acre Mendocino County wildfire prompts smoke warning in Sonoma County appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Following a CalMatters investigation, students and faculty at UC San Diego protested against campus police for collaborating with Border Patrol through a federal grant program.
Technology
An experiment with artificial intelligence at the annual Richard Wagner festival in the German town of Bayreuth has drawn boos from the audience after producing a staging that appeared to leave some spectators confused
Bay Area
The Bay Area Air District lifted an air quality advisory Saturday after improved conditions were recorded amid what it said were favorable winds and increased fire containment in the region. The Mines Fire in eastern Santa Clara County was 80% contained as of Saturday, according to Cal Fire. The fire roughly 25 miles east of […] The post Air quality advisory lifted as crews gain containment on Sonoma, Santa Clara county fires appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Renowned climber Nirmal Purja and nine others have died in an avalanche in Pakistan, according to Purja's expedition company.
Technology
While the leak of key exam papers was the trigger for the recent student protest in India, rising unemployment is the real fuel angering Gen Z in the country.
California
Following several pipe bursts in the Los Angeles area in recent weeks, another broken pipe near San Vicente Boulevard in Beverly Grove caused streets to flood Sunday.
Culture
The star will no longer be appearing in the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park With George .
Technology
"She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break"
Technology
Ariana Grande is stepping out of the spotlight for an extended break after she wraps her Eternal Sunshine Tour, a rep for the actress and pop star told People. The rep’s statement cited “ongoing public scrutiny” as one of the reasons for the pause. “Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she […]
Technology
The singer-actress, who has also dropped out of the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s 'Sunday in the Park with George,' has been at the center of online commentary surrounding her health and body.
Bay Area
Read about a Palo Alto teenager winning big in a national singing competition and proposed changes to the Stanford Dish.
Technology
U.K. pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is considering a deal to merge with its U.S. rival Bristol Myers Squibb.
Culture
The concert film, made with James Cameron, debuts on streaming on Aug. 6 via Paramount+.
California
The California Democratic Party backed Prop. 40, a 5% billionaire tax for healthcare, despite heavy pushback from Newsom and labor leaders.
Bay Area
A fuller tally will take place Sunday to determine whether state Democrats support Prop. 40.
Bay Area
The vote exposes a widening rift between progressive and establishment Democrats, pitting labor unions against each other and the party against its own governor.
California
The California Department of Public Health has identified agricultural workers in the state who were exposed to measles during an outbreak in Arizona.
California
CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS NOW HAVE two screening instruments that use playful games and stories to test 4-year-olds’ language skills without making them cry. The California Department of Education this spring approved two language screeners for use in transitional kindergarten to replace the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC), which lawmakers barred schools from administering to […] The post California replaces controversial English test for transitional kindergarten students appeared first on Local News Matters .
News
Most of the 60,000 migrants who swam, scrambled and later charged into the tiny Spanish exclave in North Africa this week had walked back to Morocco by Sunday, but some stayed on in the hills surrounding the city.
Technology
Critics have said their piece about Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” and now he is saying his piece about them. While on “The Odyssey” press tour, the director spoke with podcaster Zhong Shu about “a fundamental flaw of film criticism” he sees with amateur critics. “The criticism that’s often leveled at movies in general is, ‘Oh, […]
News
Sen. Darline Graham has made her political debut in South Carolina, stepping into the spotlight after her brother Lindsey Graham's death to advocate for President Donald Trump's policy priorities
California
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers.
News
The fires burned more than 8.2 square miles around Spokane, the second largest city in Washington, and were among dozens across the western U.S. — stretching the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them.
Bay Area
Authorities say about 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state.
Technology
Hannah Einbinder says working with Gillian Anderson on the new film “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” has actually given her a new perspective on the end of “Hacks” and its legacy. “Doing all this press with Gillian for the movie, she talks about ‘X-Files’ constantly,” Einbinder tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast. “She’s asked […]
California
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office expanded evacuation orders in the Hopland area, southeast of Ukiah, for a wildfire that surged to 501 acres and closed U.S. Highway 101 Saturday. Residents were directed to flee an area from Saracina Vineyards to Hewlett Sturtevant Road. Highway 101 was closed from Burke Hill Road in the north to […] The post Evacuations grow as Feliz Fire surges to 501 acres in Mendocino County, closes U.S. 101 appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
Catherine Walker coat-dresses, Alexander McQueen moments, and shared jewels: though Diana and Catherine never net, their connection through style runs deep.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s east of Interstate 5 expected. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to low 100s expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the 90s for the western valleys to near 100 in the foothills expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the 90s expected. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 100 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to around 104 expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of up to 115 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
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with several days of Major to Extreme heat risk. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 112 degrees. Overnight lows will range from 75-80 degrees.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the 90s for the western valleys to near 100 in the foothills expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 100 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will range from 102 to 108 for Lucerne Valley westward, and 108 to 110 near Johnson Valley.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the 90s expected. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 105 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
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of up to 115 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
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to near 100 expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to near 100 below 7000 feet expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with highs 110 to 120 degrees across the Mojave Desert. Highs 95 to 105 degrees across most of the southern Great Basin and Arizona Strip. Little to no overnight relief is expected, particularly in the Mojave Desert where lows of 80 to 95 degrees are forecast. This will result in Major-to-Extreme Heat Risk. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and south central and southern Nevada. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with several days of Major to Extreme heat risk. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 112 degrees. Overnight lows will range from 75-80 degrees.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 105 expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to low 100s below 7000 feet expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s expected. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s east of Interstate 5 expected. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 100 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will range from 102 to 108 for Lucerne Valley westward, and 108 to 110 near Johnson Valley.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the 90s for the western valleys to near 100 in the foothills expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of up to 115 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
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with several days of Major to Extreme heat risk. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 112 degrees. Overnight lows will range from 75-80 degrees.
Bay Area
The source of the water system cyberattacks is being investigated, but they came amid FBI warnings that Iranian hackers have been focused on such systems.
Technology
Even as a ceasefire was crumbling, leading the U.S. to wage new attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump touted the United States' war as a success.
California
Veterinarians continue extensive testing to diagnose famed Big Bear bald eagle Jackie, who remains anemic and sick with a still unknown condition.
Bay Area
"We are seeing a practice go from reversible effects to irreversible effects."
Technology
Fender CEO Edward "Bud" Cole gave an interview to T3 in May celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster with comments on AI and music that initially flew under the radar. But it has started making the rounds recently, pouring more fuel on an already raging fire of bad PR following the company pissing off […] Edward “Bud” Cole speaks in Japan in 2023. | Image: Jun Sato/WireImage Fender CEO Edward "Bud" Cole gave an interview to T3 in May celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster with comments on AI and music that initially flew under the radar. But it has started making the rounds recently , pouring more fuel on an already raging fire of bad PR following the company pissing off basically the entire guitar-playing community by sending cease-and-desist letters to builders, claiming copyright of the Stratocaster body shape. Some influential guitar YouTubers have even sa
Markets
The breakout to record highs by bank stocks, plus their strong earnings and favorable valuations, suggest more good times ahead for the financial sector.
Technology
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on smartphones and Android, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Believe it or not, it didn't all start with […] This is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on smartphones and Android, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started Believe it or not, it didn't all start with Samsung. Royole, a now-bankrupt manufacturer of flexible displays, was the first to release a commercial folding phone, the "charmingly awful" FlexPai . Samsung's first Galaxy Fold followed a year later, plagued by a variety of faults that saw review uni
Culture
The December 1992 fashion spread we return to every summer.
Bay Area
The tragic drowning of a 3-year-old girl has become a homicide investigation.
Technology
The HP HyperX Omen 15, which I first saw at CES, replaces the HP Victus 15, a longtime bestselling budget gaming laptop. The Victus cost just $800, or less when on sale, and was a good entry point to decent laptop gaming. The Omen 15 has nice little upgrades over the Victus. Its RTX 5050 […] Tough sell. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge The HP HyperX Omen 15, which I first saw at CES , replaces the HP Victus 15 , a longtime bestselling budget gaming laptop. The Victus cost just $800, or less when on sale, and was a good entry point to decent laptop gaming. The Omen 15 has nice little upgrades over the Victus. Its RTX 5050 Laptop GPU can play 2026's latest games, albeit on low-ish settings. But it's also got a brighter 16:10 aspect ratio display with higher refresh rate, and a 1080p webcam to make it a little better for non-gaming stuff. I'd call it a working-class gaming
Technology
Charli xcx was spotted with a flash of this shade, too.
Technology
Rhode beauty mogul Hailey Bieber has found multiple uses for one of her latest product launches—here’s exactly why it works.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the 80s. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the 90s to around 100 below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid to upper 80s for the mesas and other higher coastal terrain expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures up to 107 degrees expected. Heat Risk will range from Moderate to Major. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills, as well as Lake Isabella and the Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and limited overnight relief may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures up to 107 degrees will occur from today into Monday. Overnight lows will range from the upper 60s in some valley locations to the lower 80s in some of the higher foothills.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s; around 100 below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...Hot conditions expected with highs 80 to 90 degrees above 8000 feet and 90 to 100 degrees below 8000 feet. This will result in Moderate Heat Risk. * WHERE...In California, Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. In Nevada, Sheep Range and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures up to 108 degrees expected. Heat Risk will range from Moderate to Major. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills, as well as Lake Isabella and the Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and limited overnight relief may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures up to 108 degrees will occur from today into Monday. Overnight lows will range from the upper 60s in some valley locations to the lower 80s in some of the higher foothills.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the low to mid 80s. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the 90s to around 100 below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid to upper 80s for the mesas and other higher coastal terrain expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures up to 108 degrees expected. Heat Risk will range from Moderate to Major. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills, as well as Lake Isabella and the Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and limited overnight relief may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures up to 108 degrees will occur from today into Monday. Overnight lows will range from the upper 60s in some valley locations to the lower 80s in some of the higher foothills.
California
L.A. County's Department of Beaches and Harbors did not provide an estimate for when the facilities would reopen.
Markets
Apple’s gamble on the budget MacBook Neo is paying off and forcing rivals to rethink their offerings.
News
A Twin Falls city spokesman says that three people were killed and seven more were injured, some critically, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon
News
Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead, 7 injured, city spokesman says
California
The death of an infant whose body was found Saturday morning in an unincorporated area of north Monterey County is being investigated by the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. The body was found the same day as another discovery of human remains north of Salinas, the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. The two deaths are […] The post Infant death investigated alongside separate discovery of human remains in Monterey County appeared first on Local News Matters .
Markets
Financial stocks have been among the market’s best performers this month. The Fed’s next move, however, may determine how much further the rotation can run.
Technology
Oil price volatility caused by U.S.-Iran war created big market winners, but for buy-and-hold investors, there are better long-term energy themes to monitor.
Technology
Illustrators have spent years sounding the alarm about generative artificial intelligence startups training their models on artists' work without permission. They've pointed out how the practice is tantamount to theft, and in response, many gen AI boosters have argued that it's necessary for the technology's evolution. This has led to contentious legal battles, but it's […] Illustrators have spent years sounding the alarm about generative artificial intelligence startups training their models on artists' work without permission. They've pointed out how the practice is tantamount to theft, and in response, many gen AI boosters have argued that it's necessary for the technology's evolution. This has led to contentious legal battles , but it's also given rise to a new wave of AI startups like Pippa that market their services as being more ethical than the competition. Like most compan
News
Doron Spielman, spokesperson for the Israeli Prime Minister's office, told The Associated Press that Israel's intelligence assessment is that Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its military rather than genuinely demilitarizing.
California
The Lineage cold-storage fire, the rise in homelessness numbers and staff turnover have created new challenges for Bass as she heads to a Nov. 3 runoff with Nithya Raman.
Bay Area
A new grocer has come to downtown San Jose, erasing its reputation as a food desert. Sakura Market, located on the ground floor below the San Jose State University dorms at 184 S. Market St. and next to the Signia hotel, opened its doors Friday. Part of the Osaka Marketplace brand, the specialty Japanese grocery chain […] The post Japanese grocer Sakura Market opens in downtown San Jose appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Fresh off the release of “Less Than a Lover,” the Blackpink member wore an Ann Demeulemeester look for her first Lollapalooza performance.
Technology
Cofounder Fred Derring will remain with the menswear buying office through the end of the year.
Culture
The Wales family made their first official public appearance as a fivesome in Scotland for the Commonwealth Games—Kate Middleton stuck to her familiar fashions.
Culture
Desperate to save his job as chair of the Democratic National Committee, he is avoiding media appearances, monitoring his critics' social media posts and refusing — at least so far — to make any substantive changes at his troubled organization.
Culture
Hitting the red carpet for “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” with Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder, Kristen Stewart kept to her own rebel rules.
Culture
The duet marked the first time the pair had performed the song together live since 2019.
Bay Area
Santa Clara County and state leaders are gearing up for legal battle to block a planned ICE facility in South County. The lawsuit filed last month by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and county officials argues the federal government has illegally bypassed environmental laws, local zoning rules and other statutes in advancing the project just east... The post Legal experts weigh in on South County ICE facility lawsuit appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
It’s the B-side to his recent collaboration with Massive Attack, “Boots on the Ground”
Technology
Grammy winner Dean celebrated breaking a U.K. chart record with surprise guest Sam Fender
Culture
The schedule changes on Aug. 1 came after heavy overnight rain soaked Chicago.
Culture
The pop icons previously shared the stage at Madonna's 2024 Celebration Tour stop in L.A.
Technology
“We did not imagine that merely holding up the flag of a sovereign state recognized by 157 countries (Palestine) would violate any law,” the band said in a statement
California
For Catherine Ford, hearing the ocean waves from her home on Main Street in Mendocino was awe-inspiring. In a notebook remembering her 1860s childhood in Mendocino, Catherine “Katie” wrote, “A subconscious distrust of the Ocean was always in my mind whenever I was near it but it held a fascination for me.” The Ford house, […] The post McNear: Katie Ford would walk on the headlands during Mendocino Coast’s storms appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Double shoelaces and clashing colors appear on the classic model.
California
Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children are set to lose legal representation. The federal contract that pays for legal access expired Friday.
Technology
Morgan Wallen has returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with “I’m the Problem” for a 14th non-consecutive week, while Charli xcx debuts at No. 3 with her eighth album “Music, Fashion, Film.” “I’m the Problem,” which was released more than a year ago, ticks from No. 3 to 1 on this week’s chart […]
Technology
Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' beat out Olivia Rodrigo's 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' and Charli XCX's 'Music, Fashion, Film' in one of the tightest chart races of the year so far.
Culture
Plus, Charli xcx’s Music, Fashion, Film debuts in the top three.
News
Moscow mayor calls Saturday's deadly bomb attack on restaurant a 'terrorist act.
News
A woman attempted to smuggle the bomb into the establishment, but a security guard refused to let her in before the bomb exploded, Russian state media reported.
Technology
Fishing lures, beaded flowers, body chains and patterned belts turned Lollapalooza performers’ hips into the festival’s busiest accessory zone.
Technology
A new report from The Wall Street Journal accuses the Pima County Sheriff's Department of investigation delays, failing to protect crime-scene evidence and more.
Technology
"You Get What You Give" band's "One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)" appears on soundtrack for upcoming film
Technology
Cleanup efforts were underway in parts of upstate New York last Thursday following two days of heavy rains that led to flash flooding, water rescues and the destruction of a centuries-old grist mill. Nearly a foot (30 centimeters) of rain …
Technology
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman made a surprise appearance at a screening of “Practical Magic” on Saturday night in L.A. Attendees came to the place, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, for magic — and many, many Midnight Margaritas — but few expected an appearance by the Owens sisters themselves to introduce the 1998 cult classic. “Thank […]
Technology
The patterned pair is expected to receive a wider release later this month.
Bay Area
Fire crews across the North Bay are on heightened alert this weekend as a stretch of triple-digit temperatures increases fire danger throughout the region. Santa Rosa firefighters stopped the forward progress of a grass fire Saturday near Highway 12 and Fulton Road.
News
Local residents who died recently include Sanford Lawrence Cascade, Dr. Thomas J. “Tom” Fiene, Nancy Josephine (Jordan) Fiene, Jane Edwards Williams and Carolyn Tucher.
Technology
AI debate in recent years has centered on whether the U.S. can develop a strategy capable of preserving an edge over China. The answer isn't looking positive.
Bay Area
A guide to the San Francisco officials and agencies with power over sexual assault investigations.
Bay Area
Construction on Ashton Avenue in the Palo Verde neighborhood shook residents’ houses for months, but the end is in sight.
Culture
Speaking on BBC Radio 2's Tracks of My Years , Collins recalled meeting Swift at a Songwriters Hall of Fame event years ago.
Technology
"My kidneys were packing up, my organs were just seizing up,” Collins told the Sunday Times . "People were coming to say goodbye."
Technology
Phil Collins recently told The Times of London that he almost died in 2024 from health complications stemming from alcohol abuse. The Genesis frontman explained that he was initially admitted to a Swiss hospital for alcohol addiction in late 2023. He was discharged at first, but was brought back in shortly after and placed into […]
Technology
A new report from the Wall Street Journal, published Saturday night, brings to light several possible errors by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department during its search for Nancy Guthrie, which has seen little progress since it began in February. The WSJ, citing personal files and interviews with current and former federal officers and individuals close […]
Bay Area
Three people were killed and another seven were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho on Saturday, authorities said.
Technology
After 10 years as CEO, the exiting executive will start a new role, related to Poltrona Frau and Ceccotti's development.
California
Pursuing ‘Joe-Ness’ A cartoonist tests whether AI can expand his drawings without sacrificing his unique style By Joe Dworetzky • Bay City News August 2, 2026 IN MARCH OF 2024 I wrote a story for Bay City News Foundation that considered whether I could land a cartoon in The New Yorker if I used generative […] The post Pursuing ‘Joe-Ness’: Cartoonist tests whether AI can expand art without losing unique style appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Her new beige Signora slides picked up the gold zipper running through a ruched burgundy Carolina Herrera midi.
Technology
Two minutes and thirty seconds into the title track of Rachika Nayar's Heaven Come Crashing, an absolutely massive drum and bass beat drops. As a fan of Nayar's debut record Our Hands Against The Dusk, it caught me off guard. That album has no percussion on it at all. Heaven Comes Crashing is almost entirely […] Two minutes and thirty seconds into the title track of Rachika Nayar's Heaven Come Crashing , an absolutely massive drum and bass beat drops. As a fan of Nayar's debut record Our Hands Against The Dusk , it caught me off guard. That album has no percussion on it at all. Heaven Comes Crashing is almost entirely drum-free, too. There are some rapid-fire mechanical hi-hats on the second track, "Tetramorph," and the back half of track six, "Gayatri," has what sounds like a snare buried deep in the mix. But it isn't until track seven that Nayar delivers an unexpected drum explos
News
Kansas voters will decide Tuesday whether to elect state Supreme Court justices rather than have the governor appoint them
Markets
Amazon is the latest Big Tech company to report abnormally large earnings growth, thanks to paper gains on Anthropic investments.
Bay Area
Eleven hours, five terminals, 31 strangers — and one very lonely Gate Explorer.
Bay Area
A conversation with Avi Schiffmann, whose controversial companion, Friend, now comes with a voice.
Technology
The actress is back on the awards circuit for her role in Netflix’s ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures.’
Bay Area
If there was one thing candidates for San Francisco’s District 10 supervisor position agreed on during a forum Thursday evening, it was that something needs to be done about Hunters Point Shipyard. The shipyard was previously the site of radioactivity research conducted by the Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory. It was also where radiation and atomic […] The post San Francisco District 10 candidates unite in calls for Hunters Point Shipyard oversight appeared first on Local News Matters .
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San Francisco is seeking proposals for community-led projects that beautify neighborhoods, with grants of up to $150,000 available to nonprofits, neighborhood groups and other organizations. On Thursday, the Office of the City Administrator opened applications for the Community Challenge Grants Program for fiscal year 2027. The program funds projects designed and led by people who […] The post San Francisco seeks community proposals to beautify neighborhoods with grants of up to $150K appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Ahead of 'Practical Magic 2' hitting theaters in September, the two stars brought some witchcraft to a Cinespia screening of the 1998 original on Saturday.
Technology
Material Girl also performs Confessions on a Dance Floor 's "Sorry" live for first time since 2008 at WorldPride Amsterdam's Club Confessions gig
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U.S Rep. Max Miller denied abusing his former wife and his daughter.
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Miller said Sunday that he will remain in his race for re-election before a Wednesday deadline to replace him.
Technology
The Senate is likely to vote on the measure before leaving Washington at week's end for its traditional August recess, a period that many lawmakers want to spend shoring up their reelection prospects rather than working in the nation's capital.
Technology
The start of a new school year can feel hectic, as parents juggle their kids’ classes, extracurriculars and sports on top of work, appointments, and other responsibilities. It’s easy for things to slip through the cracks, but Skylight’s shared smart calendars can help keep everyone on track, and from August 2nd through August 9th they’re […] The 15-inch Skylight Calendar 2 can stand on a table or mounted to the wall. | Image: Skylight The start of a new school year can feel hectic, as parents juggle their kids’ classes, extracurriculars and sports on top of work, appointments, and other responsibilities. It’s easy for things to slip through the cracks, but Skylight’s shared smart calendars can help keep everyone on track, and from August 2nd through August 9th they’re up to $90 off. The sale includes the 10-inch Skylight Calendar for $119.99 ($50
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Stassi Schroeder has come a long way from her days backhanding her castmates, dating chuds and lording over SUR like an icy sorority queen on “Vanderpump Rules.” She’s now a mother of two, married to the charming (and astonishingly tolerant) Beau Clark, pens New York Times bestsellers and hosts a hit podcast. She’s also the […]
Technology
Some states — including Connecticut, Minnesota and Rhode Island — have expanded their own student loan programs amid new limits on federal borrowing.
Bay Area
"We are seeing a practice go from reversible effects to irreversible effects."
Bay Area
A suspect is dead, and multiple people were killed or injured, including an In-N-Out worker, after a shooting at a fast food restaurant in Idaho, according to police.
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The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said
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Investigators are confident that the gunman, identified as Chad Williams, acted alone during the shooting Saturday in Twin Falls, Police Chief Matthew Hicks said at a news conference.
Culture
The couple are enjoying a lavish Euro-summer—with yacht-worthy fashions only the Beckhams could pull off together.
Culture
Vitamin B6 supports energy metabolism, brain health, mood, and sleep. Here, a look at the benefits, food sources, and signs of deficiency.
Culture
Blingy finishes—be it sequins or crystals—had Hollywood A-listers shining bright this week, from Zendaya and Florence Pugh to Kaia Gerber.
Technology
Something fishy is happening in nail art—we look into the a-lure-ing trend.
Bay Area
Align Real Estate executed a precise plan to ensure that City Hall and neighbors could not meaningfully alter the waterfront project.
Technology
A German engineer wanted a cheaper cigarette. The popular crooner Bing Crosby wanted a vacation. Satisfying both desires inadvertently led to the invention of the laugh track. Along the way there were Nazis, spoils of war, and more than one accidental encounter. Tying together this quirky history is the Magnetophon. What Was the Magnetophon? The Magnetophon was a high-fidelity reel-to-reel magnetic tape recorder. The hit of the Berlin Radio Show when it debuted in 1935, it was developed by the German electronics manufacturer AEG. The magnetic tape was produced by I.G. Farben (now known as BASF). German inventor Fritz Pfleumer came up with the idea of recording sound on magnetized paper tape coated with metal. ullstein bild/Getty Images The tale of that tape runs through German inventor Fritz Pfleumer. In the early 1920s, Pfleumer was working on industrial paper products in Dresden. At th
Markets
Apple has been phenomenally profitable because its CEO resisted demands to change the business’s focus.
Technology
Tracking top analysts can help investors shortlist attractive dividend stocks, as these experts provide useful insights.
Technology
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is shaping up to be a big hit at the box office, challenging 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” for the biggest North American movie opening of all time. Now, fans can also compete in a different type of challenge, with toymaker Hasbro re-releasing a number of its most popular board games with Spider-Man-themed […]
Bay Area
Traffic was gridlocked on the Bay Bridge Sunday morning after a crash in the westbound lanes.
Culture
Plus, the Global Impact panel explores Latin music’s worldwide reach, and Sony Latin showcases emerging artists — all in this special LAMC Edition.
Technology
The U.S. president said Iran and its regional neighbors asked the U.S. to hold off on attacks after 'the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to.'
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The abrupt shifts have been a defining feature of the five-month conflict that has sent prices of oil and basic goods soaring — and the announcements to date have been upended by renewed attacks days or even hours afterward.
Technology
President Donald Trump had touted the Reflecting Pool update, one of many renovations in D.C. he ordered ahead of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Bay Area
President Donald Trump in a Saturday evening social media post claimed that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that he would hold off on ordering new strikes in the five-month old conflict for now.
Culture
The British superstar was performing the second show of his residency at GNP Seguros Stadium on Aug. 1 when he slipped on the rain-slicked stage.
Technology
Melissa Auf der Mar and Yungblud also popped up during the band’s headlining set at the Chicago festival on Friday
Bay Area
"'The Simpsons' already did everything." Hear why "American Dad!" producers say that challenge helped them create 400 episodes and counting.
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The outfielder is under team control through 2030, and there are several contenders seeking right-handed power hitters.
Technology
As AI agents break free, tech giants are racing to turn cybersecurity into a core feature of their businesses.
Technology
Airlines are paying billions of dollars more in fuel costs this year
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A fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds has swept across northwest Spokane, Washington
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Officers responded early Saturday morning to a Van Nuys apartment after a man shot a woman multiple times following an argument.
Technology
When Microsoft announced its latest round of Xbox price bumps in June, it only gave US pricing. Now we know the pricing increases for the EU and UK, and they're dramatic. Depending on the model, Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170. The 1TB Xbox Series X with a disc drive is […] When Microsoft announced its latest round of Xbox price bumps in June, it only gave US pricing. Now we know the pricing increases for the EU and UK , and they're dramatic. Depending on the model, Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170. The 1TB Xbox Series X with a disc drive is going up by over 30 percent from £499.99 / €599.99 to £669.99 / €799.99. The 512GB Xbox Series S is getting a price increase of over 43 percent, jumping from £299.99 / €349.99 to £429.99 / €499.99. While other consoles have received price bumps as
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Yo La Tengo, Tune-Yards, Cibo Matto's Yuka Honda and more play music of the Plastic Ono Band on Aug. 8.
Technology
A "sister" was first teased in 'Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie' — and now she'll be revealed when season 14 of the hit children's series debuts in September.
Technology
Segers had initially been announced as part of the upcoming cast, but the news quickly drew backlash online.
Technology
Geno Segers, who was announced this week to join Broadway’s “Hadestown,” will no longer be part of the Broadway production. “Hadestown” announced a new principal cast earlier this week, with Segers set to play Hades. His previous stage credits include “On the Town” and “The Lion King” as well as TV roles in “Banshee,” “Pair […]
Bay Area
The Oakland Ballers partnered with the cannabis industry on Friday for a Marijuana-themed baseball game day, where the Ballers transformed into the Oaksterdam Blazers. In a 7-2 blowout win, the “Blazers” smoked the RedPocket Mobiles at Raimondi Park in West Oakland. Throughout the nine innings, a Grateful Dead cover band played music behind the stands. […] The post ‘Oaksterdam Blazers’ take the field at Raimondi Park for cannabis themed Oakland Ballers game day appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
All hail Peter Parker. Sony and Marvel’s web-slinging adventure “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” climbed to $927 million globally, a mind-blowing, jaw-dropping and totally epic opening weekend haul. Few films manage to earn that much by the end of their box office runs, much less after three days on the big screen. It’s the second-largest worldwide […]
Technology
Tom Holland and his friends scored the highest-grossing debut in Sony's history and nearly swung past 2019's 'Avengers: Endgame' for the top domestic launch of all time.
Technology
With great power comes truly heroic ticket sales. Sony and Marvel’s comic book adventure “Brand New Day” obliterated box office expectations, collecting a jaw-dropping $355 million from 4,487 North American theaters. It’s the second-biggest debut in domestic box office history, following 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” with $357 million, not adjusted for inflation. “Brand New Day” could […]
Technology
A powerful one-two punch from “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” has fueled the biggest collective weekend in box office history, with roughly $430 million across all movies in the marketplace. Prior to this, the top three weekends were led by “Avengers: Endgame” ($402 million collectively), 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War” ($314 million collectively) and […]
Technology
A teenager looks to access other realities via lucid dreaming in Argentine filmmaker Lucila Mariani's first feature, which explores horror, female identity and technology and premieres at the Swiff film festival.
California
City council members haven’t explained their support for a planned data center since facing delayed criticism, but a special meeting this week could give insight into if they’ll support regulating future facilities.
Technology
“Wonder Man” showrunner and co-creator Andrew Guest took to TikTok on Saturday to thank fans and share his thoughts about the Marvel Television drama’s cancellation. “Just want to say I’ve been listening,” Guest said. “I appreciate you all. I feel how you all feel, and I just want to clear up when I can here. […]
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The Disney+ show was renewed for a second season in March before the streamer reversed course and canceled the renewal in July.