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'Calculated act of violence': Man gets life sentence in racially motivated L.A. Metro stabbing
Gerald Pitts was sentenced to life in prison in a racially motivated stabbing of a Latino passenger on an L.A. Metro bus in Exposition Park.
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2026-08-07
501 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Bay Area
'Camp Rock 3' is heading on a bus tour to summer camps across the US
'Camp Rock 3' is heading to summer camps all across the US in the 'All Roads Lead to Camp' Bus Tour.
California
'Pervert glasses': Backlash against Meta's smart glasses grows
From courtrooms to strip clubs, backlash is building against Meta's smart glasses.
Bay Area
'Project Runway' contestant Naheim Muhammad talks paper towel fashion, critiques from judges
What's it really like in that "Project Runway" work room in the midst of a challenge? Contestant Naheim Muhammad takes us behind the scenes of the iconic competition show, airing Thursdays on Freeform and streaming the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
Technology
11 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Ravyn Lenae, Karol G, and More
Stream new releases from Ravyn Lenae, Karol G, Flo, and more
Culture
114 Thoughts I Had While Watching 'One Night Only'
I know the question “What’s your favorite part of sex?” is supposed to be thoughtful and hot, but…I’m laughing.
Culture
20 Years After eBay, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Costumes Are Back at Auction, This Time at Christie’s
In 2006, she came up with the idea of auctioning costumes from the first movie, with some of the wardrobe sold on eBay to benefit Dress for Success.
Culture
4 Key Takeaways From Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27
The spring 2027 season marked CPHFW’s 20th anniversary, its most international edition ever, and an explosion of color after years of minimalism.
Culture
5 Rising Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Know
The industry’s top artists, creators, and leaders come together at the first Black Beauty Roster show for a day of education and community to advance equity within beauty.
Bay Area
53-year-old message in a bottle leads to bittersweet discovery
A 53-year-old message in a bottle found in New Jersey led to a bittersweet discovery and a meaningful reunion.
Bay Area
8 hotel pools for Silicon Valley staycations
Looking for a poolside getaway, no overnight stay required? Hotels across the Peninsula open their pools to day guests, offering everything from casual swims to lively cabana setups with food and drink service.
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8 hotel pools for Silicon Valley staycations
Looking for a poolside getaway, no overnight stay required? Hotels across the Peninsula open their pools to day guests, offering everything from casual swims to lively cabana setups with food and drink service.
Bay Area
8 hotel pools for Silicon Valley staycations
Looking for a poolside getaway, no overnight stay required? Hotels across the Peninsula open their pools to day guests, offering everything from casual swims to lively cabana setups with food and drink service.
Bay Area
8 hotel pools for Silicon Valley staycations
Looking for a poolside getaway, no overnight stay required? Hotels across the Peninsula open their pools to day guests, offering everything from casual swims to lively cabana setups with food and drink service.
Bay Area
8-foot Burmese python found in New Jersey backyard after eating opossum under shed
The rescue effort required assistance from a local contractor, who helped remove floorboards of a shed so responders could safely access the animal.
Bay Area
87-year-old Houston Astros usher retires from dream job
She started working as an usher in the Astrodome over three decades ago, and now Suzann Richardson is retiring at the age of 87.
Technology
A 'weaponized' yen: How the U.S.-Japan intervention may reshape global currency markets
The unprecedented U.S.-Japan intervention to support the yen may end up shaping market behavior.
Technology
A Man Is Trapped Inside a Netflix Billboard Above Sunset Boulevard
A marketing stunt for 'The Last House' has a performer trapped above Sunset Boulevard across three days.
Technology
A Man Turning Into a Fish, ‘Shooting Watermelons,’ a Coming-of-Age Musical, ‘Humanoid’ Among Locarno Development Pitches
Giant catfish, gambling debts, hair loss and domestic violence through the eyes of a child are also among the themes of projects presented in the Swiss festival's Alliance 4 Development showcase.
Culture
A Picasso Etching Stolen 8 Years Ago Was Returned to Milwuakee Police
A Pablo Picasso etching stolen from Milwuakee's DeLind Art Appraisals in 2018 was handed over to the city's plice department on Thursday.
Bay Area
A Simple Way to Prevent Homelessness Is Growing in San Francisco. Is It Sustainable?
Families say rental assistance is a crucial lifeline in an increasingly expensive city, but the need is growing.
Technology
A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump
To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise
Technology
A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump
To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise.
Science
A third clinic settles with DOJ over trans care
Anthony Fauci held in contempt, crackdowns on the organ donor network, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Technology
AI Risks Require Tougher Cyber Defenses, Top US Officials Warn
The US government’s top information security official warned that computer systems nationwide need to bolster their defenses to meet the growing threat of cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence. During remarks Wednesday, Acting Federal Chief Information Security Officer Michael Duffy said …
Technology
AI chatbots have failed people in crisis. Can that be fixed?
Clinicians and researchers say AI companies need to open up their safety data.
Technology
AI may respond differently to bosses and subordinates
In simulated conversations, social hierarchy can sway AI agents, making lower-status systems more likely to follow harmful requests.
California
AI music company joins the vinyl record resurgence
AI music company Suno plans to press users' generated tracks onto 12-inch records for about $45, moving into vinyl as copyright suits from Universal and Sony continue.
Technology
AIG’s General Insurance Q2 Underwriting Income Up 10%
Second quarter 2026 underwriting income in American International Group’s (AIG) General Insurance segment increased nearly 10% compared with the prior year, to $686 million. Insurance financial results for Q2 included catastrophe losses of $210 million, and increase over the $170 …
Technology
AXA XL to Acquire Corporate Intelligence and Cybersecurity Consultancy, S-RM
AXA XL announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire S-RM, the London-based specialist corporate intelligence and cybersecurity consultancy — raising its shareholding from approximately 49% to 100% ownership. Financial details of the deal, which is expected to close …
California
Act of road rage leads investigators to massive weapons cache, authorities say
An armed road rage suspect's arrest led investigators to his Yucaipa home, where they found an arsenal of illegal weapons.
Culture
After Careful Review, These Are the Best Perfumes for Women
Here are the best perfumes for women from brands like Chanel, Dior, Diptyque, and much more. From warm vanilla notes to fresh, citrus fragrances, find your new favorite scent.
Culture
All-Night Art Heist in Italy Suspected to Be ‘Some Sort of Revenge’
“They didn’t spare anything,” Italian businessman Mauro Lilli said of the eight-hour art theft at his company headquarters in L’Aquila late last month
Markets
Allstate Introduces Large Language Model, ALLIE
Allstate CEO Tom Wilson said the insurer has a “technology-drive strategy, not a strategy supported by technology.” And the next step in the strategy is the build of ALLIE – Allstate’s Large Language Intelligent Ecosystem. Speaking to analysts during a …
California
Alum Rock school board joins opposition to proposed ICE detention facility near Gilroy
AN EAST SAN JOSE SCHOOL DISTRICT has joined a growing effort among local education leaders in opposing a planned federal immigration facility in South County. Supporters said it reaffirms the district’s commitment to protecting immigrant students and families. The Alum Rock Union School District board of trustees on Tuesday approved a resolution opposing the proposed facility in […] The post Alum Rock school board joins opposition to proposed ICE detention facility near Gilroy appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Amid concerns over federal cuts, Alameda County OKs $1.5M for LGBTQ+ healthcare
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a countywide health initiative earlier this week that earmarks $1.5 million for expanding healthcare and support services for LGBTQ+ residents. The funding supports the LGBTQ+ Community Health Access, Navigation & Health Equity Initiative, which expands access to gender-affirming healthcare, mental health services, crisis response, prevention programs and […] The post Amid concerns over federal cuts, Alameda County OKs $1.5M for LGBTQ+ healthcare appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Ancient Greek rings may have been forged with iron from meteorites
Chemical analysis of Bronze Age iron objects indicate that Greek nobles may have indulged in signet rings made with precious metal from the sky.
Culture
Aperitivo Hour: A Backyard Dinner With Natasha Pickowicz
Chef and cookbook author Natasha Pickowicz takes us behind the scenes of her backyard dinner party.
Culture
Appeals Court Says Trump Lacks Authority to Build White House Ballroom
President Trump said in a social media post that he would appeal what he called an "unjust decision" to the US Supreme Court.
Bay Area
Appeals court blocks construction of White House ballroom
A federal appeals court has issued a ruling blocking the construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, concluding that congressional approval is needed for the project.
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Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval
Trump said in a post on social media that he would be appealing what he called an "unjust decision" to the U.S. Supreme Court.
California
Architectural Digest named Carmel-by-the-Sea CA’s prettiest town. Not everyone agrees
What is the prettiest town in California? Listeners weigh in.
Culture
Ariana Grande Celebrates End of N. American Eternal Sunshine Leg, Says She’s ‘Overwhelmed With Love and the Deepest Gratitude’
The sweet note to Arianators came a week after the singer said she is planning to take a step back from public life when the tour's European run wraps on Sept. 1 in London.
Culture
Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ Drops In at No. 1 In Australia
"Petal" becomes Ari's sixth leader on Australia’s all-genres national survey.
Technology
Aspen’s Ambitious AIR Festival Turns the Rocky Mountains into a Stage
The second edition's program included Matthew Barney, Lucy Raven, Camille Henrot, Miranda July, and many more.
Technology
Attorneys say Tate brothers should remain free in the US as they fight UK extradition
Attorneys for social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate argue that the brothers’ high-profile, public lives and other factors constitute special circumstances for their release
Culture
BLACKPINK’s History-Making Accomplishments: A Timeline
"All the records are the results of our fans, BLINKs, and their unconditional support," Jennie has said of the group's success.
Technology
Barbarians at the Gate: How Reality Stars Crashed Hollywood’s A-List
Reality TV scandals aren’t just ratings gold anymore — they’re a new pipeline, feeding Bravolebrities and Bachelorette castoffs straight into A24 films, Netflix deals and Broadway leads.
Bay Area
Barber in Philadelphia brings full-service cuts to customers from customized box truck
William 'Siddiq' Sanders runs Nice Cutz, a fully outfitted mobile barbershop built inside a 16-foot-wide box truck.
Culture
Barbra Streisand Is Stepping Into Children’s Literature With Debut Picture Book ‘And By the Way…’
The book will be released in March 2027.
Technology
Bella Thorne Is Also Directing and Writing the ‘Spring Breakers’ Sequel She’s Starring In: ‘From Start to Finish, It’s Lit as F—’
Bella Thorne is about to go full “Spring Breakers.” The former Disney star has revealed that in addition to starring in an upcoming sequel to Harmony Korine’s 2012 cult classic, she’s also directing and writing the film. Variety exclusively announced the sequel and its cast in May 2025, which also includes “Stranger Things” breakout Grace […]
California
Beloved Giants baseball announcer Mike Krukow to retire at end of season
Long-time San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced his retirement Thursday, saying the 2026 Major League Baseball season will be his last. The 36-year broadcast veteran issued a brief statement through the team, thanking fans on behalf of himself and his wife, saying his time in baseball has been a gift. “Jennifer and I have […] The post Beloved Giants baseball announcer Mike Krukow to retire at end of season appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Berkeley WIC program to host free family picnic Friday
The Berkeley Women, Infants, and Children program will host a free, family-friendly WIC-NIC on Friday for low-income families with young children and people who are pregnant or were recently pregnant. The event begins at 1 p.m. at George Florence Mini Park, 2121 10th St., in Berkeley. It will offer free food, lactation counseling, diapers and […] The post Berkeley WIC program to host free family picnic Friday appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Best Nordstrom Anniversary 2026 last-chance deals
The Nordstrom Anniversary sale 2026 is coming to an end, but you can still grab great deals.
Technology
Birdfy’s smart bird feeder is on sale for just $60
The Birdfy Feeder Rookie is a good option if you’re new to birdwatching or simply don’t want to spend a lot on a smart feeder, and several configurations are on sale. The standard model is down to $59.99 ($60 off) at Amazon, which is close to its lowest price. It includes seven days of access […] The Birdfy Feeder Rookie is a good option if you’re new to birdwatching or simply don’t want to spend a lot on a smart feeder, and several configurations are on sale. The standard model is down to $59.99 ($60 off) at Amazon , which is close to its lowest price. It includes seven days of access to its AI-powered features that can identify different kinds of birds (after the trial expires, it can identify birds up to 10 times per day without a subscription). Alternatively, you can get a version that permanently unlocks its AI bird identification for $85.49 ($34 off) at Amazon , or pick up th
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Blanche on track for narrow Senate confirmation as attorney general
At the U.S. Capitol, it was a wild day of decision and indecision. The Senate passed the toughest sanctions bill on Russia yet and is also now on track to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. But a slew of other high-priority items are still tangled, largely due to a Republican divide. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
California
Body-worn video shows San Joaquin deputy shooting woman who reached for replica gun
THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE has released body-cam video of an incident in which a woman was shot by a deputy during a traffic stop in Stockton after it appears she is reaching for a pistol in her lap. There was indeed a gun — but it turned out to be an air-powered replica that closely […] The post Body-worn video shows San Joaquin deputy shooting woman who reached for replica gun appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Bold Color Is Shaping Up to Be One of Fall’s First Major Fashion Trends
Are these end-of-summer styles making a case for autumn trends?
Markets
Both payroll employment (-23,000) and unemployment rate (4.1%) change little in July
Both nonfarm payroll employment (-23,000) and the unemployment rate (4.1 percent) changed little in July. Employment declined in local government education and retail trade. Employment continued to trend up in health care.
Technology
Brandon Flowers Looks Back at the Past on Anthemic Single ‘Tiger’s Blood’
The Killers frontman will release a new album, Thrasher , later this month
Science
Budget Battle Erupts in Nation’s Capital Over Opioid Settlement Money
Washington, D.C.’s 2027 fiscal-year blueprint reflects a debate playing out around the U.S.: whether opioid settlement money should be used to free up taxpayer dollars by paying for existing responsibilities instead of new programs.
California
Burbank is more than Bob's Big Boy. How the city found a solution to downtown doom
Burbank is betting big on housing, nerd culture and free parking to revive its downtown scene.
Technology
Burger King overtakes Wendy's as the nation's second-largest burger chain
Burger King is once again the second-largest burger chain in the U.S. by system-wide sales.
Technology
ByteDance trains massive AI model in bid to rival Anthropic
TikTok owner training a model with 10 trillion parameters.
Technology
Béla Tarr’s Legacy to Be Celebrated at Sarajevo Film Festival
The Sarajevo Film Festival has launched a new program dedicated to the legacy of Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, who died this year. The Béla Tarr in Sarajevo Tribute program will focus on the work of former students from the Film Factory in Sarajevo, an innovative educational initiative set up by Tarr in 2013. The lineup […]
Culture
CORTIS Tells NYC to Put Their Phones Down at First U.S. Solo Concert: The 7 Best Moments
With less than a year on the scene, the five-piece performed like pros at its first full concert in the States for a sold-out show at Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden.
California
California Announces $3,500 Instant Rebate for New EV Purchases, Available Now
A state program allocates $135 million for incentives, with participating automakers like Tesla and Hyundai matching the funds.
California
California Hotel Paying $2.75M for Pandemic Return-to-Work Law Violations
A California hotel is paying $2.75 million for failing to comply with a state law that requires offering available positions to former employees based on seniority after pandemic-related layoffs. The California Labor Commissioner’s Office secured the settlement for 24 workers …
California
California Sees Second Straight Year of Vehicle Theft Declines
California recorded its second straight year of declining vehicle thefts last year, the California Highway Patrol is reporting. According to the CHP’s, thieves stole roughly 133,000 vehicles in California in 2025, which represents a 25% decrease from the 176,230 vehicles …
Bay Area
California craft liquor delivery is about go away thanks to big money lobbying
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For six years, Californians have been able to shake up a craft cocktail at home using alcohol delivered to their doorstep. Now, it’s last call for the distillery deliveries, unless lawmakers intervene by the end of this month. That’s unlikely, thanks to opposition […]
California
California craft liquor delivery is about go away thanks to big money lobbying
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For six years, Californians have been able to shake up a craft cocktail at home using alcohol delivered to their doorstep. Now, it’s last call for the distillery deliveries, unless lawmakers intervene by the end of this month. That’s unlikely, thanks to opposition […]
California
California craft liquor delivery is about go away thanks to big money lobbying
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For six years, Californians have been able to shake up a craft cocktail at home using alcohol delivered to their doorstep. Now, it’s last call for the distillery deliveries, unless lawmakers intervene by the end of this month. That’s unlikely, thanks to opposition […]
Bay Area
California craft liquor delivery is about go away thanks to big money lobbying
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For six years, Californians have been able to shake up a craft cocktail at home using alcohol delivered to their doorstep. Now, it’s last call for the distillery deliveries, unless lawmakers intervene by the end of this month. That’s unlikely, thanks to opposition […]
California
California craft liquor delivery is about to go away thanks to big money lobbying
California craft liquor deliveries could end Jan. 1. Distillers say powerful alcohol companies, the wine industry and Teamsters killed a possible extension of deliveries.
California
California's instant EV rebates are now available for these three brands
Nearly a year after the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax incentive for new electric vehicles, California is stepping in to try to motivate buyers to go electric.
California
California’s voter ID ballot measure would add unnecessary barriers to a secure system
Prop. 39 is a redundant proposal that will only make it harder for all voters to participate in future elections, argues a civic engagement advocate.
California
Caltrans I-580 Truck Ban Study Finds Modest Health Gains, Major Traffic Shifts
Trucks haven’t been allowed to drive on Interstate 580 since the 1950s. Caltrans is now exploring the impact of lifting the ban.
Culture
Cam’ron Threatens to Expose Members of Cardi B’s Team Over Unreleased Song: ‘Take This as a Warning’
The Harlem rapper & media personality was asked to contribute to a remake of his hit song "What Means the World to You" that was released in 2000.
Bay Area
Car crashes into home in Crescent Park
A car barreled into a house, causing major damage, after a broadside collision with another vehicle in the Crescent Park neighborhood on Wednesday evening, according to the police.
News
Carney says U.S. trade talks are 'nasty' after Trump criticizes Canada's leadership
Carney said Canada remained engaged in the negotiations despite Trump's comments, describing the talks as a fight to protect Canadian workers and businesses.
Technology
Cars Communicating Badly Is an Already-Solved Problem
The history of networking is full of tools that repurposed solutions to very different kinds of problems first. Wi-Fi’s origins trace back , in part, to a team of Australian radio astronomers trying to detect signals from evaporating black holes. But the data-processing tools they’d developed also proved capable at extracting clean messages from any chaotic, echoing signal environment . Echoes are echoes, after all, whether from distant star systems or from the far corner of the house. I research vehicle communications networks , connecting cars to cars and to transportation infrastructure like traffic lights—for tomorrow’s vehicle-to-everthing (V2X) networks . V2X research has long relied on models that assume “perfect” or “ideal” network conditions, which is a simplifying assumption that makes the math tractable. But this assumption doesn’t reflect how real wireless signals behave in a
Technology
Cassidy supports Todd Blanche, rescuing Trump's embattled attorney general pick
Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche needs at least 50 votes on the Senate floor to be confirmed after clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee.
News
Celebrate 60 years of The Almanac with us
The Almanac is co-sponsoring a free concert in Fremont Park on Wednesday evening, Aug. 12, in Menlo Park.
Technology
Chappell Roan Announces Two-Night LGBTQ+ Fundraising Event
‘Super Graphic Spectacular’ at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium in October will benefit the Midwest Princess Project
Technology
Charlie Worsham Talks New Album ‘Once Upon a Second Time Around,’ Collabs With Lainey Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr.
Worsham issues his first independent album, Once Upon a Second Time Around , and discusses his multifaceted career.
Technology
Chase Center Earth, Wind & Fire show abruptly postponed for medical emergency
One person was taken to the hospital.
Technology
Chesky says Airbnb will spend ‘a lot more’ on AI as earnings beat and stock surges 15%
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wasn’t sure AI would help the company, but a year later, he says it’s the reason growth is back.
Technology
China's exports growth beats estimates in July, as AI-driven shipments surge
China's exports rose more than expected in July, as global demand for high-tech components continues to absorb the country's manufactured goods.
Technology
Chinese AI Model Kimi K3 Escapes Sandbox in Third-Party Test, Researchers Say
Chinese firm Moonshot’s latest artificial intelligence model broke out of a cyber-testing environment, researchers said, in the latest incident that raises concerns about how well AI companies control their technology. Moonshot’s Kimi K3 was able to find its way out …
Technology
Chipwich Maker Withdraws Lawsuit Against Insurance Agency
The maker of Chipwich ice cream sandwiches has withdrawn its lawsuit alleging that its insurance agency was negligent in failing to properly secure product recall insurance. Frozen food manufacturer Crave Better Foods (CBF) of Greenwich, Connecticut, had blamed Carlson & …
Science
Climate change created conditions for Canada fires, scientists say, as Trump blames mismanagement
Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada's massive summer wildfires and in turn angered U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a study released Thursday.
News
Colombia's new president reflects Latin America's right-wing shift
The new president of Colombia was inaugurated on Friday. Abelardo de la Espriella won a tight race in June, ending Colombia's leftist movement with a sharp pivot to the right. Liz Landers takes a look at the president and his tight relationship with the Trump White House.
Technology
Companies scoff at airlines' cheapest business class tickets. 'The real value is flexibility'
Some companies plan to shun the cheapest business- and premium- economy fares from their executives.
California
Concord nonprofit’s stolen truck returned
Police returned a truck stolen from a Concord-based nonprofit on Wednesday. Monument Crisis Center’s 2004 Ford F-350 was taken from its front entrance on Sunday morning. The nonprofit relies on the pickup truck to deliver food, diapers and other necessities to community members. “Our hearts and spirits have been buoyed by all the generous donations […] The post Concord nonprofit’s stolen truck returned appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
Cooper Hoffman and Nico Parker Are a Nepo-for-Nepo Couple I can Get Behind
“We didn’t officially start dating until a few weeks after filming, when she came to New York to meet my mom, and I asked her to be my girlfriend,” Cooper told The Hollywood Reporter. “It was very sweet.”
Bay Area
Court blocks CHP from firing officer caught in LA overtime scandal
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On Sept. 17, 2017, California Highway Patrol officer Nathaniel Partridge checked in his patrol car almost four hours before his shift ended and drove 35 miles home. That day, and on at least two other occasions, he was paid overtime for the hours […]
California
Court blocks CHP from firing officer caught in LA overtime scandal
The California Highway Patrol lost an effort to fire one of the officers it caught billing the state for overtime hours they didn't work at a Los Angeles station.
Bay Area
Court blocks CHP from firing officer caught in LA overtime scandal
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On Sept. 17, 2017, California Highway Patrol officer Nathaniel Partridge checked in his patrol car almost four hours before his shift ended and drove 35 miles home. That day, and on at least two other occasions, he was paid overtime for the hours […]
News
Court blocks CHP from firing officer caught in LA overtime scandal
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On Sept. 17, 2017, California Highway Patrol officer Nathaniel Partridge checked in his patrol car almost four hours before his shift ended and drove 35 miles home. That day, and on at least two other occasions, he was paid overtime for the hours […]
News
Court blocks CHP from firing officer caught in LA overtime scandal
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On Sept. 17, 2017, California Highway Patrol officer Nathaniel Partridge checked in his patrol car almost four hours before his shift ended and drove 35 miles home. That day, and on at least two other occasions, he was paid overtime for the hours […]
Technology
Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online
The order came in the second phase of a landmark trial Meta lost in March.
Science
Court orders Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms
California
Court strikes down Trump administration bid to shift homelessness funds away from 'housing first'
The decision could change the pace of a separate legal battle between the L.A. region's lead homelessness agency and the federal government.
Bay Area
Crime Briefs: Menlo Park break-ins at spa, underground garage
In Crime Briefs this week, a Redwood City man is arrested in connection to a burglary in an underground garage and a Menlo Park spa owner reports a break-in.
California
Crude cops go on another misadventure tinged with middle-aged anxiety in 'Super Troopers 3'
Was a second sequel necessary? Wrong question, bro. Broken Lizard's longest-running franchise delivers the mediocrity its fans are expecting, even enjoy.
California
Cyclosporiasis Cases in California Are Way Up — but Officials Say It’s Not the National Outbreak. What’s Happening?
California remains unaffected by the national outbreak of the foodborne stomach parasite that’s sickened tens of thousands — but cases have still risen sharply statewide. Why?
California
D.A. faces backlash after charging LAPD officer who recorded colleagues' racist remarks
L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman is catching heat from Mayor Karen Bass, police accountability advocates and even some of his own prosecutors for filing charges against an LAPD officer who secretly recorded his colleagues making racist, sexist and homophobic remarks.
Technology
DOGE's wild, unverifiable savings claims discredited in US government report
DOGE's inflated "Wall of Receipts": 96% of grant savings unverifiable, GAO says.
News
Dad convicted after giving his son the gun used in school shooting, seeks new trial
A man sentenced to 15 years in prison after giving his son the gun he used in a deadly high school shooting in Georgia has asked for a new trial
Technology
Danny DeVito-Produced Heist Comedy ‘Drag’ Boards Blue Finch Films for International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Blue Finch Films has taken on international sales rights, outside North America, for the heist thriller comedy “Drag” from directors Greg Yagolnitzer and Raviv Ullman. The U.K. sales and distribution company plans to launch the title at the market during the Toronto Film Festival. Danny DeVito, Lucy DeVito and Jake DeVito produced the film, which […]
California
Danville requires e-bikes, scooters to be walked in town parks
E-bike and motorized scooter riders in Danville are now required to dismount and walk while inside all town parks after a new rule took effect Thursday. The new rule applies to all town parks and is intended to improve safety for pedestrians and other park users. Riders must walk, rather than ride, e-bikes and motorized […] The post Danville requires e-bikes, scooters to be walked in town parks appeared first on Local News Matters .
News
Democrats try to present a united front in Michigan after bitter primary
Michigan Democrats are set to gather Friday to show unity behind their statewide candidates
Bay Area
Diarrhea-causing disease hits double average cases in California
The CDC is investigating multiple new cyclospora outbreaks with no known cause.
Technology
Disney Plus tries a new AI-powered search
Disney is testing a new AI-powered tool for Disney Plus that uses a natural language search, a voice query, or a suggested prompt to create a customized row of show and movie recommendations. Disney Plus, like other streaming services, can recommend shows to watch based on your viewing history. But the company says this new […] Disney’s AI tools for Disney Plus and ESPN. Disney is testing a new AI-powered tool for Disney Plus that uses a natural language search, a voice query, or a suggested prompt to create a customized row of show and movie recommendations. Disney Plus, like other streaming services, can recommend shows to watch based on your viewing history. But the company says this new tool, which is "a limited beta experiment" that's in testing with a "small group of select subscribers," is intended to recommend content that "fits the moment." The feature is the latest in a b
Bay Area
Disney expands 'Descendants' universe with 'Hidden Heroes,' a movie focusing on the sidekicks
The "Descendants" universe is expanding! Here's everything we know about the newly greenlit Disney movie, "Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story"
News
Drought and aging infrastructure plunge Puerto Rico into a water crisis
Puerto Rico is facing yet another crisis as major cities are rationing water for residents due to severe drought conditions. This problem is also exposing the island's aging water infrastructure and lack of immediate government action, leaving many frustrated. For more on how families are coping and what officials are saying, Deema Zein spoke with investigative reporter Laura Perez Sanchez.
Technology
Dwayne Johnson Defends ‘Moana’ After Bad Reviews: ‘Just the Way It Goes’
Dwayne Johnson has come to terms with the tepid critical reception to his latest movie, the live-action “Moana” remake. The muscled thespian spoke with People about his reaction to the film, which drew the ire of critics. “Our first two reviews came out,” Johnson said. “I’ll never forget it … They were amazing. I was […]
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Béis and Disney Collaborate on Retro-Inspired Luggage Marked by Your Favorite Characters
The playful, 28-piece line for kids and adults launches August 12. Here's everything to look forward to.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Cocokind Founder Priscilla Tsai and Beauty Creator Ava Lee Launch Mimitime at Target
The collagen-infused konjac jelly brand will debut with four flavors.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Lemme Ventures Into Longevity Space With New NAD+ Capsules Made Specifically for Women
Reframing a supplement narrative largely centered on healthmaxxing biohackers and, well, men, Lemme is making women a priority with its first-ever NAD+ formula. Here's how to shop.
Bay Area
Earth Wind & Fire Call Off San Francisco Show Due to ‘Medical Emergency’ Involving Band Member
The co-headlining gig with Lionel Richie at Chase Center on Thursday night (Aug. 6) will be rescheduled soon.
California
Earth, Wind & Fire postpones concert with Lionel Richie because of 'medical emergency'
Earth, Wind & Fire abruptly called off its concert in San Francisco, citing a band member's medical emergency. The band and Lionel Richie are to play in Inglewood on Sunday.
Bay Area
Earth, Wind, and Fire Postpone San Francisco Concert Due to Band Member’s ‘Medical Emergency’
Unnamed member of funk legends reportedly suffers “cardiac incident” prior to Chase Center tour stop with Lionel Richie; gig will be rescheduled, band says
Bay Area
East Palo Alto taps Elena Lee as its top city planner
Elena Lee, who has spent the past six years leading East Palo Alto’s planning initiatives, will now serve as the city’s director of Community and Economic Development.
Bay Area
Editorial: San Jose tried to sneak more money out of locals and got caught
When San Jose approved its $5.5 billion budget for this fiscal year, one department digging around for revenue streams tried to pull a fast one on downtown businesses and residents by doubling the hourly rate for parking meters. It almost worked because the item was buried on the City Council’s consent calendar in a pile with... The post Editorial: San Jose tried to sneak more money out of locals and got caught appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Bay Area
Encore: SFO’s Class for Fearful Flyers; Meet the ‘Batman of San Jose’
Listen to this and more in-depth storytelling by subscribing to The California Report Magazine podcast. San Francisco Airport’s Fear of Flying Clinic Welcomes Nervous Passengers Aboard If your stomach drops at the thought of getting on an airplane, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans share a fear of flying. Some psychologists say the way through … Continue reading Encore: SFO’s Class for Fearful Flyers; Meet the ‘Batman of San Jose’ →
Science
Environmental education in action at Fla.'s Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve
Environmental education in action at Fla.'s Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve A view of Moses Creek conservation area in Florida's Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve. (Image credit: NOAA) Download Image August 7, 2026 Ocean & Coasts 0 Off
Technology
Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires
Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.
Bay Area
Ex-boyfriend of missing Fresno, California, mother turns himself in for murder, police say
An ex-boyfriend of a missing Fresno mother is now in custody and accused of her murder.
California
Ex-gubernatorial candidate pleads not guilty to threats in model ex-girlfriend's case
Stephen Cloobeck, a wealthy realtor and one-time Democratic candidate for governor of California, pleaded not guilty to witness tampering charges Friday. Cloobeck is accused of threatening witnesses against his former fiancée, Only Fans model Adva Lavie, in a burglary case.
Culture
Executive Turntable: SiriusXM Names Jenny Tartikoff Senior VP & Head of Communications
This week's column features the launch of Andrew Kautz's Kautz & Associates, Allen Mitchell's Reverie Ranch Group & more music industry hires and promotions.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 6 at 8:36PM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 100 to 109 expected. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 6 at 8:36PM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 108 to 114 expected. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 7 at 12:12PM MST until August 9 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions. Afternoon temperatures 98 to 110 degrees. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Chuckwalla Mountains, Chiriaco Summit, and Joshua Tree National Park. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * 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.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 7 at 12:12PM MST until August 9 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions. Afternoon temperatures 107 to 115 degrees. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...In Arizona, La Paz and Yuma counties. In California, Palo Verde Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Sunday. * 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.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 7 at 12:12PM MST until August 9 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions. Afternoon temperatures 108 to 117 degrees. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Imperial County, including the Imperial Valley and El Centro. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * 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.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 7 at 2:15PM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* 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/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 7 at 2:32PM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with multiple days of Major to Extreme Heat Risk. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events, especially those with little overnight relief from the heat. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 112 degrees. Overnight lows will range from 75-80 degrees.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 7 at 4:10AM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* 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
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 7 at 4:10AM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 108 to 114 expected. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
Technology
Fakemink Drops New Song “Love Is a Dog From Hell”
The OK-produced track is the rapper’s first release since sharing Terrified in May
Technology
Falling long-term unemployment isn't good news, economists say — what it means for jobseekers
Unemployment appears to have fallen due to an exodus of workers from the labor force, which would be bad for household finances and the economy.
Bay Area
Fatal Collision in Downtown San Francisco Closes Down Market Street Intersection
A person died Friday morning at Powell and Market Streets. SFPD says the driver is cooperating with investigators.
Technology
Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore
It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz." His comments follow the producer Medasin's videos claiming that an AI tool called Treblo (formerly Sonauto) was used to make the song, and the company releasing an AI detector that identifies it […] That cover art is almost certainly AI too. | Image: Fenix Flexin It took long enough , but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz." His comments follow the producer Medasin's videos claiming that an AI tool called Treblo (formerly Sonauto) was used to make the song, and the company releasing an AI detector that identifies it as Treblo AI-created . In a reply to a comment pointing out that Tyga admitted to relying on AI for his own controversial '80s-influenced album $tarface , on one of his Ins
Technology
Ferran Torres on His World Cup-winning Goal, Fashion Ambitions and That Controversial Red Hat
The Spanish forward is riding high off his World Cup moment while navigating the attention that comes with it.
Technology
Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500
Six deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies.
Technology
Flo Anthony, Pioneering Page Six Entertainment Journalist, Dies at 74
Flo Anthony, an entertainment journalist known for being the first Black woman to work for the New York Post’s entertainment and Page Six departments, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. She was 74. Anthony’s death was confirmed to Variety by Jack Hirsch, the biographer of Anthony’s husband, Michael Spinks. While working as a journalist, […]
Technology
Foot Locker Leans on Nostalgia and Method Man for New Campaign as It Continues to Evolve
The fresh marketing spot is the latest major move from the retailer since it was acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods last year.
California
Former Vallejo fire captain settles with city in gender discrimination lawsuit
A former Vallejo fire captain will receive $5 million after settling with the city in a lawsuit alleging its Fire Department’s retaliation for gender discrimination complaints. As part of the settlement, Melisse Leitzke will receive the payment and release all claims and rights to appeal, according to Shelley Molineaux, Leitzke’s attorney. Leitzke joined the Vallejo […] The post Former Vallejo fire captain settles with city in gender discrimination lawsuit appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
From broken arms to brain injuries: The alarming toll of SF’s e-bike boom
Doctors at SF General and Kaiser are seeing a surge of patients, many without helmets, as ridership booms and regulators scramble to catch up.
Bay Area
From screen to scream: 2026's hottest Disney Halloween costumes from this year's biggest films
Movie magic meets Halloween: Transform yourself with Disney's latest blockbuster costume collection.
Technology
Gold bugs spend $180 million betting all's clear for metal as bond yields stall
Despite a 25% decline in gold from its high in January, proponents of the precious metal are storming into bullish call positions.
California
Governor Newsom announces $3,500 instant rebates now available for Californians buying their first zero-emission vehicle
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Governor Newsom announces appointments
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California
Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 8.7.2026
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California
Governor Newsom honors commitment to wildlife protection and public safety with 36 new law enforcement officers
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Governor Newsom proclaims State of Emergency in Calaveras County for the Gann Fire response
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Technology
Grab the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy on 4K Blu-ray for $50
Looking to spend a weekend inside with a good binge? Gruv has The Lord of the Rings trilogy on 4K Blu-ray marked down to $49.99, just below Amazon’s price and only a little bit higher than the all-time low we usually see around Black Friday. This version includes both the original theatrical releases of all […] “One ring to rule them all” | Image: Warner Bros. Looking to spend a weekend inside with a good binge? Gruv has The Lord of the Rings trilogy on 4K Blu-ray marked down to $49.99, just below Amazon’s price and only a little bit higher than the all-time low we usually see around Black Friday. This version includes both the original theatrical releases of all three movies — The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and Return of the King — as well as the extended editions, in case you want to spend 12 hours immersed in Middle Earth. New Gruv customers can also save an additio
Technology
Guest opinion: Woodside’s ethics decision raises questions about accountability
“Personnel matter.” That was the label. Two words, last item on the agenda, last meeting before summer recess on July 28. Nothing in it told a resident that the Woodside Town Council was about to resolve the only sustained finding against a sitting councilmember for disclosing a colleague’s confidential closed-session concerns in an investigation that took four months and used considerable public money.
Technology
Hear Madonna and Kylie Minogue Team Up for ‘Love Sensation (Afterhours Mix)’
The pop duo teased the track during a live performance in Amsterdam earlier this month
Technology
Hear Sierra Ferrell’s Psychedelic New Song, ‘Trying to Love You’
On her first new single of 2026, the Americana powerhouse hops effortlessly to unexpected notes and corners
California
Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 10:32PM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...High temperatures of 102 to 108 and low temperatures of 65 to 75 expected, with Moderate to Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Northern, Central, Southern Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills, San Joaquin Valley, and foothills of the Sierra. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat is expected to peak on Saturday, with Major HeatRisk. Hottest temperatures expected in the northern Sacramento Valley.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 8:20PM PDT until August 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Temperatures of 100 to 110 will produce moderate to major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 8:20PM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Temperatures of 100 to 110 will produce moderate to major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures are expected to continue into the weekend. Saturday will be the peak day for HeatRisk!
California
Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 8:20PM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Temperatures of 90 to 101 will produce moderate HeatRisk. * WHERE...Southwestern Interior Mendocino. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures are expected to continue into the weekend. Saturday will be the peak day for HeatRisk!
California
Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 8:20PM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Temperatures of 100 to 110 will produce moderate to major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Northern Mendocino Interior, Lake County, and Southeastern Interior Mendocino. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures are expected to continue into the weekend. Saturday will be the peak day for HeatRisk!
California
Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 8:36PM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures mostly in the mid 80s to upper 90s below 6500 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 8:36PM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 90s to 103 expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 8:36PM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures mostly in the mid 80s to upper 90s expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 8:36PM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures mostly in the mid 80s to upper 90s below 6500 feet expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 10:03AM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures mostly in the mid 80s to upper 90s below 6500 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Bay Area
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 10:06AM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Daytime highs in the mid 90s to low 100s. Nighttime lows in the mid 60s to low 80s (especially in the higher elevations). * WHERE...Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.
Bay Area
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 10:06AM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Daytime highs in the mid 90s to low 100s. Nighttime lows in the mid 60s to low 80s (especially in the higher elevations). * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The East Bay Hills and Valleys, Western Sonoma County Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, and North Bay Interior Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 11:38AM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...High temperatures of 102 to 108 and low temperatures of 65 to 80 expected, with Moderate to Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...The Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, foothills, Coast Range, and Sierra from Highway 50 northward * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat is expected to peak on Saturday, with areas of Major HeatRisk. Hottest temperatures and warmest overnight lows expected in the northern Sacramento Valley and Sierra foothills thermal belts.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 1:48AM PDT until August 10 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...High temperatures of 97 to 102 degrees with overnight lows of 55 to 70 degrees. Widespread Moderate (level 2 out of 4) HeatRisk with areas of Major HeatRisk (level 3 out of 4) in lower Nevada valleys. * WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses will be more likely, especially for those spending extended periods outdoors, in poorly cooled indoor spaces, or who are sensitive to heat.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 2:15PM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* 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 Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 2:32PM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 109 degrees and multiple days of Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills, Lake Isabella, and the Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and limited overnight relief may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures of 105 to 109 degrees will occur daily through the upcoming weekend. Overnight lows will generally only fall into the mid 60s to mid 70s with little overnight relief.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 2:32PM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 108 degrees and multiple days of Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events, especially those with little overnight relief from the heat. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures of 105 to 108 degrees will occur daily through the upcoming weekend. Overnight lows will generally only fall into the mid 60s to mid 70s with little overnight relief.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 4:10AM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures mostly in the mid 80s to upper 90s expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 4:10AM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures mostly in the mid 80s to upper 90s below 6500 feet expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 4:10AM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 90s to 103 expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 4:10AM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures mostly in the mid 80s to upper 90s below 6500 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 4:52AM PDT until August 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Hot temperatures 95 to 100 degrees with low temperatures around 55 to 60 degrees. * WHERE...Klamath, Lake, Modoc and eastern Siskiyou Counties. This includes the communities of Klamath Falls, Chemult, Chiloquin, Summer Lake, Lakeview, Alturas, Tionesta, Tennant, Macdoel and Tulelake. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will lead to a moderate risk of heat illnesses, especially for those without adequate cooling methods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of smoke could limit the ability to open windows for cooler air at night.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 4:52AM PDT until August 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Hot temperatures of 100 to 105 degrees, possibly up to 110 degrees in the Klamath River Valley, are expected with low temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. * WHERE...In California, Central Siskiyou County and Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will lead to a moderate risk of heat illnesses, especially for those without adequate cooling methods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A major risk of heat related illnesses is possible this evening. This level of heat will impact anyone without cooling methods. Periods of smoke could limit the ability to open windows for cooler air at night.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 6:31AM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Temperatures of 100 to 110 will produce moderate to major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Trinity County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures are expected to continue into the weekend. Saturday will be the peak day for HeatRisk!
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 6:31AM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Temperatures of 100 to 110 will produce moderate to major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Northern Mendocino Interior, Lake County, and Southeastern Interior Mendocino. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 6:31AM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Temperatures of 90 to 101 will produce moderate HeatRisk. * WHERE...Southwestern Interior Mendocino. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures are expected to continue into the weekend. Saturday will be the peak day for HeatRisk!
News
Helicopter battling Utah wildfire crashes with no word on the 2 people aboard
The helicopter was one of seven working the fire in central Utah that was caused by lightning on July 27.
Technology
Here are three key takeaways from the disappointing July jobs report
Nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in July, but so did the unemployment rate, leaving investors with mixed signals.
California
How Does California’s $3,500 EV Rebate Work?
First-time electric vehicle buyers in California could soon get thousands of dollars off the sticker price. Here’s how to apply.
Technology
How Lahaina is recovering 3 years after the devastating fires
It has been three years since the deadliest wildfires to hit the U.S. in more than a century swept through Lahaina on the island of Maui. The fires consumed thousands of structures, killed 102 people and destroyed an important site of Hawaiian history. Hundreds of homes have been rebuilt and permits for hundreds more have been approved. But as Stephanie Sy reports, many residents remain in limbo.
Technology
How S&P 500 options action may help explain the rising volatility in memory stocks
Bullish derivative bets mesh with the buy-the-dip mentality, says IBKR’s Sosnick.
California
How a stronger voter ID law can alleviate doubts in California’s election system
If Californians harbor doubts about their elections, the process needs to be repaired. A former California secretary of state says that's why he's backing Prop. 39.
Technology
How snails engineer their slime
Collagen and calcium work in tandem to achieve varying mechanical properties of different kinds of mucus.
News
How the Great Seal of America Almost Appeared
The Great Seal is one of the most recognizable symbols of the United States of America
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ICE will only release body camera video when in agency's 'best interests,' policy says
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the agency's policy gives it broad control over what footage will be made public by specifying any releases must be in its "best interests."
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ICE will release body camera video only when in the agency’s ‘best interests’: policy
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the public should not expect to quickly see footage of every critical incident
Technology
Ignite Specialty Risk Launches Australian Operations, Led by Stormont-Sainsbury
Ignite Specialty Risk, the London-based managing general agent, has launched operations in Sydney, Australia, led by Lucinda Stormont-Sainsbury. “Australia is an important strategic market for Ignite and establishing our Australian operations marks a significant milestone in our international growth,” commented …
Culture
In Canada: Osheaga Festival Draws Near-Record Attendance With Tate McRae, Stella Lefty & More
Also up north this week: A recap of this year's OVO Golf Classic and a high-profile departure from Departure.
Technology
In Search of Alternatives, Fashion For Good Sets Out To Find What Comes After “Forever Chemicals”
Fashion For Good is developing a benchmark to make sure the PFAS alternatives won't be just as bad as the chemicals they are trying to replace.
Bay Area
In-N-Out shooting: Police release chilling surveillance video from chaotic scene
Police said there's no known motive in the deadly mass shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
California
Insurance commissioner candidates split key endorsements
State Sen. Ben Allen, who represents the Pacific Palisades fire zone, won the Democratic Party's endorsement for insurance commissioner over former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim, who won the backing of the California Federation of Labor Unions.
Technology
Iran's chief negotiator accuses Trump of 'theater diplomacy' with Hormuz traffic near standstill
The conflict is broadening across the region, with Gulf energy infrastructure and key shipping chokepoints under renewed threat.
California
It's nonstop gore (and a bit of brain freeze) in Eli Roth's splatter-happy 'Ice Cream Man'
The filmmaker of 'Hostel' and 'Thanksgiving' serves up evil kids and an FX-heavy showcase with all the sprinkles but none of the smarts of 'Weapons.'
California
It’s time to weigh in on 30-year plan for OC’s troubled coastal rail corridor
Coastal erosion and landslides along the major coastal rail corridor have caused several service disruptions since 2021.
Bay Area
I’ve known Mike Krukow for more than 40 years. Here’s how the Giants should honor him
The humble broadcaster fans know from the booth is kind and warm to everyone he meets. As he prepares to retire, the Giants should send him off like the icon he is.
Technology
Jacques Chirac Presidential Museum in France Was Robbed Again
This is the third time the small museum in central France has been burglarized within less than a year
Technology
Jake T. Austin Says He Wasn’t Invited to Partake in ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Revival: “Disappointed”
“I was asked back in 2020 if I was interested in reprising my role and said that I was 100% in. Unfortunately, the powers that be decided to take the show in a different direction and my character wasn’t part of the equation," he wrote on his Instagram Stories.
Technology
James Marsden’s Latest Role? Passing Down a Great Bottle of Whiskey
The actor recently appeared alongside his son, Jack, in a campaign for The Macallan. Here, he chats with us about everything from fatherhood to personal style and how to properly appreciate the finer things in life.
Technology
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
The July jobs was a big miss, and shares of Atlassian are rising after a strong quarter.
Technology
Jimmy Kimmel on His Wild, Whirlwind, Not So Terrible or Horrible TV Year
"I’ll never forget the support from friends, strangers, and even those who generally make me throw up,” the 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' and Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ host tells THR.
Technology
Joan Jett Cancels Upcoming Shows After Surgery From a Fractured Vertebra
The "Bad Reputation" singer is taking time off the road to "begin the necessary healing process"
Technology
Jobs Are Down, But Stocks and Consumer Sentiment Are Up. What Gives?
The retail sector is reckoning with a host of seeming contradictions and confusing market signals.
Bay Area
Jobs report shows US unexpectedly lost jobs in July
The U.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July, government data showed.
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Judge orders Virginia county to replace Confederate names it restored to schools in 2024
A federal judge has sided with the Virginia NAACP in its lawsuit against a county school board's reinstatement of Confederate military names to two schools, saying the decision discriminated against Black students and ordering the board to change the schools' monikers again.
California
Judge rejects challenge to California attorney general's description of voter ID measure
A state judge Thursday rejected a challenge to how California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta's office summarized a strict new voter ID measure on November ballots.
Technology
Judge rules Meta caused "public nuisance" and must fund mental health treatment
New Mexico judge orders $567M fund to help address youth mental health crisis.
Technology
Judy Collins on Doing a Farewell Tour While ‘Having a Lot More Steam in My Engine’: At 87, ‘I’m the Betty White of the Folk Movement’
How sweet — or suite — it still is. Judy Collins is doing a valedictory lap or two around the country on what is billed as a farewell tour, even though, at 87, she’s showing little in the way of weariness about maintaining a full concert schedule or lack of prowess in pulling these shows […]
Technology
Juno Temple Is Not Coming Down From Her Sky-high Platform Streak Anytime Soon
After repeating silver crystal mules across three New York looks this week, the actress shifted into hot pink platforms.
Markets
Jury Finds No Malpractice by NY Law Firm in Patriot National Downfall
A Broward County jury on Thursday exonerated the Simpson Thacher & Bartlett law firm, finding the large New York firm’s lawyers were not negligent in the downfall of Patriot National, the Florida insurance services firm that went bankrupt a decade …
Culture
Justice Department Partners with Tennessee Attorney General to Preserve Competition for Asphalt in Western Tennessee
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, joined by the Attorney General of Tennessee, announced today that they will require CRH and its subsidiary APAC-Tennessee to divest two hot-mix asphalt plants as part of its acquisition of Standard Construction to address antitrust concerns in western Tennessee.
Technology
Justin and Hailey Bieber Have the Summer Date Night Fashion Formula Down
After vacationing in Greece, Hailey Bieber has been back in LA and locking in—weighted vest workouts, high-protein homemade meals. She took the night off in style.
Technology
K-shaped economy shows up in housing: Luxury sales rise as starter-home buyers struggle
Even as luxury homes fly off the market, sales of starter homes are down despite growing inventory and more price cuts, research shows.
Culture
Karol G Says Her Power Ballad With Bruno Mars ‘Expressed Exactly What I Was Feeling’
"Still" is part of Karol's new studio album, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto .
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Karol G's new album may just have you crying at the club
The Colombian pop star releases her sixth studio album, 'No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto' — and in 14 songs, reveals the depths of heartache one can only access when finally tuning out the world.
Culture
Karol G’s New Album ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’ Featuring Drake & More Is Here: Stream It Now
The 14-track album follows 2025's Tropicoqueta , which debuted at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums.
Culture
Katseye Whip Up Carbo Buldak—Plus Drinks and Dessert—and Talk Long Nights, Therapy, and “Animal”
In the latest installment of Vogue’s Now Serving series, four of the group’s five current members linked up in the kitchen for an international feast.
Technology
Katseye’s Sophia Laforteza Announces Hiatus From Group
“Making this decision wasn’t easy, but I’m learning that health has to come first”
Technology
Keen Ruffalo Never Intended to Get Into the Family Business
The 25-year-old actor stars in Prime Video’s ‘Sterling Point’ and the upcoming comedy ‘Nimrods.’
Technology
Kevin O’Leary, aka ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ on crypto, winning in AI and 3 things all business owners must know
What Kevin O’Leary learned from Steve Jobs: You only need to get three things done every day. Just three.
Technology
Kirill Sokolov, Director of ‘They Will Kill You,’ Tackling Sci-Fi Action Movie ‘Blur’ for Netflix (Exclusive)
Shawn Levy's 21 Laps will produce the feature.
Technology
Kristen Stewart Applauds Reopening of Cinerama Dome: “Hope They Don’t F*** It Up!”
The star purchased her own historic L.A. theater, the Highland Theatre, earlier this year.
Technology
Kurupt Reveals Eminem Helped Cover His Rehab Costs
“You know these things cost bread, so Em put the cheese up for it,” the rapper shared
California
LA Jazz Festival, with John Legend and Janelle Monáe, is canceled
John Legend, Janelle Monáe and more are booked for Aug. 22-23, but weeks of local programming appear to be canceled.
California
LA college students face a tough housing market. So why are so many beds at CSU Los Angeles empty?
The California State University 2025 Systemwide Housing plan said there’s a need for about 500 beds at the campus. But we found many existing beds aren't being used.
California
LA teachers ask communities to help guarantee safe passage for students as ICE arrests continue
Local educators are offering two upcoming trainings for community patrols.
California
Last call: CA liquor delivery law ending after lobbying blitz
The days of small-batch whiskey and gin being delivered to your doorstep are almost over. An extensive lobbying effort to kill a proposal that would allow craft liquor distillers to keep shipping their products to California customers underscores how wealthy and powerful interests influence policy among lawmakers, writes CalMatters’ Ryan Sabalow. During the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Culture
Less Perfect, More Practical: Diamonds’ New Path Forward
Thanks to a confluence of threats, the diamond industry is rethinking how it markets the precious stone.
Science
Level 2 - Zika in Indonesia
Cases of Zika are being reported in returning travelers from Bali, Indonesia. All travelers to Bali should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during and after travel.
California
Life in the slow lane: Economic headwinds delay life milestones for many millennials
WHEN LAURA C. WAS IN COLLEGE, she intended to get a job, save money and enjoy the same kind of financial security her parents had while she was growing up. “It didn’t turn out like that,” says the 42-year-old, who requested we not use her last name.  Like many millennials, the cohort born roughly between […] The post Life in the slow lane: Economic headwinds delay life milestones for many millennials appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Liim Lines Up New Album A Sunflower Garden in Harlem Is Hard to Find
AJRadico joins the rising Harlem rapper on “1980”
Bay Area
Lindsay Clancy trial spotlights psychiatric hospital stay before she killed her 3 children
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial zeroed on the nearly five days that the Massachusetts mother spent in a psychiatric hospital a few weeks before she killed her children.
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Lindsay Clancy trial spotlights psychiatric hospital stay before she killed her 3 children
Clancy's stay is a key chapter in both the prosecution and defense narratives about her mental state when she strangled the children in their suburban home and then jumped out a second-story window.
Technology
Lindsey Buckingham Teases Project With Stevie Nicks: ‘Next Year Should Be Pretty Interesting’
After a long estrangement, Buckingham and Nicks are again friends. “Stevie and I are talking all the time now,” Buckingham said. “Next year quite a few things will reveal themselves”
Bay Area
Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire concert at Chase Center postponed due to medical emergency
The Chase Center and Earth, Wind & Fire issued statements at 7:20 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show, forcing thousands of fans inside the arena and waiting in lines outside to exit the building.
Technology
Lionsgate CEO Wants to See Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Close Soon: ‘Uncertainty and Delay’ Are ‘Not Good for Anybody’
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer voiced support for the stalled Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which is headed to an antitrust trial to begin in March 2027. While Lionsgate competes with Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. in some areas, including theatrically released movies, Lionsgate also sees both as customers (or potential customers) in other areas. Ultimately, having […]
Technology
Live Results: Hawaii midterm primaries
An ongoing corruption scandal involving Hawaii's lieutenant governor looms over Saturday's state primary as nine candidates jockey to replace her.
California
Looking to try a variety of Southeast Asian flavors? Rasarumah is a one-stop shop for it
LAist sat down with Johnny Lee, chef and owner of Rasarumah, to talk about what inspired his restaurant's Southeast Asian fusion menu.
California
Los recortes a Medicaid podrían afectar a todos (sí, incluso a ti). He aquí por qué.
Los recortes en Medi-Cal agravarán la situación de los hospitales que ya operan con pérdidas. La consecuencia: menos servicios y mayores costos también para quienes tienen seguro privado.
Technology
Los recortes a Medicaid podrían afectar a todos (sí, incluso a ti). He aquí por qué.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Cuando el Hospital Martin Luther King Jr.-Harbor cerró sus puertas en 2007, los hospitales vecinos de Los Ángeles tuvieron dificultades para atender la afluencia de nuevos pacientes. Reportaron tiempos de espera en urgencias […]
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Los recortes a Medicaid podrían afectar a todos (sí, incluso a ti). He aquí por qué.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Cuando el Hospital Martin Luther King Jr.-Harbor cerró sus puertas en 2007, los hospitales vecinos de Los Ángeles tuvieron dificultades para atender la afluencia de nuevos pacientes. Reportaron tiempos de espera en urgencias […]
Bay Area
Los recortes a Medicaid podrían afectar a todos (sí, incluso a ti). He aquí por qué.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Cuando el Hospital Martin Luther King Jr.-Harbor cerró sus puertas en 2007, los hospitales vecinos de Los Ángeles tuvieron dificultades para atender la afluencia de nuevos pacientes. Reportaron tiempos de espera en urgencias […]
Bay Area
Los recortes a Medicaid podrían afectar a todos (sí, incluso a ti). He aquí por qué.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Cuando el Hospital Martin Luther King Jr.-Harbor cerró sus puertas en 2007, los hospitales vecinos de Los Ángeles tuvieron dificultades para atender la afluencia de nuevos pacientes. Reportaron tiempos de espera en urgencias […]
Bay Area
Love Baked In blends memories and recipes together to remember loved ones
Cassandra Burnett is the founder and creator of Love Baked In. It's a baking workshop that merges memories, storytelling and recipes together.
Technology
Luca Guadagnino to Receive Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award at Venice Film Festival
Luca Guadagnino will receive the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award at this year’s Venice Film Festival. The Italian director, who is premiering his seven-hour Bernardo Bertolucci documentary “Joie de Vivre” at this year’s festival, is being honored as “a personality who has made a particularly original contribution to the contemporary film industry,” according to […]
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Luca Guadagnino to Receive Venice Festival’s Glory to the Filmmaker Award
Guadagnino's 'Artificial' will not be screening at Venice but his new documentary 'Joie de vivre,' on legendary Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci, will have its premiere there.
Technology
Madeleine Carlisle, Stephen Colbert’s Daughter, Hired by The Atlantic After ‘60 Minutes’ Exit
The journalist, who previously worked as an associate producer at the CBS news program, is joining the magazine as a staff writer.
Technology
Magnus Ferrell on His Viral Hit ‘Asleep Talking’ and Dad Will Ferrell Showing Michelle Obama His Music: ‘I Finally Felt Ready to Have a Spotlight on It’
Not every up-and-coming artist can say they watched Michelle Obama jam out to their music before landing on the charts. But two weeks after Will Ferrell proudly played his son Magnus Ferrell’s single “Asleep Talking” on the former first lady’s “IMO” podcast, the 22-year-old musician scored his first Billboard hit.  “I did know he was going to do that, but I didn’t […]
Technology
Major Hedge Funds Targeted in Wave of Attempted Cyberattacks
Hackers launched a wave of sophisticated attacks on Wall Street firms in recent days, targeting information systems at major money managers, according to people familiar with the matter. Point72 Asset Management informed investors on Wednesday that it had been attacked, …
California
Man arrested in Gann fire says he was trying to make money for a birthday dinner
Cal Fire officers took 65-year-old Herbert Wayne Smith into custody on Monday around 7:45 p.m. Detectives believe the Valley Springs man caused the Gann fire that started earlier that day.
Bay Area
Man living inside billboard on Sunset Boulevard in LA to promote film draws spectators
If you're driving down Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, you may notice a man living inside a billboard that was turned into a temporary home 30 feet above the street.
Technology
Many Companies Still Have Little to Show for Their AI Investments
A recent survey from Gartner Inc. found a lot of uncertainty on the ROI of AI.
Technology
Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival set for record attendance despite macro challenges
MVAAFF founder Floyd Rance says the festival has found a sustainable audience on the Massachusetts island, helping it weather macroeconomic uncertainty.
Technology
Mason Gooding, Emily Rudd to Star in ‘Crawl’ Sequel for Paramount (Exclusive)
Alexandre Aja, who directed the initial 2019 horror thriller, is back in the director's chair for the follow-up.
California
Mayor says LAPD should stop using Flock devices, expressing concern data is used for deportations
The LAPD has said it is renegotiating its deal with Flock Safety to address data-sharing concerns. But Mayor Karen Bass says the company has 'lost the trust of Angelenos.'
California
Medicaid cuts stand to hit everyone (yes, even you). Here’s why
Medi-Cal cuts will strain hospitals already operating at a loss. The fallout: fewer services and higher costs for the privately insured too.
Technology
Medicaid cuts stand to hit everyone (yes, even you). Here’s why
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When Martin Luther King Jr.-Harbor Hospital closed in 2007, neighboring Los Angeles hospitals struggled to keep up with the influx of new patients. They reported emergency department wait times longer than 11 hours, more trauma cases and more uninsured patients. The CUT What […]
Bay Area
Medicaid cuts stand to hit everyone (yes, even you). Here’s why
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When Martin Luther King Jr.-Harbor Hospital closed in 2007, neighboring Los Angeles hospitals struggled to keep up with the influx of new patients. They reported emergency department wait times longer than 11 hours, more trauma cases and more uninsured patients. The CUT What […]
Technology
Medicaid cuts stand to hit everyone (yes, even you). Here’s why
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When Martin Luther King Jr.-Harbor Hospital closed in 2007, neighboring Los Angeles hospitals struggled to keep up with the influx of new patients. They reported emergency department wait times longer than 11 hours, more trauma cases and more uninsured patients. The CUT What […]
Bay Area
Medicaid cuts stand to hit everyone (yes, even you). Here’s why
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When Martin Luther King Jr.-Harbor Hospital closed in 2007, neighboring Los Angeles hospitals struggled to keep up with the influx of new patients. They reported emergency department wait times longer than 11 hours, more trauma cases and more uninsured patients. The CUT What […]
Science
Medical Marijuana Card Does Not Bar Firefighter’s Suspension, Florida Court Says
A first responder plans to take his case to the Florida Supreme Court after an appeals court found that his medical marijuana use was not cool under federal law and a collective bargaining agreement. “In the end, this appeal is …
Technology
Memphis forward Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities say
Authorities have determined that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine
Technology
Meshell Ndegeocello and Cat Power Cover the Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me”
A reggae spin on the synth-pop classic
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Meshell Ndegeocello, Cat Power Give Human League’s ‘Don’t You Want Me’ a Reggae Rework
Unlikely duet previews Synonym, an ambitious covers album featuring Cynthia Erivo, Chaka Khan, Brandi Carlile, and WILLOW
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Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million In New Mexico for Teen Mental Health Fund
A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users after finding the company is to blame for harming children’s wellbeing. Judge …
California
Meta ordered by New Mexico judge to pay $567 million in landmark child safety case
The new penalty is in addition to the $375 million Meta was ordered to pay in March. The company plans to appeal.
Technology
Meta ordered to pay $567 million into abatement fund as remedy to child harms case in New Mexico
A judge in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $567 million into an abatement fund after a jury ruled the company violated the state’s unfair practices act.
Technology
Meta ordered to pay an additional $567 million in public nuisance ruling
Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million in the second phase of New Mexico's landmark child safety case, bringing total charges to nearly $1 billion for being a "public nuisance." In a ruling published on Thursday, the Santa Fe district court found that Meta's platforms are a "significant contributing cause" of a teen mental […] Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million in the second phase of New Mexico's landmark child safety case, bringing total charges to nearly $1 billion for being a "public nuisance." In a ruling published on Thursday, the Santa Fe district court found that Meta's platforms are a "significant contributing cause" of a teen mental health crisis affecting public health and safety throughout New Mexico. "This case has always been about protecting children, standing up for families, and making sure that one of the world's largest technology companies cannot profit
Culture
Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Laundering More than $1.9 Million in Drug Proceeds
A Mexican national pleaded guilty today for his role in the collection of more than $1.9 million in drug proceeds in the United States and the return of those proceeds via cryptocurrency or wire transfers to Mexico as part of a money laundering conspiracy.
Markets
Micron’s stock falls but is spared the worst of the memory-chip selloff
Shares of Sandisk and Western Digital fell hard after investors were left unimpressed by those companies’ earnings reports.
Technology
Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did
Microsoft Edge is ending support for the Manifest V2 extensions platform, which will cut off the uBlock Origin adblocker and others like it, just like Google Chrome did earlier this year. According to Microsoft, there are only 58 extensions on the Edge Add-On Store "with any meaningful usage" that still use MV2, and only three […] Microsoft Edge is ending support for the Manifest V2 extensions platform, which will cut off the uBlock Origin adblocker and others like it, just like Google Chrome did earlier this year. According to Microsoft, there are only 58 extensions on the Edge Add-On Store "with any meaningful usage" that still use MV2, and only three of those aren't available on the newer MV3 platform. Anyone still using these extensions can switch to a different adblocker, like uBlock Origin Lite . Or they could use a different browser, like Opera, which still supports existing
California
Minnie Driver in neck brace post-crash: 'Reason I'm not dead is the car we were driving'
Actor Minnie Driver wore a neck brace in a video update following a car accident during a break from filming in France, crediting her vehicle's safety design for saving her life.
Technology
More Section 301 Tariffs Are Coming. What Should Businesses Do to Prepare?
Importers should expect to see the results of the United States Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigation into industrial excess capacity sometime in August.
News
More than 50 bodies found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral home
Authorities have found over 50 bodies improperly stored at a Chicago funeral home
Technology
Morgan Freeman Will “Overlook Some of the Glitches” in a Script If They “Pay You Enough”
As for whether he has any plans to retire as he approaches 90 years old, the Oscar winner said, "If you can get out of bed and don’t fall down when you do it, then you just count your blessings and keep moving."
Bay Area
Mountain View opens cooling centers for the weekend
As summer swings into high gear, Mountain View and other parts of the Bay Area are warming up, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory for the weekend.
California
Mountain lion safely captured after strolling through San Dimas neighborhood
A mountain lion that was spotted under the shade of a tree in San Dimas triggered a response from authorities.
Bay Area
Multi-agency task force seizes 76 firearms, charges 51 defendants in Oakland
Over the last three months, a coordinated effort by federal, state, and local law enforcement to crack down on violent crime in Oakland has led to the seizure of 76 illegal firearms and charges being brought against 51 defendants, the agencies involved in the operation announced Thursday. “Operation Disarm” was a collaboration between the U.S. […] The post Multi-agency task force seizes 76 firearms, charges 51 defendants in Oakland appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Munich Re Posts Better-Than-Expected Profit Amid Low Loss Claims
German reinsurer Munich Re on Friday posted a 6% rise in net profit in the second quarter, defying expectations for a drop and lifted by low major loss claims. Net profit in the quarter of €2.211 billion ($2.55 billion) compares …
Markets
My brother asked me to sign as his executor, but wouldn’t let me read the document. Should I have refused?
“I imagine scenarios like this happen more often than people realize.”
Technology
NIQ Report: Commerce Evolves as East Meets West
NIQ's latest report explores how AI, social, live and quick commerce are reshaping global retail.
Technology
NOAA Maintains Forecast for Below-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season
Nearly halfway through the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA’s prediction of below-normal activity in the Atlantic basin remains unchanged. Today, forecasters from NOAA’s National Weather Service updated the number of expected named storms to 7-13 (with winds of 39 mph …
Culture
National Gallery’s £250 K. Citizens’ Assembly Sparks Art World Criticism and Conservative Backslash
For the assembly, called NG Citizens, the National Gallery brought together a demographically representative group of the UK population.
Technology
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts Return With New Album Second Song
The group’s Talkin to the Trees follow-up is out September 18
Science
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million over mental health harms to kids online
Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that the bulk of the money — $420 million — will be used for treatment services for young people. The rest will go toward awareness and prevention, screening services and other costs over the next five years.
Technology
New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics
19 new maps continue the story from MachineGames' other campaign additions.
News
News Wrap: Court rules Trump needs Congress to approve White House ballroom
In our news wrap Friday, a federal appeals court ruled that President Trump can't continue building his $400 million White House ballroom without congressional approval, Trump is reviving his push to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and a student in Thailand shot and killed at least seven people today, including five at his high school, outside of Bangkok.
California
Nigerian scam leeches nearly $1M from Pittsburg coffers in phishing operation
The city of Pittsburg was the victim of a phishing scam that resulted in a loss of nearly $1 million, the city said Wednesday. In February, a single unauthorized payment of $913,839.81 was sent to a fraudulent account pretending to be a known city vendor, the city said. Staff noticed the issue on Feb. 12 […] The post Nigerian scam leeches nearly $1M from Pittsburg coffers in phishing operation appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Nike high-tops found near Sacramento River help crack 38-year-mystery
A pair of shoes helped investigators identify a man who was reported missing in 1988.
California
OC councilmember caught a break in a bribery case — and then mocked it, DA says
Amy Phan West has raised the ire of fellow councilmembers, local watchdogs, and now the Orange County prosecutor’s office.
Technology
Oil rises as Iran's draft plan sees U.S. and Israel banned from Strait of Hormuz
News of Iran's restrictive draft plan for the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices higher, renewing concerns over supply disruptions.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo Debuts ‘Pretty Sad’ Songs at Sweltering Brooklyn Surprise Show: Concert Review
The announcement dropped on a pulverizingly humid Thursday afternoon in New York City: just a few hours later, an Olivia Rodrigo surprise gig would take place at Brooklyn’s intimate, 1,100-capacity venue Warsaw. The expected mad dash for tickets — only available at the venue’s box office — ensued, with fans lining up in heat that […]
Technology
On the Line: Bangladesh’s Energy Woes Complicate Production
Also in this edition: LPP suspends new orders and product-development work in Bangladesh, risking a potential blacklist, while workers at a Myanmar factory have been protesting for higher wages for a month.
Technology
OpenAI puts the brakes on a new model because it’s supposedly too powerful
OpenAI says it is pausing "internal activities" around an in-development AI model, Astra, because it doesn't yet meet new security standards the company is putting in place. The announcement follows its recent disclosure that OpenAI models accidentally hacked Hugging Face. Anthropic and Meta have also since admitted that they had AI models that went rogue […] OpenAI says it is pausing "internal activities" around an in-development AI model, Astra, because it doesn't yet meet new security standards the company is putting in place. The announcement follows its recent disclosure that OpenAI models accidentally hacked Hugging Face . Anthropic and Meta have also since admitted that they had AI models that went rogue and breached other organizations. Recent internal evaluations of an OpenAI model called Astra indicate that it offers "significant advancements in agentic coding and cyberse
Technology
OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive”
Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff.
Markets
Optical stocks have a China problem that most investors are missing
Beijing controls a chokepoint that Washington’s own crackdown can’t address.
Culture
Oslo Museum Curator Attributes Forgotten Still Life to Flemish Old Master Clara Peeters
The painting is included in the show "Woman Painter” opening at National Museum of Norway in October.
Culture
Outside Lands 2026 Livestream: How to Watch Charli xcx, The Strokes & Rüfüs Du Sol Online for Free
Get livestream feeds of must-see festival performances starting Friday (Aug. 7).
California
Outside Lands Is Upon Us. Where Does All That Trash Go?
75,000 people are expected to descend on Golden Gate Park each of the festival’s three days.
Bay Area
Outside Lands Music Festival San Francisco 2026: What to know before you go
Outside Lands returns to Golden Gate Park this weekend, bringing tens of thousands of people, more than 100 local restaurants and more than 140 artists to San Francisco for three days of music, food, art and other attractions. Here's everything you need to know.
Bay Area
Outside Lands turns 18. Its founder is dreaming of BTS and Bad Bunny
Allen Scott, president of Another Planet Entertainment, dishes on the festival’s origins, its evolution, and how he wants to make it even bigger.
California
Pajaro Valley prepares for natural disasters after mass flooding in 2023
Public input wanted on hazard plan The post Pajaro Valley prepares for natural disasters after mass flooding in 2023 appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
Technology
Palantir’s stock stages best week since 2024 — showing it’s no longer an ‘AI loser’
Booming demand for Palantir’s AI solutions is restoring confidence in the company.
Bay Area
Palo Alto train horn ‘quiet zone’ delayed over traffic concerns
Palo Alto residents living near the city’s northernmost Caltrain crossing will have to wait a bit longer for relief from the horn that blares each time a train passes by. The city has been pursuing “quiet zones,” a federal designation, at each of its four rail crossings where car and bike traffic intersect with the... The post Palo Alto train horn ‘quiet zone’ delayed over traffic concerns appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation brings national sailing competition to Redwood City
Students gather at the Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation during the Ida Lewis Women’s Junior Doublehanded National Championship in June 2026. Photo courtesy of PYSF. Tucked on the edge of Redwood Creek, the Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation is working to introduce local students to the maritime trades, teach them about sustainability and waste management, as well […]
News
Peninsula home sales: From $780K to $30M, here’s what homes sold for this week
The Peninsula’s housing market showed a sharp divide this week, with luxury sales pushing median sales prices into the double digits in Atherton and Los Altos Hills, while more moderately priced markets saw the bulk of activity.
Bay Area
Peninsula home sales: From $780K to $30M, here’s what homes sold for this week
The Peninsula’s housing market showed a sharp divide this week, with luxury sales pushing median sales prices into the double digits in Atherton and Los Altos Hills, while more moderately priced markets saw the bulk of activity.
Bay Area
Peninsula home sales: From $780K to $30M, here’s what homes sold for this week
The Peninsula’s housing market showed a sharp divide this week, with luxury sales pushing median sales prices into the double digits in Atherton and Los Altos Hills, while more moderately priced markets saw the bulk of activity.
News
Peninsula home sales: From $780K to $30M, here’s what homes sold for this week
The Peninsula’s housing market showed a sharp divide this week, with luxury sales pushing median sales prices into the double digits in Atherton and Los Altos Hills, while more moderately priced markets saw the bulk of activity.
California
Pension boosts for California police, firefighters could spur increases for other workers
Even with higher CalPERS earnings, upping pensions for public safety employees would cost the state and local governments $4.8 billion more.
Markets
People Moves: Ames & Gough Names Partners Lynch and Maxwell as Senior VPs
Ames & Gough Names Partners Lynch and Maxwell SVPs Ames & Gough, headquartered in Washington, D.C., appointed equity partners Brian Lynch and Jared Maxwell as senior vice presidents. Appointed an equity partner of Ames & Gough in 2023, Lynch leads …
Markets
People Moves: Aon Names Fletcher Head of M&A, Transaction Advisory, North America
Aon named Tim Fletcher head of M&A, transaction advisory and financial services, North America. Fletcher has over 20 years of industry experience and has served as national practice leader for Aon’s Financial Services Group (FSG) for five years. He will …
Markets
People Moves: Paulk Named COO of Old Republic Excess & Surplus
Old Republic International Corporation announced that John Paulk has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Old Republic Excess & Surplus, reporting to Ralph Sabbagh, President. In making this announcement, Craig Smiddy, Old Republic International’s President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, …
California
Perez Hilton's family asks paparazzi to give children privacy as new details around crisis emerge
Perez Hilton's family revealed his children were home when his mental health crisis began to unfold and requested space from paparazzi so they can safely return home and begin to heal.
California
Peter Katsis, manager for Smashing Pumpkins, Jane's Addiction and Morrissey, dead at 69
"He deserves immense credit for helping to usher in the alternative revolution of the '80s and '90s," Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan said.
Bay Area
Plan to limit 'vertical drinking' decried by pub landlords and UK politicians
A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.
News
Police release video showing gunman shooting victims at Idaho In-N-Out Burger drive-thru
The video revealed more details of the chaotic scene last weekend. The gunman walked up to the drive-thru window four times and opened fire, killing an In-N-Out employee, police said.
Technology
Power. People. Data. But in Which Order? At Locarno Pro, a Film Panel Had Widely Different Thoughts
In a session with execs from mk2, Design Otherwise and Lucky Red, 'Ida' by Pawel Pawlikowski and Barry Jenkins' 'Moonlight' were name-checked as powerful films that data or algorithms may not have picked.
Technology
Prediction markets take center stage in latest round of quarterly earnings reports
Recent quarterly reports from DraftKings, Flutter Entertainment and others offer a view into prediction markets businesses and their performance.
Markets
Pressured by Tesla, European Regulators Keep ‘Full Self-Driving’ Safety Data Secret
Four months ago, the Netherlands approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system and has since then advocated for its adoption across the EU. But Dutch road regulator RDW won’t tell the public why it concluded the driver-assistance system is safe or …
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Pritzker Signs Bills Giving Insurance Department Power to Overturn Rate Changes
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker this week signed legislation that gives the state’s insurance department authority to object rates it deems are excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory. HB 4273 and SB 714 allow the Illinois Department of Insurance to review homeowners …
Technology
Private equity is circling budget airlines after Apollo's EasyJet deal — and this carrier could be next
Private equity investors could target more undervalued airlines following Apollo's swoop for EasyJet.
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Proposed Hormuz Passage Deal Not Feasible for Shipping Industry, Sources Say
A proposed deal between Iran and Oman that would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz is not easily workable due to U.S. sanctions and restrictive insurance clauses on any payments, four industry sources …
California
Record almond, cattle production pushes Solano County farm economy to new high
Solano County broke its own agricultural production record last year, with a crop and livestock yield valued at $47.6 million, according to county agriculture officials. The previous record was in 2023, at around $46.4 million. In a presentation to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Agricultural Commissioner Ed King and Deputy Agricultural Commissioner Matthew Carl […] The post Record almond, cattle production pushes Solano County farm economy to new high appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Redwood City condo redesign cuts units, building heights
To make construction more financially feasible , new plans for the 1.8-acre site at 150 Charter St. cut more than a dozen units and shrunk the project from four stories to three.
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Redwood City police arrest man suspected of indecent exposure
A man suspected of indecent exposure by publicly fondling himself earlier this week was arrested, the Redwood City Police Department said.
Bay Area
Redwood City wellness center takes aim at Silicon Valley burnout
Redwood City’s SoliVana Wellness Lab offers float tanks, red light therapy, sauna and cold plunge treatments aimed at reducing stress and burnout.
Technology
Remembering the pre-Google web, when search was an experiment
"Most people have completely forgotten how chaotic it really was."
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Report: White House drafting executive order linking vaccines and autism
Trump determined to link life-saving shots to autism, despite science and political risk.
California
Republican Senators Propose Repealing California Emissions Rules
Four Republican U.S. senators on Thursday proposed repealing landmark California vehicle emissions rules in a bid to prevent the state from imposing stricter tailpipe requirements than the federal government. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in June sent the Republican-controlled Congress …
California
Richmond’s Kennedy High to Stay Closed Pending Test for Toxic Chemical
The West Contra Costa Unified School District wants to know if the same carcinogenic solvent that turned up in soil samples is also in the air.
Culture
Role Model Talks Gracie Abrams, Plugs ‘Chuck Timely’ Album With ‘Tonight Show’ Performance
The singer-songwriter discusses his new album, touring with Gracie Abrams and his "enemies list" for an interview with Jimmy Fallon.
Technology
Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham breezes through Senate, heads to House
A measure to impose new sanctions on Russian oil purchasers easily cleared the Senate and heads to the House.
Culture
Ryan Castro and Feid’s ‘Mentira’ & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music Release This Week
Which new Latin music release is your favorite? Vote below!
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Ryan Murphy Addresses Ariana Grande’s ‘American Horror Story’ Exit: ‘Who’s Busier Than Ariana Grande? No One’
Murphy reveals he might revisit the scrapped role he had for the star at a later time.
Bay Area
SF plans to close schools — but Mission Bay just got a new one
The bustling Mission Bay has a new school, but SFUSD’s lottery system means that some neighbors will miss out.
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SF real estate investor wanted in pandemic relief scam for over 6 months finally in custody
Violating the Endangered Species Act, filing false tax returns, wire and mail fraud in connection with $11 million worth of art -- those are some of "Lucky Luke" Brugnara's convictions. His latest charges involve threats and a 9mm Glock out at Thornton State Beach, and the government's pandemic relief program.
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SK Hynix to invest $38 billion building new memory chip plants as demand soars
Memory prices have surged because of short supply and huge demand with investors watching closely for any changes to the supply-demand imbalance.
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Safe Streets Hayward
Safe Streets Hayward In tandem with our Safe Streets Downtown effort, the City of Hayward is developing roadway safety plans for several of our most high-injury streets in two phases: Phase 1 – Learn more on the Phase 1 website: https://safestreetshayward.org A Street from Hesperian Blvd to Watkins St B Street from MLK Dr to Watkins St Tennyson Road from Hesperian Blvd to Mission Blvd Phase 2 – Learn more on the Phase 2 website: https://safestreetshayward.com/ Hesperian Boulevard from A St to Union City Blvd Jackson Street from Santa Clara St to Mission Blvd Mission Boulevard from Jackson St to Industrial Pkwy These streets are all part of the City’s "High-Injury Network” (HIN)—a set of corridors and intersections where the most severe and fatal traffic crashes are concentrated. The 2023 Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) identifies the HIN, as w
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San Diego woman admits to murdering wife decades after killing former husband
The wife's family had no idea about the previous killing.
Bay Area
San Jose metro area ranks No. 1 in lawyer salaries
San Jose tops the nation in lawyer salaries, but the high pay masks a tradeoff with steep living costs and student loan debt pushing more graduates toward private practice — making public service work harder to sustain in one of the country’s most expensive markets. The San Jose metro area ranks No. 1 among 70... The post San Jose metro area ranks No. 1 in lawyer salaries appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
Sarajevo Unveils Béla Tarr Tribute Program for Former Students of His Film School
The legendary Hungarian filmmaker, who ran the Film Factory at Sarajevo Film Festival from 2013 to 2017, died earlier this year aged 70.
California
Scientists are building a 'Noah’s ark' of California’s tide pools. It will live here in LA
Scientists say the "biolibrary" at the L.A. County Natural History Museum will help them better track the effects of climate change on a fragile and beloved ecosystem.
Bay Area
Scott Wiener takes down Connie Chan AI chatbot after pushback from Pelosi
The state senator’s campaign was accused of racism and sexism in a chatbot it created against his congressional opponent.
Technology
See Chris Stapleton Perform ‘Patience’ With Guns N’ Roses Members in Toronto
One night after country singer joined band for “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” Slash and Duff McKagan make surprise appearance for Lies classic and Fleetwood Mac cover
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Senate confirms Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears 73 other Trump nominees
Hamilton was among a group of 74 nominations approved by the Senate, including President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Transportation Security Administration, David Cummins, and his choice for ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
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Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The bipartisan legislation, which passed the Senate 86-11, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports seeking to deprive Putin of revenues fueling the war.
Technology
Shares of this digital medical platform were up more than 100% at one point. Here's what's driving it
The company is seeing huge profitability potential and a larger addressable market as a result of AI search.
Culture
Shop Our Favorite Celebrity Looks of the Week
Shop the best celebrity street style looks of the week, perfect for the season ahead—just a few simple clicks away.
Culture
Shopping’s Next Era: An Evening in New York City
Vogue Business and Swap invited fashion and beauty leaders to a dinner party at the Twenty Two to discuss where the future of shopping is heading.
Markets
Social Security’s funding crisis is the elephant in the room. But don’t ignore the mouse.
No one knows what Congress will do if Social Security’s trust fund were actually to be depleted.
Technology
Some US adults are using AI for financial guidance but few trust it, Gallup poll finds
U.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but it’s far from the most trusted source of advice
Markets
Some of the urgency is gone for a Fed rate hike in September after a soft jobs report
The chances of a hike remain, with upcoming inflation reports a key focus for Fed officials.
California
Some oppose plan to move historic LGBTQ+ bar into their L.A. community
Some are raising concerns about opening a bar near six school campuses in the Westlake neighborhood.
Technology
Sony could release a cheaper version of its WH-1000XM4 headphones, according to leaks
Following the release of its premium and very expensive $650 The Collexion headphones in May, Sony could be taking its 1000X line of wireless noise-canceling headphones in a cheaper direction next month. The company is reportedly planning a refreshed and more affordable version of its six-year-old WH-1000XM4 headphones that will feature similar performance and specs […] Following the release of its premium and very expensive $650 The Collexion headphones in May, Sony could be taking its 1000X line of wireless noise-canceling headphones in a cheaper direction next month. The company is reportedly planning a refreshed and more affordable version of its six-year-old WH-1000XM4 headphones that will feature similar performance and specs as the original but at a lower price point, according to reliable leaker billbil-kun . The WH-1000XM4C are expected to launch in early September 2026 in
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SpaceX’s stock just had one of its best days ever — with the first lockup expiration now behind it
Stocks often come under pressure once insiders are able to unload shares — but in the case of SpaceX, that risk may have been already priced in.
California
Special Weather Statement issued August 6 at 10:36PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
At 1036 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near I-8 Between Boulevard And Imperial County Line, moving west at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... I-8 Between Pine Valley And Boulevard, I-8 Between Boulevard And Imperial County Line, southern Mount Laguna, Hwy S2 Between Canebrake And Imperial County Line, Boulevard, Hwy S2 Vallecito Creek Rd, Campo, La Posta Indian Reservation, Tierra Del Sol, Campo Indian Reservation, Live Oak Springs, Jacumba, and Manzanita Indian Reservation.
Technology
Spencer Pratt Joins the Chat on the Federal Film and Television Tax Incentive
The reality TV star and former L.A. mayoral candidate said on Friday that he is advocating for a 25 percent federal tax credit for Hollywood.
Culture
Sprawling Nuclear Bunker in Italy Will Soon Be a Cold War Museum
The site includes some 100 rooms connected by a network of tunnels more than a half-mile long.
California
Stanford Cuts Ties With Flock Safety, Shifts to New Surveillance Vendor
The university joins a growing list of Bay Area jurisdictions rethinking the reach of data collection.
California
Stanford drops Flock license plate cameras after campus pushback, will use Genetec
Stanford University has switched from Flock Safety to Genetec for its automated license plate readers following backlash from students, according to the university’s official newsletter this week. There were 19 Flock cameras on campus. Flock service officially ended in late July, and the cameras have since been turned off and physically covered, according to university […] The post Stanford drops Flock license plate cameras after campus pushback, will use Genetec appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Stanford researchers used AI to create 16 viruses not found in nature
Researchers praised the advancement but warned of its dangers.
Technology
Starz Posts Second Quarter Revenue Dip as Digital-Led Strategy Shows Momentum
The premium cabler increased its 2026 outlook in key metrics as it charts a streaming TV future fueled by franchises like ‘Outlander’ and ‘Power.’
Technology
Starz Sees Revenue Drop 4% in Q2 but Raises Profit Outlook as Streaming Stabilizes, Takes $147 Million Charge for Termination of Universal Output Deal
Starz saw total revenue slide again in the second quarter of 2026 — but the media company reported its first year-over-year growth in streaming revenue in 18 months. Company execs believe the business is turning around, and they’ve raised their outlook for adjusted OIBDA (operating income before depreciation and amortization) growth for full-year 2026 from […]
California
State agency praises Inglewood school district for being one step closer to regaining control
Auditors said they’re confident the Inglewood Unified School District will exit the first of two phases of state control next year.
Culture
Stray Kids Are Back With ‘THIS & THAT’: Stream It Now
The eight-track collection opens with the anthemic digital single "RUN IT,” written and produced by the group’s in-house production unit 3RACHA.
Culture
Stray Kids’ ‘THIS & THAT’ Album: All 7 Tracks Ranked
After eight years together, the group best known for maximalism makes a strong case for pulling back.
Culture
Studio Boss Says Sequel to Billion Dollar Box Office Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Could Start Filming By End of 2026
The musical retelling of Jackson's rise to fame has been a massive hit, besting Bohemian Rhapsody to become the top-grossing musician biopic of all time.
Technology
Sydney Towle, content creator who documented life with cancer, dies at 26
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare cancer, has died at 26
Technology
T-Mobile Offering Free Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, $1,900 Phone Seen Throughout ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Fresh off its silver screen debut and record-breaking pre-order numbers, the buzzy new device is coming to T-Mobile customers at no cost. Here's how to claim the carrier's best phone deal to date.
Culture
Tasha Cobbs Leonard Sets ‘Tasha Unscripted’ Live Album For September
The upcoming project will feature Mickey Guyton, Jonathan McReynolds, Israel Houghton and more.
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Terren S. Peizer and Acuitas Group Holdings, LLC
Terren S. Peizer and Acuitas Group Holdings, LLC
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Texas Bakery Fined $25K for Child Labor and Back Wages Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered thousands in back wages and assessed penalties after a federal investigation revealed child labor, minimum wage, and overtime violations by the operators of three La Panaderia Bakery & Café locations in San Antonio. …
Technology
The 16 Best Airbnbs in the Hamptons for a Last-Minute Summer Vacation
Looking for the best Airbnbs in the Hamptons? Here, 16 fabulous choices, from a fishing cottage in Montauk to a grand East Hampton estate.
Technology
The 72-hour crisis that could upend Meta’s business in India as firm risks losing legal protection
U.S. social media giant Meta is facing increasing pressure from Indian regulators, including demands to revoke the firm's safe harbor immunity in the country.
Bay Area
The AI billboards are killing SF
San Francisco is blanketed in AI ads that make no sense – and most of us have stopped reading them. But others are fighting back.
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The Almanac’s homegrown history: The inside story of chronicling the Midpeninsula for 60 years
On Sept. 8, 1965, the first issue of the Country Almanac appeared in mailboxes all over Portola Valley and Woodside. It was the creation of three women who thought local issues were not getting enough attention.
Technology
The Best Hilton Hotels in Hawaii: From a 22-Acre Waikiki Resort to Charming, Boutique Abodes
Few destinations deliver on the promise of a true escape quite like Hawaii. For Los Angeles travelers in particular, the islands have long served as an easy change of scenery — close enough for a relatively quick getaway, but far enough from Hollywood traffic to feel like a proper vacation.   Choosing the right hotel can shape the entire trip, […]
Culture
The Bride Carried a Handmade Silk Flower Bouquet for Her Ancestral Castle Wedding in Ireland
Model and artist Serena Wardell married Fishbowl founder Casper Ettelson at her family’s ancestral home of Crom Castle in rural Ireland, with the bride making the wedding stationery, keepsakes, and her bouquet herself.
Bay Area
The Brock Purdy deep ball: With unknown receivers, the 49ers’ ‘layer king’ tests his arm
Despite injuries to Mike Evans, De’Zhaun Stribling, and Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers’ quarterback is still excelling throwing to Malik Turner and KhaDarel Hodge.
Culture
The Lion’s Gate Portal Is Approaching—Here’s What It Means for Every Star Sign
Here’s how to unlock your inner magic during this year’s lion’s gate portal, according to an astrologer.
Culture
The Mirror After Birth
In Retail Ritual, presented on the occasion of her first institutional solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Sarajevo Photography Festival, Carlota Guerrero transforms the luxury fitting room into a stage where motherhood, performance, consumer culture, and the female gaze converge. We spoke with the artist about desire, identity, ritual, and the images that emerge before experience itself can be understood.
Technology
The North Face Launches a New Trail Running Shoe Built for Hardcore Terrain
The Offtrail Ultra features TNF's first dual-density supercritical midsole.
Culture
The Rauschenberg Foundation Has Listed its New York HQ For Sale, Making Way for Possible ‘Luxury Rentals or Boutique Condos’
The foundation says development at an adjacent parking lot could impact the building’s integrity.
Culture
The Reformulated SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Is Even Better Than I Expected
Is SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic worth the money? With a reformulated formula, the new serum contains the same headliner antioxidants, but includes two new ingredients to address signs of aging.
Technology
The Shoe World’s Big Toe Fixation Has Come to Copenhagen Fashion Week
Tabis have spent years moving in and out of fashion. Now designers are finding new ways to give the foot’s largest digit its own space.
Science
The USS Monitor, Part 1: History and Legacy
The USS Monitor, Part 1: History and Legacy July 26, 2026 The USS Monitor, Part 1: History and Legacy Sanctuaries heritage history shipwreck sanctuaries Heritage stories 0 0 Off 0
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The best classic slasher movie you’ll never watch
Starting with the original in Camp Miasma in 1980, the horror franchise went on to have a long life. There were multiple sequels, spinoffs in the form of arcade cabinets and board games, and just about every kind of merchandise you can think of, from alarm clocks and lunch boxes to Halloween costumes and action […] Starting with the original in Camp Miasma in 1980, the horror franchise went on to have a long life. There were multiple sequels, spinoffs in the form of arcade cabinets and board games, and just about every kind of merchandise you can think of, from alarm clocks and lunch boxes to Halloween costumes and action figures. It got so popular there were even knockoff costumes at party stores. For several decades the franchise exerted a powerful, albeit dwindling, impact on the world of horror. But if you haven't heard of Camp Miasma , that's okay, because it doesn't really ex
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The best photos from Day 1 of Outside Lands
Here are the best photos from the first day of the festival.
Technology
The gaming site sponsored by Walmart lays off its editorial staff
Restart, a games media website launched in late 2024 that was sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its "entire editorial team," according to a Friday post from Brandy Berthelson, the site's former editor-in-chief. Other staffers have also posted about being laid off. Restart is operated by Moonrock, a content marketing agency, though its editorial mission […] Restart , a games media website launched in late 2024 that was sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its "entire editorial team," according to a Friday post from Brandy Berthelson, the site's former editor-in-chief. Other staffers have also posted about being laid off. Restart is operated by Moonrock, a content marketing agency, though its editorial mission page says it's "powered" by Walmart. That page outlines how Walmart is (or was) involved: When we mention a game, we'll provide purchase links that will take you to Walmart usin
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The only instant cameras worth your money
There’s something magical about using instant cameras that smartphones can’t match. You can capture a moment, print it out, and then give the photo as a gift or hold onto it. Image quality won’t be all that good, but imperfections are part of the allure. We tested instant camera models from popular brands and landed […] There’s something magical about using instant cameras that smartphones can’t match. You can capture a moment, print it out, and then give the photo as a gift or hold onto it. Image quality won’t be all that good, but imperfections are part of the allure. We tested instant camera models from popular brands and landed on a handful that we think are the best. Some aim to preserve the classic experience above all else, while others support companion apps and the ability to print stored photos. Fujifilm’s latest Instax cameras are the best out there for most people. The
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The smart way to invest in gold right now as the dollar slips
Also in Weekend Reads: Kevin O’Leary’s investing strategy, a 9% dividend paired with lower stock-market risk and advice from the Moneyist.
Bay Area
The summer my son and I were both on Hinge
He was looking for forever. I was finally ready to stop searching for it.
Technology
The ultimate eclipse chase: A Concorde raced against the Moon's shadow
Fitted with telescopes, the plane did our longest imaging of the Sun's corona.
Technology
The world's biggest solar telescope caught vortexes on the Sun's surface
We expected them to be there, but they had previously been too small to see.
Markets
There are good reasons higher bond yields are here to stay, this strategist says
Investors are demanding higher rates when they buy long-duration bonds because there is less demand, higher supply and a hot mess of policy uncertainty, strategist explains
Technology
These Are the Brooks Products Record-Breaking Runner Josh Kerr Can’t Train Without
Running the fastest mile ever in his Brooks Hyperion 222 shoe, Kerr is as loyal to the brand as he is to winning.
Culture
This Purple-Themed BTS Bag Collection Just Got Restocked for Their ‘Arirang Tour’
The officially-licensed includes backpacks and crossbody bags inspired by the group's signature colorway and motifs.
Culture
This Weighted Derpy Pillow Mimics a Hug From the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Tiger to Help You Gently Fall Asleep
The feeling of holding the cuddly 18-inch Derpy plushie against the body provides a "comforting, cozy feel," per a product description.
California
This director made a John Hughes-inspired movie about a Mexican American teen
Out Friday, Fernando Eimbcke's new coming-of-age dramedy "Olmo" follows a charismatic Chicano teen in the 1970s.
California
Three Southern California Gang Members Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder as Part of Homeland Security Task Force Initiative
Mike Escobar, also known as “Risky,” 43, a member of the Little Hood gang in Anaheim, California; James Mendez, also known as “Buck,” 47, a Sureño gang member from Garden Grove, California; and Kevin Trejo, also known as “Minor,” 38, a member of the Jeffrey Street gang in Anaheim, California, were each sentenced yesterday to life in prison for their trial convictions of murder in aid of racketeering relating to their association with the Mexican Mafia.
California
Time makes you bolder: Lindsey Buckingham says he and Stevie Nicks are 'talking all the time now'
Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham says working on a documentary together has been a 'healing process' for the band.
California
Tiny toad, big discovery: New ice age amphibian found in La Brea Tar Pits collection
The extinct toad from the ice age was found among the amphibian collection at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.
Culture
Tom Holland and Zendaya Debut Their Matching Gold Wedding Bands
The actors stepped out in London yesterday wearing matching gold wedding rings, following reports of a wedding celebration in Surrey earlier this week.
Technology
Top Creators’ Secret Weapon? Indian Video Editors
Popular social media influencers are increasingly looking overseas to turn their raw videos into addictive content, and not because it's cheaper.
Technology
Top Democrat proposes killing tax breaks for overseas oil production
Gas prices in the U.S. averaged $4.06 per gallon on Thursday — a major source of voter discontent heading into November's midterm elections.
Bay Area
Trees intentionally poisoned on Lake Tahoe beach, officials say
Authorities are investigating a series of intentional tree poisonings on a beach on Lake Tahoe.
Technology
Triarchy’s Adam Taubenfligel Doubles Down on Sustainable Production
Triarchy co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel remains steadfast in his commitment to sustainable production.
Markets
Trump Calls Texas’ Data Center Opposition a “Mistake”
President Donald Trump this week criticized Texas for being anti-data centers, just days after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott paused industry-wide approvals until the companies provide the state with more information on things like power and water use. “I saw Texas …
California
Trump administration to pay $65 million owed to lawyers of unaccompanied migrant children
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release about $65 million in unpaid fees to nonprofits that provided legal services to unaccompanied migrant children facing deportation.
California
Trump is attacking California's ability to protect its coastline. The consequences are 'chilling'
Citing "environmental extremism," Trump officials want to end California's ability to challenge offshore oil, floating nuclear reactors and rocket launches.
Technology
Trump is losing his war on wind power
A court rules that a hold on all wind projects clearly violates the law.
Technology
Trump is trying to fire Lisa Cook again. He still wants to stack the Fed with his allies.
Two months after he was blocked by the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump has resumed his effort to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook as part of an effort to stack the central bank’s board with more allies.
Technology
Trump revives effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook
Trump aide Dan Scavino told Cook there is "sufficient reason to believe that you made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements."
Technology
Trump teased an Iran deal that didn't come, but markets soared. Here’s why it keeps happening
As oil reserves and munitions stockpiles reportedly dwindle, analysts wonder how much longer markets will pounce when the Trump admin. dangles an Iran deal.
Technology
Trying to explain One Night Only’s tech-enforced sex dystopia
From the omnipresent One Night Only trailer, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the movie glosses over its terrifying and absurd premise - in otherwise normal modern New York, single people can only have sex one night a year - to deliver an entirely traditional romantic comedy. I'm here to report that it does not […] From the omnipresent One Night Only trailer, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the movie glosses over its terrifying and absurd premise - in otherwise normal modern New York, single people can only have sex one night a year - to deliver an entirely traditional romantic comedy. I'm here to report that it does not do that. No, the film is very much about life under Sex Purge Law, but where you might expect questions of politics or religion or fear or humanity, there are instead questions of boning. Questions like "Who should I do sex to and why?" are explored in an ep
Markets
Two reasons why Nvidia’s stock saw its biggest weekly surge in more than a year
The chip maker recorded its largest-ever weekly increase in market capitalization.
Technology
Tyga Admits to Making New Album $tarface With AI: “I Don’t Care”
“It’s no different than when Auto-Tune came out,” he said in a recent interview
Technology
Tyga Says ‘There’s Nothing Wrong ‘ With Using AI to Create His ’80s-Inspired Album ‘$tarface’
The rapper opened up to VIBE about embracing the new technology, his mom’s passing, and who the new project is really for
Technology
U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July
Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 83,000 in July while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Technology
U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%
U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market.
California
UPDATE: Caltrans postpones westbound lane closure on Carquinez Bridge to next weekend
A lane closure previously scheduled for this weekend on the westbound Carquinez Bridge has been rescheduled to the following weekend, according to Caltrans. The one-lane closure on Interstate 80 will take place Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. through Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. Caltrans said in a statement that the closure is due to construction […] The post UPDATE: Caltrans postpones westbound lane closure on Carquinez Bridge to next weekend appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Under Armour Faces a Challenging Demand Environment Ahead
The company said its revised outlook forecasting a steeper revenue decline in fiscal 2027 is due to softer demand in North America and Asia-Pacific.
Technology
Universal & Sony Music Take Legal Action in Canada Against ‘Parasitic’ Streaming App Musi
IFPI and Music Canada are coordinating the action against the app, which unlawfully sources music from YouTube.
Culture
Universal Music Korea Signs Hukky Shibaseki
At UMK, the hip-hop standout joins a roster that includes DEAN, Okasian, Bryan Chase, LIM KIM, 1300 , and HEYOON.
California
Up to 281 apartments proposed on Seabright Avenue in Santa Cruz
Plus other major housing and development projects The post Up to 281 apartments proposed on Seabright Avenue in Santa Cruz appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
Technology
Variety Toasts Young Hollywood’s Hottest at Cover Bash With Tate McRae, Sombr, Tyriq Withers and Malachi Barton
Los Angeles, sweltering thanks to an unusual August humidity, got even hotter on Wednesday as Variety toasted the best and brightest young talent in show business. Variety Power of Young Hollywood, presented by Disney+, welcomed scores of actors, musicians, influencers, agents and execs to the Four Seasons Beverly Hills – including this year’s franchise cover […]
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Virginia Moves Toward Regulating Self-Driving Vehicles Amid Safety and Liability Concerns
By Nathaniel Cline– Virginia Mercury Virginia is closer to regulating self-driving vehicles, which have steadily increased nationwide despite continued concerns over safety. Despite crashes that have led to restrictions in some areas, other states, such as Arizona and Texas, have …
Technology
Virginie Efira – a ‘Showgirls’ Fan – Enjoyed the ‘Benedetta’ Controversy: ‘When Verhoeven Said There Would Be Lesbian Sex Scenes, I Just Replied: ‘No Problem’
Paul Verhoeven’s “Benedetta,” about a nun embarking on a scandalous affair with another nun, offended many viewers and sparked protests in several countries. But it didn’t offend its lead Virginie Efira, now at Locarno to pick up the Leopard Club Award. “Was it fun? Yes. I liked that. In France, it’s as if God is […]
Technology
Virginie Efira’s Love for Cinema and Locarno Has No Limits — Even If Her Mic Does
The Belgian-born actress, who pulled double duty in the Cannes competition program this year with 'All of a Sudden' and 'Parallel Tales,' received the Leopard Club Award at the Swiss festival.
Technology
Volkswagen controlling families call for faster overhaul to fend off Chinese rivals
Volkswagen's top investor on Friday called on the auto giant to take immediate action to fend off intensifying competition from Chinese car brands.
Technology
Volkswagen plans to win America back with a pickup, report says
There's no evidence the truck will be a cheap EV truck, but what if it were?
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WATCH LIVE: Senate passes Graham's Russia sanctions bill, confirms dozens of nominees
The Senate passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on Friday.
Bay Area
Want to see your favorite Outside Lands artist up close? Head to the on-site barbershop
The Barb is trimming festivalgoers’ hair all weekend. A few performers already have appointments, too.
Markets
Washington Arson Suspect Timed Fire for High Wind Day
The 37-year old man suspected of starting one of the fires burning around Spokane, Washington told a detective that he planned the arson attack for Sunday to coincide with a “high winds” day, according to court documents. That blaze was …
Technology
Watch Role Model Debut Reflective Song ‘Harmony’ on ‘Fallon’
The musician's third album, Chuck Timely & the Hourglass , is out today
Technology
Watch Sturgill Simpson Shred With Black Keys in Nashville
The artist now recording as Johnny Blue Skies joined Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney for a psychedelic jam as they close their North American tour
Science
Watch: Why Abortions Are on the Rise Since ‘Roe’ Was Overturned
The way people undergo abortions has changed. This video details five things to know.
Technology
Watching Roku’s AI channel is like eating from a trough
The appeal of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels has always been the way they make it easier to (re)discover classic films and series. But Roku's latest experiment in the FAST space has less to do with traditionally produced entertainment and is entirely focused on giving viewers access to a constant source of AI-generated content. […] The appeal of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels has always been the way they make it easier to (re)discover classic films and series. But Roku's latest experiment in the FAST space has less to do with traditionally produced entertainment and is entirely focused on giving viewers access to a constant source of AI-generated content. This week, Roku added four new channels to its library of streamable programming. Along with dedicated feeds for old episodes of Mad TV , Whose Line Is It Anyway? , and a variety of
Technology
WayV Makes New York Debut Ahead of ‘Vision Wings’ Album Comeback
The Chinese boy group, a subunit of NCT, recently performed during Central Park's SummerStage concert series and are getting ready to release new music and kick off their tour this fall.
Bay Area
Wendy's worker Thalles De Souza heading to Yale after managers help him pay for school
Thalles De Souza is going from working at Wendy's to attending Yale University after his bosses at the restaurant chain saw his potential and helped fund his education.
Technology
Werner Herzog to Be Honored at San Sebastián Film Festival
Prolific filmmaker Werner Herzog will receive the San Sebastián Film Festival’s prestigious Donostia Award during its 74th edition in September. The German director will be honored at the Spanish festival’s opening gala and will screen his latest film “Bucking Fastard,” following its world premiere at Venice Film Festival. “Over a career spanning six decades, Werner […]
Technology
Werner Herzog to Receive San Sebastian Film Festival’s Donostia Award
The German filmmaker joins a prestigious list of Donostia Award recipients, including Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett, Pedro Almodóvar, David Cronenberg, Juliette Binoche and Javier Bardem.
California
What Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Primary Win Means for California Democrats
Newsom heads to Michigan this weekend to stump for Democrats just days after progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s primary victory.
Technology
What Is It Like to Portray Nazi Heinrich Himmler? Martin Müller Shares His Experience on ‘I Is Another’
The film, starring Claes Bang and Valerie Pachner, debuts at Locarno, and director Felix Randau heard concerns that he may give a platform to a villain, but says: "If you ignore evil, it will grow in the dark."
Bay Area
What does the Warriors’ best-case scenario look like this season?
Even if Golden State stays healthy and several young players continue developing, it’s difficult to envision the 2026-2027 team contending.
Markets
What the July jobs report reveals about the strength of the economy
New labor data shows the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, when economists had predicted modest growth. Revised numbers for May and June also show 103,000 fewer jobs created than originally reported. The unemployment rate ticked down, from 4.2% to 4.1%, a function of fewer people seeking jobs. Amna Nawaz discussed the numbers with Heather Long, chief economist with Navy Federal Credit Union.
Bay Area
What you need know about Outside Lands road closures, Waymo restrictions
Wristbands double as Muni passes, robotaxis are geofenced, and the city really doesn't want you to drive there.
Technology
What’s behind the Google AI shake-up
Some of the biggest names on Google's AI team got new jobs this week. In some cases, including for legendary Googler Jeff Dean, those jobs are no longer at Google. Given that Google's models seem to be behind the best of what's coming out of anthropic and OpenAI, is this a sign of Google in […] Some of the biggest names on Google's AI team got new jobs this week . In some cases, including for legendary Googler Jeff Dean, those jobs are no longer at Google. Given that Google's models seem to be behind the best of what's coming out of anthropic and OpenAI, is this a sign of Google in turmoil? Is it about Demis Hassabis wanting something more interesting to work on than virtual assistants? Or is there something else entirely happening here ? On this episode of The Vergecast, Nilay and David start by discussing the leadership shake-up at Google, the state of the AI race, and whether Go
Technology
What's holding up the Iran-Oman proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
There is a new partnership in the Middle East and South Asia. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed an agreement similar to NATO's Article 5, pledging that a strike against one of them would be considered a strike against all of them. But despite reports that it was close, no deal was announced between the United States and Iran. Nick Schifrin explains.
Bay Area
What’s up this week: Glam swing music, interactive public art, a festival of new plays and more
Lizzy & The Triggermen bring swanky swing to Filoli, plus, get a sneak peek at new plays in development at TheatreWorks’ New Works Festival, contribute to a public art project or get your very own “customized compliments” and more.
Culture
What’s up this week: Glam swing music, interactive public art, a festival of new plays and more
Lizzy & The Triggermen bring swanky swing to Filoli, plus, get a sneak peek at new plays in development at TheatreWorks’ New Works Festival, contribute to a public art project or get your very own “customized compliments” and more.
Culture
What’s up this week: Glam swing music, interactive public art, a festival of new plays and more
Lizzy & The Triggermen bring swanky swing to Filoli, plus, get a sneak peek at new plays in development at TheatreWorks’ New Works Festival, contribute to a public art project or get your very own “customized compliments” and more.
Bay Area
What’s up this week: Glam swing music, interactive public art, a festival of new plays and more
Lizzy & The Triggermen bring swanky swing to Filoli, plus, get a sneak peek at new plays in development at TheatreWorks’ New Works Festival, contribute to a public art project or get your very own “customized compliments” and more.
Technology
Who Voted for the 100 Best Grateful Dead Songs
We asked a large group of longtime fans to give us their favorite Dead classics
Technology
Why Disney’s Next Big Consumer Product Bet Is Trading Cards
From collectible card sets by Topps to card games by Hasbro and Ravensburger, the entertainment giant has found a growth business in a mature consumer products world.
Technology
Why Mexican avocado exports to the US have once again been stopped
Mexico has sent 1,500 more troops to Michoacan after the U.S. suspended avocado inspections due to a threat
Technology
Why does Apple keep banning Telegram, but never X?
For roughly an hour this week, Telegram vanished from Apple's App Store. Even during that blip, it was a stunning absence for such a major app: an avenue of communication for more than 1 billion users around the world, used widely as a secure platform for people who live in countries under censorship. Apple later […] Elon Musk in the Oval Office on May 30th, 2025. | Photo by Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images For roughly an hour this week, Telegram vanished from Apple's App Store. Even during that blip, it was a stunning absence for such a major app: an avenue of communication for more than 1 billion users around the world, used widely as a secure platform for people who live in countries under censorship . Apple later revealed that it had removed the app due to the presence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and restored it once that content was removed. But the decision once again s
Bay Area
Wiener built an AI chatbot to mock Chan’s politics. Pelosi says it’s ‘sexist’ and ‘racist’
The race between state Sen. Scott Wiener and Connie Chan to succeed Pelosi in Congress is taking a turn for the personal.
News
Will Mississippi send a Black Democrat to the US Senate? Scott Colom says don't count him out
Scott Colom is a Black man and a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi, a state traditionally led by white conservatives. Colom aims to unseat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a white supporter of President Donald Trump who is seeking her second term.
Technology
William Orbit, Grammy-Winning Producer for Madonna and Blur, Dies at 69
William Orbit, the Grammy-winning musician and producer best known for his work with Madonna, All Saints and Blur, died on July 23. He was 69. Orbit’s family confirmed his death in a statement posted to his Instagram account on Friday. “It is with profound sadness that the family and friends of William Orbit announce that […]
Technology
William Orbit, Grammy-Winning Producer of Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light,’ Dead at 69
Electronic music extraordinaire also worked on Blur’s experimental 13 in addition to songs by U2, No Doubt, Pink, and more
Technology
William Orbit, Madonna and Blur Producer, Dies at 69
The electronic musician had a hand in several ’90s classics, including Ray of Light and 13
California
William Orbit, producer behind Madonna's 'Ray of Light,' dies at 69
The English musician and producer teamed with Madonna at a moment of deep personal change for the pop superstar.
Bay Area
Woman on scooter killed in downtown collision
Police are investigating what was described by authorities as a “high velocity” crash with a vehicle.
Bay Area
Woman riding scooter dies in downtown San Francisco crash
Police have found the vehicle and driver involved in the crash.
Bay Area
Woman riding scooter killed in SF Market Street collision after wheel caught in train track: witness
A woman riding what appears to be a private scooter was killed Friday morning in a collision on Market Street in San Francisco after a witness says her wheel got caught in the train tracks and she was run over by a box truck.
Culture
Yes Boone Signs With Warner Music Australasia
The Sydney electronic music artist was shortlisted for breakthrough independent artist of the year at the 2026 AIR Awards.
Bay Area
’We made a home here’: Gamel Way residents face eviction to make way for condos
After yearslong delays, a developer’s plan to demolish a rent-controlled apartment complex to build a large condo building in Mountain View is getting closer to the finish line, leaving tenants concerned about where they will live next.
Bay Area
‘A city like none other’: Vogue World fashion spectacle coming to San Francisco
Vogue announced Thursday that its global fashion and cultural event, Vogue World, will be hosted in San Francisco next year. “Vogue believes in celebrating cities, and San Francisco is a city like none other,” said Anna Wintour in a statement. Wintour is the chief content officer of Vogue’s publisher Conde Nast, and the global editorial […] The post ‘A city like none other’: Vogue World fashion spectacle coming to San Francisco appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
‘At Night’ Features “Stories Women Share Together But Rarely to an Audience” (Exclusive Locarno Clip)
Beatrice Gibson's full-length feature debut, premiering in Locarno's Filmmakers of the Present Competition, blends autofiction and poetry into what she calls "a love letter to friendships."
California
‘Bay City Beat’ radio show: Aug. 7-9, 2026
Bay City Beat is hosted by longtime journalist Leslie Katz and showcases a unique listing of weekend arts and cultural events around Marin County and the Bay Area. In partnership with Radio Sausalito, this show features fun events and exciting happenings that you will want to get out and enjoy. To hear the broadcasts, tune […] The post ‘Bay City Beat’ radio show: Aug. 7-9, 2026 appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
‘Baywatch’ Honors Hero 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Ryder Williams During Set Visit (EXCLUSIVE)
Before the “Baywatch” producers wrapped filming the revival’s first season, they brought a special guest to the set this week: Real-life rookie lifeguard Ryder Williams, the 16-year-old who made headlines when he saved a 10-year-old boy on a Santa Cruz beach amid 8-to-10-foot high pounding waves and rip currents. Williams and his parents were invited […]
Technology
‘CoComelon: The Movie’ Brings Baby JJ (And SZA) To the Big Screen: Watch the First Teaser Trailer
The R&B star is bringing her voice to the first CoComelon movie, with original music from Justin Tranter.
Technology
‘Descendants’ Franchise Expands With Movie Featuring Iconic Disney Sidekicks
News of the music-filled movie 'Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story' follows on the debut of last month's 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,' the fifth film in the successful franchise.
Culture
‘Descendants’ Universe Expanding With Disney’s New Sidekick Spin-Off Film ‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’
"We're finally putting the sidekicks center stage," the president of Disney Kids & Family says.
Technology
‘GTA 6’ Pre-Orders Reach ‘Unprecedented and Astonishing’ Level in June Quarter, Take-Two Interactive CEO Says
Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive drew $1.39 billion in sales from April 1-June 30, the quarter during which it opened presales for “Grand Theft Auto 6,” even as the company’s losses widened. During a call with analysts later Friday, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said “GTA 6” had an “exceptional start to pre-orders,” which were open […]
Technology
‘Her bank accounts were stripped bare by Medicaid’: My late friend had $20,000 in credit-card debt. Will her life insurance pay for it?
“She left behind a 30-year-old son and 32-year-old daughter.”
Markets
‘He’s never been good with money’: If I set up an annuity for my brother, 65, would it jeopardize his Supplemental Security Income?
“I was shocked to learn that his monthly Social Security benefit will be only $700.”
Technology
‘I Is Another’ Review: An Impeccable Claes Bang Plays Felix Kersten, Massage Therapist to Heinrich Himmler and Would-Be Nobel Laureate
A handsomely upholstered psychological thriller with more than a little contemporary resonance, the period drama “I Is Another” should spark heated debate about what constitutes a historical fact as well as the increasingly malleable nature of truth today. German writer-director Felix Randau’s fourth feature centers on the fascinating but now mostly forgotten figure of Felix […]
Technology
‘I Is Another’ Review: Claes Bang Plays Himmler’s Masseur in Weighty Meditation on a WWII Footnote
Also starring Valerie Pachner, this German drama from Felix Randau somehow adds up to more than the sum of its parts, becoming weirdly relevant in our post-truth world.
Technology
‘One Night Only’ Director Will Gluck Cut Out ‘So Much Nudity’ Because People Dislike Sex on Screen: ‘It Takes You Out of the Movie’
“One Night Only” director Will Gluck doesn’t want you to overthink it. The filmmaker has been fielding a lot of inquiries about the premise, logic and loopholes of his new movie, a raucous romantic comedy about the one night a year where premarital sex is legal. (Think “The Purge,” but for banging instead of murder.) […]
Technology
‘SaaSpocalypse’ debate intensifies as software stocks swing wildly
This week saw massive moves in both directions for software stocks, as investors try to figure out which names are best insulated from artificial intelligence.
Bay Area
‘Section 415’ podcast: The Valkyries, the Signal, and SF’s women’s sports boom
Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith and San Francisco Signal president Stephanie Martin explain how they’re building franchises from the ground up.
Technology
‘Southern Charm’ Star Craig Conover Set for Indie Dramedy ‘Caroline Fletcher’ (Exclusive)
‘Schitt's Creek’ star Chris Elliott and ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ actress Caroline Aaron will also appear in the feature from Ellyn Vander Wyden.
Technology
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Scores Biggest First Week in Box Office History
Tom Holland and Zendaya's unstoppable blockbuster is now the fastest film to make a half-billion domestically.
Technology
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Star Melissa Rauch on Her Larger-Than-Life Surprise Role on ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” Season 1 Episode 3, now streaming on HBO Max. Things get witchy in Episode 3 of “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” and a scary, 60-foot Bernadette (Melissa Raush) makes a guest appearance. The aptly titled episode, “Spoiler: Bert Is Magic,” kicks off […]
Technology
‘The Blue Trail’ Director Gabriel Mascaro and Top Brazilian Producer Paula Cosenza Launch Trema, Set First Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Gabriel Mascaro, director of the 2025 Berlinale Grand Jury Prize winner “The Blue Trail,” and top Brazilian producer Paula Cosenza (“Memory House”) have teamed to create Trema, launched as a Northeast Brazil production powerhouse. Trema is headquartered in Recife, Mascaro’s home city and capital of Pernambuco state. Now up and running, Trema is focusing on […]
Culture
‘The Industry At Large Benefits From Independent Thought & Experimentation’ Says Co-Founder of Dance Festival Elements
The independent fest is happening this weekend in Long Pond, PA. Co-founder Brett Herman talks about Elements' growth and "infinite plan of upgrades."
Markets
‘This has been an emotionally difficult time’: My brother has cancer and my father is 94. How do I shoulder this responsibility?
“My father placed his $600,000 Wisconsin home into a revocable trust, naming my brother as beneficiary.”
Culture
“New Humans” Takes a Disappointingly Old Approach to Disability
Where the real cyborgs at?