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In some instances, contracts have been changed to declare that the centers are simply not subject to local or state laws. In others, ICE has purchased facilities owned and operated by private companies.
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Dave Bautista will take over the role of Kratos in Amazon Prime's live-action 'God of War' series after original star Ryan Hurst suffered an on-set injury during filming.
California
Guy Miles' conviction was based in part on the false testimony of two eyewitnesses, despite the fact that five people testified he was in Las Vegas on the day of the crime.
Bay Area
One person is dead, and multiple suspects have been arrested after a reported shooting that happened in Fremont on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Technology
"Pizza Pod started with a pretty ridiculous idea: What if I could turn a tiny Smart car into a mobile pizzeria?" says founder Bradley Alvelo.
Bay Area
The Livermore, Lafayette, Martinez and Calistoga city councils will cancel voting for some political offices in November and appoint candidates to seats that are uncontested. The cities voted to call off a combined 10 races – seven for city council seats and three mayoral competitions in Livermore, Calistoga and Martinez. Resolutions approved by councils this […] The post 4 Bay Area cities cancel November races, appoint uncontested candidates appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
The controversial demonstration halted traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge for hours, triggering intense national debate over the boundaries of free speech versus public safety.
Culture
“Easy? Honey, they don’t call it a job for nothing.”
Markets
Tariff refunds have been flowing back to companies since President Donald Trump’s levies were rejected by the Supreme Court.
Technology
Michael Wright, an actor known for his roles in “The Five Heartbeats,” “The Principal” and “V,” has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 70. His wife, Susan Wright, announced his death in a post shared Friday evening on Instagram. “It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart […]
Technology
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday that the proposed economic measures will likely negate the need for major U.S. military operations.
Technology
A new Airbnb fee change is one of many costs and considerations that can affect whether running a short-term rental makes money.
Technology
Citing "significant increases in memory and storage component costs," Amazon has raised prices on Echos, Kindles, Fire TVs, and Eeros by up to 60 percent, as first reported by Fortune. The cheapest products in Amazon's lineup were hit hardest, with the Echo Dot smart speaker jumping from $49.99 to $79.99. The Fire TV Stick 4K […] The Echo Dot Max went from $99.99 to $119.99 overnight, while its sibling the Echo Dot jumped to $79.99 from $49.99. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Citing "significant increases in memory and storage component costs," Amazon has raised prices on Echos, Kindles, Fire TVs , and Eeros by up to 60 percent, as first reported by Fortune . The cheapest products in Amazon's lineup were hit hardest, with the Echo Dot smart speaker jumping from $49.99 to $79.99. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max also rose by over 40 percent to $84.99, and the base level Kindl
Technology
Laptop prices are out of whack. $500 used to get you a tolerable laptop, and $900 got you a really good one. They often had similar CPU, RAM, and storage options because that stuff was comparatively cheap; the difference was often in build quality and screen rather than power. But RAMageddon has thrown everything off. […] The OmniBook 3 isn’t a sweet treat, but it gets things done on the cheap. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Laptop prices are out of whack. $500 used to get you a tolerable laptop, and $900 got you a really good one. They often had similar CPU, RAM, and storage options because that stuff was comparatively cheap; the difference was often in build quality and screen rather than power. But RAMageddon has thrown everything off. Even laptops like the $950 Surface Laptop now start with 8GB of RAM, which isn't enough. And on the lower end, where manufacturers
Culture
In London for the Eternal Sunshine tour, Ariana Grande and boyfriend Ricky Álvarez are holding onto the last embers of British summertime, despite the temp.
Technology
New 50% Trump administration tariffs on some Canadian exports went into place after the U.S. and Canada failed to reach a deal on Friday.
Technology
Sandra Wollner’s “Everytime” continued its winning streak at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where the Cannes Un Certain Regard winner took home the Heart of Sarajevo for best narrative feature film. The Austrian director’s third feature was the unanimous choice of a jury headed by two-time Academy Award nominee Emily Watson, which said in its citation: […]
Bay Area
Drivers across the Bay Area should prepare for significant traffic delays this weekend as major construction projects affect both San Francisco and the North Bay. Here's what to know.
Culture
This week, the beauty world played with natural features: sculptural floral nails, softly flushed blush, skin-forward glam. From Sadie Sink to Tyla, read on.
Technology
The Emmy-winning NBC medical drama that launched the careers of Denzel Washington and Mark Harmon ended by suggesting its entire six-season run existed inside the imagination of an autistic child — a twist that remains one of television’s most debated endings.
California
Since 2021, comedians like Tisha Campbell, Frankie Quiñones and Jo Koy have taken the stage at The Stand Up Comedy Club in downtown Bellflower.
Technology
Rapper misses Winnipeg music festival gig due to arrest, but still slated to perform Saturday night at Iowa State fair
Culture
The rapper was forced to miss his performance at Winnipeg’s Country Rising Festival.
Technology
After enduring years of character assassinations by the right, Hunter Biden is in the throes of a chaotic media blitz that’s included Twitter-trolling, posting on Substack and appearances on a number of far-right podcasts, from Hitler worshipper Nick Fuentes and Russia stooge Tucker Carlson to conspiracy theorist Candace Owens. Is Joe Biden’s wayward son trying […]
Technology
“Insidious: Out of the Further” leapfrogged “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and took the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office on Friday, but Marvel’s webslinger is still poised to win the weekend. “Out of the Further,” the sixth installment in the “Insidious” franchise, grossed $10.6 million on Friday from 3,303 North American theaters. By […]
California
The brother of Hayden Panettiere's on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson is sharing his side of the story as accusations are thrown his way online.
Technology
"Authorities have confirmed that the collision that occurred ahead of our bus resulted in a fatality," said the band in a statement
Technology
She built an extensive résumé of television appearances, including roles on 'Law & Order,' 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' 'Southland,' 'New Girl' and 'Shameless.'
Bay Area
This move follows several disturbing incidents recently, including one in Humboldt County where hundreds of dogs were shot and killed at a self-proclaimed no-kill rescue.
Technology
Hunsicker, who founded the fashion technology platform, was found guilty of bilking investors out of $300 million.
California
The bill would have required the device for anyone convicted of a DUI, bringing California in line with most states.
California
Proposition 28, which voters overwhelmingly approved in 2022, sets aside about $1 billion a year for the arts in California public schools.
Markets
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday announced his country would impose “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs on U.S. goods — a retaliatory measure after trade talks between the two nations broke down.
Bay Area
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods beginning Sept. 8.
Bay Area
Chinese humanoid robots have set records including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
Technology
Chinese humanoid robots have set records including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing
Technology
From a crystal-covered Gucci gown to bold red Dior, the actress has delivered some of her most memorable red carpet moments in Venice.
Culture
The longtime Nashville manager also represented Martina McBride, Barbara Mandrell andJake Owen.
Technology
Dale Morris, one of the leading names in the ranks of Nashville music managers, who helped build up superstar careers for the group Alabama and then Kenny Chesney nearly from scratch, died Friday at 89. A representative said Morris died in his sleep. “He lived a big, bold, beautiful, blessed life, and I’m holding onto […]
Technology
Lands free of roads are under threat from the Trump administration’s proposed rollback.
Technology
I remember having a Spirograph as a kid and being obsessed with it. Its geometric patterns are hypnotic and gorgeous. I also love generative music composition. So bringing those two things together in a browser tab, I'm hooked. Musical Spirograph is a relatively simple concept. A set of points dash around the screen according to […] So pretty. | Screenshot: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge I remember having a Spirograph as a kid and being obsessed with it. Its geometric patterns are hypnotic and gorgeous. I also love generative music composition. So bringing those two things together in a browser tab, I'm hooked. Musical Spirograph is a relatively simple concept. A set of points dash around the screen according to mathematical equations, generating hypotrochoids and epitrochoids. Those points pass through a series of concentric rings which trigger specific notes. Honestly, that alone i
Bay Area
Cupertino voters are facing another high-stakes City Council election between the community’s pro-growth and slow-growth factions. Eight candidates have qualified for three council seats on the Nov. 3 ballot, with seven newcomers and one councilmember — J.R. Fruen — seeking a second term. Vice Mayor Liang Chao terms out in December and Councilmember Sheila Mohan... The post Eight candidates compete for Cupertino council seats appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
A new survey shows even a $500 unexpected expense may throw households off track when it comes to big life goals like saving for retirement.
Technology
Starring in HBO Max’s “Dune: Prophecy” has been a major “departure” for Emily Watson, whose lauded career was built upon major independent and arthouse successes such as Lars von Trier’s “Breaking the Waves” and Robert Altman’s “Gosford Park.” As she embarks on a second season of the hit show, the actress feels more settled in […]
Technology
The Yale School of Drama alum also reveals just how close he came to quitting acting after years of financial struggle and how he is acclimating to success: "I need to come up with some new dreams because all of my dreams are coming true."
Technology
President Donald Trump said he has presided over "the essential denuclearization of Iran." But Iran likely still has materials and machinery that can be used to make nuclear weapons, undercutting Trump's claim.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 115 to 118 degrees expected through Death Valley and the lower Colorado River Valley, with highs between 107 to 110 degrees elsewhere. Near record warm low temperatures expected in urban areas. * WHERE...Lake Mohave, Lake Mead, Lower Colorado River Valley / Lake Havasu, Northwest Deserts, Death Valley National Park, and Las Vegas Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 115. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday, August 28. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures 5 to 8 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. It will also be humid through the weekend. Afternoon temperatures 106 to 117 expected. Major to Extreme Heat Risk. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Friday. * 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
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 117. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures 5 to 8 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 114 degrees expected. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures 5 to 8 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures reaching the upper 80s to low 90s with limited overnight cooling. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas and San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of hot daytime temperatures with overnight temperatures struggling to drop below the lower 70s will especially affect those without access to air conditioning.
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* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 94. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 98 possible and moderate to major HeatRisk. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 108 possible and limited nighttime cooling. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Temperatures 90 to 97 for Inland Orange County, 90 to 102 for the San Diego County Valleys, 98 to 106 for the Inland Empire and 89 to 100 in the mountains. Temperatures increase another few degrees into the middle and end of next week, making for a prolonged and dangerous stretch of heat. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat. Increasing tempera
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112 possible. * WHERE...Antelope Valley, Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 107 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112 possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 94 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 possible. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Malibu Coast, Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Bay Area
FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final.
Bay Area
According to the lawsuit, adequate safety measures were not in place, including sufficient fare enforcement and staffing.
News
The judge ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority by issuing the policy, which "runs afoul" of the Immigration and Nationality Act by mandating "the refusal of visas to eligible applicants without any basis in law."
News
Under the Bureau of Reclamation's plan, California, Nevada and Arizona will collectively reduce water use by 1.25 million acre-feet annually for the next two years, with the possibility of larger cuts depending on conditions.
Bay Area
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
Technology
The Air Jordan 5 Retro gets new glow-in-the-dark details for a spooky season style.
Technology
Schools and increasingly teen employers are drawing a hard line against phone use. The benefits for teens can be profound.
Technology
Her claim, pertaining to the 2001 Disney Channel movie 'The Poof Point,' asserts that a “middle-aged, male employee who was involved in the filming” groomed and then repeatedly assaulted her.
California
Residents can receive free health screenings Monday and Tuesday in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood. The organizations Canal Alliance and MiSalud Health will offer blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol checks, along with weight, body mass index and waist measurements. Appointments will be available from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. both days at Canal Alliance’s location […] The post Free blood pressure, cholesterol screenings offered in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood appeared first on Local News Matters .
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It’s the closing weekend for the Los Feliz Writers Festival.
California
Seven protesters who stopped traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 in what they said was a desperate bid to stop the United States’ support for Israel’s war crimes in Gaza were sentenced to 30 days in jail and six months’ probation on Friday. The seven protesters were each found guilty last month of […] The post Golden Gate Bridge protesters get jail time, but felony conspiracy charges dropped appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.21.26
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Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.22.2026
Technology
Despite HBO Max hiking prices again last fall, the streamer is hoping to win over some new customers, with a 7-day free trial through Prime Video, just in time for the buzzy premiere of “Lanterns” and awards season pushes for critically-acclaimed shows like “Hacks” and “The Pitt.” While Amazon usually saves its streaming deals for […]
Culture
Landing in New York ahead of the Together, Together residency at Madison Square Garden, Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz take their touchdown looks seriously.
California
* WHAT...Temperatures 86 to 95 degrees expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains below 6000 ft. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...Temperatures 90 to 97 for Inland Orange County, 90 to 102 for the San Diego County Valleys, 98 to 106 for the Inland Empire and 89 to 100 in the mountains. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat. Hot weather is likely to continue much of next week.
California
* WHAT...Temperatures 90 to 97 for Inland Orange County, 90 to 102 for the San Diego County Valleys, 98 to 106 for the Inland Empire and 89 to 100 in the mountains. Temperatures increase another few degrees into the middle and end of next week, making for a prolonged and dangerous stretch of heat. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat. Increasing tempera
California
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 94. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 98 possible and moderate to major HeatRisk. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 94 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 possible. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Malibu Coast, Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 107 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112 possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Temperatures 86 to 95 degrees expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
* WHAT...Temperatures 90 to 97 for Inland Orange County, 90 to 102 for the San Diego County Valleys, 98 to 106 for the Inland Empire and 89 to 100 in the mountains. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat. Hot weather is likely to continue much of next week.
Technology
After the Grand Prix of Ontario in Canada in mid-August, Indycar Series travels to the United States’ capital city for the 2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. It starts on Saturday, Aug. 22 with practice and qualifying rounds. Race day is the following day on Sunday, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. […]
Culture
The tennis tournament begins on Aug. 23. Here's how to watch the action online for free.
Markets
There is a strong historical pattern of postmidterm strength.
Bay Area
"It's a big deal." More than 50,000 fans are expected to descend on San Francisco next week for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and the inaugural Pokémon XP fan convention. Events organizers say they will draw visitors from around the world.
California
Big Sur's Highway 1 reopens to travelers after a 12-day closure caused by the Timber fire, which continues to burn in Monterey County.
Technology
The casual footwear was paired with other laid-back pieces from her closet.
Culture
The run supports Cruel World , Humberstone's second studio album, released April 10 through Polydor Records.
Technology
Dr. Ronald Primas, a longevity physician, offers concierge services like developing personalized health plans for clients. Here are his own wellness practices.
News
Over the past 50 years, the Gibbon Conservation Center has become a globally recognized institution dedicated to the care and well-being of gibbons
Culture
The street style set show how to do handkerchief styling.
Technology
They say that every trip to watch a ballgame is a different experience: a chance to see stolen bases and home runs; antics from the bleachers that end up on kiss cams and dance cams; fly balls soaring into the stands; or your daily caloric intake from hot dogs and popcorn. This unpredictability can be […]
California
In Arcadia, a former council member's guilty plea to acting as an illegal agent for China has jolted an immigrant‑built suburb proud of its success.
Technology
From McDonald's to Wendy's, longtime Coke customers have been expanding their beverage offerings to boost their profit margins.
News
President Donald Trump has transformed the White House Rose Garden by adding statues of America’s founders
Culture
She also co-wrote songs recorded by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Mary Wells.
Technology
"Janie was there with me from the very beginning, before there was even a Motown," Berry Gordy writes in tribute to label's receptionist-turned-hit songwriter
Technology
After starting out as a receptionist for Berry Gordy, she also co-wrote Motown tunes recorded by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Mary Wells.
Culture
The British singer brings her new album, What Are the Odds , to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in November next year.
Science
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Culture
Plus, Maná becomes the first Latin act to perform for Apple Music's Rediscovered series, and Elvis Crespo returns to NYC for a free concert.
Culture
The Oakland R&B savant proved exactly why she's the cover star of Billboard 's 2026 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players issue.
Culture
Following his solo appearance at “The Dog Stars” premiere, Jacob Elordi was joined by Kendall Jenner for a night on the town.
Bay Area
SFUSD says the work is safe, but parents say they didn’t learn it would continue into the school year until they showed up on the first day of instruction.
California
The city wants to build a whole new division to curb traffic fatalities, powered by the $5 million it expects to get annually by ticketing people with new speed cameras.
California
ShakeMap - III DYFI? - IV Time 2026-08-22 07:42:40 UTC 2026-08-22 07:42:40 UTC at epicenter Location 60.911°N 149.666°W Depth 31.30 km (19.45 mi)
Technology
Mark Ruffalo has fired back at Paramount after the company slammed the actor as “antisemitic” for accusing David and Larry Ellison of “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.” “The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest,” Ruffalo wrote on X Saturday morning. “Criticizing the actions of […]
Technology
The Marvel actor is highlighting that Larry Ellison's tech giant Oracle played a role in the Israel-Gaza war. Paramount says his remarks are "a bridge too far."
California
Mark Zuckerberg and other tech moguls have been purchasing property outside of California.
Technology
Former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, Tina Brown, reported Saturday that the decision came after intense backlash in the U.K.
California
Fire season’s cutest fuel crew is working Caspar right now: 43 sheep the size of golden retrievers, eating the brush around the community center and growing next year’s wool while they do it. Black is the most common color; some run brown, gray or white. Some sport plain canvas coats to keep stickers out of […] The post Mendocino County’s smallest fire crew is 43 sheep appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has presided over a series of landmark tech trials and is now overseeing a case that could have a huge impact on Meta's future.
Technology
The Air Jordan 14 Retro Low is receiving the premium Bin 23 treatment.
Technology
The New York native also was memorable as a Resistance fighter on ‘V’ and as the doomed inmate Omar White on ‘Oz.’
California
A motorcyclist sued after he was hit by a firetruck that was driving through an East Hollywood intersection in 2021, causing injures that required his leg to be amputated below the knee.
California
A state housing law meant to fast-track development hit a roadblock as endangered mountain lion habitat rulings stalled plans for 400 homes at Woodland Hills Country Club.
Markets
Tap-to-pay is getting a TikTok makeover as shoppers turn checking out into a personalized accessory.
Technology
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute reviews new research in static electricity and other science revelations in our September magazine issue.
California
As the agency pivots to putting astronauts on the moon, this $3-billion space-copter is the agency's last large-scale mission to explore the solar system.
Technology
It's the moon's turn to pull a disappearing act
Technology
The chipmaker has told some of its largest customers that the prices of servers containing its AI chips could move more than 15% higher, Bloomberg News reported.
Technology
Tustin, California’s Analog Music Shop, the record store closest to singer's Daisy Chain Fields, was recipient of Handmaid's Tale -inspired track ahead of its digital release; all 500 copies have sold out
Technology
It was already clear Olivia Rodrigo is in full feminist mode these days, with her all-female music festival, Daisy Chain Fields, set to take place in California’s Orange County next Saturday. But it’s perhaps even clearer now that Rodrigo is releasing a non-album track, “Serena Joy,” named after a prominent character in “The Handmaid’s Tale” […]
Culture
Vogue spotlights some of Dua Lipa’s best looks, from many Met Gala moments to her off-duty style.
Culture
From bleach blonde to raven locks, experiments in bangs and blush, Dua Lipa is the ultimate beauty muse—with a permanent vacation tan.
California
I love Olivia Rodrigo’s new album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” and strongly believe it is the best contender so far for the album of the year” award at the 2027 Grammys. She takes the medium of an album and transforms it into a full story about a single love […] The post Opinion: Olivia Rodrigo deserves the ‘27 Grammy appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
A developer’s plan for 665 apartments at Sunset magazine’s HQ has angered locals. I ran the magazine — and think California needs housing more than a shrine to suburbia.
Technology
Paramount has come out swinging against a Friday screed from Mark Ruffalo, in which the award-winning actor accused moguls David and Larry Ellison of “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.” A spokesperson for the David Ellison-run enterprise said the company is “troubled when antisemitic tropes are invoked in purported […]
Technology
Paramount Skydance representatives are expected to meet on Monday with the California Attorney General’s office to discuss a potential settlement of the states’ antitrust case, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Paramount has been pushing hard for a deal to allow its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to close. The deal […]
California
Paramount and the California A.G. office are set to meet Monday to discuss a settlement of the antitrust lawsuit over Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
Markets
The world’s top maritime piracy observer said incidents off the coast of Somalia are on the rise again after a pair of fresh attacks this week — as two major regional conflicts stretch naval forces in the area thin. Yemen’s …
California
Officials said a Santa Monica police officer fatally shot an armed person Saturday at Palisades Park.
Technology
Hibernation cuts down on synapses, but mice seem to retain memories anyway.
Technology
The historic brooch is one the royal reaches for again and again.
California
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds combined with low RH could lead to the rapid spread of any new or existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zones 284 and 285, including the Modoc National Forest. * WIND...South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 10 to 17 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
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* CHANGES...No changes. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * Duration...3 to 6 hours between 11 AM and 11 PM PDT. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
California
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds combined with low RH could lead to the rapid spread of any new or existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zones 284 and 285, including the Modoc National Forest. * WIND...South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 10 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Bay Area
More than 14 years after Morgan Hill teenager Sierra LaMar disappeared, the retrial of Antolin Garcia-Torres is moving closer to jury selection, with opening statements tentatively scheduled for October.
California
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office filed murder charges Friday against a Richmond man accused of setting a house fire that killed three members of his family, including two children. Sergio Ivan Rivera-Vega, 32, was accused of killing his 47-year-old father, 5-year-old nephew and 2-year-old niece in the home he shared with them. The […] The post Richmond man charged with murder in house fire that killed father, 2 children appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
The record-breaking British pop star will play the Flemington mounting yard before kicking off his BRITPOP arena run.
Technology
In an epic bout, Premier Boxing Champions travels to Nevada this weekend, as Las Vegas-native Rolando “Rolly” Romero (17-2-0) defends his WBA welterweight title against Brooklyn-born boxer Teofimo Lopez (22-2-0) in a high-profile match. Romero vs. Lopez takes place on Saturday, Aug. 22 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada with a start time of […]
California
PABLO ESPINOZA AND HIS OLDER SON were at the California Museum in downtown Sacramento checking out an exhibit on the World War II internment of Japanese Americans when he had an idea: He wanted to use the same space to tell a different story, one that would document America’s largest-ever deportation campaign. By then he […] The post Sacramento exhibit compares 1950s mass deportations with today’s immigration raids appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
San Francisco public health officials have confirmed 10 cases of cyclosporiasis so far this year. San Francisco Department of Public Health officials said one case was associated with domestic travel outside California, while the remaining cases involved international travel.
Technology
The jury at this year's Sarajevo Film Festival included British actress Emily Watson, European Film Academy director Matthijs Wouter Knol and Yorgos Lanthimos’ producer Athina Rachel Tsangari.
Bay Area
The layoff notice comes four months after its sale to Firestone Walker Brewing.
Technology
E Street Band drummer fills in for his son and friend of the band Jay Weinberg at Australian psych-rockers' Forest Hills Stadium concert
Technology
Investors see different risks threatening markets, but broadly agree that traders should diversify beyond recent winners.
News
An 18-year-old man armed with a sword carried out the attack at the Brinell School in Fagersta, northwest of Stockholm, while classes were in session on Friday. One person was killed and three others were wounded, two of them severely.
Technology
Writer Lauren J. Salkin has accused Taylor Sheridan of stealing his marquee series “Yellowstone” from her 2016 pitch in a lawsuit filed on Friday. 101 Studios, Paramount and Elevate Entertainment are also listed as defendants. Reps for Sheridan, 101 Studios, Paramount and Elevate Entertainment did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment. In the […]
Technology
Acne-fighting, rosacea-calming, hyperpigmentation-fading azelaic acid has many benefits. Here are the best skin-care products featuring the potent ingredient.
Bay Area
But Da Mayor doesn’t want them back. Also in this week’s Waggle: a new Lurie baby, a #luxurynanny, and a tech-conference afterparty with a billionaire DJ.
Technology
Low-cost S&P 500 index funds are the foundation of many portfolios to grow wealth, but investors should add assets to diversify and lower volatility.
Bay Area
Katia Verresen has made a career teaching Silicon Valley executives to slow down, be vulnerable, and dance between meetings.
California
Organizers say it's about fixing your stuff, saving money. Yeah, and community.
Markets
Home prices in America have changed dramatically over the last century — but the Midwest has remained a bastion of affordability through it all.
News
Retiring Rep. Don Bacon's open seat pits fellow Republican and Omaha City Councilmember Brinker Harding against Democratic activist Denise Powell.
Culture
The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates an earlier consent decree against its predecessor company, Musical.ly.
California
The Timber Fire in the Big Sur area of Monterey County grew 15% to 6,669 acres on Friday since the previous afternoon, Cal Fire said. Containment of the wildfire, which began Aug. 8, edged up to 29% from 27% the day before. The eastern side of the fire south of Carmel “continues to remain active […] The post Timber Fire grows 15% to 6,669 acres as containment edges up appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Moke has formed in the Pacific Ocean
Technology
As with Hurricane Lala, the Big Island is expected to bear the brunt of Moke's rain and heavy winds as it passes south of a direct hit late Saturday into early Sunday.
Technology
President Donald Trump disclosed just over 1,000 financial transactions in the month of June in what appears to be broad reshuffling of his portfolio.
Technology
The letter gave the Washington, D.C.-based Center for American Progress until the end of business Friday to issue the retraction or face a $5 billion lawsuit. The center declined.
Culture
Billboard is summing up the key moments from the first week of the epic murder trial over the hip-hop legend's 1996 killing.
Technology
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 141, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, I'm newish here too, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been getting back into the Installer groove, trying out some ergonomic Switch […] Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 141, your guide to the best and Verge -iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, I'm newish here too, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage .) This week, I've been getting back into the Installer groove, trying out some ergonomic Switch 2 grips I bought on Etsy , researching bike stuff because I'm about to get a Velotric e-bike, inching my way through the fourth book in The Dark Tower series, trying to figure out what feels off about Sonic in the new Fortnite season , wondering why Mark
News
President Donald Trump's import taxes will hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the United States every year, including products ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors.
Technology
W. Kamau Bell is one of those people who has always just seemed to be there. From Totally Biased, to Politically Re-Active, United Shades of America, and We Need to Talk About Cosby, his blend of comedy, social commentary, and political activism has helped him stand out. He's won a Peabody and four Emmys, been […] I’m just as confused as you. | Image: Aundre Larrow W. Kamau Bell is one of those people who has always just seemed to be there. From Totally Biased , to Politically Re-Active , United Shades of America , and We Need to Talk About Cosby , his blend of comedy, social commentary, and political activism has helped him stand out. He's won a Peabody and four Emmys, been a Celebrity Jeopardy! champion, received honors from the ACLU, and been crowned the Ambassador of Fishbone by founding member Chris Dowd. Bell is, if nothing else, a busy man. So we're very grateful that he too
Technology
New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel appears to be letting Warren Buffett and portfolio manager Ted Weschler make all the decisions on the company's equities.
News
Alex Jones won a Texas court ruling that reduced one of the defamation lawsuit judgments against him for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting massacre a hoax by more than $40 million
News
The new levies are expected to affect about 5% of Canada's annual exports to the U.S., roughly $20 billion in goods ranging from hockey sticks to agricultural products.
Culture
Now that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the UK with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, where precisely will the family Sussex choose to settle? Writer Lauren O’Neill has some suggestions…
Technology
Why does everyone love Spider-Man so much? When “Spider-Man: No Way Home” came out at the end of 2021, it made an insane amount of money ($814 million in the U.S. alone), blasting away any vestige of that era’s comic-book-movie fatigue. I thought the reason for the film’s mind-boggling success was obvious: It had three […]
Markets
Cryptocurrencies and precious metals shot higher, while the U.S. dollar weakened, after the Treasury Department said it planned to double its bond buybacks.
Bay Area
The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have exposed a potentially deadly threat lurking beneath the blackened landscape: rusty bombs and mines from World War I and II.
Technology
Larsson is continuing her colorful dressing streak this festival season.
Technology
Anyone with a scrolling habit will know that social media can be a soothing place for the downbeat and lonely. Yet the intimacy you can strike up with strangers rubs up against the uncomfortable fact that our online personae are always manipulated to an extent. Writer-director Urša Menart’s luminous Sarajevo competition title “Everything That’s Wrong […]
Markets
“My CPA hasn’t gotten back to me.”
California
Federal funding of $850,000 has been secured for a community plaza near the Ashby BART station in Berkeley, local leaders said Friday. U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-Oakland, whose office secured the funding, made the announcement at a news conference in South Berkeley, accompanied by Mayor Adena Ishii, BART Director Barnali Ghosh and other Berkeley city […] The post ‘Joy, community, culture’: Berkeley looks to reconnect neighborhood around Ashby BART appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
“National Treasure” director Jon Turteltaub says a third film is happening. “I have not said anything before this, but you deserve to have the scoop,” Turteltaub said at a live taping of the “National Treasure Hunt” podcast (via The Philadelphia Inquirer). He added that the audience was “the first people I have said this out […]
Technology
Joachim Trier’s Oscar winner “Sentimental Value” became this year’s biggest Amanda Awards winner, taking home eight statuettes, including the top prize for best Norwegian film. Trier was also awarded for directing, as well as his screenplay written with longtime collaborator Eskil Vogt. “There’s a lot of stuff going on when you make and release films, […]
Technology
“The cost is absolutely ridiculous.”
Technology
I watched "Spa Weekend" and realized that the genre it’s in — the high-concept movie with the concept in the title, the comedy that puts out a vibe of "Look, I’m crass and dumb and obvious! And that’s why you like me!" — may be entering its twilight zone.
Technology
If the children’s books of Enid Blyton have fallen out of fashion in classrooms and libraries — largely due to the racism and regressive gender politics throughout the British author’s oeuvre — they remain ripe for rehabilitation through adaptation. The BBC has churned out seven series of “Malory Towers” since 2020; in 2023, “The Famous […]
Culture
The actor took the stage in character as Lestat for a special performance featuring six songs written by the series’ composer Daniel Hart.
Technology
"What is needed now is not a public relations operation. What is needed is justice (delivered by an independent authority) for Hind and for all the victims of the genocide in Gaza," Kaouther Ben Hania, who helmed the Oscar-nominated docudrama, said, dismissing the criminal probe announced this week as Rajab's mother also called for an independent inquiry.
Markets
“We are hurt and confused, but we have also tried to respect the boundaries they have established.”