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'A glorious dawn launch': NASA's newest space telescope has left the Earth
The tour-bus-sized telescope aims to unravel cosmic mysteries and identify more than 100,000 planets beyond our solar system.
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2026-08-30
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California
'Measured in weeks, not days': Plaskett and Timber fires near Big Sur scorch 33,000 acres
Crews are continuing to battle two wildfires in Monterey County that have collectively burned more than 33,000 acres and forced more than 600 people to evacuate.
California
'We're not changing it': SoCal-based Mapquest takes stand against Trump's 'Lake America'
Like a voice of dissent from 2005, the mapping site holds firm to Lake Ontario despite Trump's executive order stemming from his escalating trade war with Canada.
News
1 dead and 5 wounded in a shooting at a rave in Switzerland
Aargau cantonal police wrote earlier on X that a 22-year-old woman died of injuries at the scene. Four men and one woman, between 24 and 27 years old, were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from minor to severe.
California
12 best moments from Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields fest
Best of Daisy Chain Fields
Culture
6 of the Best Rom-Coms That Borrow From Shakespeare
Millennials, wake up! Lena Dunham and Carly Rae Jepson’s musical adaptation of “10 Things I Hate About You” lands next year! Here are the best Shakespearean rom-coms to watch while you wait.
Technology
A 12TB Steam “teraleak” spills more than a decade of lost PC gaming history
Cut content from Portal 2 , hints of Half Life 2: Episode 3 , and so much more.
California
A conservative California upbringing paved Natalie Harp's way to Trump
The presidential aide spent much of her early life in Southern California, where she was home-schooled and attended a mega-church on Sundays, her brother said.
California
A legacy of love: San Mateo foster parents retire after 30 years of opening home to kids
MORE THAN 30 YEARS have passed since Paul and Betsy Rose Franklin first opened their home to some of San Mateo County’s most troubled foster kids. Their service was honored during a recent San Mateo County Board of Supervisors meeting, and social workers are calling for more foster parents — also known as resource parents […] The post A legacy of love: San Mateo foster parents retire after 30 years of opening home to kids appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
AI is having a ‘bonkers,’ complicated impact on SF, city experts say
San Francisco’s chief economist says AI hasn’t juiced job growth yet, but it is driving up rents and office demand.
Technology
AI isn’t eating software after all — and the sector’s ‘epic’ rally could run through October
Months of panic that AI would replace subscription software are easing after a strong week of software earnings.
Culture
All the Celebrity Sightings at the 2026 U.S. Open
The annual tennis event has turned into an opportunity for stars to step out in their best courtside looks.
Bay Area
Amazon took Google’s building. That’s the Silicon Valley office recovery
Most of the leasing volume involved big tenants reshuffling their footprint. But with nothing new being built, investors are buying anyway.
Culture
Amidst Tears and Fanfare, Roger Federer Is Inducted Into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport
With a crowd of thousands there to witness history, Federer, long a member-in-waiting, made it official.
Technology
Aon nears $17 billion deal to buy insurance broker USI from KKR, WSJ reports
Aon is nearing a roughly $17 billion deal, including debt, to acquire insurance brokerage USI from KKR, the Journal reported.
Bay Area
Around Town: Safety measures, celebrating Dolly
Read the latest updates on Palo Alto's public safety building and learn about how the county and the city are mourning Dolly Parton. The post Around Town: Safety measures, celebrating Dolly appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Technology
At Daisy Chain Fields, Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan and Honored Forebears Convene for a Superb Festival That’s Hot to Go in Every Way: Concert Review
You know an inaugural festival has been a success when, after the temperature reached 95 degrees, humidity topped 80%… perspiration stains were so pervasive that it was the odd dry spots that looked like stains… constant 12-minute trudges back and forth between two action-packed stages threatened to sap what few excess pounds hadn’t been sweated […]
California
Avoiding the family drama: How Josh Kushner built a $16-billion legacy and became the newest owner of the Lakers
How Josh Kushner rose to became the newest owner of the L.A. Lakers
Bay Area
Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent explain their healing hug: ‘Replaying the whole dugout thing’
Two of the greatest players in Giants history put the past behind them during a ceremony to retire Kent’s No. 21.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 29 at 5:47PM PDT until August 31 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with isolated sets up to 6 feet due to elevated surf from southerly swells. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of southerly swells will continue to impact Southern California through much of next week.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 30 at 1:16PM PDT until August 31 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with isolated sets up to 6 feet due to elevated surf from southerly swells. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of southerly swells will continue to impact Southern California through much of next week.
California
Bear family rescued from large water tank in La Verne during heat wave
Officials speculated that the bear and her cubs may have entered the tank because they were thirsty. The high temperature in La Verne Saturday was 98 degrees.
Technology
Best Look Yet: Caitlin Clark’s Nike Caitlin 1 Sneaker Is Getting a Taylor Swift-inspired ‘Friendship Bracelet’ Release
The upcoming colorway features customized bead and charm details.
California
Big Sur evacuation orders expand as wildfires rage
A new evacuation order was issued Saturday for residents south of Los Burros Road in the unincorporated Big Sur area of Monterey County. The mandatory evacuation order at about 1:20 p.m. was effective for zone MRY-F037. The zone joins zones MRY-F034, MRY-F035, MRY-F036, and MRY-G016 as areas that are under evacuation orders. Zones can be […] The post Big Sur evacuation orders expand as wildfires rage appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
Bob-ell Roan Is Chappell Roan in Her Truest Form
Performing at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival, Chappell Roan returned to a sleek, razor-sharp bob with bangs.
Technology
Box Office: ‘The Dog Stars’ Bombs With $8 Million; ‘Spider-Man’ Continues Reign in Fifth Weekend
“The Dog Stars” couldn’t beat the heat during the dog days of summer and melted down over its opening weekend. Disney and 20th Century’s “The Dog Stars” opened to just $8 million domestically from 3,330 locations for a fifth-place finish. The post-apocalyptic thriller, which cost more than $80 million to produce, has not sat well […]
California
California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves as ICE orders 6,000 pairs
DEMOCRATIC CALIFORNIA LAWMAKERS are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves, becoming one of the first states in the nation to respond to reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to purchase thousands of gloves next year as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown. Democrats this past week advanced Assembly […] The post California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves as ICE orders 6,000 pairs appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
California lawmakers strike wildfire deal that leaves out most of Newsom’s big demands
Gov. Gavin Newsom backed off his plans to ease costs for utilities following wildfires they cause, striking a narrower deal with Democratic lawmakers.
Technology
Chappell Roan Takes a Page Out of Luc Besson’s Book with ‘The Fifth Element’-Inspired Look for Daisy Chain Fields Festival
Roan's ensemble was created with help from her longtime stylist, Genesis Webb.
Technology
Chess.com launched a poker site, and it’s planning even more classic games
Chess.com has done one thing, and one thing very well, for almost 20 years, but now it's going beyond its domain name. The biggest name in online chess quietly launched its first companion site in beta back in May: Gambit, a free online poker website where players can learn the game without risking any real […] Chess.com has done one thing, and one thing very well, for almost 20 years, but now it's going beyond its domain name. The biggest name in online chess quietly launched its first companion site in beta back in May: Gambit , a free online poker website where players can learn the game without risking any real money. Now Gambit's ready to really get the ball rolling with its first livestreamed event and collaborations with content creators, and Chess.com is planning to branch out into even more games from here. Chess.com's chief growth officer, Albert Cheng, told The Verge the
Technology
China’s robots race ahead
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on falling robots and the US-China AI race, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started I've admitted my fondness for […] Humanoid robot competes in the optional boxing routine event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 26, 2026 in Beijing, China. | Image: Getty Images This is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on falling robots and the US-China AI race, follow Robert Hart . The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started I've admitted my fondness for robot fail videos on Stepback before, and let me tell you the W
Culture
Claudia Sulewski and Finneas Are Married! Inside the Bride’s Final Fitting at Oscar de la Renta
On Saturday, the beauty founder and musician tied the knot in Santa Barbara—but only after the bride invited Vogue along to the final fitting of her four Oscar de la Renta wedding looks in Beverly Hills.
Technology
Crocs’ Newest Shoe Is Designed to Feel Like a Sneaker With All-day Comfort — but It’s Not Totally New
The Crocs Tembo II RO sold out quickly during an early release, but another launch is scheduled for September.
Technology
Dinosaur Jr. Announce 2027 Tour
The North American run will feature support from Starcrawler
Technology
Doechii Embraces Alien-Esque Beauty in Pink Body Paint & Sky-High Moto Boots at Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival
The rapper's interesting ensemble was paired with towering footwear that made Doechii look larger than life.
Culture
Dolly Parton Honored at Grand Ole Opry Tribute With Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll & More
The Nashville landmark dedicated its Saturday night show to celebrating the life and legacy of the late country icon.
California
Dolly Parton's former Solvang retreat is on the market
Dolly Parton, the country music icon who died at 80 this week, used to spend some of her weekends in Solvang.
Bay Area
Downtown San Jose venue faces closure after permit denial
Representatives for a late night venue in downtown San Jose said their business may close for good, after the City Council declined to grant a permit to stay open after midnight. San Pedro Social, located on Santa Clara Street, closed its doors in June, citing financial troubles brought about by its inability to tap into downtown’s lucrative […] The post Downtown San Jose venue faces closure after permit denial appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to the Colorado River
No injuries were reported but the park service says it's seeking information about 20 people who may be missing or unaccounted for.
Culture
ENHYPEN Scores First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘THE SIN : BLISS’
Plus, Dolly Parton soars into the top five after her passing.
Technology
Enhypen Lands First No. 1, Dolly Parton Reenters Top Five on Albums Chart
Enhypen has scored its first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with “The Sin : Bliss,” while Dolly Parton reentered the top 5 with “Ultimate Dolly Parton” following news of her death earlier this week. K-pop group Enhypen moved 98,000 equivalent album units in their first week with “The Sin : Bliss,” marking their seventh […]
Technology
Enormous 12TB Steam leak includes abandoned Half-Life 2: Episode 3 assets
Over 12 terabytes of data, containing builds of every game uploaded to Steam between 2003 and 2013, has been leaked. We don't know everything in the archives yet because of its massive size. But people have already dug up assets related to the canceled Half-Life 2: Episode 3, content cut from Portal 2, and a […] Over 12 terabytes of data, containing builds of every game uploaded to Steam between 2003 and 2013, has been leaked . We don't know everything in the archives yet because of its massive size. But people have already dug up assets related to the canceled Half-Life 2: Episode 3 , content cut from Portal 2 , and a build of a game called F-Stop that's set in the Portal universe but is built around a camera mechanic. The leak also includes titles from third-party developers. Early versions of Call of Duty and Resident Evil installments have been dug up, as have builds of Mirror'
Bay Area
Families gather in Pacifica for HOPE Memorial Walk to remember loved ones who died from an overdose
"To think he's really gone hurts too much." Hundreds of people gathered in Pacifica on Saturday for the third annual HOPE Memorial Walk, a community event dedicated to honoring those lost to drug overdoses and educating the public about prevention, recovery and harm reduction.
California
Family of boy killed waiting at Long Beach bus stop confronts driver
Jacob Bustillos received probation and jail time after running a red light in Long Beach, causing a crash that killed 15-year-old Carlos Ramirez.
Culture
Finneas Marries Claudia Sulewski in Ceremony Officiated by Billie Eilish
The couple tied the knot in California after getting engaged in September 2025.
Technology
Finneas O’Connell and Claudia Sulewski Are Married
The couple got engaged during a romantic sunset proposal last year.
California
Fire Weather Watch issued August 30 at 1:30AM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...The Scott Valley in Fire weather zone 280, Fire weather zone 281, Fire weather zone 284 excepting the southeast portion of the zone, and Fire weather zone 285. In Oregon...Fire weather zone 624, excepting the Highway 97 corridor from Modoc Point to Chemult. * WIND...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the Scott Valley, and 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the Shasta Valley. Elsewhere, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 9 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
California
Fire Weather Watch issued August 30 at 9:19AM PDT until September 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * 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 30 to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * Duration...3 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
California
Fired restaurant employee accused of burglarizing former place of employment in Monterey
Police in Monterey arrested a fired restaurant employee accused of burglarizing his former worksite, the department said Friday. On Aug. 22 just before 10 a.m., officers responded to a restaurant in the 400 block of Washington Street on a report of a burglary. According to investigators, a suspect broke the front door of the restaurant […] The post Fired restaurant employee accused of burglarizing former place of employment in Monterey appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
First look: who is running for Watsonville City Council
Four seats up for grabs in Watsonville for the Nov. 3 election The post First look: who is running for Watsonville City Council appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
California
France's wildfire nightmare echoes California's hard lessons on building in the woods
As France fights wildfires this summer, it looks to California and its experience with fighting or preventing fires.
California
From opposed bingo hall to blockbuster casino: 40 years of Yaamava’ tribal gaming
The tribe’s popular gaming enterprise started out as a bingo hall in the ‘80s. It faced opposition from the start.
Technology
Game, Set, Manicure: The Best Tennis-Themed Nails To Try For The US Open
The US Open is here and what better way to celebrate the tennis tournament than by using it as inspiration for your next manicure? Find all the best tennis-core nail art here.
Technology
Girlhood Was in Full Flower at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Festival
Biz Sherbert surveys the style scene at Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Festival, where women and girls turned out in full force—and full festival regalia.
Bay Area
Happy Face Killer's eighth victim identified
The last known victim of serial killer Keith Jesperson has been identified.
Culture
Harry Styles Jokes About Taylor Swift’s MSG Wedding During Residency Show
The singer name-checked the Knicks' championship and his ex's wedding in the same breath at his third Madison Square Garden date.
Technology
Harry Styles Jokes About Taylor Swift’s Wedding During Madison Square Garden Concert
“We’re at Madison Square Garden, home of the world champion New York Knicks! And they also do weddings," the Grammy winner said during his Aug. 29 show.
Technology
Harry Styles Pokes Fun at Ex Taylor Swift’s Wedding During Madison Square Garden Show
On the opening night of his 30-concert residency at Madison Square Garden, pop superstar Harry Styles paid tribute to the late, great Dolly Parton. And at the tail end of Saturday night’s show, he shouted out his ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce. “We’re at Madison Square Garden, home of the world champion New […]
Technology
He beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?
Mike Moore beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?
Culture
Hearts2Hearts’ ‘ICONIC HEART’ Records Highest First-Week Sales Among 5th-Gen K-Pop Girl Group Japanese Debuts
The title track "ICONIC HEART" also entered the Billboard Japan Hot 100 at No. 2.
Technology
Here’s How to Watch the 2026 Little League World Series Championship Game Live Online
The 2026 Little League World Series Championship Game features Nevada vs. Curaçao on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT on ESPN. Games take place at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. With the start of the Little League World Series Championship Game, it’s likely games may features a few celebrities in attendance […]
Bay Area
Hundreds killed, thousands missing following Nepal flooding: Here's how you can help victims
Nearly 800 people have died as of Sunday from last week's flash flooding in the Nepal-Tibet border region, according to Nepali and Chinese officials. Here are a few resources on how you can help.
Bay Area
I cover every Valkyries home game. This is what it’s like on the road
Golden State has sold out every game it has played at Chase Center. In Uncasville, Connecticut, an arena inside of a casino provides a stark contrast.
Technology
Icelanders reject reopening talks to join the EU despite Trump's Greenland threats
Icelanders voted 52.8% to 47.2% against reopening talks to join the European Union.
Technology
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
The company is testing robots on tasks that can performed by technicians.
News
Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger's ruling junta
The unrest culminated in the arrest or killing of dozens of soldiers, some of whom were paraded in front of the cameras live on state television.
Technology
Inside the Global Rise of CJ ENM’s ‘The Legend of Kitchen Soldier’
When “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” was selected as the only K-drama in the Special Screening section at Series Mania in Lille earlier this year, it marked an early signal that something unusual was happening with a show that had started life as a calculated creative gamble. By July 31, when the series took best […]
California
Jackson forest protections clear Legislature, but bill allows continued logging operations
LESS THAN TWO WEEKS after a rally at Fort Bragg Town Hall called on lawmakers to pass Assembly Bill 2494 and on Cal Fire to stop logging in Jackson Demonstration State Forest, the bill has cleared the state Legislature. The logging plan is still standing. The group that sponsored the bill says it belongs there. […] The post Jackson forest protections clear Legislature, but bill allows continued logging operations appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
KATSEYE Reveals Sophia’s Status for Upcoming Wildworld Tour Dates
The group leader’s hiatus was announced in early August.
Bay Area
Kaiser Oakland hospital hosts 'Enchanted Forest' prom night for teen patients
With the help of Kaiser Oakland hospital staff, volunteers and donations, teens who were unable to attend their high school proms because of serious medical treatments or surgeries were treated to a special evening -- complete with formal attire, hair styling and makeup.
Technology
Karen O Misses Daisy Chain Fields Appearance Due to ‘Family Emergency’
"Very sad to miss such a herstoric music event, but I’m where I’m most needed, with family back east," Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer says after missing special guest spot during Olivia Rodrigo's set
News
Karina becomes a Pacific hurricane well away from land and is forecast to become a major storm
While Karina was expected to stay well away from land, swells from the storm were likely to cause dangerous surf and rip current conditions along parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula, the hurricane center said.
Technology
Katseye’s Sophia to Sit Out European Leg of ‘Wildworld’ Tour to Focus on Her Mental Health: ‘You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup’
Katseye member Sophia Laforteza will not be joining the group for the U.K. and European dates of their upcoming “Wildworld” tour, which is scheduled to launch on Tuesday. In a statement posted to social media, Katseye’s label said that Laforteza is committed to “focusing on her well-being” after announcing her temporary hiatus from the group […]
News
Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for U.S. users after Trump ordered name change
Google said in a blog post that the decision was based on its practice of using names assigned by the U.S. Geographic Names Information System, also known as GNIS.
News
Lake Ontario to 'Lake America': Who gets to decide what goes on maps?
A geographer explains the politics and procedures behind renaming American places.
Technology
Laura Dern to Give George Clooney Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
Laura Dern is set to give the Laudatio speech honoring George Clooney at Venice Film Festival where, as previously announced, he will be honored on Wed., Sept. 2, with a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. Clooney – who is one of only three people to have been nominated in six different Oscar categories throughout his career […]
Bay Area
Laura Owens, daughter of Bay Area radio legends, pleads guilty to 'Bachelor' pregnancy fraud
Laura Owens faces over a decade in prison after pleading guilty.
California
Lineage finishes food waste removal at Boyle Heights warehouse
The company now has seven days to complete cleanup, including removing debris and disinfecting certain areas.
News
Local residents who died recently: Aker, Jacobson, Ludwick and Sandy
Local residents who have died recently include Blake Nichols Sandy, Yvonne Elsie Jacobson, Charles Leonard Aker and Andrew Kennedy Ludwick. The post Local residents who died recently: Aker, Jacobson, Ludwick and Sandy appeared first on The Almanac .
California
McNear: Hometown hero Alma Mendosa taught at Mendocino Elementary for 30 years
Born on April 29, 1907, Alma Mendosa was raised in Mendocino, attended Mendocino’s schools, and became one of the town’s most loved teachers during her lifetime. Born Alma Jacobs, she graduated from Mendocino High School in 1925. Following graduation, Alma attended Humboldt State Teachers College in Arcata, California, a two-year program. She came back to […] The post McNear: Hometown hero Alma Mendosa taught at Mendocino Elementary for 30 years appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Melinda French Gates Doubles Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Donation Sum Bringing Total to $20 Million
The philanthropist matched the $10 million that Rodrigo announced the festival had raised in support of women-focused organizations on Friday.
Technology
Melinda French Gates Doubles Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Donation to $20 Million
"What Daisy Chain Fields sets in motion will last far beyond a single night," philanthropist says in statement
California
Millions of pounds of rotting food have finally been removed from burned warehouse in Boyle Heights
The air quality regulator sent an enforcement team to inspect the site Saturday and confirmed food removal had been completed.
Bay Area
Missouri college football player dies after experiencing medical emergency during game
MicahJo Barnett died after experiencing a medical emergency shortly after scoring a touchdown during the Missouri-based Division II school's season opener, officials said.
California
Music Review: Malcolm Todd falls flat in ‘Do That Again’
American singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd has quickly built an audience through his blend of indie pop, R&B and bedroom rock music. After the success of his debut in 2025, Todd has returned with “Do That Again,” a 13-track studio album exploring young adulthood and relationships. While the album delivers catchy melodies and layered production, the repetitive […] The post Music Review: Malcolm Todd falls flat in ‘Do That Again’ appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
NASA's Roman Space Telescope, set to probe universe with JPL tech, launches on SpaceX rocket
The $4.3-billion observatory will aid the search for "Earth twins" and explore the nature of dark matter and dark energy.
Technology
NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
NASA’s newest space telescope has blasted off on a quest to find planets around other stars and explore the hidden universe
Bay Area
NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
NASA's newest space telescope has blasted off on a quest to find planets around other stars and explore the hidden universe.
Science
NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
The bus-sized telescope — named after the late Nancy Grace Roman, NASA's first chief astronomer — will take more than three months to reach its destination.
California
Napa County prevails in Bonny’s Vineyard permit lawsuit
Napa County prevailed in a lawsuit challenging the approval of a use permit for Bonny’s Vineyard after a Superior Court judge ruled that the case was time-barred and that the plaintiff did not state valid claims for relief. Napa County Superior Court Judge Cynthia Smith adopted an Aug. 21 tentative ruling as the court’s final […] The post Napa County prevails in Bonny’s Vineyard permit lawsuit appeared first on Local News Matters .
News
Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
Flood warning notices were sent to people's phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst hit by Wednesday's catastrophic floods.
Bay Area
Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
Authorities in Nepal are warning of potential fresh flooding as water levels rise in the Bhotekoshi River.
Bay Area
Oakland Residents Continue Push Against Data Centers
Oaklanders keep their foot on the pedal in call for data center ban.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo Performs in Coquettish Lacy Dress with Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette & More at Daisy Chain Fields Festival
At Daisy Chain Fields, her inaugural women-led music festival in Irvine, Calif., the pop star united generations of artists while raising funds for organizations supporting women and girls.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo Raises $20 Million With Daisy Chain Fields Festival Thanks to Matching Commitment From Melinda French Gates
Olivia Rodrigo raised a significant sum of $10 million with her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival — and then doubled it to $20 million, thanks to a matching commitment from philanthropist Melinda French Gates. Rodrigo introduced her own headlining set at the festival on Saturday in Irvine, California by thanking the crowd for attending and revealing […]
Culture
Olivia Rodrigo Recruits Alanis Morissette for a Surprise ‘Ironic’ Duet
Rodrigo welcomed Morissette, and the two launched into "Ironic," the enduring single from Morissette's 1995 landmark Jagged Little Pill .
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo Shines With Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette at Daisy Chain
Rodrigo capped her inaugural all-women festival with a stunning headlining set — and invited her heroes to the stage
California
Olivia Rodrigo communes with her idols at Daisy Chain Fields
The 23-year-old pop star brought out Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and Alanis Morissette during her headlining set at Saturday's festival in Irvine.
News
Olivia Rodrigo's festival unites women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being
All-star benefit concerts have proven popular for driving millions of dollars toward everything from refugee relief to pandemic response. But it's been decades since a young artist with Rodrigo's following brought her peers together for gender justice.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Donation Reaches $20 Million After Melinda French Gates Match
"What Daisy Chain Fields sets in motion will last far beyond a single night," the philanthropist said.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival Proves There Is Hope For Us All: 13 Best Moments
Inside the inaugural all-women festival founded and headlined by the pop superstar.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo’s Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Draws Massive Crowd to SoCal for a Day of Music and Empowerment
The all-women festival, headlined by Rodrigo, raised $10M for women- and girls-focused charities, which Melinda French Gates doubled, bringing the final amount raised to $20M.
California
One dead, more than a dozen unaccounted for after Grand Canyon flash flood
The flash flood happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday and resulted in 'significant impacts' to infrastructure throughout Bright Angel Canyon.
Bay Area
Ontario Premier Doug Ford premier answers Donald Trump’s ‘Lake America’ with giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has responded to President Trump’s “Lake America” decree with a billboard declaring “Lake Ontario. Now and Always.”
News
Ontario premier answers Trump's 'Lake America' with giant 'Lake Ontario' sign
The 24-by-12-foot sign stands on 6-foot legs, putting its top about 18 feet above the ground — roughly two stories high.
Technology
Osees left SF because of gentrification. They returned for 4 sold-out shows.
One of SF's most iconic garage rock bands returned to a triumphant hometown crowd.
California
Petroleum products safely removed from vessel grounded at Point Reyes Seashore
A fishing boat grounded at Point Reyes National Seashore was salvaged this week and its fuel was extracted safely, the U.S. Coast Guard said Friday. The vessel, named Lake Bay, was removed from an active surf zone on North Beach at Point Reyes on Wednesday, the Coast Guard said. Crews initially activated an emergency pollution […] The post Petroleum products safely removed from vessel grounded at Point Reyes Seashore appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Plaskett Fire update: Area west of Fort Hunter Liggett ordered to evacuate
The United States Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett has issued an evacuation order and warnings for several zones near the military installation as the Plaskett Fire continued to grow Saturday afternoon in southern Monterey County. Zone MRY-G012-A is under an evacuation order and zones MRY-G012-B and MRY-G011-A are under evacuation warnings. Zones can be found […] The post Plaskett Fire update: Area west of Fort Hunter Liggett ordered to evacuate appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
President Trump Calls For FCC Punishment of NBC News’ Kristen Welker Following Promotional ‘Meet the Press’ Banter
President Donald Trump suggested referring NBC News anchor Kristen Welker for possible punishment by the Federal Communications Commission after the “Meet the Press” moderator made innocuous remarks about candidates the President has backed in the run-up to the nation’s midterm elections later this year. Trump’s chilling diatribe, released via Truth Social, appeared to be misinformed. […]
Technology
Professor Murder Rides the Subway is a forgotten slice of dance punk perfection
I recently dug out my CDs and started reripping them all. I've found a few forgotten gems in there, but few hit harder for me than the beautifully concise Professor Murder Rides the Subway EP. There was a period of time in the mid-aughts in NYC where it seemed like every indie band wanted you […] I recently dug out my CDs and started reripping them all . I've found a few forgotten gems in there, but few hit harder for me than the beautifully concise Professor Murder Rides the Subway EP. There was a period of time in the mid-aughts in NYC where it seemed like every indie band wanted you to let loose, dance like no one was watching, and just have some damn fun. Few embodied that as much as New York dance punk band Professor Murder. LCD Soundsystem and The Rapture were the biggest names of the dance punk revival. But there were also bands like Rahim, Liars, Dan Deacon, and countless l
Technology
Raye Boldly Performs Barefoot On Stage at 2026 Reading Festival
Turns out, being barefoot is part of a larger footwear trend that many celebrities are taking part in.
California
Red Flag Warning issued August 30 at 12:56PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...The Scott Valley in Fire weather zone 280, Fire weather zone 281, Fire weather zone 284 excepting the southeast portion of the zone, and Fire weather zone 285. In Oregon...Fire weather zone 624, excepting the Highway 97 corridor from Modoc Point to Chemult. * WIND...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the Scott Valley, and 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the Shasta Valley. Elsewhere, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 9 to 15 percent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southwest winds will be similarly strong in the same areas on Tuesday afternoon and evening. But, with improved minimum humidity levels that will be just shy of critical
California
Salinas barber convicted of sexual assault, sentenced to six years in prison
A Salinas barber has been sentenced to six years in prison for forcibly sexually assaulting a customer at his barbershop, the Monterey County District Attorney announced Friday. Rafael Martinez Vargas, 45, was convicted of sexual assault and sexual battery and was ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life during […] The post Salinas barber convicted of sexual assault, sentenced to six years in prison appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Sandra Bullock Seemingly Drops Hint That Olivia Rodrigo and Stevie Nicks Have Music in ‘Practical Magic 2’
Will Olivia Rodrigo and Stevie Nicks bring their musical talents to “Practical Magic 2?” Star Sandra Bullock seemed to teased the two pop stars’ involvement in the Warner Bros. sequel in a post on her Instagram Story Sunday morning. Along with a video of Rodrigo and Nicks performing together, Bullock wrote, “Angel voices that are […]
Bay Area
Santa Clara County home aid workers see pay increase
After years of meager wage increases, thousands of home aid workers in Santa Clara County will receive a bump in their hourly pay amid a tight budget cycle — a move advocates said is necessary but falls short to cover rapidly rising costs of living. The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a new two-year... The post Santa Clara County home aid workers see pay increase appeared first on San José Spotlight .
California
Serial residential burglar in Greenfield gets 4 years in state prison
A Greenfield man convicted of several residential burglaries was sentenced to four years in state prison, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said Friday. Omar Onofre, 22, was convicted of three felony counts of residential burglary and one misdemeanor count of criminal invasion of privacy. The burglary convictions constitute three “strikes” under California’s Three Strikes […] The post Serial residential burglar in Greenfield gets 4 years in state prison appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
She Made a Fatal Choice at 22. Now She’s in Prison, Figuring Herself Out 1 Day at a Time
Grace Coleman caused a terrible crime and realized she needed help to rebuild herself. She’s finding it in a California prison.
Technology
Stars Gather at Grand Ole Opry for Dolly Parton Musical Tribute: “Most Beloved Human Being in the World”
The queen of country music died at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer, her reps announced.
Technology
The 'choose your own adventure' earnings: Why retailers are handling tariff refunds so differently
Retailers have diverged on how they've reported tariff refunds in their earnings this quarter, with some choosing to lower prices and others boosting margins.
Culture
The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Did Minimalism-Versus-Maximalism
From Celine Dion to Nicole Kidman: simple and sleek looks sat alongside over-the-top finishes this week.
Culture
The Best Pilates Clothes & Gear to Wear for a Mat or Reformer Class
Kickstart your workout with the best pilates clothes and gear, as recommended by experts themselves, from Alo, Free People, Lululemon, and more.
Technology
The Best Sneakers Releasing in September
Including the Air Max 95 "Greedy" and two Pharrell x Adidas Jellyfish colorways.
Technology
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches to study dark matter and dark energy
After funding struggles and a name change, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been successfully launched. It will now make a three-month, one-million-mile journey to its orbit at the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L2) beyond the Moon. From this vantage point, Roman will conduct an unprecedented survey of the universe. Its field of view […] NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope blasts off. | Photo: NASA / John Kraus After funding struggles and a name change, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been successfully launched . It will now make a three-month, one-million-mile journey to its orbit at the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L2) beyond the Moon. From this vantage point, Roman will conduct an unprecedented survey of the universe . Its field of view is 100 times larger than Hubble's and, according to NASA, it can survey the sky 1,000 times faster using its 300-megapix
California
The music of ‘Hey Arnold!’ stuck with '90s kids. Now it’s going on tour
For many millennials, '90s Nickelodeon shows represent a golden age of animation, with music often just as weird and offbeat as the characters.
Technology
The oddest activities at Burning Man 2026
From erotic ice sculpting to trampoline dodgeball.
Technology
The wait to get to the Burning Man gate is over 8 hours long
The gates are officially open at Burning Man.
Markets
These charts show how leverage-happy investors are transforming the stock market
A rush of retail investors and quant funds has caused a shift toward more borrowed money and more short-term trading.
Technology
Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 dividend stocks for consistent income
These three dividend stocks offer steady income in turbulent markets.
Technology
Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific
It could become a major storm this week, forecasters say.
California
Trump Cannot Deport Students for Criticizing Israel, Judge Rules
The ruling was a victory for the student newspaper at Stanford University, which maintained that the threat of deportation had led some noncitizens to no longer work there or express their views.
Technology
Trump criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credentials
Trump's attack on NBC comes after the Treasury barred journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg from attending the G20.
Technology
Trump-promoted Freedom Fuel stations sold gas a distributor says went unpaid for
A federal lawsuit claims that fuel distributor KRSM failed to pay for $4 million worth of fuel, some of which the company sold to the Freedom Fuel network.
Technology
Two new small, powerful Macs
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 142, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, how is it almost September already, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been remembering Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen, absorbing […] Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 142, your guide to the best and Verge -iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, how is it almost September already, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage .) This week, I've been remembering Dolly Parton , Tim Curry , and Peter Cullen , absorbing everything in Rockstar's big GTA VI preview , wondering if Apple will announce a foldable iPhone at its September event , getting sucked into Summoning Salt's latest speedrunning documentary about competitive Tetris , listening to Weird
News
U.S. plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP
"This is going to be financial violence if we have to," Bessent said in the interview. "We are showing people that we know who you are, you know who you are, and this has got to stop."
Technology
U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks
The fighting comes just days after the Trump administration said it would turn its focus to increasing economic pressure — rather than military action — to try to end its war with Iran.
News
US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, AP
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions
News
US plans to sanction another bank this week in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP
US plans to sanction another bank this week in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP
California
Volunteers rescue climber stranded on small ledge in California's Sierra Nevada
Volunteers rescued a climber who was stranded on a ledge in the Sierra Nevada in an operation that spanned more than 15 hours
Technology
Watch Olivia Rodrigo Sing “Landslide” with Stevie Nicks at Daisy Chain Fields
She also brought out Alanis Morissette and Sarah McLachlan during a headlining set at her new music festival
California
Weird, wet heat is finally set to taper off: Here's where and when
Expect weather that feels "more like California than Miami," the National Weather Service says
Technology
What Do All the Colors Mean? Decoding Taylor Swift’s Next Move
Here are all the fans theories making the rounds
Technology
What new tariff walls in U.S.-Canada trade war mean for the economy's critical metals
When the U.S.-Canada trade war erupted, the market repriced metals and materials stocks and ETFs, but longer-term investors should be wary.
Technology
Where to Watch the 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Tournament Online
The main singles draws begin Sunday. Aug. 30.
Technology
Why Owner of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage Did Some “Soul Searching” Before Agreeing to Season 2
The now-famous cottage served as the emotional backdrop for a major turning point in the queer hockey romance show's first season, which starred Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.
Technology
Why Republicans are focusing on transgender issues in competitive 2026 campaigns
Campaign ads in several midterm elections portray Democrats as "radical" on transgender youth medical care and sports participation. Republicans are leaning on a strategy that proved successful in 2024.
Bay Area
Why Waymo’s big blue Ojai vans suddenly seem like they’re everywhere
The company has launched paid rides in its newest driverless vans as it expands its territory and fleet, and pursues robotaxi dominance in SF.
Technology
Why it matters that President Trump just dialed in to a NASA news conference
With just one more major mission upcoming, NASA's science programs need a boost.
Culture
YSL’s ‘Slime Language 3’: All 41 Tracks Ranked
The 41-song compilation is a peek into the present and future of Young Thug's label.
Technology
Young Thug Drops Slime Language 3 With Future and Veeze
Cash Cobain, Lil Baby, Tezzus, and diamond* also feature on the latest Young Stoner Life compilation
Technology
‘Call My Agent! The Movie’ Review: Love-Hate Energy Keeps the Gang Together in a Fast, Funny Feature-Length Return
The rare reboot pitch that that can actually be greeted with “this again!” rather than “this again?,” “Call My Agent! The Movie” makes sense of its rote title in two ways. First, and most obviously, it’s a feature-length spinoff of the hit French comedy series, which wittily satirized the national showbiz industry from the perspective […]
Technology
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Snags No. 2 With $15.4M as ‘Spider-Man’ Nears ‘Avatar 2’; ‘Dog Stars’ Put to Sleep
Jacob Elordi's thriller from Ridley Scott settled for box office scraps, while Tom Holland's 'Brand New Day' topped 'Titanic' and 'Ne Zha 2' to hit No. 4 on the all-time global chart.
Technology
‘Days of Thunder’ Star Randy Quaid Says Anne Hathaway Is ‘Woke’ and a ‘Horrible Choice’ for the Sequel: ‘You Need the Original Girl’
“Days of Thunder” star Randy Quaid sounded off on Anne Hathaway after it was revealed that she has joined Tom Cruise in the racing drama’s upcoming sequel. “We need Nicole [Kidman] back,” Quaid wrote on X Saturday. “Don’t be a pussy, [Tom Cruise]. You need the original girl. It’s not personal; it’s filmmaking. Anne isn’t […]
Technology
‘Entertainment Tonight’ Presents New Dolly Parton TV Special: Where to Watch Online
'Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life' airs on Sunday, Aug. 30.
Culture
‘Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life’: Here’s Where to Watch the Dolly Parton Tribute TV Special Online Free
The special pays tribute to Parton's life and music legacy — it broadcasts coast-to-coast on Aug. 30.
Technology
‘Sea of Glass’ Review: A Widow’s Coastal Healing Retreat Turns Into a Stately, Moody Greek Tragedy
There are Greek waves aplenty lapping at the forlorn beachside setting of “Sea of Glass,” though they’re not especially weird ones. Amid a national cinema that has become internationally recognized for perverse plotting and deadpan absurdism, writer-director Alexis Alexiou’s third feature stands out for its stark storytelling and earnest emotional intensity. There is more than […]
Technology
’17’ Review: Harrowing Teen Pregnancy Drama from Macedonia Could Be the Feel-Bad Movie of the Year
From the first frame, Kosara Mitić’s “17” refuses to pull any punches, plunging us immediately into the traumatic moment when a hookup between high-school student Sara (Eva Kostić) and two boys takes a violent turn. From here, this nervy teen drama from Macedonia picks up several months later and follows the withdrawn Sara over the […]