California
'60 Minutes' opens its new season under Bari Weiss with the L.A. Rams
Jon Wertheim's Rams profile leads the Sept. 13 season premiere of "60 Minutes" — the first since Bari Weiss' purge of the CBS News newsmagazine.
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2026-09-05
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California
'I was just mesmerized.' Researchers capture first northeast Pacific sighting of spooky squid
Researchers' sighting of the elusive bigfin squid was the first time the animal has been seen alive in the northeast Pacific Ocean, and one of the few times it has been seen at all, according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.
California
'People aren't food.' Footage shows shark circling swimmer at SoCal beach
A shark drone photographer captured extraordinary footage of a great white circling a swimmer off the coast of Santa Barbara.
California
3 injured when SUV smashes cars and lands inside Watsonville business
Three people were injured when an SUV crashed into two parked cars and ended up inside a Watsonville business, police said Friday. The driver, 73-year-old Edwin Wetterstrom, faces an accusation of driving under the influence causing serious bodily injury, police said. A Toyota 4Runner crashed into the parked cars in the 1800 block of Freedom […] The post 3 injured when SUV smashes cars and lands inside Watsonville business appeared first on Local News Matters .
Markets
7% mortgage rates are already here, some buyers and mortgage experts say
Mortgage rates ticked up to a new high for the year, delivering more bad news for home buyers.
Technology
A Day at the Minnesota State Fair With Dôen’s Jenny Olson
Jenny Olson walks us through a typical day behind the Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar booth at the Minnesota State Fair.
California
A North Richmond Farm Expands Food Access as CalFresh Cuts Deepen Hunger in East Bay
As new federal rules push hundreds of thousands of Californians off food assistance, an East Bay nonprofit is growing produce from 10 acres wedged between a landfill, a concrete recycler and the Chevron refinery.
Bay Area
A West Portal project doubled in size. It’s the latest in SF’s ‘F your feelings’ era
Local businesses are reckoning with the reality that a major West Portal development could whiz through the approvals process.
California
A bushel of fun: Garin Apple Festival returns Sunday in Hayward with tours, cider making
The East Bay Regional Park District will host the Garin Apple Festival on Sunday in Hayward. The festival at the Garin Red Barn Visitor Center will feature a tour of the orchard, apple tasting, cider pressing, live music, and food trucks. The Garin Red Barn Visitor Center is located within Garin Regional Park and houses […] The post A bushel of fun: Garin Apple Festival returns Sunday in Hayward with tours, cider making appeared first on Local News Matters .
News
A golf course for ‘the people’ faces a presidential makeover
President Donald Trump wants to transform East Potomac Park's golf course in Washington, D.C., into a world-class venue
California
A playful reworking of Shakespeare's 'Pericles' at Boston Court Pasadena succeeds until the end
Ellen McLaughlin's modern verse translation of Shakespeare's 'Pericles' has its West Coast premiere at Boston Court Pasadena.
Technology
Abel: Two ways Berkshire hopes to cash in on AI
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel tells CNBC the company is pursuing AI opportunities on two paths.
Technology
Aflac Taps Affleck for Commercials to Keep Insurance Customers Quacking
It seems as simple as moving a few letters around, but a new collaboration between Aflac, the provider of supplemental insurance and Ben Affleck, the actor and director, has been years in the making. Pairing Aflac, which has thrived with commercials featuring an anthropomorphic duck squawking out its name, and Affleck. the star of “Good […]
Bay Area
After mistrial declared in murder case against Lindsay Clancy, here's what could happen next
The case's outcome could mean life in prison or confinement in a mental health facility. Both sides may adjust their strategies if a retrial occurs.
Technology
Al Pacino Sends Video Message to Venice After Missing Press Conference for ‘Father Joe’: ‘I Wish I Was There, I Really Do’
Al Pacino didn’t travel to the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of “Father Joe,” but he sent a video message with well wishes to his collaborators on the movie. “I wish I was there with all of you in Venice, which is great and lovely. I’ve had films there. I’ve been there. I’ve experienced […]
Culture
Amal Clooney Isn’t Letting Go of Boho Just Yet
The Clooneys departed Venice Film Festival—but not without turning one last look. Of course, Amal Clooney opted for a summer staple.
Technology
Amanda Seyfried Dons Miu Miu from Head to Heel Attending Miu Miu Women’s Tales at Venice Film Festival 2026
The actress was one of many in attendance at the Miu Miu event held during the film festival.
Technology
Amelia Dimoldenberg Goes Full ‘Office Siren’ in Miu Miu Spectacles at Miu Miu Event During Venice Film Festival 2026
After announcing the end of her popular series "Chicken Shop Date," Dimoldenberg graced the red carpet at the film festival.
Technology
Andrew Scott Has Waited His Whole Career for a Role Like ‘Elsinore.’ Can Focus and the Bard Anoint Him With an Oscar?
Andrew Scott is the prince of Telluride. There are performances that feel like a reckoning, and performances that feel like a resurrection. Andrew Scott’s work in “Elsinore,” which had its world premiere Friday night at the Telluride Film Festival, is somehow both — a great actor playing a great actor as the curtain starts to […]
California
Andrew Scott knows a little about ghosts. His 'Elsinore' just swept into the Oscar race
The 'Ripley' and 'All of Us Strangers' star steps up in a performance of depth as Ian Charleson, the Scottish actor who took on Hamlet at the end of his life.
Technology
As Swiss Films Expand International Reach, English-language Works Are on the Rise
Swiss cinema is resonating domestically and abroad as homegrown films and international co-productions continue to entice local audiences and festival goers around the globe. At Venice this year, Swiss titles and co-productions boasting high-profile talent unspool throughout the festival. Switzerland is also a country of focus at the Venice Production Bridge industry strand with seven […]
Culture
At Venice Film Festival, Amal Clooney and Emma Corrin Joined a Star-Studded Toast to the Cartier Cinema Club
The stars—including Chloé Zhao, Kate Mara, and Orlando Bloom—stepped out to celebrate Cartier’s fifth year as the main sponsor of the Venice Film Festival at the Gritti Palace last night.
Technology
Bad Bunny ‘Super Bowl Halftime Show,’ ‘Muppets’ and ‘Traitors’ Win Night 1 Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Bad Bunny’s “Super Bowl Halftime Show” and “The Traitors” dominated night one of the Creative Arts Emmys with seven and six wins, respectively. Comedian Wanda Sykes provided opening remarks. “Television isn’t made by a handful of people. It’s made by thousands of talented people solving impossible problems together to create something great,” she said. “So, […]
Bay Area
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 4 at 9:03PM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to incoming long period southerly swell associated with tropical activity in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Breaking waves to around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 4 at 9:24PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM PDT Saturday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will occur around 6.1 feet at 5pm on Saturday, 6.3 feet at 630pm on Sunday, 6.5 feet at 730pm on Monday, and 6.5 feet at 830pm on Tues
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 4 at 9:41PM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Saturday through Monday evening. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
Bay Area
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 5 at 10:37AM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to incoming long period southerly swell associated with tropical activity in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Breaking waves to around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 5 at 3:07AM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 5 at 8:41AM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties, especially for south-facing beaches including the Lost Coast Trail. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
Culture
Beauty Marks: The Best Beauty Looks of the Week
From Mary Beth Barone at Venice Film Festival to Doechii at Daisy Chain Fields Festival, these are the best beauty looks of the week.
Culture
Beyoncé Gives the Studio Museum in Harlem a $2 M. Gift on Her Birthday
The entertainer turned 45 on September 4, and apparently was feeling generous.
Science
Burning Man Attendee Dies After Suffering ‘Medical Emergency’ at Nevada Festival
The death comes one year after Burning Man's first reported homicide.
Technology
Burning Man is a vacation from Big Tech, but startups are still everywhere
Burning Man is powered by silent tech partnerships.
California
By day, he’s a radiologist. For kicks, he’s That Peking Duck Guy
Hong Pham cooks — and sells — his homemade ducks from his South Pasadena backyard when he's not being a doctor.
Technology
CD sales are booming as physical media continues its resurgence
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CD sales exploded in the first half of 2026. A new report from the organization says 17.5 million CDs were sold in the first six months of the year, up from just 12 million during the same period in 2025. That's a jump of 45.7 percent, […] There’s some real gems in there. | Photo: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CD sales exploded in the first half of 2026. A new report from the organization says 17.5 million CDs were sold in the first six months of the year, up from just 12 million during the same period in 2025. That's a jump of 45.7 percent, and 58.6 percent in dollars, which reached $171.1 million. What makes this all the more shocking is that CD sales actually shrank 22 percent from 2024 to 2025. The RIAA isn't the only one to notice the boom in CD
California
CNN Films revisits a forgotten 9/11 casualty — the restaurant at the 'Top of the World'
Oscar-nominated filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen revisit Windows on the World, the World Trade Center restaurant where 79 workers and 91 guests died on 9/11.
California
Cal expects large crowd for football opener against UCLA
University of California, Berkeley is expecting a large crowd for its first home football game of the season Saturday against rival University of California, Los Angeles. Cal Athletics’ ticketing website shows that some sections of California Memorial Stadium are already sold out, while other sections show low availability for the 7:30 p.m. matchup. Cal averaged […] The post Cal expects large crowd for football opener against UCLA appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Two smoke-damage bills awaiting the governor’s signature address a longstanding issue brought to the fore by the Los Angeles County fires: When is it safe for wildfire survivors to move back into their homes? After the deadly January 2025 fires, which destroyed more […] The post California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards appeared first on The Almanac .
California
California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Two smoke-damage bills awaiting the governor’s signature address a longstanding issue brought to the fore by the Los Angeles County fires: When is it safe for wildfire survivors to move back into their homes? After the deadly January 2025 fires, which destroyed more […] The post California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Bay Area
California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Two smoke-damage bills awaiting the governor’s signature address a longstanding issue brought to the fore by the Los Angeles County fires: When is it safe for wildfire survivors to move back into their homes? After the deadly January 2025 fires, which destroyed more […] The post California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Bay Area
California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Two smoke-damage bills awaiting the governor’s signature address a longstanding issue brought to the fore by the Los Angeles County fires: When is it safe for wildfire survivors to move back into their homes? After the deadly January 2025 fires, which destroyed more […] The post California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
California
California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards
When a home is left standing after a wildfire, survivors and insurers battle over testing and cleanup. California lawmakers passed two bills that aim to change that.
California
Check out landmarks, nice beaches, wildlife along San Luis Obispo County coast
It’s easy to spend a few days visiting the San Luis Obispo County coast and wonder where the time went. With many things to see and do, it’s also possible to simply relax by watching a sunset or sipping wine at a tasting room near the ocean. Those who want to see animals can get […] The post Check out landmarks, nice beaches, wildlife along San Luis Obispo County coast appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Chemical release injures worker at San Francisco golf club
A pool cleaner was injured Friday afternoon at the Presidio golf course by a chemical release while mixing chlorine with muriatic acid, the San Francisco Fire Department said. The man was working on the jacuzzi hot tub in the clubhouse of the Presidio Golf & Concordia Club at 8 Presidio Terrace when he inhaled fumes […] The post Chemical release injures worker at San Francisco golf club appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 4 at 9:24PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 10 feet and dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents, largest on south- facing shores. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Enhanced beach erosion will occur. Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Areas most suscepti
California
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 12:08AM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches. Strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday morning to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted tides for La Jolla, CA: Sat, Sep 5 2026: 6.0 feet at 4:48 PM PDT Sun, Sep 6 2026: 6.3 feet at 6:03 PM PDT Mon, Sep 7 2026: 6.7 feet at 7:03 PM PDT Tue, Sep 8 2026: 6.8 feet at 7:54 PM PDT.
California
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 2:10PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches. Strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday morning to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted tides for La Jolla, CA: Sat, Sep 5 2026: 6.0 feet at 4:48 PM PDT Sun, Sep 6 2026: 6.3 feet at 6:03 PM PDT Mon, Sep 7 2026: 6.7 feet at 7:03 PM PDT Tue, Sep 8 2026: 6.8 feet at 7:54 PM PDT.
California
Commentary: 'Primetime' and Chris Hansen deserve each other
A24's sweeps-ploitation drama may deflate the TV host's ego, but it's so in love with its protagonist it can't see he's the least compelling character in the movie.
Culture
Consciously Coupled: Owen Thiele and Jared Ellner on Working Side by Side and Being Gemini-for-Scorpio
The “Adults” star and his stylist partner—who’s dressed everyone from Sabrina Carpenter to Olivia Rodrigo to Thiele himself—have been dating since college.
California
Containment of Plaskett Fire, state’s largest, rises to 23%
Fire crews battling California’s biggest wildfire have increased containment of the Plaskett Fire in Monterey County to 23%, officials said Friday. The Big Sur blaze stood at 29,768 acres, up slightly from 29,476 on Thursday, when containment was 19%. The state’s second-largest conflagration, the Timber Fire, also in Big Sur, remained at 25,346 acres and […] The post Containment of Plaskett Fire, state’s largest, rises to 23% appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Content creators drop the ball
During Naomi Osaka's match against Anastasia Zakharova at this year's US Open earlier this week, a gaggle of ring light-wielding influencers who were packed in a luxury suite became enough of a distraction that the umpire paused the match and repeatedly asked them to quiet down. Elsewhere in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis […] The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. | Getty Images During Naomi Osaka's match against Anastasia Zakharova at this year's US Open earlier this week, a gaggle of ring light-wielding influencers who were packed in a luxury suite became enough of a distraction that the umpire paused the match and repeatedly asked them to quiet down. Elsewhere in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, other creators could be seen asking US Open staffers to take full-flash photos of them while Osaka and Zakharova were playing. Last month, United S
Bay Area
Dating app shares 'San Francisco's Hot List,' and surprise, it's full of founders
"Hot is a way of being."
Technology
Diddy Can Sue NewsNation Over Drug-Laced Baby Oil Claims, Judge Rules
The disgraced music mogul can move forward with his defamation lawsuit against the cable network.
Technology
DoorDash Taps Into Football Fandom With Saturday Savings All Fall Long
The DoorDash Streaks campaign arrives on the heels of its World Cup-centered summer promotion.
News
Drone helps Redwood City police locate missing nonverbal child
A police drone helped officers locate a nonverbal child who had left his elementary school and was running in traffic, Redwood City police said Friday. The post Drone helps Redwood City police locate missing nonverbal child appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Culture
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Gives First Interview After Tupac Shakur Murder Conviction
The Compton, California, native was found guilty of first-degree murder on Sept. 1.
Technology
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Says ‘I’m Innocent’ in First Interview Since Tupac Murder Conviction
"Man, they lied about me so much. I don’t even know where to begin. All those cops in there was lying like a motherfucker," Davis says of witness testimony
Culture
Every Guest Ye Brought Out During Night 2 of His Star-Studded Homecoming Show in Chicago
From Travis Scott to Kid Cudi and Rick Ross, 15 guests in total touched the global stage.
Technology
Explore the globe in field recordings
I love field recordings. I love making them. I love them when they're incorporated into my ambient music. They're great background noise for working or sleeping. But they're also great for active listening, focusing in on the fine nuances of burbling brooks or urban chaos. Earth Garden gives you a globe to explore with real […] Around the world in 80 WAVs. | Screenshot: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge I love field recordings. I love making them. I love them when they're incorporated into my ambient music . They're great background noise for working or sleeping. But they're also great for active listening, focusing in on the fine nuances of burbling brooks or urban chaos. Earth Garden gives you a globe to explore with real field recordings taken from various locations. Earth Garden is inspired by Radio Garden (which you should also check out) except, instead of exploring the world via
Technology
Fake job recruiters are getting smarter about scamming job seekers. AI is making it even worse.
Scammers are spamming job candidates with emails and LinkedIn messages with offers that are too good to be true.
Technology
Fantasy Footballers’ Andy Holloway is a dedicated zero-inbox kinda guy
Andy Holloway cohosts the Fantasy Footballers podcast with his friends Jason Moore and Mike Wright. The show is one of the premier fantasy sports podcasts, netting over 2 million monthly listeners and numerous awards, including Best Sports Podcast from iHeartRadio and People's Choice at the Podcast Awards four years in a row. Holloway's goal has […] Andy Holloway cohosts the Fantasy Footballers podcast with his friends Jason Moore and Mike Wright. The show is one of the premier fantasy sports podcasts, netting over 2 million monthly listeners and numerous awards, including Best Sports Podcast from iHeartRadio and People's Choice at the Podcast Awards four years in a row. Holloway's goal has always been about bringing fantasy football to a wider audience, not just hardcore nerds. With the NFL season starting next week and fantasy drafts in full swing, now seemed like a great time to
Technology
Federal judge extends block on Trump order seeking to limit mail voting in the midterms
A federal judge on Friday extended her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service implementing President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to limit mail voting during the midterms, putting another major obstacle in the way of the administration as the first states begin sending out mail ballots.
Technology
Flock cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power
Although police say the cameras are an invaluable crime-fighting tool, some critics say their pervasiveness amounts to unconstitutional warrantless mass surveillance.
Culture
For feminists, the deaths of Parton and Steinem days apart deliver a double dose of grief
The deaths of Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton just days apart have delivered a double dose of grief for feminists
Culture
For feminists, the deaths of Parton and Steinem days apart deliver a double dose of grief
Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton's deaths eight days apart sent a double dose of grief around the world and across generations as many women (and some men!) asked who would take their places at the forefront of women's rights.
California
Former ABC News employee drops CBS correspondent Matt Gutman's name from lawsuit
Gutman is no longer a part of a wrongful termination suit filed against ABC that claimed he used inappropriate language in the workplace.
Technology
From Trump’s takeover threats to a ‘northern neighborhood,’ why the EU chief is going to Greenland
The visit comes as Trump renews his push for greater U.S. control of the self-governing Danish territory.
Technology
From the Archive: Tennis GOATs Who Defined Original Center Court Style
From Arthur Ashe to Billie Jean King, WWD revisits the tennis legends whose talent and style helped change the game.
Technology
From ‘mystery vacations’ to hostels, budget travelers get thrifty as prices rise
Despite rising prices and the travel industry focusing on the luxury segment, budget-minded vacationers are still finding ways to get away.
Technology
GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense, energy sectors add to automakers' century-old rivalry
General Motors and Ford are looking for new potential growth areas, including by seeking military contracts and getting into energy storage businesses.
Technology
Gallagher Brothers Skip Venice Press Conference for Concert Doc
'Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger' captures the brothers’ blockbuster Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour, their first live performances after their infamous falling out back in 2009.
Technology
Georgina Rodriguez Pairs Gucci Horsebit Pumps with Custom Gucci Suit at Venice Film Festival 2026
The socialite graced the red carpet for a screening of "Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?"
California
Global warming is ruining their way of life. These Colorado ranchers demand accountability
Colorado ranchers struggling with severe drought and heat have filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a climate case that soon will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
California
Gloria Steinem hopped in a bunny suit so other female writers could leap
Gloria Steinem went undercover as a Playboy bunny to expose the working conditions of women. She paid a hefty price, but in the end, women benefited because of Steinem's risk.
News
Here's a look at 'reach' election races where Democrats hope to pull off House upsets
The party in power traditionally suffers losses during midterm elections. Democrats managed to avoid a predicted 2022 "red wave," but they saw Republicans flip both chambers when President Donald Trump was reelected last cycle.
Bay Area
Here's what to know about the Hwy. 101 closure in SF this Labor Day weekend
The closure stretches from Cesar Chavez Street to 17th Street and begins at 11 p.m. Friday. All northbound lanes are scheduled to reopen by 6 a.m. Monday. Southbound Highway 101 will remain open.
Technology
Hey, Oscars: No Sympathy Required to Give Mike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ the Consideration It Deserves
Let’s dispense with the suspense. Mike Leigh has been nominated for an Academy Award seven times and has won it zero times. That seems wrong. He has a Palme d’Or, a Golden Lion, five decades of films that taught generations of actors what unglamorous truth looks like and one of the most distinctive bodies of […]
California
High Surf Advisory issued September 4 at 9:24PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 10 feet and dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents, largest on south- facing shores. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Enhanced beach erosion will occur. Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Areas most suscepti
California
High Surf Advisory issued September 5 at 12:08AM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches. Strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday morning to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted tides for La Jolla, CA: Sat, Sep 5 2026: 6.0 feet at 4:48 PM PDT Sun, Sep 6 2026: 6.3 feet at 6:03 PM PDT Mon, Sep 7 2026: 6.7 feet at 7:03 PM PDT Tue, Sep 8 2026: 6.8 feet at 7:54 PM PDT.
California
High Surf Advisory issued September 5 at 2:10PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches. Strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday morning to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted tides for La Jolla, CA: Sat, Sep 5 2026: 6.0 feet at 4:48 PM PDT Sun, Sep 6 2026: 6.3 feet at 6:03 PM PDT Mon, Sep 7 2026: 6.7 feet at 7:03 PM PDT Tue, Sep 8 2026: 6.8 feet at 7:54 PM PDT.
California
How SoCal became a testing ground for fast-growing Asian retailers
Asian retailers like Miniso and Uniqlo which entered the L.A.-area market years ago are now branching out in the US.
Markets
How these Gen Z workers managed to buy homes in their early 20s
Despite typical first-time buyers navigating a challenging housing market in recent history, a growing number of young adults have been able to become homeowners.
Markets
How to invest in a booming stock market that’s way cheaper than the S&P 500
Poland’s reclassification as a developed economy from an emerging market opens it up for investment by many more investors.
Technology
Humanoid robots could upend life as we know it — if only they had better brains
Humanoids need to get better at retaining information and learning from their mistakes. Memory technology will be key to future breakthroughs.
California
Hurricane Marie brings dangerous ocean conditions, soggy weather to SoCal
Forecasters expect some rainfall and slick roads over the next several days.
Technology
Icons Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem never officially retired—why that's a choice for some and requirement for others
The idea of never retiring sounds awful to some, but inspiring to others who want to pursue their passions long after they've left full-time work.
Technology
Impact of War in Iran Set to Feature in Two Venice Film Festival Dramas
With war still ravaging Iran — six months after the country was attacked by U.S. and Israeli forces — the Venice Film Festival is set to launch two Iranian films that will provide viewers vivid on-the-ground insight on the conflict’s societal impact as the country contends with bombs and its repressive regime. Ali Asgari, who […]
Technology
Italy's Meloni just hit a major political milestone. Former leaders say economic reform must follow
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government became the country's longest-serving cabinet since World War II on Friday.
Culture
Jay-Z Kicks Off London Shows With Beyoncé Birthday Tribute, Fugees Reunion
The rapper's first UK headline set in over a decade brought out DJ Khaled, Giggs, and a surprise Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean performance.
Technology
Jeff Zucker on His Venice Film Festival Debut for A24’s ‘Primetime’: “This Is Very Surreal”
The former NBC Entertainment chief turned up on the Lido to support his film debut (playing himself!) opposite Robert Pattinson in Lance Oppenheim's dissection of 'To Catch a Predator.'
Culture
Jennifer Lawrence Debuts Butterfly Bangs Just in Time for Fall
Presenting at the LVMH Prize ceremony in Paris yesterday, Jennifer Lawrence proved once again the power of a seasonal hair switch-up.
Markets
Jobs and Iran add to Trump’s midterm headaches. Why that’s good for bonds and bad for energy stocks.
The president needs lower gasoline prices and mortgage rates — fast.
Technology
John Malkovich Returning to Israel With ‘The Music Critic’
The two-time Oscar nominee will return to Tel Aviv in April to star in the satirical theatrical-musical production.
Technology
Johnny Flynn and Aimee Lou Wood on “Getting Whipped Naked” and “Embracing the Madness” of Their Deranged Literary Biopic
'The Idiot(s),' which premiered Friday night in Telluride, is unlike anything else on the fall circuit: “There'd be days where they would say…‘Today you're going to be shitting on your landlady's doorstep.’”
Bay Area
Judge favors blocking planned South County ICE facility
A federal judge has indicated she is leaning toward granting a preliminary injunction that would block a controversial plan to create an ICE facility in South County as the lawsuit against it proceeds. Eumi Lee, a judge with the Northern District of California, issued a tentative ruling Friday in which she said that plaintiffs have... The post Judge favors blocking planned South County ICE facility appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
Kate and Rooney Mara Talk ‘Bucking Fastard,’ Synchronized Sisterhood and Werner Herzog Life Lessons: “He Doesn’t Give a S***”
The real-life sisters play Irish siblings who speak, love and dream in unison in the new drama from the director of 'Grizzly Man' and 'Fritzcaraldo,' which premiered in competition in Venice.
Culture
Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses
No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations.
Technology
Kid Cudi Defends Kanye West After Ending Feud: Kanye ‘Apologized and It Was Sincere’ After Antisemitic Outbursts
After feuding for the past few years, Kanye West and Kid Cudi have made up and reunited during West’s Chicago concert on Friday night. West performed the past two nights in his hometown of Chicago to promote his latest album, “Bully,” and welcomed several surprise guests to the stage. Cudi joined his longtime collaborator for […]
Technology
Kim Gordon and Suzanne Lindon on Film, Friendship, and Collaborating With Claire Denis for Miu Miu Women’s Tales
The actor and musician are premiering the latest chapter in Miu Miu’s ongoing short film series at Venice Film Festival—and shared the story behind the film with Vogue.
California
LA moved Raz Chowdhury off the streets of Koreatown and into a hotel room. A week later he was dead
Chowdhury was among 31 people moved into housing during an Inside Safe operation in June.
California
LAPD busts massive street takeover in South Bay, impounding more than 100 cars
A Los Angeles police spokeswoman said she had limited information, but on-scene camera operators recorded a street full of cars and dozens of people sitting on curbs, awaiting citations.
Technology
Lainey Wilson Set to Host 2026 CMA Awards
The announcement was made live on ESPN's College GameDay.
California
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 5 at 2:08PM PDT until September 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wave heights up to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Mono County, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including: Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake, Eagle Lake, Honey Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede, Boca, and Prosser Creek Reservoirs, Donner Lake, Fallen Leaf Lake, Washoe Lake, Lahontan Reservoir, Topaz Lake, Walker Lake, Bridgeport Reservoir, Mono Lake, and Lake Crowley. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Technology
Lav Diaz Preps False Prophets Film and Jose Rizal’s ‘Noli Me Tangere’ Adaptation, Unpacks Venice Title ‘Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Lav Diaz is developing a film about false prophets and a screen adaptation of José Rizal’s “Noli Me Tangere,” the Filipino auteur reveals, alongside details on “Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors” (“Makikiraan Po”), his Spanish colonization drama premiering in the Venice Open section of the Venice Film Festival. Diaz tells Variety, “Right now, I’m working […]
Technology
LeBron James teases partnership with Polymarket
LeBron James on Saturday teased an upcoming partnership with the prediction markets platform Polymarket in a social media post.
Technology
Liam and Noel Gallagher Raise Fists and Electrify Venice as Oasis Doc Gets 8-Minute Standing Ovation
Oasis mania hit Venice Film Festival on Saturday night as Liam and Noel Gallagher presented the world premiere of their highly anticipated documentary “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” The rock doc received an eight-minute standing ovation as the once-estranged brothers held hands and raised them triumphantly. Earlier on the red carpet, Italian fans donned their […]
Technology
Liam and Noel Gallagher Skip Oasis Documentary Press Conference at Venice Film Festival
In news that might not surprise anyone, Liam and Noel Gallagher skipped the Venice Film Festival press conference for their upcoming Disney+ documentary “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger” on Saturday. The two brothers — who reunited last year for their massive “Live ’25” tour after a 15-year feud — arrived on the Lido in […]
Technology
Louis Garrel Jokes About ‘Moretti Method’ Acting at Press Conference for Nanni Moretti’s ‘It Will Happen Tonight’
Veteran auteur Nanni Moretti – who has had nine movies in competition at Cannes — is back in Venice after 37 years with “It Will Happen Tonight,” a romantic drama toplining French star Louis Garrel and Italian A-lister Jasmine Trinca (“La Storia,” “Supersex”). “Years ago I had coined this slightly stupid phrase that I used to […]
California
Low and slow: SJ Lowrider Day celebrates cars, culture and a reclaimed tradition
LOWRIDERS WILL CRUISE INTO DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE this weekend, bringing a piece of East San Jose’s Chicano culture to City Hall for an afternoon of custom cars, music and celebration. San Jose Lowrider Day returns Sunday for its fourth year, marking the anniversary of the City Council’s decision to repeal a decades-old cruising ban. The celebration — hosted […] The post Low and slow: SJ Lowrider Day celebrates cars, culture and a reclaimed tradition appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Low-income patients at UCLA Health scramble to find new doctors as contract ends
Thousands of low-income patients, some desperately ill, are scrambling to find new doctors as they lose access to UCLA Health physicians after an eight-year Medi-Cal contract was not renewed.
Technology
Mad Solutions and Haitham Dabbour’s Irth Platform Announce Strategic Pan-Arab Content Partnership in Venice
Pan-Arab distributor Mad Solutions and Egyptian multihyphenate Haitham Dabbour’s Irth platform dedicated to supporting standout writers across the Arab world announced a strategic partnership on Saturday at the Venice Film Festival that aims to boost quality content output from the region. Under the pact, Mad Solutions and Irth will jointly “develop, package and support film, television and […]
Technology
Maggie Gyllenhaal Was Asked to Use AI to Recreate Marilyn Monroe. But it Flopped Compared to Dakota Johnson
The Venice Film Festival jury president said her AI experiment "fundamentally did not work. All the reasons we decided to make this project to begin with were killed off in the AI version."
California
Man suffers medical emergency and dies at Burning Man festival
A man in his mid-50s died at Burning Man this week after suffering a medical emergency, according to festival organizers.
Technology
Mandy Moore on Hilary Duff’s Musical Comeback and Playing an ‘Absolute Bitch’ in Dan Fogelman’s NFL Family Drama ‘The Land’: It’s ‘”Friday Night Lights” and “Succession” All Rolled Into One’
Mandy Moore knows how to travel with her kids. She hands them a tablet for some screen time. Not that the children have carte blanche on what they could watch. Instead, Moore uses ABCmouse, a childhood education app that she says keeps the kiddos occupied while teaching them how to read. It also offers lessons […]
Technology
Many truckers don't feel like the rest of America about AI data centers as business booms
Sprawling data center components from HVAC systems to tubing, wiring and semiconductors arrive primarily by truck, a boon for a business hit hard by trade wars.
Culture
Mariacarla Boscono on Wearing Chanel to Venice Film Festival: “I Feel Like Matthieu’s Princess”
Supermodel Mariacarla Boscono marked her fifth time on the lido wearing the newspaper print gown from the Chanel resort 2027 collection.
Technology
Marion Cotillard Praises Venice Biennale College Cinema Workshop: ‘Not all Films Are Destined to Draw Millions of Viewers and Turn a Profit’
Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard (“La Vie en Rose”) is at the Venice Film Festival in a new guise, as tutor of Biennale College Cinema, the workshop allowing emerging filmmakers to develop and produce micro-budget feature-length films, which is sponsored by Chanel. Biennale College Cinemas was conceived 15 years ago by Venice chief Alberto Barbera in tandem […]
Technology
Meet the CISO: A new front line star in the AI cybersecurity war
The OpenAI-Hugging Face agent hack sent shockwaves through the business world and helped put the chief information security officer into the spotlight.
Technology
Michael Jordan’s Classic Air Jordan 6 Is Coming Back in a Rare Colorway With Original Details for the First Time Ever
The Air Jordan 6 Retro OG Sport Blue returns with Nike Air branding in 2027.
News
Missouri asks US Supreme Court to allow use of new Trump-backed congressional districts in midterms
Missouri asks US Supreme Court to allow use of new Trump-backed congressional districts in midterms
Bay Area
Mom speaks out after teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina
A grieving family want answers on how a 17-year-old boy contracted a rare brain-eating amoeba and died.
News
Months after ceasefire, Israel and Hezbollah battle over a strategic hill in Lebanon
In recent weeks, Ali Taher hill has been the scene of daily shelling and airstrikes by Israel's military. Hezbollah has repeatedly attacked Israeli forces in the area with drones.
Technology
NBA 2K27 Introduces New Brands, Sneakers and First-ever Co-ed City Mode
The latest installment of the hit basketball video game franchise is available now.
Technology
Natalie Portman Welcomes Third Child, First With Partner Tanguy Destable
The 45-year-old actress is now a mom of three after welcoming her new baby last month in Paris, according to People.
News
New Hampshire's GOP primary features two familiar names from the past, and voters are fine with that
While voters elsewhere have embraced a decidedly anti-establishment sentiment this campaign season, New Hampshire Republican voters appear content with their choices and are poised to pick a familiar name over a fresh face on Tuesday.
News
New Hampshire's GOP primary features two familiar names from the past, and voters are fine with that
New Hampshire’s Republican primary for an open U.S. Senate seat is a back-to-the-future moment, featuring two older former senators who last held office many years ago
Technology
Nirosta Steel Issues Apology for Following AI Accounts
“I did not realize that a few of the accounts contained highly toxic content, so I deleted my profile.”
Bay Area
Oakland youth running program marks 15 years with Berkeley fundraiser
For 15 years, the nonprofit Running for a Better Oakland has helped young people find their footing through running. This month, the organization will mark the milestone with a fundraiser in Berkeley. Running for a Better Oakland works with Oakland students from kindergarten through 12th grade, providing free coaching, running shoes, race entries and mentorship. […] The post Oakland youth running program marks 15 years with Berkeley fundraiser appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Obituaries: Local residents who died recently
Local residents who died recently include Katherine Stoplosek-Pirslin and Michael Rabinovitch. The post Obituaries: Local residents who died recently appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Culture
On Hulu’s ‘Furious’ and the Potent Fantasy of Revenge
“Furious” imagines a world in which the powerful can be made physically afraid of someone they once regarded as disposable. Its popularity may tell us less about women’s appetite for brutality than about our collapsing faith in systems of justice.
Technology
On’s Most Stylish Sneaker Yet Arrives With Second FP Movement Collaboration — Shop Here
The floral-bedecked Cloudmonster 3 is joined by a more subtle take on the all-new Cloud X Tempo for strength and cardio workouts.
Technology
OpenAI admits to German wiki ‘incident’
OpenAI says it needs to overhaul how and when it reports instances of AI models attacking real-world targets. The acknowledgement comes as the company manages the fallout from reports that a swarm of its out-of-control agents hijacked a German wiki site. Regarding the "'wiki incident,' where our agents wrote to several internet sites," OpenAI wrote […] OpenAI says it needs to overhaul how and when it reports instances of AI models attacking real-world targets. The acknowledgement comes as the company manages the fallout from reports that a swarm of its out-of-control agents hijacked a German wiki site . Regarding the "'wiki incident,' where our agents wrote to several internet sites," OpenAI wrote in a post on X on Saturday morning, "it's past time for us to define standards for when and how we share misalignment incidents, not just misalignment properties of our models." OpenAI sa
Bay Area
Opinion: Cartoon: The last human job in SF
The city’s skyline is one long pitch for artificial intelligence. Except one holdout.
Technology
Original ‘Practical Magic’ Star Alexandra Artrip Addresses ‘Negativity’ Over Recasting in Sequel: They ‘Did What They Thought Was Best to Be Successful’
Alexandra Artrip, who played the youngest daughter of Sandra Bullock’s character Sally Owens in 1998’s “Practical Magic,” has weighed in on the sequel’s decision to recast her and fellow original actor Evan Rachel Wood in the upcoming sequel. Artrip played Antonia Owens alongside Wood as her older sister Kylie, but their roles were given to […]
Bay Area
Passenger sues San Francisco after sudden cable car stop left him with spinal injuries
A passenger who suffered serious spinal and neurological injuries when a San Francisco cable car came to a sudden stop last December has filed a lawsuit alleging the car was negligently maintained and operated. The passenger was riding on the California Cable Car line shortly after 3 p.m. on Dec. 15 when, according to the […] The post Passenger sues San Francisco after sudden cable car stop left him with spinal injuries appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Phoebe Bridgers Talks ‘Super Intimidating’ Acting Debut at ‘Primetime’ Venice Premiere
“She’s unbelievable,” Robert Pattinson said of his musician co-star. "Even on the first day, she was so relaxed"
Markets
Plastic surgery is booming with boomers. Here’s how to cash in on the antiaging craze.
Americans age 65 and older are suddenly the fastest-growing customers for cosmetic surgery.
Technology
Putin meets with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin for renewed talks on ending the war in Ukraine
The envoys' trip comes as both sides escalate aerial attacks, some 4 1/2 years after the Kremlin's invasion of its neighbor.
California
Rare sighting of endangered gray wolf in Lake County brings hope of California comeback
Wildlife officials say that people spotted the wolf in late August, and a biologist confirmed the animal has been in the California area.
Bay Area
Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from debris 10 days after devastating floods
Rescuers in Nepal pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country, as teams continued searching for thousands of missing people.
News
Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods
A man was rescued from a hydropower tunnel, according to a social media post by the country's prime minister's office, bringing the total to three workers pulled alive from the Trishuli hydropower project.
News
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces rematch with Helena Foulkes amid turmoil over Washington Bridge
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee faces a tough primary rematch against Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive
Technology
Robert Pattinson Wants Chris Hansen to Like ‘Primetime’ Despite His Criticisms: ‘I Hope the Inspiration His Character Has Given Is Some Kind of Compliment’
Robert Pattinson thinks Chris Hansen could come around on “Primetime,” a tense thriller about the television journalist and “To Catch a Predator” host, which premieres on Saturday afternoon at the Venice Film Festival. The real-life Hansen has been vocal in his skepticism of the movie, which he said he hasn’t seen because he declined to […]
Technology
Robert Pattinson on Chris Hansen’s Objections to ‘Primetime’: “I Hope He Likes the Movie”
The actor touched down on the Lido this weekend for the Venice Film Festival world premiere of Lance Oppenheim's film, in which he stars as 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen.
Technology
Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ Unveiled at Venice Film Festival to Nearly 8-Minute Standing Ovation
Lance Oppenheim's A24 film — co-starring Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers and Jeff Zucker playing himself — debuted with an electric screening inside Sala Grande Saturday night.
Technology
Robotaxis enter their villain era
It's Bullitt meets Christine meets Waymo. A new short film imagines a San Francisco car chase where the other driver isn't human - and the car may be trying to kill you. That a robotaxi can now be cast as the villain with almost no explanation says something about the present moment. Autonomous cars have […] It's Bullitt meets Christine meets Waymo. A new short film imagines a San Francisco car chase where the other driver isn't human - and the car may be trying to kill you. That a robotaxi can now be cast as the villain with almost no explanation says something about the present moment. Autonomous cars have gone from sci-fi curiosities to fixtures in some American cities, where they've become stand-ins for anxieties about AI job displacement, Big Tech surveillance, and machines making decisions once left to humans. Road Rage , the planned short film awaiting $40,000 on Kickstarter
Bay Area
San Jose official ordered to pay $54K in attorney fees
An unusual scene unfolded in the San Jose City Council chambers on Tuesday as a man approached the dais and served District 5 Councilmember Peter Ortiz with legal documents. The incident, which has raised eyebrows online and in City Hall, is part of the fallout from an anti-harassment suit that Ortiz lost earlier this year.... The post San Jose official ordered to pay $54K in attorney fees appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Bay Area
Santa Clara County schools united in opposing planned ICE facility near Gilroy
School districts across Santa Clara County are taking a stand against a proposed immigration enforcement facility in South County. A coalition of education and county leaders gathered Wednesday to denounce the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) center being planned in an unincorporated area just outside Gilroy. The group is sending a joint letter — signed by […] The post Santa Clara County schools united in opposing planned ICE facility near Gilroy appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Santa Cruz County immigration arrests steadily increase as nationwide arrests surge
Data shows most arrestees had criminal charges or convictions The post Santa Cruz County immigration arrests steadily increase as nationwide arrests surge appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
California
Sausalito city manager resigns after arrest, interim manager appointed
Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes has resigned after her arrest in July, and an interim manager has been appointed. “Our hearts are with Elaine and her family, and we stand behind her as she takes this time to focus on her health and healing,” Mayor Steven Woodside said Friday in a statement after a closed […] The post Sausalito city manager resigns after arrest, interim manager appointed appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Serena Williams’ Custom Nike Jacket Reminds Fans About Her Decades of U.S. Open Dominance
The tennis legend reunited with sister Venus to play doubles on Friday night.
California
Sheriffs bust suspected catalytic converter theft ring across L.A. and Orange counties
The Orange County Sheriff's Department announced this week that deputies arrested five men in connection with a catalytic converter theft ring. The recovered car parts are estimated to be worth $4.3 million.
Technology
Spain’s Impulse Cinema and Italy’s Fandango Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Co-Production and Sales Opportunities (EXCLUSIVE)
Spanish indie studio Impulse Cinema and Italy’s Fandango have forged a strategic partnership to boost Spanish and Italian productions through co-production, financing, distribution and global sales. The agreement was announced on Saturday at the Venice Production Bridge, the Venice Film Festival’s market focused on film production. Impulse Cinema, which is headed by Andrés Sánchez Pajares […]
Culture
Street Style Rewind: What the Fashion Set Wore to the Shows in 2017
Ahead of the spring 2027 season, we’re throwing it back a decade to see what was all the rage in the streets.
Technology
Suki Waterhouse Dons Romantic Moss Green Saint Laurent Dress for ‘Primetime’ Screening at Venice Film Festival 2026
The singer graced the red carpet alongside her fiancé, Robert Pattinson.
Technology
Taylor Swift Says She Tried to Channel Randy Newman on ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’
The singer-songwriter discussed her Toy Story 5 song in rare appearance across three country radio stations
Technology
Telluride Awards Analysis: Andrew Scott Leaps Into Top Tier of Best Actor Oscar Race for ‘Elsinore’
Never has an out gay actor or actress won an Oscar. Scott could become the first.
Technology
Telluride Toasts Andrew Haigh as ‘A Long Winter’ Hands Fred Hechinger and Caitríona Balfe Awards-Worthy Roles
Andrew Haigh has built a career watching people at the precise moment their lives come apart — and finding, in the wreckage, something close to grace. At the 53rd Telluride Film Festival, the British writer-director received the Silver Medallion, the festival’s career tribute, alongside Sandra Hüller and John Malkovich. The honor recognizes a sensibility built […]
Technology
Telluride: Danny Boyle, Jack O’Connell and James Graham on ‘Ink,’ Rupert Murdoch and MAGA (Exclusive)
"We couldn't raise the money," the film's Oscar-winning director reveals. "A lot of people thought theater plays don't really work in film, and they were all frightened of Murdoch and legal problems."
Technology
Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.
Culture
The Best Skinny Jeans to Wear in 2026
The Y2K-era denim favorite is back in the game, but these aren’t the same skinnies you’ve seen before. Shop the best skinny jeans here.
Bay Area
The Waggle: Why everyone was talking about hot girls in SF this week
Also in The Waggle: Portola seeks Nicole Kidman, the rich-person meetup that wasn’t, adventures in luxury listings, and the opposite of FOMO at Burning Man.
Bay Area
The kids love caviar. SF’s Michelin-starred restaurants have a new set of regulars
From $2,200 birthday dinners to Burberry-clad 4-year-olds, a new generation of diners is taking over the most exclusive tables.
California
The price of diesel hits a record high
The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, a result of the war in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries. That will matter across the supply chain.
Technology
The weird and wonderful headphones of CanJam 2026
I've been reviewing headphones for a long time, and I've listened to everything from the barely serviceable to multi-thousand-dollar open-back headphones. But recently I've been uninspired by the state of mainstream options. Most are perfectly good - great, even - but they lack a distinct character. Something to remind me why I fell in love […] A collection of headphone manufacturers and fans come together for their love of great sound. | Image: CanJam Global I've been reviewing headphones for a long time, and I've listened to everything from the barely serviceable to multi-thousand-dollar open-back headphones. But recently I've been uninspired by the state of mainstream options. Most are perfectly good - great, even - but they lack a distinct character. Something to remind me why I fell in love with headphones to begin with, landing me in this crazy career. I needed some revitaliz
Technology
This Artist Bride’s Hand-Painted Danielle Frankel Dress Shaped the Aesthetic of Her Carmel Valley Wedding
Artist Mackenzie Cantor married entrepreneur Benjamin Taft in a garden wedding at the Carmel Valley Ranch, with the cream and pastel blue hues of the bride’s gown defining the palette of the wedding.
Technology
This enhanced geothermal project aims to unlock gigawatts of power to fuel the data center boom
Power demand in the U.S. is rising. Fervo Energy bets that its project in Utah will prove that enhanced geothermal can be part of the power mix going forward.
Technology
Three Films, and a Second Oscar? How Penélope Cruz Could Dominate Awards Season With ‘La Bola Negra,’ ‘The Invite’ and ‘Bunker’
Penélope Cruz became an Oscar winner when 2008’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” made her the first Spanish actress to win an acting Oscar. Seventeen years later, she is not chasing a second statuette so much as choosing which vehicle to ride to the ceremony — because this season she has three. The biggest of the three […]
California
Three people, including child, found dead from gunshots in burning home
Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies found a couple and their child with apparent gunshot wounds in what they suspect was a domestic violence incident.
California
Trump administration is 'playing shadow games' with top SoCal prosecutor, public defenders say
Public defenders in L.A. renew efforts to oust top Trump prosecutor Bill Essayli following a major 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.
Technology
Trump turns up the heat on Warsh as Fed rate hike looms
Ten days ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting, the Trump administration looks to be in a full-court press to halt a rate hike in its tracks.
News
Trump's first major midterm money move: A $10 million Texas Senate ad blitz
This is the first significant spending in a premier general election contest by MAGA, Inc., and reflects how a once-safe Republican seat in Texas may be viable for Democrats with the candidacy of James Talarico.
Technology
Trump’s state capitalism comes to the oil industry with his unprecedented Venezuela deal
The deal comes eight months after Washington ousted former President Nicolás Maduro in a military raid.
Technology
Tupac’s Murderer Claims He’s Innocent: “I’m Not No F***ing Killer” (Exclusive Interview)
Our man in Vegas sat down with convicted Tupac Shakur slayer Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who tells THR that he isn't the least bit worried about spending the rest of his natural life in prison. "I'm a good man. I'm a good person."
News
Turning Point is laying the groundwork to shape Republican presidential primary in 2028
Turning Point Action activists made waves at the Iowa State Fair by heckling Democratic politicians
Technology
U.S. attacks 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy warships
Three Iranian crude oil carriers were hit by U.S. forces on Saturday near Iran's key oil export hub, Kharg Island, in the Gulf, U.S. Central Command reported.
News
U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying warships were targeted with ballistic missiles
The strikes — a day after U.S. President Donald Trump sought to minimize the conflict as "small potatoes" — keep up a new tilt back toward fighting after six months of on-again, off-again war.
News
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won't reduce domestic gasoline prices anytime soon, experts say
Oil experts told PolitiFact gains for consumers will not materialize any time soon, and would likely take years — long after November's midterm elections.
Bay Area
US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted with missiles
The U.S. military said it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles, warning that it would "if necessary, destroy Iran's limited and exposed oil fleet."
Bay Area
Unruly passenger arrested after being restrained with duct tape during flight
The incident took place on American Airlines flight AA 618, which took off from Dallas and was en route to Newark, according to the FBI and the airline.
Technology
Venice Immersive Celebrates 10 Years of XR Evolution and the Growth of Location-Based Entertainment
Ten editions in, Venice Immersive has plenty to celebrate — just don’t expect the new-media showcase to spend much time looking back. “We’re not planning any retrospectives,” Venice Immersive counselor Michel Reilhac says of this year’s landmark edition. “Instead, we want to focus on what’s happening next. This really feels like the beginning of a […]
Technology
Venice: ‘My Undesirable Friends’ Director on Epic Documentary About Death of Press Freedom in Russia, How Putin’s Crackdown Is Warning for U.S.
If her epic, Oscar-shortlisted documentary “My Undesirable Friends: Part 1 — Last Air In Moscow” pulled off an astonishing feat, chronicling the last gasps of press freedom in Vladimir Putin’s Russia in real time, docmaker Julia Loktev somehow manages to raise the stakes in the film’s arresting sequel. Premiering out of competition in the Venice Open strand […]
Technology
Victor Miller, ‘Friday the 13th’ Screenwriter, Dies at 86
"He was almost always the smartest, funniest person in whatever room he was in. He inspired in me, and many others, a love of photography, music, and storytelling," his son, Ian, wrote on Instagram.
Technology
Vietnam Veterans File Restraining Order to Block Progress on Trump’s 250-Foot Triumphal Arch
The administration calls it all a “misunderstanding,” and says it is just complying with legal statutes.
California
Wahab’s move to Congress leaves state Senate seat vacant until November election
Now that former California state senator Aisha Wahab, D-Hayward, is officially a member of Congress, her state office will remain empty until after the November general election. Wahab was sworn in Wednesday after beating BART Board Director Melissa Hernandez in a special election Aug. 18 to replace Erik Swalwell as California’s Congressional District 14 representative […] The post Wahab’s move to Congress leaves state Senate seat vacant until November election appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
When and Where to Watch F1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza
How to livestream the action at Italy's iconic high speed circuit.
Bay Area
White House website debuts 5 retro arcade video games that promote Trump's agenda
The White House website on Thursday unveiled Arcade, a collection of five low-resolution video games that promote different aspects of President Donald Trump's agenda.
Culture
Why Mexican cartels are increasingly using car bombs and other explosives
So far this year, Zacatecas has recorded 23 attacks involving explosives, including six involving cars or motorcycles packed with explosives, state Attorney General Cristian Paul Camacho said.
Bay Area
Why Oakland's iconic Lake Merritt flooded this week and how it's not considered a lake, per expert
Unusually high water levels flooded portions of Lake Merritt this week, surprising visitors and temporarily disrupting access around the popular Oakland destination. And one expert says the first thing people should know is the name 'Lake Merritt' is misleading. "Lake Merritt is not technically a real lake," he said.
Technology
Why Walmart is moving in on DoorDash, Uber Eats delivery action, starting with donuts, coffee and sandwiches
Walmart's deal to deliver for Dunkin' follows one earlier this year for Subway sandwiches, as the nation's largest retailer targets Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Markets
Why does almost nobody want to befriend older people like me — except scammers?
“I’d rather leave my estate to people who spent time with me because they genuinely valued my company.”
Markets
Why the jobs report will actually be good for bonds
Based on the chatter on Wall Street, you’d think labor has never had it so good. Sadly for working Americans, this isn’t actually the case.
Technology
With HSAs, employers are turning to the 401(k) playbook
More employers are automatically enrolling workers into health savings accounts and paying contributions like a "match."
News
Woodside 9-year-old’s handmade workbook might reach wider audience
When Eva went to stay with family friends for a week, she watched her friends’ younger brother playing educational games on his iPad. After seeing how much he enjoyed learning from these games, the Woodside Heights resident said she wanted her younger brother Eli to have the same experience. But her mother was skeptical of […] The post Woodside 9-year-old’s handmade workbook might reach wider audience appeared first on The Almanac .
Culture
Ye’s Chicago Homecoming: The 7 Best Moments From Night 2
It was one for the history books at Soldier Field.
Technology
iPhone Handoff will seamlessly share one number between two phones
When iOS 27 lands later this month, it will have a feature called iPhone Handoff that lets you switch between two phones using the same number. It was briefly mentioned during the WWDC keynote back in June, but there were no details at the time. Now there's a demo clip showing how to set up […] When iOS 27 lands later this month, it will have a feature called iPhone Handoff that lets you switch between two phones using the same number. It was briefly mentioned during the WWDC keynote back in June, but there were no details at the time. Now there's a demo clip showing how to set up the feature running in Xcode 27's Device Hub. It lets you pair two iPhones, using one as your main device and the other as its " companion ." Launching the feature now makes sense with the expected launch of the foldable iPhone Ultra right around the corner . People might not always want to take a chunky
Technology
‘A Long Winter’ Review: Fred Hechinger and Ebon Moss-Bachrach Shine as Family Thrust Into Uneasy Isolation in Andrew Haigh’s Fine-Grained Drama
Also featuring Caitríona Balfe, Kit Connor and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, the film — adapted from Colm Tóibín's novella — measures the after-effects of a disappearance in the Rocky Mountains in the 1950s.
Technology
‘Elsinore’ Review: Andrew Scott Is Powerfully Moving as Ian Charleson, the ‘Chariots of Fire’ Star Who Played Hamlet While Ravaged by AIDS
The tender power of "Elsinore" is the way Scott’s performance takes us right inside Ian’s state-of-mind — his belief that what’s left of his life needs to mean something, and that playing Hamlet will give it that meaning.
Technology
‘Elsinore’ Review: Andrew Scott Is Shattering as British Actor Ian Charleson, Throwing Himself Into Playing Hamlet While Succumbing to AIDS
Simon Stone’s drama about the sustaining power of art is a time capsule of late 1980s London, also starring Olivia Colman, Billie Piper and Johnny Flynn.
Culture
‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Is on Its Way. Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Here’s everything we know so far about the second outing of everyone’s favorite gay hockey show—including its expected air date.
Technology
‘It Will Happen Tonight’ Review: Italian Auteur Nanni Moretti’s Searing and See-Sawing Romance Is Passionate to a Fault
Louis Garrel and Jasmine Trinca play a pair of star-crossed lovers who keep putting off their affair until the coincidences (and hormones) take over.
Technology
‘Mr Nelson, Did You Kill People?’ Review: An Assaultive Yet Turgid and Outdated Vietnam PTSD Drama
If Shinya Tsukamoto’s “Mr Nelson, Did You Kill People?” were the first, or even the 51st, movie to litigate the atrocities committed by U.S. troops during the Vietnam War, perhaps on a purely informational level some justification would exist for its crudely simplistic approach. Nuance is often a casualty of war, especially when that war […]
Technology
‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Review: A Rich and Poignant Celebration of a Beloved Band’s Glorious and Improbable Return
The brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher bring us along on their 2025 reunion tour in this concert documentary premiering in Venice before its debut on Disney+.
Technology
‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Review: An Uncharacteristically Polite and Sentimental Portrait of a Raucous Band and Phenomenon
The 2016 documentary “Supersonic,” focused on Oasis’ beginnings and incredibly fast rise to superstardom, made no mention of what was then the most salient fact about the Gallagher brothers: that from 2009, they were no longer on speaking terms. Ten years after that Asif Kapadia-produced doc, the concert film “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger” […]
Technology
‘Our Share of Sand’ Review: A Brooding Indian Social Drama Told Through the Eyes of a Young Girl
A keenly observed class drama shown through the eyes of a child, Shalini Adnani’s “Our Share of Sand” overcomes its characters’ narrow construction through its brooding intensity. Set against a sand-mining crisis in modern India, it tells of a 12-year-old British Asian girl, Maya (Maya Mehta), who returns to the country to join her industrialist […]
Technology
‘Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes’ Review: The Legendary Rocker Gets a Lively Doc That Asks: Who Are You? And Then Doesn’t Fully Answer It
The film centers itself on Pete Townshend’s contradictions, his growing pains, his turmoil, and his complexity as a human being and rock artist. And that’s all good. But given where it sets the bar, there’s too much that's left out.
Markets
‘Poverty doesn’t have to be my reality’: I thought I’d have to rely on Social Security. Then I taught myself how to invest.
“It always baffled me how some people managed to retire with significant wealth.”
Technology
‘Queer Edward II’ Review: Footage of the Making of Derek Jarman’s ‘Edward II’ Finally Sees the Dark of Cinema in a Wondrous Documentary
Theo Rollason's film offers a lesson on queer history and early-1990s film production on a budget, as well as the spectacle of Tilda Swinton looking impossibly beautiful in her early 30s.
Technology
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Topping Box Office for Sixth Weekend in a Row
The Spider-Man feature is soon aiming to become the top grossing movie domestically of all time, as Tom Holland's other summer movie, 'The Odyssey,' comes in at No. 2.
Technology
‘Tender Loving Care’ Review: Kate O’Flynn Lights Up Mike Leigh’s Warm, Gently Wrenching Study of Solace and Solidarity
The 'Widow's Bay' star plays a London social worker in the English writer-director's Telluride-bowing film, co-starring Alice Bailey Johnson, Marion Bailey and Paul Jesson.
Technology
‘The Echo Chamber’ Starring Alicia Vikander Seals International Distribution Deals Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Echo Chamber,” Andrea Pallaoro’s drama starring Alicia Vikander, Luca Marinelli and Susan Sarandon, has already landed distribution across a raft of key international territories ahead of its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Paradise City Sales has closed deals for Spain with Vertice360; Australia and New Zealand with Umbrella; Poland with Gutek; Czech […]
Technology
‘The Idiot(s)’ Review: Aimee Lou Wood and Johnny Flynn Sparkle in a Playful, Indulgent Tribute to Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Underappreciated Wife
Also starring Vicky Krieps, the Telluride premiere chronicles the couple's tumultuous time in Germany, during which the author penned one of his greatest masterpieces.
Technology
‘The Idiot(s)’ Review: Dostoevsky Is an Endearing Drunken Fool in This Rambunctious, Tonally Off-Kilter Two-Hander
As biographical films on major historical figures go, “The Idiot(s)” starts off with an advantage over most, since it covers only a finite, conflict-laden passage of its subject’s storied life. This enjoyably off-kilter dramedy then further ingratiates itself with viewers bored of traditionalist hagiographies, because it also functions as a biting exercise in separating the […]
Technology
‘The Row’ Review: ‘Icarus’ Director Bryan Fogel’s Doc Takes Viewers on a Gripping, Question-Raising Solo Voyage Across the Pacific
This Telluride-bowing film is a portrait of Tez Steinberg, who dealt with his grief by embarking on two massive long-distance solo rowing expeditions.
Technology
‘Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass’ Review: The Famous Cat-and-Mouse Duo Are Not Themselves In a Chaotic Chinese Cartoon
That title gives a first clue towards how misbegotten and compromised this new Tom and Jerry joint is. Everybody knows that Tom and Jerry shouldn’t be searching for a forbidden compass, whatever that might be: If the perma-warring pair are on a quest for something, it ought to be, say, some pickles for a big […]
Bay Area
Lea Salonga becomes first Filipina honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga became the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a milestone in a career that has spanned Broadway, music and film.