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'Disney Voluntears' pack meals for charity on 9-11 National Day of Service
The anniversary of the 9-11 attacks is now a federally recognized National Day of Service.
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2026-09-12
261 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
California
'Mother Monster' Lady Gaga reportedly welcomes first child
Pop singer Lady Gaga and her fiancé, tech investor Michael Polansky, were recently photographed with a newborn child during an outing in Northern California, according to Page Six.
Bay Area
'Rich San Francisco history': 49ers photographer marks 54 seasons behind the lens
Michael Zagaris has spent more than half a century documenting the San Francisco 49ers, a career that began when he was a teenager sneaking into Kezar Stadium with homemade credentials and grew into an official role embedded with the team.
California
'The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza' is disturbing yet funny, channeling David Lynch's eeriness
Adult Swim's latest surreal sketch show, created by and starring Jordan Mendoza, turns his odd dreams into bite-size episodes featuring an impressive list of guest actors.
Bay Area
14 Bay Area public transit leaders go on ride-along to get firsthand experience with transfers
Public transit leaders from across the Bay Area rode buses and trains through multiple systems, in an effort aimed at highlighting regional transit connections and encouraging greater public use.
Bay Area
2 Oakland police helicopter pilots accused of conspiring with inspector in FAA fraud case
Two Oakland police helicopter pilots are accused of conspiring with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector to falsify required flight tests and obtain pilot certifications they were not entitled to, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday.
Bay Area
3 detained after shots fired near Calif. high school football game
No one was injured in the shooting.
Bay Area
3.4-magnitude quake near Brentwood shakes Contra Costa County
The epicenter was roughly 5 miles from Brentwood.
Culture
5 Books on Dena Yago’s Shelf
The artist’s own book of essays is out this month.
California
5 candidates compete for 3 Campbell City Council seats
Voters in three of Campbell’s five City Council districts will cast ballots in the Nov. 3 election, though only two districts have more than one candidate. Councilmember Dan Furtado — currently serving a one-year rotating term as mayor – is running for reelection in District 3 against local business owner Joe Brenner. District 4 Councilmember Elliot […] The post 5 candidates compete for 3 Campbell City Council seats appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
57 Thoughts I Had While Watching ‘Practical Magic 2’
I feel like Nicole and Sandra were lesbian lovers, not sisters, in the original script for this film franchise.
Culture
7 For All Mankind Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
7 For All Mankind Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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.
Culture
AP analysis: Justice Department went after protesters for felony assault, but juries and judges were unconvinced
The Associated Press' analysis focused on arrests made during protests last summer and fall in LA, Chicago, Portland and Washington, D.C. — cities with significant protests where President Donald Trump sought to or successfully deployed the National Guard.
Technology
Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who wrongly checked 'US citizen' box
Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct cases against a group of residents born in American Samoa after a state appeals court threw out felony charges against a woman who wrongly checked a box saying she was a U.S. citizen
Culture
All the Winners From the 2026 Venice Film Festival
As the glittering showcase comes to an end, here’s who walked away with the biggest prizes at the 2026 Venice Film Festival
Technology
Almodóvar’s Deep Dive Into … Almodóvar
With the very meta 'Bitter Christmas,' the Spanish auteur goes further into autofiction than ever — and grapples with where to draw the line: "I really expose myself a lot."
California
American Canyon annexation hearing stalls as LAFCO shakeup fuels residents’ mistrust
A proposal to add 87 acres of unincorporated land into the city of American Canyon was further delayed Friday amid a leadership shakeup at Napa County’s Local Agency Formation Commission, which regulates municipal growth. Napa LAFCO Executive Director Brendon Freeman, who joined the agency 18 years ago, was placed on paid administrative leave following a […] The post American Canyon annexation hearing stalls as LAFCO shakeup fuels residents’ mistrust appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Andrew Scott Gets Candid at TIFF About ‘Elsinore’ and People Against Gay Actors Playing Straight Roles: ‘That’s Just Prejudice’
Could Andrew Scott make history? That is the big question concerning the Irish actor’s towering performance in “Elsinore,” which debuted in Telluride before playing the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Simon Stone, the film features Scott as Ian Charleson, a Scottish actor whose career has slowed down since featuring in “Chariots of Fire.” The […]
Culture
Anna Sui Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Anna Sui Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Bay Area
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up
The CEO of Anthropic says the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up.
Technology
Anthropic CEO says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up
"I believe that if slowing down bought us even an extra year or two before models reach critical levels of capability, and we used that time to advance alignment, we could greatly reduce the risk that something goes seriously wrong," Dario Amodei said.
Technology
Anthropic CEO says AI industry needs to slow down for safety
He says fast-moving development must to give safety measures time to catch up.
Technology
Anthropic CEO says it’s time to pump the brakes on AI
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the time has come to slow down AI development and will give third-party evaluators like METR access to its models to help ensure its "adherence to safety practices and commitments." In a winding essay, Amodei proposed a three-step plan to "pace the frontier" - jargon that simply means to slow […] Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the time has come to slow down AI development and will give third-party evaluators like METR access to its models to help ensure its "adherence to safety practices and commitments." In a winding essay , Amodei proposed a three-step plan to "pace the frontier" - jargon that simply means to slow the pace of training and development to give companies time to build safeguards and regulators to evaluate models. Amodei says that giving external evaluators wide-ranging access is just the first step, and one it is taking now unilatera
California
Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs call for AI development to slow down, OpenAI to delay IPO
Dario Amodei and Sam Altman are the latest to urge caution amid fears the industry is racing too fast to build powerful AI while safety measures lag.
Culture
Ashlyn Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Ashlyn Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
News
Attack that closed key Saudi pipeline is blamed on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
Though an umbrella group of Iran-backed militias in Iraq denied their involvement, Iraq's government confirmed the attacks had originated from its territory, pledged to investigate and dismissed two senior officials.
News
BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit
The meeting, which included Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, voiced concern over "deliberate attacks" on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under the U.N. atomic energy agency's safeguards.
Culture
Beauty Marks: The Best Beauty Looks of the Week
From pop world tours to the Venice Film Festival and the start of New York Fashion Week: the best beauty looks of the week are going for glitz.
Bay Area
Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe and will play Alexander Zverev for the US Open title
Shelton pulled out a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory on Friday and will play No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev on for the U.S. Open title.
Culture
Benito Skinner on Embracing “Nasty” Style—and a ’Stache Reveal!—at NYFW
“It takes at least five gay men to get me ready for an event,” says the Overcompensating star, who sat front row at Calvin Klein with his famous bestie Mary Beth Barone.
Culture
Bergdorf Goodman Toasted to 125 Years with a Suitably Glamorous Get-Together
The luxury retailer took over its legendary handbag floor to celebrate its 125th anniversary with a splashy party for the books.
California
Berkeley City College celebrates opening of a new $93.6M six-story downtown campus
Berkeley City College this week celebrated the completion of an expansion campus at the corner of Milvia and Center streets in downtown Berkeley. BCC West is a new six-story, 60,000-square-foot academic and administrative building that opened recently for the college’s fall semester, located just one-half block east of BCC’s main campus at 2050 Center St. […] The post Berkeley City College celebrates opening of a new $93.6M six-story downtown campus appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Boxer Fernando Vargas Jr. arrested on suspicion of DUI at Universal Studios
Boxer Fernando Vargas Jr. was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a multi-vehicle collision at a Universal Studios Hollywood parking lot on Sept. 10.
Technology
Buffett's confidence in troubled decade-old acquisition finally pays off
Warren Buffett has said he paid too much for Precision Castparts in 2016. Now its complex metal castings are in high demand.
California
California Math Scores Are Far Below Grade Level. This Screener Will Test Students’ Skills Early
Students behind in their math skills would get tutoring so they can catch up.
Bay Area
California to change license plate sequence for 1st time in 40 years due to shortage of combinations
For the first time in 46 years, California is changing its license plate sequence after running out of available combinations.
Bay Area
California to change license plate sequence for first time since 1980
It took 46 years for the current sequence to run out of combinations.
Culture
Calvin Klein and Rosalía Celebrated the Return of Euphoria over Jell-o-Shots at People’s
Calvin Klein and Calvin Klein Fragrances celebrated the launch of the new iteration of Euphoria with a post-show cocktail party at People's, featuring a special appearance by campaign star Rosalía.
California
Camels in LA? Inside the military’s wild experiment
Before cars, a so-called “Camel Corp” was brought to Los Angeles in hopes they could transport goods.
Technology
Camera-Shy Chrissie Hynde on Finally Allowing a Definitive Doc to Be Made About ‘The Pretenders,’ Bowing in Toronto: ‘I Just Wanted to Be in a Band. I’ve Never Graduated Beyond That Initial Interest in It’
At this late date, what the Pretenders accomplished is no mystery achievement. But it’s also a story that has never been extensively chronicled on film until “The Pretenders,” a Joss Crowley-directed doc that premieres Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival. The band released what might rightly be considered the best rock ‘n’ roll debut […]
Technology
Canadian Auteur Matthew Rankin Had a Fever Dream About Canadian History
In the Toronto-premiering 'Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney,' the 'Universal Language' director turns former Canadian PM Brian Mulroney’s rise to power into a surreal collage of archival footage, animation and TV propaganda.
Technology
Carla Woodcock Joins Kate Beckinsale, Katherine McNamara in ‘White’ (Exclusive)
Highland Film racked up multiple pre-sales for Jake West's shark survival thriller at TIFF.
Culture
Carín León Returns to the Sphere With Pepe Aguilar and José Guadalupe Esparza as Guests
The Sept. 11 concert marked the continuation of the Sonoran star’s historic residency at the innovative Las Vegas venue.
Technology
Celine Dion Delivers Tearful Speech on Opening Night of Paris Residency: ‘I Had Promised Myself Not to Cry’
Celine Dion shed tears as she kicked off her eagerly anticipated 16-date residency tonight at Plenitude Arena on the outskirts of Paris, marking her first major series of live shows since stepping away from the spotlight in 2022. “I had promised myself not to cry,” Dion told thousands of adoring fans in the opening moments […]
Technology
Cindy Crawford Revisits Her Burgundy Monochrome Formula in Strappy Aquazzura Sandals
After wearing sculptural Schutz heels in the same rich color family in January, the supermodel took a barely-there approach with her latest tonal look.
Culture
College Football: How to Watch Iowa State vs. Iowa Online for Free
The in-state athletic feud between the Cyclones and the Hawkeyes is shaping up to be a highly anticipated showdown.
Technology
Conner Ives Spring 2027: American ‘Flamboyance’
The U.K.’s loss is the U.S.’ gain as the native New Yorker flew “Across the Pond” for the first time to present his collection of the same name.
California
Costco's newest store is about to open in SoCal after years of litigation
Following legal opposition that delayed the project, Costco is slated to open a new outpost in October.
Technology
Courteney Cox Says She Decided to Direct ‘Evil Genius’ After Chance Encounter at the Beverly Hills Hotel: “I Made a Lot of Deals There”
The 'Friends' alum reveals the role the iconic Beverly Hills property played in bringing the crime thriller to life.
California
Cyclosporiasis outbreak that sickened tens of thousands officially over, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the cyclosporiasis outbreak officially over, saying the number of recent infections — primarily in the Midwest and on the East Coast — has significantly declined.
News
DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, AP analysis finds
The U.S. Justice Department has struggled to secure felony convictions against most of the 102 protesters arrested since last year for assaulting federal authorities in four major cities
Technology
Drake Reveals ‘Fear of Missing Out’ Is a ‘Not So Short Film’
Rapper's mysterious new project drops September 15
Culture
Drake Shares ‘Fear of Missing Out’ Teaser: ‘A Not So Short Film’
The superstar rapper's mysterious new project is set to drop on Sept. 15.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Model Valery Kaufman Launches Astrology-inspired Brand Sidera Paris
Kaufman debuts the label with dresses, swim and zodiac jewelry, and appears in the launch campaign alongside Delilah Belle Hamlin, Shanina Shaik and Ophélie Guillermand.
Culture
Eckhaus Latta Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Eckhaus Latta Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Bay Area
Elegant terns are suddenly all over San Francisco shores
"If you know, you know."
Culture
Elena Rybakina Wins the US Open Women’s Championship
Elena Rybakina is the freshly crowned US Open women’s champion, beating Aryna Sabalenka, 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in a closely fought match on Saturday.
Bay Area
Elena Rybakina wins the U.S. Open, beating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets
Elena Rybakina wins the U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title and second of 2026, beating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets.
Technology
Elon Musk backs Anthropic’s call to slow down AI progress before rogue bots take over the entire internet
Leaders of major AI companies say they agree with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who just called for the tech industry to move more slowly with model development.
California
Encino collision leaves 1 dead, 5 wounded
At least half-dozen people were injured in a crash in the San Fernando Valley late Saturday morning, authorities say, with one official deceased.
Bay Area
Federal criminal probe of Newsom expands; Lurie’s wife Prowda named in subpoenas
Federal investigators seek six years of records involving Newsom’s international travel, outside funding, and expenditures related to his residence and personal expenses.
California
Federal jury in Los Angeles acquits Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk in murder-for-hire case
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles has found Chicago rapper Lil Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, not guilty of all charges in a murder-for-hire trial.
Technology
Female Bucking Bronc Riders Take Center Stage in ‘Cheyenne,’ TIFF-Bound Doc Produced by Jenna Bush Hager (EXCLUSIVE)
The TIFF-bound documentary “Cheyenne” follows a quartet of fearless cowgirls who compete at riding wild broncos on the rodeo circuit after nearly a century of being excluded because of their gender. Variety has a first look at the film, in which director Taimi Arvidson profiles four cowgirls when the American rodeo circuit opens up a […]
California
Fire crews continue to make progress on pair of Big Sur wildfires
Fire crews continue to make progress on a pair of tenacious wildland conflagrations burning in Monterey County, authorities said Friday. The Plaskett Fire has been burning since Aug. 26 and was listed at 29,924 acres and 79% contained. The fire has been burning in the steep, rugged wilderness terrain of the Los Padres National Forest […] The post Fire crews continue to make progress on pair of Big Sur wildfires appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
First Clip of ‘Club Kid’ Star Jordan Firstman as U.S. Voice Cast Lead in Cannes Breakout ‘Jim Queen’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jordan Firstman, fresh off directorial debut “Club Kid” – acquired by A24 for release this November – leads the English-language voice cast of “Jim Queen.” Variety reveals the exclusive first clip here: The animated comedy, directed by Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athané, premiered at Cannes to rave reviews. Variety’s Guy Lodge called it a “hilarious rare […]
Technology
First Look at Ja Morant’s New Nike Ja 4 High Coming Out This Holiday Season
The Portland star's signature sneaker line gets its first-ever high-top model.
Technology
For the US news industry, a tough summer draws to a close with McClatchy chain's cuts
The McClatchy newspaper chain has made significant layoffs at The Miami Herald and other papers, cutting over 90 unionized journalists across 17 publications
Culture
From Melania to Michelle: The 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies and Somber FLOTUS Fashion
Current and former first ladies of the United States gathered at ceremonies in Virginia and New York to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
Technology
From ‘American Hostage’ to Podcasts, Hollywood Digs Deeper Into Digital IP — But Will the Same Stories Told on Different Platforms Hurt Business?
Watching the MGM+ limited anthology series “American Hostage” with exec producer and star Jon Hamm at its Sept. 12 Toronto fest premiere, you might be reminded of last year’s Sept. 7 Toronto premiere, Gus Van Sant’s thriller “Dead Man’s Wire,” about the same 1977 Indianapolis hostage crisis. Or the 2022 podcast “American Hostage” with Jon […]
Technology
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump's DOT attacks Ford for China ties
Most battery cells currently rely on raw materials from China. GM is seeking to establish domestic supply chains both for EVs and energy storage.
California
Gallery featuring neurodivergent artists opens on Venice's Abbott Kinney
“Limitless” is a project of Help Group, a nonprofit that serves people in Los Angeles with autism and mental health challenges.
Technology
Gemma Chan, Katie Holmes and More Attend Dinner for Bloomingdale’s and Cultured Magazine
Bloomingdale's and Cultured Magazine took over Oriana in NoLIta for a private dinner on Friday.
Bay Area
Giants outfield prospect Scott Bandura to join team in San Francisco
The Princeton product has hit 13 home runs and stolen 34 bases across two levels this season.
Bay Area
Guest Opinion: Palo Alto schools face a self-inflicted budget crisis
It’s almost impossible to believe. Over just a few weeks this summer, PAUSD went from its strongest ever financial position to its absolute most dire. The post Guest Opinion: Palo Alto schools face a self-inflicted budget crisis appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Bay Area
He ran SF’s sheriff oversight board. A city probe found he abused his office
A city watchdog found William Palmer name-dropped the sheriff to get special treatment from cops, giving officials new ammo in the effort to boot him.
Bay Area
Housing debate intensifies as SF grows, with some pushback from neighbors
As San Francisco leaders face mounting pressure to address a longstanding housing shortage, the debate has shifted from whether more housing is needed to where it should be built and what those projects should look like.
Culture
How Bardia Zeinali and Vittoria Ceretti Brought the Themes of Vogue World: Milano to Surreal Life
A video preview of Vogue World: Milan captures how technology assists the humanity at the heart of the creative process.
Technology
How Design Firm Meyer Davis Masters the Art of Making People Feel at Home
Before Tennessee natives Will Meyer and Gray Davis were on speed dial for the world's biggest hotel groups, they perfected the art of making people feel at home.
Technology
How Standing Ground’s Michael Stewart Is Rewriting the Rules of Haute Couture
After a critically acclaimed Paris debut, the Irish designer is ready to chart his next chapter.
Technology
How a Small Chinese Drama Became a $300 Million Phenomenon
'Dear You' director Lan Hongchun on the film's surprise success, its real-life family reunions and its arrival at TIFF's China Film Showcase.
California
How does a farm in Irvine end up hosting the first-ever Tanaka Day?
How one surname ties together farming and the Japanese immigration experience.
Technology
I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China
Unitree might be the world’s most important robotics company.
Bay Area
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
Experts say children need to struggle with everyday problems to develop independence, emphasizing the importance of letting kids figure things out on their own.
Technology
In ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,’ John Cho Finally Gets to Play the Villain: “This Is Not What People Would Expect From Me”
In Bassam Tariq‘s action film, set to premiere at TIFF, Cho plays a Texas pastor with a violent streak opposite Mahershala Ali’s grieving contract killer.
Technology
Inflation is outpacing wage growth again, squeezing Americans’ paychecks
In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year while wages increased just 3.1%.
Culture
Inside the Plywood-and Lego Chanel Boutique Created by New York Artist Tom Sachs
The ensembles of Elizabeth Taylor, Olivia Rodrigo, Marge Simpson, and more become art—and social commentary—at this installation.
Technology
Irving Penn’s Fashion Work Celebrated at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie
The exhibition retraces over six decades of the American master photographer's work, including his unique collaboration with Issey Miyake, and runs from Sept. 30 to Jan. 17, 2027 in Paris.
Technology
Italy’s King of the Kitchen
With 14 Michelin stars under his belt, Enrico Bartolini has been tapped to head the new Monsieur Dior restaurant on Milan's Via Montenapoleone.
Culture
Jamie Haller Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Jamie Haller Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Jeff Goldblum Performs a Jazz Number to Open ‘SNL U.K.’ Season 2: ‘Hoping You’ll Like Me More Than Nando’s or Marmite’
Jeff Goldblum kicked off his hosting duties on “Saturday Night Live U.K.” by employing his musical skills in a jazzy number about spending time in London. “Can you believe this is Saturday night, first of all?” Goldblum asked the live audience after making his grand entrance. “And me, I’m hosting this gosh darn ‘SNL U.K.’ […]
Technology
Jeremy Thomas Remembered as a Filmmaker ‘Full of Stories’ and a ‘Rebel With Taste’: ‘The Canon of His Work Is Unmatched’
Tributes have begun flowing from across the film world for Jeremy Thomas, the legendary British producer who passed away on Friday at the age of 77. Terry Gilliam, who worked with Thomas on “Tideland” and “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote,” told Variety, “Jeremy Thomas loved making movies. He loved every aspect of the business, […]
Technology
Jeremy Thomas, Legendary British Producer and Oscar Winner, Dies at 77
Jeremy Thomas, one of the film industry’s most highly respected independent producers with a body of work spanning more than half a century, has died. He was 77 years old. In a statement, his team said that Thomas passed away peacefully at his country home in Oxfordshire late on Friday Sep 11, surrounded by his […]
Technology
Jeremy Thomas, Producer of Oscar-Winning ‘The Last Emperor,’ Dies at 77
The British film producer also worked on recent titles such as 'Bucking Fastard,' which premiered at the Venice Film Festival this year and 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo,' set to premiere next week.
Culture
Jessica Simpson Brings a Little Texas to Her Walmart Fall Collection Amid Music Comeback
Simpson's newest Walmart collection arrived Sept. 10, tapping into her Cali-boho style & Texas roots as she continues her music comeback and documentary rollout.
Technology
Jimmy Kimmel’s Pulled TV Interview With James Talarico Hits 5 Million Views in 24 Hours on YouTube
Jimmy Kimmel’s pulled TV interview with James Talarico, the Texan Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, has crossed 5 million views in the 24 hours since it was posted to YouTube. It was revealed during Wednesday night’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that the interview would not air on his ABC show because of threats […]
Culture
John Elliott Fall 2026 Menswear
John Elliott Fall 2026 Menswear
Technology
Josh Hartnett Reveals He Was “Actively Not Looking to Do a TV Show” Before Joining ‘Below’
The actor says he wanted to star in "another movie" before accepting his role in the Netflix miniseries.
Technology
Journalists Detail Data on Suicide, Primary Care Shortages, and Gun Violence
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
California
Judge Judy is retiring and passing the gavel to her son
After 30 years on TV, Judge Judy is retiring and handing over the reins to her son, Judge Adam Levy, whose solo show 'Adam's Law' premieres this month.
News
Judge rejects bid to release Arizona sheriff’s office from supervision in racial profiling case
A federal judge who ruled 13 years ago that Hispanics were racially profiled in then-Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns has rejected a bid to end the court’s supervision of the sheriff’s office
Bay Area
Jury acquits rapper Lil Durk of all federal charges in 2022 murder-for-hire case
A jury found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of a man near the Beverly Center in 2022.
Technology
Kate Moss’ 1990s Runway Debut Changed Fashion’s Beauty Ideal
Kate Moss' Calvin Klein debut challenged supermodel glamour and introduced a new beauty ideal for fashion.
Culture
Kim Shui Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Kim Shui Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Culture
Kylie Minogue to Deliver 20-Minute ‘Spectacle’ at AFL Grand Final
The Grand Final takes place Saturday, Sept. 26, at the MCG, with around 100,000 fans expected at the stadium.
Culture
Lady Gaga Welcomes First Baby With Fiancé Michael Polansky: Reports
The couple have been publicly dating since early 2020 & got engaged in 2024.
Technology
Lady Gaga Welcomes First Baby With Fiancé Michael Polansky: Reports
After the couple was spotted in Northern California with a child, multiple sources confirmed Baby Gaga
Technology
Lady Gaga Welcomes First Child With Fiancé Michael Polansky
The Oscar winner and the entrepreneur are parents.
Technology
Laika’s stop-motion fantasy Wildwood looks so smooth
Due to a scheduling mishap, I was only able to check out two movies on my second day at the Toronto International Film Festival - but I did manage to get an early look at and some fascinating details on one of my most anticipated films this year. Even if you don't know the name […] Due to a scheduling mishap, I was only able to check out two movies on my second day at the Toronto International Film Festival - but I did manage to get an early look at and some fascinating details on one of my most anticipated films this year. Even if you don't know the name Laika, you probably know the studio's work; it's the animation house behind stop-motion hits like ParaNorman , The Boxtrolls , and Kubo and the Two Strings . Over the years Laika's films have steadily gotten more impressive on both a technical and artistic level. Which brings us to the incredible-looking Wildwood , hitting theater
California
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 11 at 6:28PM PDT until September 13 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Reservoir * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 10 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
California
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 11 at 6:28PM PDT until September 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Kern River Valley including Lake Isabella * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
California
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 10:29AM PDT until September 13 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Reservoir * WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include State Route 152.
California
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 10:29AM PDT until September 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Kern River Valley including Lake Isabella * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include State Routes 155 and 178.
California
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 2:32AM PDT until September 13 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Reservoir * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
California
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 2:32AM PDT until September 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Kern River Valley including Lake Isabella * WHEN...From noon today to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Technology
Larry Ellison nixes plan to offload up to $7.5 billion worth of Oracle stock
Oracle founder Larry Ellison has canceled his plan to sell up to $7.5 billion worth of stock in the software company.
Technology
Lauryn Hill Embodies Femme Fatale Energy in Silk Scarf & Khaki Ensemble at Tory Burch’s NYFW Show
The legendary musician's look featured neutrals galore, save for her headwear.
California
Leaked Report Details Fallout if Paramount Follows Through on California Exit Threat
Nearly 58,000 jobs and $21 billion in annual losses are on the line as the Oct. 1 merger deadline approaches.
News
Letters to the Editor: 9/11 memorial, call for Four Corners safety fix
In letters to the editor this week, a call for Menlo Park to commemorate the 9/11 attacks and an argument for a four-way stop at Highways 84 and 35. The post Letters to the Editor: 9/11 memorial, call for Four Corners safety fix appeared first on The Almanac .
Technology
Liam Neeson on the ‘Rage’ Behind ‘The Lost Children of Tuam’ and Turning Producer for First Time to Tell Story of Irish Scandal
Liam Neeson was in his home in upstate New York in late 2017 when he was sent a link to a New York Times article about a shameful episode in Ireland’s history. Almost a decade on and he tells Variety he’s “still coming to terms with my reaction to it.” The piece, written by Dan […]
Technology
Lil Durk Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Trial
Prosecutors had argued Durk orchestrated a hit on the rapper Quando Rondo as revenge for King Von’s murder
Technology
Lil Durk Acquitted of All Charges at Trial Over Shooting That Killed Quando Rondo’s Cousin
The Grammy-winning rapper was found not guilty of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death, and murder for hire and broke down crying as the verdict was read
Culture
Lil Durk Acquitted of All Charges in Murder-for-Hire Trial Over Quando Rondo Attack
A Los Angeles jury found Durk not guilty after deliberating for three days.
California
Lopez: Abandoned properties, fire hazards. Are L.A. mayor candidates part of the fix, or the problem?
Fires in Studio City and Larchmont followed years of unanswered complaints.
California
M 6.5 - 126 km NNE of Teluknaga, Indonesia
PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - III DYFI? - III Time 2026-09-11 21:23:55 UTC 2026-09-11 21:23:55 UTC at epicenter Location 4.983°S 106.874°E Depth 372.00 km (231.15 mi)
Technology
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Venice Jury Didn’t Award ‘Woman Unknown’ the Golden Lion Just Because It Was Directed by a Woman: It ‘Was Like a Laser Beam’
Maggie Gyllenhaal kicked off her term as Venice jury president by calling out the lack of women filmmakers in the running for the prestigious Golden Lion. And on Saturday night, she concluded it by awarding the prize to the only film solely directed by a woman: May el-Toukhy’s “Woman Unknown.” But at a press conference […]
Technology
Mahershala Ali Reveals He Was “Yearning” to Perform Action On-Screen Before Filming ‘Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother’
“It offered up an opportunity to engage and commit to the type of difficult I want to commit to," the Oscar winner said about the Bassam Tariq-directed film.
Technology
Maisie Williams Thriller ‘Ignition’ Bought by Saban for North America (EXCLUSIVE)
“Ignition,” the upcoming high-concept thriller led by Emmy-nominated “Game of Thrones” star Maisie Williams, has been acquired for North America. WestEnd Films — which launched the film in Cannes — has closed a domestic deal with Saban on the film, directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker James Erskine (“Copa 71,” “Billie,” “Sachin: A Billion Dreams”). The deal comes following […]
News
Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree in Mississippi
The state medical examiner's office determined Thursday evening that the death was a homicide, Brackney said, allowing police to execute the warrants they already had on hand.
Technology
Martha Stewart Kicks Off New York Fashion Week in Wild Snakeskin Sandals at TWP Presentation
Stewart's fall-ready ensemble consisted of all TWP pieces.
Bay Area
Menlo Park, Atherton join county in $1M Marsh Road bike, pedestrian study
Officials from San Mateo County, Menlo Park and Atherton are beginning to explore pedestrian and bicycle upgrades to Marsh Road, in the hopes of closing travel gaps around U.S. 101. The post Menlo Park, Atherton join county in $1M Marsh Road bike, pedestrian study appeared first on The Almanac .
Technology
Merrell and YMC Reunite to Update the Moab 2 Slide Silhouette in New Colors of Hairy Suede
This is the duo's second collaborative release.
Technology
Mia Wasikowska Fills Out the Screen As ‘Agata the Writer’ in Kuba Dorabialski’s Venice Drama: ‘It’s Our Responsibility to Understand Each Other’
Mia Wasikowska fills out the screen in Kuba Dorabialski’s “Agata the Writer.” Metaphorically and figuratively, as one especially arresting sequence shows her in close-up looking directly at the audience and recounting the rest of the story. “I was so curious about it,” she says.   “Luckily, when I’m doing something, I don’t think too much about […]
Culture
Minneapolis Declares Sept. 9 Los Tigres del Norte Day & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Plus, Feid's short film El Green Print heads to U.S. theaters, Mariachi Vargas to headline Mariachi Fest and Women In Music announces Mexico chapter.
News
Minnesota churches roiled by legal battle over ICE surveillance and right to protest
Court cases involving Twin Cities churches and immigration enforcement highlight how the acrimonious debate continues to roil faith communities more than six months since the federal surge turned Minnesota into a symbol of defiance of the Trump administration's policies.
News
Minnesota churches roiled by legal battle over ICE surveillance and right to protest
Court cases involving Twin Cities churches and immigration enforcement highlight how the acrimonious debate continues to roil faith communities more than six months since the federal surge in Minnesota
Bay Area
Mississippi police arrest man in death of Tasia Fortune, Black woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
Culture
Monse Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Monse Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Nashville Airport Moves to Rename Itself After Dolly Parton in Unanimous Vote
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 to begin renaming Nashville International in honor of the late country icon.
Technology
Nicky Hilton Rothschild Breathes New Life into Classic Silhouettes in Suit-inspired Look at Michael Kors
Hilton Rothchild's NYFW ensemble was fall-ready with neutrals galore.
Technology
Nicole Kidman and Faith Margaret Make the U.S. Open a Mother-Daughter Moment
From Sydney to the U.S. Open, the mother-daughter duo have been making increasingly frequent appearances together with distinctly individual wardrobes.
Technology
Nike’s Air Force 1 Is Getting a New Halloween Colorway in Black — but Not Everyone Will Be Able to Wear It
The new spooky season Air Force 1 is set to come exclusively in kids sizes, but Nike has plenty of other Halloween options on the horizon.
Technology
Nishikawa Miwa Confronts Japan’s Failure to Protect Its War Orphans in Toronto Platform Opener ‘Children Untold’
In the rubble left by the firebombing of Tokyo in WWII, a 12-year-old girl who once dreamed of a life in music learns to shine shoes, fall in with a band of orphaned boys sheltering under a local yakuza clan and, eventually, erase every trace of the person she used to be. That girl, Kotoko, […]
California
No charges in condo complex fire that injured 4 firefighters in Foster City
San Mateo County prosecutors say they won’t file charges in a massive condominium complex fire that displaced dozens of residents and injured four firefighters in Foster City last month. One person was arrested in connection with the Aug. 2 fire that destroyed or damaged about 50 units and displaced almost 150 residents at 815 Sea […] The post No charges in condo complex fire that injured 4 firefighters in Foster City appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
Nomia Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Nomia Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Bay Area
Obituaries: Local residents who have died recently
Local residents who have died recently include: Valerie Taylor, Carol Ann Clifford Mitchell, Mary Long Fitch, Francis Dubreuil, Kathleen Claudon, George Nelson Andrews and Michael Isaac Almond. The post Obituaries: Local residents who have died recently appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Technology
Ocean Way Festival Featuring Killers, Olivia Dean and Jack White Is Canceled, as Santa Monica Blames Beach Damage From Hurricane Forces
Ocean Way is going away, at least for a year. Goldenvoice’s inaugural Ocean Way Festival, which was scheduled to take place on the beach in Santa Monica Sept. 26-27, has been called off, with city officials saying the culprit is erosion along the shore caused by recent hurricane-level forces off the coast. A statement from […]
Technology
Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica Cancels Inaugural Event Due to Hurricane Marie
Organizers said that storm surf and runoff caused significant beach erosion, making it no longer safe for the fest to continue
California
Officers nab arson suspect near brush fires along Sherman Oaks freeway
The California Highway Patrol received a call around 8:21 a.m. about a brush fire on the right corner of the southbound 405 Freeway to the westbound 101 Freeway.
Technology
Officials in Nashville unite across the aisle over renaming airport after Dolly Parton
The change would make Parton the first woman whose name adorns one of America's 50 busiest airports.
Technology
Oil's roundtrip back to $100. Why China could determine what happens next
The U.S. crude oil price on Thursday topped $102 per barrel for its highest close since May.
Technology
OpenAI just wants to win
OpenAI has spent the last few years planting flags across the increasingly difficult terrain in mathematics. This week, it claimed one of its biggest prizes yet: a solution to a legendary Millennium Prize problem. In normal circumstances, this would have been celebrated as a historic achievement. Instead, many mathematicians have watched OpenAI's relentless advance with […] OpenAI has spent the last few years planting flags across the increasingly difficult terrain in mathematics. This week, it claimed one of its biggest prizes yet: a solution to a legendary Millennium Prize problem. In normal circumstances, this would have been celebrated as a historic achievement. Instead, many mathematicians have watched OpenAI's relentless advance with growing unease. To them, the company appears less like an enthusiastic newcomer than an impossibly well-resourced interloper, charging into prob
Technology
OpenAI rules out IPO this year as Altman, Musk & Amodei warn AI is moving too fast
Altman's IPO comments and Amodei's public call for more careful pacing of AI development cap a week of loud AI warnings.
Technology
OpenAI’s rogue AI tried to hack another company in May
In May, hundreds of malicious and spam packages were uploaded to RubyGems, causing a serious disruption for the host. Now independent researchers have said that a swarm of OpenAI agents were responsible for the attack. Not only that, but the AI tried to steal users' API keys. At the time, RubyGems described it as a […] In May, hundreds of malicious and spam packages were uploaded to RubyGems, causing a serious disruption for the host. Now independent researchers have said that a swarm of OpenAI agents were responsible for the attack. Not only that, but the AI tried to steal users' API keys. At the time, RubyGems described it as a " major malicious attack " and shut down signups for four days as it tried to mitigate the damage and collect data. Researchers said that the contents of the packages that brought RubyGems to its knees were clearly authored by an LLM, and that the agents s
Technology
Pamela Anderson, Serena Williams, Zoey Deutch and More Celebrate Veronica Beard Trailblazers During NYFW
Veronica Beard hosted a party on the High Line celebrating trailblazers with Lisa Leslie, Jenna Bush Hager, Apple Martin and more.
Technology
Paramount Argues States’ Antitrust Suit Will ‘Collapse Under Scrutiny’
Paramount’s lawyers filed a legal response to the states’ antitrust lawsuit against the Warner Bros. Discovery merger on Friday, sketching out arguments and defenses it may use at a trial next March. Among other defenses, Paramount’s lawyers said they may claim that the coalition of 12 states lacks the authority to regulate the merger, “which […]
California
Paramount Leaving California Would Devastate Los Angeles Economy, Leaked Report Finds
A leaked report from the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation outlines devastating aftershocks that would follow if David Ellison pulled Paramount Skydance out of California. A copy of the report published by Politico reads, “At a minimum, relocating Paramount’s headquarters and other operations out of California would result in losses of 2,750 and 5,550 job-years […]
Technology
Pierce Brosnan Thinks the Next James Bond Will Be ‘Someone That None of Us Know About’: ‘There Are Lots of Good Hats in the Ring’
Ever since Denis Villeneuve’s forthcoming James Bond film was announced, the million-dollar question has been: Who will take on the role of the iconic spy? Now, former 007 Pierce Brosnan is offering his thoughts.  In a recent interview with The Times, the actor, who played the character in four films from 1995 to 2002, said […]
Culture
Pink Addresses Backlash Over Comments About Macklemore’s Pro-Palestine Stance: ‘Standing Up for My Own People’
The pop star’s lengthy statement follows Macklemore’s comments during his opening set for Ed Sheeran.
Technology
Pink Issues Statement Following Backlash for Critiquing Macklemore’s Pro-Palestine Comments: “Standing Up for My Own People”
Pink broke her silence a week after receiving extensive backlash for resharing a post calling for Macklemore to get dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over his Free Palestine messaging.
Technology
Pink Responds to Fallout After Sharing Post Criticizing Macklemore’s Speech on Palestine
Pink addressed the backlash she received after reposting a call for Macklemore to apologize following his statements on stage
News
Police say more arrests coming in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police say they were still investigating the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month, a day after a man was arrested in connection with the killing
Culture
Prabal Gurung Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Prabal Gurung Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
California
Red Flag Warning issued September 11 at 5:32PM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
...UPDATE FOR LOCATION CLARIFICATION... * WIND...Northwest winds gusts of 20 to 30 mph, locally up to 40 for the higher ridges. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity 20 to 30 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are already burning will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * WHERE...All of Lake County, California. Including but not limited to Lakeport, Clearlake, Kelseyville, Upper Lake, Cobb, Middletown, and Lower Lake.
California
Red Flag Warning issued September 12 at 10:51AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WIND...Northwest winds gusts of 20 to 30 mph, locally up to 40 for the higher ridges. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity 20 to 30 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are already burning will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * WHERE...All of Lake County, California. Including, but not limited to; Lakeport, Clearlake, Kelseyville, Upper Lake, Cobb, Middletown, and Lower Lake.
California
Red Flag Warning issued September 12 at 2:08AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* CHANGES...None. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * Humidity...RH reductions to 10 to 15 percent in the afternoon. Nighttime recoveries of 40 to 60 percent Sunday morning, except 30 to 40 percent in southern Mono and Mineral counties. * Duration...3 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of strong winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
California
Red Flag Warning issued September 12 at 2:08AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* CHANGES...None. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * Humidity...RH reductions to 15 to 20 percent in the afternoon. Nighttime recoveries of 50 to 80 percent Sunday morning. * Duration...4 to 8 hours. * Impacts...The combination of strong winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
California
Red Flag Warning issued September 12 at 2:48AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
...UPDATE FOR LOCATION CLARIFICATION... * WIND...Northwest winds gusts of 20 to 30 mph, locally up to 40 for the higher ridges. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity 20 to 30 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are already burning will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * WHERE...All of Lake County, California. Including, but not limited to; Lakeport, Clearlake, Kelseyville, Upper Lake, Cobb, Middletown, and Lower Lake.
California
Red Flag Warning issued September 12 at 3:12AM PDT until September 14 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, GLENN/COLUSA COAST RANGE ABOVE 3000 FT, AND W. GLENN/COLUSA FOOTHILLS 1000-3000 FT... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of Sacramento Valley and northern foothills. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM PDT Monday. * WINDS...Gusts 20 to 35 mph. South to southwest winds Saturday morning and afternoon, becoming north to northeast Saturday evening through Monday. Strongest winds in the afternoon and evenings over the weekend. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
California
Red Flag Warning issued September 12 at 3:12AM PDT until September 14 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, GLENN/COLUSA COAST RANGE ABOVE 3000 FT, AND W. GLENN/COLUSA FOOTHILLS 1000-3000 FT... * AFFECTED AREA...The coastal foothills of Glenn and Colusa Counties. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM PDT Monday. * WINDS...Gusts 20 to 35 mph. South to southwest winds Saturday morning and afternoon, becoming north to northeast Saturday evening through Monday. Strongest winds in the afternoon and evenings over the weekend. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
California
Red Flag Warning issued September 12 at 9:51AM PDT until September 14 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of the Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills. * TIMING...Until 5 PM PDT Monday. * WINDS...Gusts 20 to 35 mph. South to southwest winds through Saturday afternoon. Winds shift out of the north during the day on Sunday, becoming gusty by the evening and through Monday morning. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Culture
Rio Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Rio Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Rosalía Celebrates Calvin Klein Euphoria Fragrance at NYFW Party
The brand hosted an intimate party in the West Village just hours after its spring 2027 collection made its way down the runway.
Culture
Rosalía Is Simply Euphoric Right Now
The singer reflects upon beauty, emotions, and fragrance before the Calvin Klein New York Fashion Week party.
Culture
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Livestream: Here’s How to Watch the Boxing Title Bout Online
Livestream the welterweight title match live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sept 12.
Technology
Sam Altman says OpenAI going public in 2026 would be ‘ill-advised’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed that there would be no OpenAI IPO in 2026 during an interview with Fortune. Over the course of 45 minutes, Altman discussed a variety of subjects including the Hugging Face hacking incident, recursive self-improvement, and the possibility of building an AI that was beyond human control. On the latter, he […] OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed that there would be no OpenAI IPO in 2026 during an interview with Fortune . Over the course of 45 minutes, Altman discussed a variety of subjects including the Hugging Face hacking incident, recursive self-improvement, and the possibility of building an AI that was beyond human control. On the latter, he said it was "absolutely" possible, but vowed to take actions to prevent that from happening, even if it meant pausing training, adding that "there are risks we should not be able to incur on behalf of humanity." "
Bay Area
San Jose conference highlights digital divide facing Latinos
As artificial intelligence reshapes Silicon Valley, Latino leaders are pushing for a bigger role in deciding who benefits from the technology and who might get left behind. That question was at the center of a two-day conference in San Jose, hosted by the New York-based Hispanic Federation, which brought together nonprofit leaders and community advocates... The post San Jose conference highlights digital divide facing Latinos appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Bay Area
San Jose woman arrested after accusing father of trafficking daughter in viral video
"Doesn't look like your child": Video of the confrontation captured the San Jose woman accusing the man of trafficking his own daughter because of their skin color. Authorities say the woman is connected to other similar encounters.
Technology
Sandra Bullock Recalls “Auditioning for Every Pervert” and Being Asked to “Drop My Pants”: “Not the Role for Me”
The Oscar winner looked back on her career in the entertainment industry in conversation with Jennifer Aniston for Interview magazine.
News
Saudi Arabia has few options as it faces mounting threats from Iran and its allies
A lightning advance by Houthi rebels threatens a crucial Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks blamed on Iraqi militias have forced the closure of a major pipeline, and Iran is still disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.
News
School staff extinguish battery fire at Menlo-Atherton High
A lithium-ion battery was to blame for a fire at Menlo-Atherton High School’s Performing Arts Center Friday afternoon. The post School staff extinguish battery fire at Menlo-Atherton High appeared first on The Almanac .
Technology
Sci-Fi Franchise ‘Kri8 Universe’ Launches at Toronto Market (EXCLUSIVE)
“Kri8 Universe,” a five-world science-fiction IP ecosystem from production designer and filmmaker Uzair Merchant, will launch at TIFF: The Market, looking for global licensing, studio and strategic partnerships following 14 years of independent development. The universe consists of five interconnected worlds — Elixir of Life, Black Rose, the 8th Sin, Skye and Vault X — […]
Culture
See the 1972 ‘Vogue’ Story That Inspired Anna Sui’s Dreamy Spring 2027 Collection
Enchanted by Howard Gardiner Cushing’s paintings, the designer went down a reseach rabbit hole.
Technology
Seth Rogen Says ‘Babies’ Is “Reflective” of His “Experiences” Exploring Parenthood: “It’s Shocking How Personal It Is”
"It's very brave to put yourself out there like that," the actor said about the film, directed by Lauren Miller Rogen.
Bay Area
She just wanted to host a picnic. The city said she needs permits and porta-potties
A Partiful post from Maya Juchtman went viral as a low-commitment way to meet people. Now she’s appealing for help affording what has become a runaway event.
Technology
Simkhai Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Simkhai Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Slavoj Zizek Wants to Talk About Taylor Swift, Spider-Man and His Crush on Olivia Wilde
The Marxist philosopher holds forth on capitalism, cancel culture and Hollywood in a Zoom call almost as chaotic as his new documentary, Sophie Fiennes' ‘The Pervert's Guide to Utopias.’
Culture
Small Bag? No Worries, Says Liana Satenstein
Liana Satenstein on the freedom of carrying little to nothing.
Technology
Sorry, Caleb Hearon Is Not Your Clown in ‘Trash Mountain’ Grief Dramedy
The comic and actor and co-star Zooey Deschanel helped unveil Kris Rey’s indie about love and death penned by Hearon and Ruby Caster during a world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.
California
Speaker Emerita Pelosi, Mayor Lurie honor veterans and first responders on 9/11 anniversary
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie joined first responders and veterans Friday at the Presidio of San Francisco for a ceremony commemorating those who lost their lives on 9/11 and to honor veterans who served in the wars following the terror attack. “To the families who lost loved ones on […] The post Speaker Emerita Pelosi, Mayor Lurie honor veterans and first responders on 9/11 anniversary appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
StarCraft returns in 2030 as an open-world shooter
Blizzard originally tried to bring the StarCraft universe to the world of 3D shooters way back in 2002 with StarCraft: Ghost. It sat in development hell for years until Blizzard president Mike Morhaime confirmed that it had been canceled in 2014. Now Blizzard is giving it another go with the simply titled StarCraft. Dan Hay, […] Blizzard originally tried to bring the StarCraft universe to the world of 3D shooters way back in 2002 with StarCraft: Ghost . It sat in development hell for years until Blizzard president Mike Morhaime confirmed that it had been canceled in 2014. Now Blizzard is giving it another go with the simply titled StarCraft . Dan Hay, a VP at Blizzard, took the stage at BlizzCon today to reveal that after more than a decade of lying dormant, StarCraft would be returning in 2030. But, rather than another top-down real-time strategy installment, the new title would b
Culture
Stray Kids Drives Fans Wild in Historic Rock in Rio Debut
The group becomes the first K-pop act to headline the festival.
Technology
Sydney Sweeney Faces Backlash for Sexualized Novig Ad: “Exactly Why Women in Sports Aren’t Taken Seriously”
Many online users, including women who work in the sports industry, have shared their frustration with the actress' campaign for the sports trading app, which features multiple shots of her mostly naked body covered with different sports balls and uniforms.
Technology
Sylvan Esso think you should splurge on good-quality yogurt
Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, better known as Sylvan Esso, have been bringing their low-key electro-pop to the masses since 2014, bursting onto the scene with their self-titled debut album and the single "Hey Mami." Over the years, they've put out a number of excellent records, dabbling in dustier, more fragile textures on Free Love, […] Sylvan Esso preparing to attend a frutiger aero renfaire. Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, better known as Sylvan Esso, have been bringing their low-key electro-pop to the masses since 2014, bursting onto the scene with their self-titled debut album and the single " Hey Mami ." Over the years, they've put out a number of excellent records, dabbling in dustier, more fragile textures on Free Love , going dancier and glitchier on No Rules Sandy . The two are constantly pushing at the edges of their sound while retaining the core of what makes a Sylvan
Technology
TIFF Flashback: Michelle Yeoh Took a Dramatic Turn With ‘The Lady’
The former Bond girl made a big impression playing the real-life Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese activist, politician and Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Technology
Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogue and peace
On his first visit to India, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he will not surrender to the U.S. and Israel, as New Delhi renewed its appeal for peace.
Technology
The Multitudes of the Fall 2026 Woman
Forget trends, this season and beyond. There’s no single prescribed way to dress. Instead, embrace whichever persona suits your mood.
Culture
The Roots Talk Hip-Hop Hall of Fame, ‘Endgame’ & Roots Picnic | Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop House 2026
The Roots joined Billboard for an R&B panel conversation covering their 2026 Hip-Hop Hall of Fame moment, four decades of brotherhood, and what’s next — including updates on the long-teased project Endgame. Black Thought and Questlove also talk about the “secret sauce” behind their creative synergy, how fans are giving Thought his flowers in the […]
Bay Area
The Waggle: How to spend your AI millions in the few short years we have left
Also in The Waggle: Lady Gaga is a mom! Plus, a tantric sex demo, a cult-choir mystery, Andrew Garfield hates ChatGPT, Elon’s exes clap back, and a whole lot more.
Bay Area
The best SF restaurants for big groups, according to a panel of pros
From a late-night Korean pocha to a low-key Thai-style barbecue spot, the city’s top chefs reveal where they take their crews.
California
The deal that helped bring SoFi Stadium to Inglewood isn’t legally valid, judge rules
The ruling comes as Inglewood is arguing it shouldn’t have to pay $400 million to the companies behind SoFi.
Technology
The ‘Skinification’ of Hair Care in France
French prestige brands Carita, Caudalie, Clarins join Sisley in the category.
Culture
Tibi Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Tibi Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Top Hollywood Sales Agent Reveals Biggest Indie Film Challenge: “We’re Building Movies for Streaming Companies”
FilmNation CEO Glen Basner told a TIFF: The Market panel that a more holistic approach to film packaging is required beyond big name Hollywood actors to bridge to creators and audiences globally.
Technology
Toronto: Indigenous Directors Flex Artistry With Bigger-Budget Films
No longer just go-to foils for the white heroes in movie westerns, Canadian indigenous actors and filmmakers are showcasing their storytelling traditions at TIFF with eight titles in the official lineup.
Technology
Toronto: ‘Purgatory’ Director Navigates Warring Parents and Girl Power in Dark Divorce Comedy
Lindsey Lanzillotta's coming-of-age dramedy and debut feature stars J.K. Simmons, Ruby McGurrin, Abby Elliot and John Reynolds and is set for a world premiere at TIFF.
California
Trespasser stopped on former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu property
A trespasser tried to enter former Vice President Kamala Harris' cliffside property in Malibu.
News
Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues and exhibit
Trump asked for an exhibit beginning now and continuing through Feb. 22, 2032, the 300th anniversary of Washington's birth. For Constitution Day on Sept. 17, Trump asked the institution to install the 11-foot statue of Washington featured at the recent Freedom 250 IndyCar race in the museum's Flag Hall.
Technology
Trump is giving data centers a pass to pollute
President Donald Trump is weakening environmental regulations in the name of speeding up the construction of AI data centers, raising health risks for Americans, a cadre of former EPA officials said this week in a briefing and new report. They are urging - perhaps futilely - the president to adopt a "Data Center Health Protection […] President Donald Trump is weakening environmental regulations in the name of speeding up the construction of AI data centers, raising health risks for Americans, a cadre of former EPA officials said this week in a briefing and new report . They are urging - perhaps futilely - the president to adopt a "Data Center Health Protection Pledge" to signal that the administration is taking the environmental threat seriously. At the start of his term, Trump's EPA administrator, Lee Zeldin, proclaimed his goal of making America " the AI capital of the world " th
Technology
Trump sees Iran war ending soon after mid-term elections, predicts oil prices will then fall sharply
Oil prices retreated on Friday on hopes of a resumptions in negotiations, but notched sharp weekly gains after soaring above $100 a barrel.
News
Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic'
At a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Dublin, Trump said he would love to see the reunification of the Republic of Ireland with the United Kingdom's Northern Ireland.
News
Trump wants the Smithsonian Institution to install George Washington statues and exhibit
President Donald Trump wants the Smithsonian Institution to install a colossal statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History
Technology
Trump's America-first world is pushing other powers to hedge their bets
Xi, Putin and Modi meet in New Delhi as U.S. tariffs, sanctions and the Iran war test whether BRICS members can find more common ground.
Bay Area
US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
Chevron confirmed that it will expand operations in Venezuela after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation's oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits.
Technology
Ukrainians embed with US forces during drills to teach the latest in drone warfare
The U.S. Army is actively incorporating drone tactics learned from Ukrainian troops
Bay Area
Union leader behind California billionaires' tax proposal accused of threatening, harassing women
The California labor leader behind a proposal to tax billionaires has been accused of harassing and intimidating several women.
California
Union leader behind billionaire tax measure alleges 'smear' campaign against him
Dave Regan claims he is the victim of a "smear" campaign orchestrated in part by wealthy Californians who are opposed to the billionaire tax measure he championed.
Technology
Venus Williams Joins NYFW’s Sculptural Heel Run in Black Sandals at Simkhai
After Brooks Nader's curved pumps and Amanda Seyfried's twisted heels, the tennis champion joined the NYFW front row with her own take on the shoe trend.
Culture
What Happens After the Runway? Inside the Best Post-Show After-Parties of NYFW
Thought the fun ended after the model walk finale? Think again. Here’s Vogue’s peek inside the buzziest after-parties of the Spring 2027 season…
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What parents should know about teens’ reliance on AI for mental health support
HOW CAN I MAKE SENSE of my father’s absence? How should I respond to hostility on social media? And during a period of tension, how can I make myself feel at peace? These are some of the questions teens told EdSource they have asked AI chatbots in recent years, turning to the technology for emotional […] The post What parents should know about teens’ reliance on AI for mental health support appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
What to Pack for Hawaii, According to a Vogue Staffer
Heading to Hawaii? Here’s how to pack for the sun, according to one Vogue staffer—whether you have a destination wedding or a relaxing beach vacation in the works.
Bay Area
What we know about the nonprofit at the center of Newsom’s federal probe
The 25-year-old foundation that funds his travel has drawn scrutiny for years under governors of both parties.
California
What’s Behind the New Muni Message: ‘Fare Required?’
You might have seen a flashing LED announcement on the bus headsigns. What’s behind the change?
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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Niño might bring record slow storm season
On Saturday, 2026 set a record for the longest a season has begun without a storm that has reached winds of 74 mph to qualify as a hurricane — at least in the satellite era, said Nick Novella, a meteorologist at the government's Weather Prediction Center.
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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino brings record slow season
No Atlantic hurricanes have formed this year and none are likely soon.
Bay Area
Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Niño's might brings record slow storm season
The Atlantic hurricane season is unusually quiet this year due to a strong El Niño, which disrupts storm formation over that ocean.
Technology
Where to preorder the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are almost here. Announced at Apple's September 2026 "Sunrise and shine" event alongside the iPhone Duo and other new gear, the two upgraded phones feature the faster A20 Pro processor with more GPU power as well as more neural cores for AI-related tasks, plus some welcome improvements […] Which color suits you best? | Photo: Nilay Patel / The Verge The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are almost here. Announced at Apple's September 2026 "Sunrise and shine" event alongside the iPhone Duo and other new gear, the two upgraded phones feature the faster A20 Pro processor with more GPU power as well as more neural cores for AI-related tasks, plus some welcome improvements to the camera . The phones will arrive on Friday, September 18th, and preordering one is never a bad idea if you want to ensure you get the color and storage capacity configuration you're s
Technology
Why OpenAI’s Sam Altman says an IPO isn’t in the cards this year
Concerns about AI safety have ramped up, and OpenAI’s CEO says now would be an ‘ill-advised’ time for the ChatGPT creator to go public
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Wind Advisory issued September 11 at 6:28PM PDT until September 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include US Highway 395 and State Routes 14, 58, and 178.
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Wind Advisory issued September 11 at 6:28PM PDT until September 13 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
California
Wind Advisory issued September 11 at 6:56PM PDT until September 12 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Northwest Sundowner winds 15-30 mph with gusts 35-45 mph. Local gusts to 50 mph near Gaviota and Refugio. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
California
Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 10:29AM PDT until September 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include US Highway 395 and State Routes 14, 58, and 178.
California
Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 10:29AM PDT until September 13 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include (but not limited to) Interstate 5 and State Routes 41, 99, and 198.
California
Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 1:47AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may gust up to 65 mph with ridgetops gusting over 80 mph at times. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles along Highway 395. Boating conditions will be hazardous due to rough waters on area lakes, including Mono Lake, Bridgeport Reservoir, Topaz Lake, and Crowley Lake. Winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
California
Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 1:47AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County and Western Nevada Basin and Range. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waters will create hazardous boating conditions on area lakes, including Pyramid Lake, and Lahontan and Rye Patch reservoirs. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities, including along Interstate 80, Highway 50, and Highway 95. Winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
California
Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 1:47AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Ridgetop winds will gust over 80 mph at times. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waters will create hazardous boating conditions on area lakes, including Lake Tahoe, Boca and Prosser Creek reservoirs, Independence Lake, and Donner Lake. Winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
California
Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 2:31AM PDT until September 14 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Northwest to north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT Monday, strongest in the overnight hours. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
California
Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 2:31AM PDT until September 14 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT Monday, strongest in the overnight hours. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
California
Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 2:32AM PDT until September 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include US Highway 395 and State Routes 14, 58, and 178.
California
Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 2:32AM PDT until September 13 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include US Highway 395 and State Routes 14, 58, and 178.
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With mail-in rules uncertain, here’s how Californians can prepare to vote in November
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Ballots are going out in less than a month, and California remains locked in a legal battle with the Trump administration over the president’s push to rein in universal mail-in voting. The back-and-forth has some California voters likely wondering whether they’ll be able […] The post With mail-in rules uncertain, here’s how Californians can prepare to vote in November appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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With mail-in rules uncertain, here’s how Californians can prepare to vote in November
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Ballots are going out in less than a month, and California remains locked in a legal battle with the Trump administration over the president’s push to rein in universal mail-in voting. The back-and-forth has some California voters likely wondering whether they’ll be able […] The post With mail-in rules uncertain, here’s how Californians can prepare to vote in November appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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With mail-in rules uncertain, here’s how Californians can prepare to vote in November
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Ballots are going out in less than a month, and California remains locked in a legal battle with the Trump administration over the president’s push to rein in universal mail-in voting. The back-and-forth has some California voters likely wondering whether they’ll be able […] The post With mail-in rules uncertain, here’s how Californians can prepare to vote in November appeared first on The Almanac .
Bay Area
With mail-in rules uncertain, here’s how Californians can prepare to vote in November
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Ballots are going out in less than a month, and California remains locked in a legal battle with the Trump administration over the president’s push to rein in universal mail-in voting. The back-and-forth has some California voters likely wondering whether they’ll be able […] The post With mail-in rules uncertain, here’s how Californians can prepare to vote in November appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
California
With mail-in rules uncertain, here’s how Californians can prepare to vote in November
The Supreme Court is weighing President Trump’s plan to limit universal mail-in voting with just seven weeks until the November election. California officials are urging people to vote early.
Bay Area
Workers and families keep annual Tribute in Light shining after 25 years
Among the people who have helped keep the Tribute in Light shining is Valerie Webb, who was asked to flip the switch for the first Tribute in Light just six months after the attacks.
Culture
Yigal Azrouël Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Yigal Azrouël Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Culture
You Don’t Have to Be a Lady to Dress ‘Ladylike’
Jalil Johnson offers his modern interpretation of an outdated term.
Technology
Zack Snyder Goes Indie: No Green Screen, No Video Village and No Slow-Motion Shots (Exclusive)
The filmmaker built a career on spectacle with '300' and the polarizing DC mega-movies, but he stripped it all away for 'The Last Photograph,' which saw him spend a week in the Amazon with no safety net.
Bay Area
‘Badge of honor’: How a DOJ probe could help Newsom’s 2028 prospects
New details reported by The Standard show how the feds are investigating the presumed frontrunner in the 2028 presidential race.
Technology
‘Dau’ Review: Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s Vast Cinematic Experiment in Historical World-Building Remains More Impressive From a Distance
More than six years after Ilya Khrzhanovsky premiered “DAU. Natasha” and “DAU. Degeneration” at the Berlin Film Festival — right before the global COVID lockdown — to a politely muted reception and limited distributor interest, you might think the moment has passed for another missive from the DAU Cinematic Universe. Turns out, however, that you […]
Technology
‘Everybody Wants to F— Me’ Review: Giddily Genre-Crossing Comedy Sees Right Through Taron Egerton’s Nice-Guy Act
Just when the victim/villain discourse about sleeper smash “Obsession” was finally beginning to die down, along comes “Everybody Wants to Fuck Me” — another story of a young man’s desires getting violently over-satisfied — to start it all up again. Merging romantic comedy, body horror and gender-war satire as casually as its handsome, outwardly affable […]
Science
‘I still don’t have my MRI’: My health insurer canceled my plan without warning. Is that legal?
“It wasn’t an ACA plan, but it was meaningfully cheaper than anything I could find on the ACA exchange.”
Technology
‘Letters From the Silenced Country’ Wins Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary Presented During Venice Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Belarusian director Andrei Kutsila’s “Letters from the Silenced Country,” a portrayal of contemporary Belarus seen through the lives of five individuals whose existence has been upended by state violence and political repression, is the winner of The Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary awarded in partnership with Artemis Rising Foundation at the Venice Film Festival. The […]
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‘Never forgetting’: San Rafael honors fallen firefighters on 25th anniversary of 9/11
THE SAN RAFAEL FIRE DEPARTMENT hosted a public memorial in downtown San Rafael on Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. At the site of a memorial located off Fourth Street dedicated to Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas — a San Rafael resident who was a passenger aboard United Airlines […] The post ‘Never forgetting’: San Rafael honors fallen firefighters on 25th anniversary of 9/11 appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
‘On Behalf of My Son’ Director Gabriel Martins on Black Brazilian Representation in His Films: ‘It’s a Life Project To Me, Not Just Cinema’
In 2022, Gabriel Martins made waves at the Sundance Film Festival with “Mars One,” a sprawling ensemble drama chronicling the life of a Black Brazilian family. At that time, the industry was still wrestling with what a post-pandemic future would look like and, despite “Mars One” having a strong festival run, Martins struggled to secure […]
Technology
‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson and His Wife Catherine Ritchson Announce Split After 20 Years of Marriage
"We grew up together. We built a life and a family together. And we are raising three incredible boys who will always be the center of our world," the pair wrote in a joint Instagram post Saturday.
Technology
‘SNL U.K.’ Mocks Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s British Return in Cold Open: ‘Don’t Tell Me You’ve Spent All Your Netflix Money Already!’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent much-publicized return to England was mocked in the cold open of the first episode of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” Season 2. The cold open began with Larry Dean as King Charles II and Emma Sidi as Queen Camilla relaxing at Balmoral Castle in Scotland (“I do love our weekends […]
Technology
‘The Julia Set’ Review: Chase Infiniti Confirms Her Movie-Star Mettle in Niki Byrne’s Riveting Math-Geek Bad Romance
In "The Julia Set," she portrays a numbers genius in the most convincing way possible — by wearing her virtuosity lightly and casually, as if it were second nature (which, for someone like Julia, it is). But she also makes Julia a highly focused and mature young woman who is still, by virtue of age and inexperience, just naïve enough to be poised between assertion and following the lead of a dude she should have steered clear of.
Technology
‘The Uprising’ Star Woody Norman on the ‘Power Trip’ Playing King Richard II and Going Meatless at Age 10 After Working With Joaquin Phoenix
Filming “The Uprising” gave British actor Woody Norman, who plays 14-year-old King Richard II in the historical fiction drama, a massive headache. It turns out the only crown they had for him to use during the shoot got damaged the first day of filming. “So it didn’t fit my head,” Norman, 17, tells me over […]
Technology
‘Woman Unknown’ Wins Golden Lion in Venice: Full Winners List
All eyes were on the Lido as John Malkovich ('Wild Horse Nine') and Mathilde Arcel ('Woman Unknown') won best actor and best actress, and Venice sensation 'NAZA' claimed the Special Jury Prize.