Bay Area
$50 melons, day-old sushi deals: A guide to the Bay Area’s most underrated Japanese market
Osaka Marketplace is part Walgreens, part Daiso — with wagyu beef katsu sandos, rare sweet melons, and chirashi bowls that steal the show.
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2026-09-26
230 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Bay Area
'Like a horror movie': Woman recounts sea lion attack in Monterey Bay
The sea lion may have been poisoned when he attacked.
Bay Area
'None of y'all working 9 to 5': San Francisco shows up for Dolly Parton Day
"I cried and I cried."
Bay Area
4 Americans among 6 dead after explosion collapses building in Athens
Rescuers have recovered six bodies from the rubble of a collapsed building in Athens' Plaka district, near the Acropolis.
Culture
7 Fall Outfit Ideas Where the Skirt Is the Look
The spring 2027 runways—Prada’s, in particular—continue to champion the skirt in all its forms. Here’s how to style a skirt for right now.
California
A baby was found by a dumpster in the rain more than a year ago. Police just arrested the mom
Authorities said the baby was next to the dumpster, breathing and crying, with the umbilical cord still attached. The baby was left uncovered while it was raining.
Bay Area
A former tenant, a dream bakery, and a warning that came too late
Butter & Crumble owner Sophie Smith spent thousands preparing to open a second bakery in North Beach. Then she discovered the storefront’s tangled history of problems.
California
A new flea market is launching in Koreatown today
Friends & Family Flea, a new market from the team behind Maum Market, will bring together 24 vendors, most with ties to Koreatown.
Bay Area
A nod to '9 to 5,' San Francisco celebrates first-ever Dolly Parton Day
The event at Union Square featured line dancing, look-alike competitions and singalongs as attendees paid tribute to Parton's life and legacy.
Technology
Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Monstrous Transformation Teased in Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’ Trailer
Lily-Rose Depp and Willem Dafoe also star in the upcoming horror film set to release Christmas Day.
Technology
Academy CEO Bill Kramer Doubles Down on YouTube Move: “You’ll See a Very Different-Looking Oscars”
Kramer said at the Zurich Film Festival Summit on Saturday afternoon that bringing Hollywood's biggest night to YouTube "gives the Academy more control in engaging with film lovers."
Technology
Act N.1 Spring 2027: Twist But Don’t Shout
Luca Lin tweaked wardrobe staples with twists and imperfections for a not-so-ordinary yet relaxed take on tailoring.
Culture
Act No.1 Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Act No.1 Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Ahead of ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 3, Adam Brody Declares His Support for “A Free Palestine”
The actor, who appears on the Netflix series as a rabbi, discussed his political activism in a new interview with GQ.
Technology
Amelia Dimoldenberg Jokes About Why ‘Chicken Shop Date’ Is Ending in ‘SNL U.K.’ Monologue: ‘Celebrities Weren’t Coming on to Date Me. They Were Coming on to Promote Their Work!’
Earlier this month, Amelia Dimoldenberg revealed that her popular celebrity interview series, “Chicken Shop Date,” would be coming to an end. And in her monologue as the host of “SNL U.K.” on Saturday night, she playfully gave some insight as to why. “I found out something devastating. Apparently, these celebrities weren’t coming on to date […]
Technology
Apple faces $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict over iPhone and Apple Watch haptics
A federal jury awarded Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion after finding Apple infringed claims from two haptics patents. Apple plans to appeal.
Technology
Apple hit with $5.7 billion in damages over haptic patents
Haptics tech company Taction sued Apple in 2021, alleging it infringed two of its patents. Now a federal jury in San Diego has awarded Taction over $5.7 billion in damages. According to CNBC, "The lawsuit centered around U.S. Patent Nos. 10,659,885 and 10,820,117, which both involve vibration-based, tactile transducer technology that helps users feel a […] Haptics tech company Taction sued Apple in 2021, alleging it infringed two of its patents. Now a federal jury in San Diego has awarded Taction over $5.7 billion in damages. According to CNBC , "The lawsuit centered around U.S. Patent Nos. 10,659,885 and 10,820,117, which both involve vibration-based, tactile transducer technology that helps users feel a device responding to their input." Taction argued that Apple's Taptic Engine in its Apple Watches and iPhones used technology that it had developed without a proper license, and t
Technology
As work requirements kick in for Medicaid, some states are taking a tougher stance
At least six states will require documentation that individuals are too sick to meet Medicaid work requirements kicking in next year
Bay Area
At least 13 Bay Area Starbucks locations closing: Here's a list
More than a dozen Starbucks locations in the Bay Area will be closing after the company announced Thursday it will be closing 250 underperforming coffeehouses across the U.S. this week.
Technology
Audemars Piguet says its Royal Pop collaboration with Swatch is breaking sales records, despite luxury watch slump and tariffs
Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet says its sales and engagement are breaking records after its risky, eye-catching Royal Pop collaboration with Swatch.
Technology
Author Chloe Gong on ‘Eyes of Kings’ ending, ‘Deadlock’ debut and how she wants ‘These Violent Delights’ adapted for TV or film
Chloe Gong has had a busy 2026. The author best known for her hit 2020 “Romeo & Juliet” retelling “These Violent Delights,” which is set in 1920s Shanghai, released the conclusion of one trilogy series last month and is preparing for the launch of her second book in another series in November, all while writing […]
Culture
Avavav Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Avavav Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 25 at 8:48PM PDT until September 30 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3-5 feet with sets up to 6 feet through next Tuesday. Astronomical tides of 6.0-6.5 feet through Sunday, rising to 6.5-7.0 feet Monday through Wednesday leading to minor tidal overflow. * WHERE...Beaches of Orange and San Diego Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow and minor coastal erosion expected during high tides. Additionally, elevated surf will lead to strong rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will approach 7.0 feet each morning Monday through Wednesday. These water levels in combination with elevated surf provides a window for moderate coastal flooding on Monday and Tuesday, especially along south and southwest-facing beaches.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 25 at 9:23PM PDT until September 30 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows possible especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 25 at 9:23PM PDT until September 30 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. There is a risk of moderate coastal flooding especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Moderate flooding of sea water is possibly over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the late morning high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal Flood Advisory products will likely be needed for Monday and Tuesday.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 26 at 1:02PM PDT until September 28 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Focused across exposed south facing coasts. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 5 AM Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to locally significant beach erosion is likely. Very localized damage possible to most vulnerable are
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 26 at 1:02PM PDT until September 30 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves of 3-5 feet. Minor tidal overflows possible especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally moderate coastal flooding impacts possible but unlikely for areas such as Santa Barbara Harbor. These impacts may include moderate flooding of sea water over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of hi
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 26 at 1:53AM PDT until September 30 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. There is a risk of moderate coastal flooding especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Moderate flooding of sea water is possibly over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the late morning high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal Flood Advisory products will likely be needed for Monday and Tuesday.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 26 at 1:53AM PDT until September 30 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows possible especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 26 at 2:08PM PDT until September 28 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, minor tidal overflow expected due to the combination of high tides and elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected due to the combination of high tides and elevated surf. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Sunday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding and minor coastal erosion expected during high tides. Additionally, elevated surf will lead to strong rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated surf of 3-5 feet expected. Local sets to 6 feet possible on south-facing beaches. Morning high tides are expected to peak between 6.7 feet and 7.0 through Wednesday, peaking Tuesday morning. The listed tide predictions have been corrected to reflect curr
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 26 at 5:36AM PDT until September 30 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3-5 feet with sets up to 6 feet through next Tuesday. Astronomical tides of 6.0-6.5 feet through Sunday, rising to 6.5-7.0 feet Monday through Wednesday leading to minor tidal overflow. * WHERE...Beaches of Orange and San Diego Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow and minor coastal erosion expected during high tides. Additionally, elevated surf will lead to strong rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will approach 7.0 feet each morning Monday through Wednesday. These water levels in combination with elevated surf provides a window for moderate coastal flooding on Monday and Tuesday, especially along south and southwest-facing beaches.
Culture
Beauty Marks: The Best Beauty Looks of the Week
Fashion month is in full swing, and the best beauty looks of the week nodded to what’s in store: expect 3D nails, skin-forward glam, and blush, blush, blush!
Culture
Behind Edward Buchanan’s Hub for Black Creatives
The industry legend has opened a new center to house and foster under-represented talent. And he’s done it without a hint of outside investment.
California
Berkeley seeks public opinion on developers competing for Ashby BART housing project
Berkeley residents will have a chance next week to weigh in on developer teams competing to build affordable housing at the Ashby BART station’s East Parking Lot. The city will host an in-person meeting on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center, where the teams will present their experience, past projects, and […] The post Berkeley seeks public opinion on developers competing for Ashby BART housing project appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Berkshire adds to nearly doubled stake in slumping homebuilder
Berkshire Hathaway has increased its bet on a long-term recovery for the struggling U.S. housing market by nearly doubling its stake in Lennar, the nation's second largest homebuilder, since the beginning of July.
News
Bodies of 6 people, including 4 Americans, recovered from collapsed building in Athens
The blast on Friday was believed to have been caused by a major gas leak, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said. Neighboring buildings were damaged and evacuated.
Technology
Boeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting some automated approach functions
Boeing identified a software issue on some 737 Max aircraft that can affect automated vertical navigation functions after a missed approach.
Technology
Bottega Veneta Spring 2027: Lightening Up
Louise Trotter eased up on woven leather and leaned into lighter fabrics, Venetian lace and other homespun touches.
Technology
Box Office: ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Leads With $11.2 Million on Friday as A24’s ‘Primetime’ Takes Second
It might’ve been all about “Resident Evil” at the box office last week, but “Avengers: Endgame” is back on top — seven years later. “Avengers: Endgame Encore” landed at No. 1 on Friday, making $11.2 million from 3,060 North American screens. By Sunday, the Marvel juggernaut should pull in around $26 million. Directed by Anthony […]
Technology
CAA’s Roeg Sutherland on How ‘La Bola Negra’ Should Lead to Optimism About the Market at a Time When There’s ‘More Money Out There Than There Ever Was’
Roeg Sutherland, co-head of CAA’s media finance department and its international film group, lit a candle of hope at the Zurich Summit this Saturday morning as he spoke about how American audiences are consuming international films and how there is “more money” available than ever before—thanks, in particular, to a rise in private equity. “It […]
Technology
CNN says it was left off Air Force One for Trump's Saturday trip to a college football game
CNN, a member of the U.S. network video pool that rotates duties shooting and sharing video coverage of the president, reported it had been scheduled to fly aboard the president's plane Saturday for a scheduled visit to a college football game.
Technology
CNN says it was left off Air Force One for Trump's Saturday trip to a college football game
CNN says it has been left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip to a college football game
Technology
Calls From the Dead, a Madrid Dystopia and Kids Swap Among Writers’ Show Pitches as Iberseries
There's also a historical satire about women vying for power at the Spanish court, the story of a woman who opened the first LGBT bookstore in Spain and a social collision in Galicia are also in focus.
Technology
Can ‘eSUV’ e-bikes really go from trail to town?
Have you ever wanted an electric bike that easily transitions from the drudgery of urban asphalt to adventures in gravel and dirt? That's what a subclass of so-called "electric SUV" (eSUV) e-bikes claims to do, with their wide, all-terrain tires and front and rear suspension, plus practical accessories like fenders and racks. So, that's what […] Have you ever wanted an electric bike that easily transitions from the drudgery of urban asphalt to adventures in gravel and dirt? That's what a subclass of so-called "electric SUV" (eSUV) e-bikes claims to do, with their wide, all-terrain tires and front and rear suspension, plus practical accessories like fenders and racks. So, that's what I set out to test on a new TL Carbon e-bike from Amflow, the DJI offshoot that upended the mountain bike industry a few years ago with its incredibly small and powerful Avinox motors . After a month of
Technology
Can Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince save the web from AI?
Today, I’m talking with Matthew Prince, who is CEO of Cloudflare. This episode is part of a two-part series on the future of business. Matthew last joined us on the show about two and a half years ago, at what we thought then was a wild pivot point for the internet — and now it […] Today, I’m talking with Matthew Prince, who is CEO of Cloudflare. This episode is part of a two-part series on the future of business. Matthew last joined us on the show about two and a half years ago, at what we thought then was a wild pivot point for the internet — and now it turns out things are even wilder because of AI, and Matthew and Cloudflare are right at the center of it. Cloudflare found in June that bots made up more than half of internet traffic. That number just keeps going up as more and more AI companies scrape more and more of the web, and now as more and more AI agents try and do things
News
China has kept its promise to stop funding overseas coal, but loopholes are helping coal expand
It has been five years since China promised the United Nations to stop funding overseas coal projects
Technology
China is playing a different game when it comes to AI
Experts say the U.S. and China aren’t in an AI race because they aren’t targeting the same goals.
Technology
China wants in on U.S. AI data center boom. Here's why
Chinese data center manufacturers see U.S. AI infrastructure demand as an opportunity, but roadblocks remain
Global
China, as usual, uses UN speech to promote global development as solution to world's challenges
China’s vice president has unfurled the nation’s familiar list of global talking points at the U.N. He emphasized development, issued mild statements about the U.S. war with Iran, artificial intelligence and protectionism and made no direct mention of ...
Technology
Chinese AI models surge in global popularity — and Washington is worried
Usage of Chinese AI models by businesses across the globe has increased substantially in 2026.
Technology
Choosing these AI-exposed college majors could dent your job prospects — and lower your pay
At a time when many college students say they are rethinking their academic focus because of AI, new findings supply hard data on the potential costs of these decisions.
Technology
Chuck Varga, GWAR Founding Member and ‘Sexecutioner,’ Dead at 68
Artist played "enormous" role in guiding shock metal band's "illustrations, character designs, performances, and artistic vision"
Culture
Chuck Varga, GWAR Founding Member, Dies at 68 After Cancer Battle
He portrayed the heavy metal band's Sexecutioner character for nearly four decades.
California
Cities Often Squabble Over Homelessness. A New California Law Forces One Community to Try Something Different
New legislation forces the city and county of Sacramento to collaborate on homelessness. Stakeholders say it could have repercussions California-wide.
Technology
Coach Signs Off on Statement Bags for Fall With Playful Styles Inspired by Elle Fanning and Others
Plus, lots of prints, fringe, beading and beyond.
California
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 1:02PM PDT until September 29 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Focused across exposed south facing coasts. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 5 AM Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to locally significant beach erosion is likely. Very localized damage possible to most vulnerable are
California
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:08PM PDT until September 30 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, minor tidal overflow expected due to the combination of high tides and elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected due to the combination of high tides and elevated surf. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Sunday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding and minor coastal erosion expected during high tides. Additionally, elevated surf will lead to strong rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated surf of 3-5 feet expected. Local sets to 6 feet possible on south-facing beaches. Morning high tides are expected to peak between 6.7 feet and 7.0 through Wednesday, peaking Tuesday morning. The listed tide predictions have been corrected to reflect curr
Technology
Colin Kaepernick Says He Still Wants to Return to the NFL
The former 49ers quarterback joined Jemele Hill at Detroit’s Black Footwear Forum to discuss football, activism and his new memoir, “The Perilous Fight.”
Culture
Comedian Edy Modica Is Just Like You (But Funnier)
It’s been a busy few years for Modica, who just released her first stand-up special, “I’m Just Like You (And It Sucks).”
Technology
Control Resonant is a great game — it’s even better when you read everything
In Control Resonant, the entire world is at stake. But that didn't stop the diligent employees of the Federal Bureau of Control from filing reams of paperwork, and it didn't stop me from reading everything I could find, either. Reading is often optional in Resonant, but it's where some of the game's best details - […] In Control Resonant , the entire world is at stake. But that didn't stop the diligent employees of the Federal Bureau of Control from filing reams of paperwork, and it didn't stop me from reading everything I could find, either. Reading is often optional in Resonant , but it's where some of the game's best details - and even love stories! - can be found. In the world of Control Resonant and its predecessor, 2019's Control , the FBC deals with mysterious, otherworldly objects and entities that defy explanation. But the FBC itself is still an old-school bureaucratic age
Technology
Decap is the man behind the drums behind your favorite song
I don't think I'm going to hurt anyone's feelings by pointing out that Decap doesn't have the name recognition of Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Rodrigo, or Charli XCX. But his fingerprints are all over tracks from them, as well as many other artists, including Freddie Gibbs, Bad Bunny, Mac Miller, BTS, and even Ludwig Göransson's score […] Drums on film. | Image: Decap I don't think I'm going to hurt anyone's feelings by pointing out that Decap doesn't have the name recognition of Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Rodrigo, or Charli XCX. But his fingerprints are all over tracks from them, as well as many other artists , including Freddie Gibbs, Bad Bunny, Mac Miller, BTS, and even Ludwig Göransson's score for Oppenheimer . Nicholas Piantedosi, better known as Decap, is a record producer, but perhaps more importantly, he's the man behind Drums That Knock , a series of sample packs that have
Culture
Demi Moore and Tallulah Willis Do Mother-Daughter Dressing in Summery Suiting
The pair coordinated in Thom Browne skirt suits, making a persuasive case for keeping summer dressing going a little longer.
Culture
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2027: Sicilian Extravagance
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana endorsed the concept of freedom of choice, randomly mixing and matching patterns and textures, in a collection that telegraphed playfulness and joy.
California
Donors pour millions more into LA mayor’s race, narrowing gap between Bass and Raman
A bike-lane-loving hedge fund founder and construction workers union put $7M behind Raman. Airbnb has spent heavily for Bass, and the LAPD union is spending big against Raman.
Bay Area
Education Department rolls out FAFSA form earlier than ever before
Education Department rolls out earliest FAFSA form in history. The 15-minute financial aid application launches today.
California
Electrical failure is blamed in Vallejo police cruiser fire
A fire that engulfed a Vallejo police cruiser on Interstate Highway 80 was caused by an electrical failure, police said Friday. An officer was driving the Ford SUV Thursday afternoon near the Abernathy Road exit in Fairfield when smoke and flames appeared from the back, police said. The fire spread to road flares in the […] The post Electrical failure is blamed in Vallejo police cruiser fire appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Elisabetta Franchi Spring 2027: Mixing It Up
Franchi let it rip, mixing cycling shorts with roomy tailored jackets, including a fine tuxedo style, and adding corset-inspired, cross-lacing to just about everything in this otherwise va-va-voom collection.
California
Elliott Smith's LA: 5 places where the musician's legacy lives on
Author Jamie Fisher spoke with some 140 people for her biography on Smith. She shares the spots that shaped his final years.
Technology
Emmy Rossum Says Nude ‘Shameless’ Scenes Affected Her Dating Life Because Men Had ‘Preconceived Notions’ of ‘How I Was Sexually’
Emmy Rossum recently revealed that playing Fiona Gallagher on “Shameless” had some lasting consequences off-screen. Rossum’s nude scenes in the show, which ran for nine seasons, made her dating life difficult because of “preconceived notions,” she said. “It got quite tricky because of the nudity on the show,” Rossum told Maria Sharapova on an episode […]
Culture
Ermanno Scervino Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Ermanno Scervino Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Ermanno Scervino Spring 2027: All That Glitters
Ermanno Scervino swiped the gold frogging from 18th century pirate coats, and The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's jackets, using it across a collection that was brimming with fashion treasures.
Bay Area
Father-in-law of David Navidad-Parra punches convicted killer Abel Uribe in court after spotting him laughing during sentencing hearing in Phoenix, Arizona
Murder victim David Navidad-Parra's father-in-law punched convicted killer Abel Uribe after spotting him laughing during a sentencing hearing in Phoenix, Arizona.
Culture
Ferragamo Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Ferragamo Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Ferragamo Spring 2027: Pocket Calls
Maximilian Davis gave safari style a sensual spin in one of his strongest collections yet.
California
Find world class Black art in these LA County libraries and community centers
The works are from the renowned Golden State Mutual collection and include Richard Wyatt, Elizabeth Catlett, and Charles White.
California
Fox News host Kat Timpf is pregnant again, more than a year after double mastectomy
Kat Timpf stunned fans at a live comedy show by flashing a baby bump, announcing her pregnancy after a harrowing breast cancer battle.
Culture
From Gucci to Gelato—How Shawn Mendes Does Milan Fashion Week
“I loved the big puffy jackets,” says the singer of the new Gucci show he attended.
California
From ‘Big Stench’ to cleaner waters: EBMUD marks 75 years of wastewater treatment
The East Bay Municipal Utility District is celebrating its 75th anniversary with an open house event in Oakland on Saturday. The East Bay’s wastewater bulwark, EBMUD began treating raw sewage in 1951 following a voter-approved mandate in 1944. The vote also included the approval of a $23 million bond to build a regional wastewater system, […] The post From ‘Big Stench’ to cleaner waters: EBMUD marks 75 years of wastewater treatment appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Funko faced a cash crunch. This former Netflix executive has a plan to revive the popular figurine maker
Funko, the company behind the big-headed Pop! figurines, warned last year of a cash crunch, squeezed by tariffs, canceled retail orders and its own overproduction. A new CEO based in Los Feliz is trying to turn it around.
News
German, Russian foreign ministers have rare meeting at UN
The German and Russian foreign ministers have met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly
Technology
Glen Basner Says FilmNation Will Ramp Up Slate in 2027, Is Ready to ‘Raise His Fist’ for ‘I Play Rocky’ and Celebrate ‘Thoughtful’ and ‘Entertaining’ ‘Bunker’
CEO of FilmNation Entertainment Glen Basner was feted by “Conclave” director Edward Berger as he received this year’s Game Changer Award at the Zurich Summit. During the hour-long talk that celebrated the accolade, the exec fondly recalled working with Berger, spoke about buzzy upcoming releases, and revealed that FilmNation will expand its slate for 2027. […]
California
Governor Newsom signs new bills to further prevent gun violence and strengthen California’s gun safety leadership
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News
Guest Opinion: Diaper duty: What Gov. Gavin Newsom owes every newborn
California could soon require diaper companies to disclose the ingredients in their products. For parents, that would mean more information about what babies are exposed to — and a choice about what they put on their children, writes Stanford student Ashton Dolce. The post Guest Opinion: Diaper duty: What Gov. Gavin Newsom owes every newborn appeared first on The Almanac .
Technology
Hayley Kiyoko Wants to Make a Lesbian ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’: ‘Keira Knightley But Gay’
Hayley Kiyoko wants to sail the same-sex-loving high seas. The musician, novelist and filmmaker says her dream project is a queer take on “Pirates of the Caribbean.” “I would love to do a lesbian pirate show or movie — Kiera Knightly, but gay,” she said. “Very gay and fantastical.” Kiyoko’s remarks came Thursday night during […]
Technology
Here’s What Ella Langley Said After a Fan Boldly Asked Her Out
The country star’s “Choosin’ Texas” recently made history on the Billboard Hot 100.
Culture
Here’s the Host & Musical Guest for Every ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season Premiere
Steve Martin has hosted four season openers, more than anyone else. But who is the most frequent musical guest on a season premiere?
California
High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 1:02PM PDT until September 29 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Focused across exposed south facing coasts. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 5 AM Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to locally significant beach erosion is likely. Very localized damage possible to most vulnerable are
News
House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration. Impeachment is an option
"There is a cost to the American people of the out-of-control corruption," said Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, who is in line to become House speaker if Democrats win control at the Capitol.
Bay Area
House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration; impeachment an option
House Democrats are preparing a vast oversight agenda if the party sweeps control in the November elections.
Technology
How Oscar-Tipped Rising Star Anthony Ippolito Turned ‘I Play Rocky’ Into ‘I Play Sylvester’: ‘You Only Have One Chance to Do This’
The sound of rubber sneakers screeching against hard floor inundates the corridors of a sports center tucked in the suburbs of Zurich. It is then cut by the thudding of a heavy metal door. Tucked in the corner of a four-by-four boxing ring is Anthony Ippolito, wearing a thick cream pullover, a neatly pressed shirt […]
Technology
How To Watch Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews Band and More Perform Live at CNN’s ‘Farm Aid Music Festival’
CNN has partnered with Farm Aid for a second year to bring audiences the Farm Aid 2026: Music Festival Live on Saturday, Sept. 26. Audiences can watch the annual music festival, which will air live on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 7 p.m. ET to 11 p.m. ET on CNN. Cable-cutters can also stream the fest […]
California
How wildfire-safe can homes be? Berkeley researchers confront the limits of prevention
There are four approaches to saving a residence from wildfire. Three are preventative measures that can be done by the homeowners themselves — landscaping, building defensible space and hardening the home with certain materials. The fourth approach is the last resort — firefighter response. None have proven 100% effective against the chaos of flying embers, […] The post How wildfire-safe can homes be? Berkeley researchers confront the limits of prevention appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Hurricane Nolo skirts Hawaii but could still unleash powerful winds and flash flooding
While direct landfall by the storm's center was not expected, forecasters said it could cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides, with parts of the Big Island expected to see rainfall totals up to 20 inches.
California
Hurricanes Polo and Odalys could bring coastal flooding to SoCal starting Sunday
Swells from Polo could reach SoCal beaches as early as Sunday and peak Monday and Tuesday. Long Beach and Avalon are among the most vulnerable spots.
Culture
Inside Dove Cameron’s Final Fitting for Her “Celestial” Valentino Wedding Dress in Rome
See a first look at Dove Cameron’s custom Valentino wedding dress here, shared exclusively with Vogue. The musician and actor tied the knot with former Måneskin frontman Damiano David in a ceremony in Tuscany this weekend.
Culture
Interscope’s Nicole Wyskoarko & Common Among Black Music Action Coalition Gala Honorees
Presented by Live Nation, the sixth annual fundraiser also celebrated Patti LaBelle and Public Enemy, among others.
Technology
Isaac Mizrahi on the ‘Unzipped’ Restoration, the John Galliano Met Gala Fiasco and Why the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Cerulean Blue Speech ‘Makes Me Want to Kill Somebody’
No doubt Isaac Mizrahi is excited about the release of the newly restored “Unzipped,” the 1995 documentary chronicling a moment in time when he was one of the fashion world’s hottest designers. However, Mizrahi admits he’s not that eager to watch it. “I have to say I hate looking back,” he tells me. “I hate […]
Technology
I’m afraid of ‘starving to death.’ Social Security stopped our checks due to a hacked bank account. What can we do?
“We are relying on our church for our current needs.”
Culture
Jalen Brunson & KATSEYE on ‘SNL’: Here’s Where to Watch the Season 52 Premiere Live Online for Free
Livestream the NY Knicks superstar and global pop girl group for season premiere of Saturday Night Live on Sept. 26 — watch live online for free.
Technology
Jalen Brunson and KATSEYE Kick Off ‘SNL’ Season 52: Where to Watch the Premiere Online
Both the Knicks star and girl group are set for their 'Saturday Night Live' debuts, the former as host and the latter as premiere week's musical guest.
Technology
James Gray on Broader Takeaways From Personal Film ‘Paper Tiger’: “What Connects Us Is What Matters”
As the crime thriller had its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival, the director spoke about how he hoped the domestic drama's open-ended resolution allows the story to continue for the audience after the credits.
Technology
John Goodman Joins ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3
Ian Alexander and Laura Bailey, who have voice roles in the video game series, have also been cast.
Technology
Jonathan Lipnicki on His Bold Role Opposite Robert Pattinson in ‘Primetime’ and Why He Left L.A.
The former child star — famous for telling Tom Cruise "a human head weighs eight pounds" in 'Jerry Maguire' — opens up about baring all in the Lance Oppenheim-directed film, being brave and staying stubborn for what he loves most: "I don't quit."
Science
Journalists Discuss What RFK Jr. Recently Told the Anti-Vaccine Group He Founded
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Technology
Julianne Moore Accepts Zurich’s Golden Icon Award — in German
Moore credited her career to a childhood spent in Europe, while 'Wild Horse Nine' filmmaker Martin McDonagh was also honored at the Swiss film festival.
Technology
Kane Parsons Recalls ‘Backrooms’ Trailer “Activated a Desire to See: How Did Hollywood Mess This Up?”
Luckily, the young filmmaker told the Zurich Summit that he likes to think he did the core idea of his iconic YouTube series justice — and touched on the possibility of a sequel.
Bay Area
Kawakami: Steph Curry is still holding the Warriors together, one extension at a time
Whenever he ends his career, we will know that the Golden State star achieved everything he possibly could with this franchise.
Technology
Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allege
The center's executive director and chief operating officer, Matt Floca, did not treat the roofing issues as priorities and in April halted a funded plan to address them, according to the letter Thursday signed by David Seide, a lawyer representing the anonymous whistleblowers.
Culture
Kenny Chesney Welcomes Fans Into ‘Silver Sands Marina’ During Intimate Nashville Show: 5 Best Moments
The Country Music Hall of Fame member brought fans into the world of Silver Sands Marina with his show at Nashville's The Pinnacle.
Technology
Kids turned the comment section of an NPR podcast into a group chat
Middle schoolers, likely blocked from other apps and social networks, apparently turned the Spotify comment section under an episode of NPR's Wild Card into an impromptu group chat. In a new episode of This American Life, host Ira Glass digs into how the kids landed there and why. But it mostly boils down to kids […] Middle schoolers, likely blocked from other apps and social networks, apparently turned the Spotify comment section under an episode of NPR's Wild Card into an impromptu group chat. In a new episode of This American Life , host Ira Glass digs into how the kids landed there and why. But it mostly boils down to kids getting creative to work around the restrictions placed on them. When Glass asked one of the kids why they picked this particular podcast, they said, "We just, like, looked for podcasts that didn't have many comments." Which, obviously, hurt Glass's feelings
Bay Area
Kieran Culkin guest stars as the Devil in Hulu's 'Family Guy: Happy Hell-o-ween' special
Brian and Stewie accidentally take over hell after the Devil quits in Hulu's brand-new Halloween special, "Family Guy: Happy Hell-o-ween," streaming Oct. 5!
Technology
Kylie Minogue Delivers Hits, Surprise Guests and Pyrotechnics at AFL Grand Final
The Australian pop icon delivered a career-spanning 20-minute hometown set, joined by G Flip, William Barton and Dom Dolla.
Technology
Kylie Minogue Wears Custom Dolce & Gabbana and Bared Footwear for AFL Grand Final
The Australian singer performed in front of a crowd of 100,000 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
California
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 9:33AM PDT until September 26 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Reservoir * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
California
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 9:33AM PDT until September 26 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Kern River Valley including Lake Isabella * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Culture
MSGM Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
MSGM Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
MSGM Spring 2027: Stars, Stripes — and Zing
Massimo Giorgetti debuted a collaboration with the late Italian pop artist Mario Schifano, whose works felt right at home amid so many vibrant colors and prints.
Technology
Many homeowners have a big insurance coverage gap — and don't even know it
Many consumers have a gap in their homeowners insurance coverage. This puts them at financial risk, and they are likely unaware, experts said.
Culture
Marco Rambaldi Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Marco Rambaldi Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Marco Rambaldi Spring 2027: There’s No Place Like Home
Marco Rambaldi continued his exploration of intimate spaces, and relationships, using the home as inspiration for this youthful, laid-back collection.
Bay Area
Massive East Oakland apartment fire displaces around 100 residents
An early morning apartment fire displaced around 100 residents in East Oakland Friday. Four people were injured in the fire, and the cause is still under investigation.
Technology
Meet Timisola Shasanya, the Winner of the Inaugural Sozzani Award
The menswear designer is receiving a 15,000-euro scholarship.
Technology
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Explains Why He’s Retiring: ‘I Live Every Day Like It’s My Last’
At the New York book launch for his memoir, In My Darkest Hour , artist was candid with fans about the thrash group’s future
Culture
Michelle Branch and Maren Morris Reimagine ‘Goodbye to You’ With Laguna Beach-Themed Video
Kristin Cavallari joins the two Grammy winners in the nostalgia-soaked clip, as Branch revisits her 2002 hit for a 25th-anniversary EP
Technology
Mike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ Sweeps San Sebastian Awards as ‘La Bola Negra,’ ‘NAZA’ Earn Audience Nods
Amanda Kernell's 'Brace Your Heart' won the Swedish-Sami filmmaker the Silver Shell for best director as the Spanish film fest wrapped up its 74th edition, the last for outgoing director Jose Luis Rebordinos.
California
Monterey County supervisors order sheriff to pull plug on automated cameras
Monterey County supervisors have ordered their sheriff to pull the plug on a network of automated license plate readers known as Flock cameras — over the objections of the department. “I want our community to understand that the impact extends well beyond the loss of the 63 cameras operated by the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office,” […] The post Monterey County supervisors order sheriff to pull plug on automated cameras appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Moonlight Run brought hundreds to the Baylands. Here’s who won.
Hundreds for runners sprinted through the Baylands under the harvest moon on Friday night as part of the Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk, an annual race that raises money for local nonprofits. Kaeden Brinkman and Juan Zarate Ornelas took the top prizes in the 10K and the 5K races, respectively. The post Moonlight Run brought hundreds to the Baylands. Here’s who won. appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Technology
Mubi CEO Efe Cakerel Praises ‘Incredible’ ‘Primetime’ Opening Weekend: ‘Bold Storytelling Is Here to Stay’
Mubi CEO Efe Cakarel praised Lance Oppenheim’s “Primetime” while in a rare public appearance at the Zurich Summit. Talking about the phenomenon of young audiences returning to cinemas, the exec said that when he hears about a $20 million opening weekend for a film like Oppenheim’s Venice hit, it is “incredible.” “You look at the […]
Technology
Naima Mohamud Explains Why Finland Needs a Film Like ‘Halima’: ‘It Was a Long Time Coming’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Finnish-Somali director Naima Mohamud’s debut feature, “Halima,” was named Best Fiction Project at the Finnish Film Affair. It’s not the first award for the film, which has consistently generated buzz also outside of the country. But it’s the first Finnish feature film directed by a Black woman. Produced by It’s Alive Films, No-Office Films and […]
Technology
Nas, Jeremy Pope, Ashlee Simpson and More Toast Krug’s New Champagne-and-Sound Experience at L.A.’s Larrabee Studios
Krug is pairing Champagne with live music at Larrabee Studios. The luxury Champagne house is opening the doors to one of Los Angeles’ most storied recording studios this month for “The Art of Blending Krug & Sound,” a three-night experience at Larrabee Studios that will turn guests’ tasting notes — or, more precisely, whatever memories, […]
Bay Area
New clue emerges in search for missing Bay Area coffee shop owner Amy Hillyard
Amy Hillyard, a co-owner of Farley's coffee shops, was reported missing in March.
California
Newsom signs bill that seeks to help abused dogs and cats avoid long shelter stays
Legislation signed Friday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom would remove barriers to adopting neglected animals whose owners face criminal cases.
Bay Area
Nick Bosa’s calf injury creates an injured reserve puzzle for the 49ers
Kyle Shanahan said the star pass rusher will be back “in a few weeks.” Until then, the team will be scrambling to keep enough healthy players on the defensive line.
Technology
Nine Takeaways From Helsinki’s Finnish Film Affair, From Buzzy Titles to Hollywood Whisperers
Genre thrills and chills dominated the 15th Finnish Film Affair that closed last night, and splattered across various sections of Helsinki’s Love & Anarchy Film Festival and panel sessions. The tone was set with the opening film “Nightborn” by local genre wiz Hanna Bergholm, the inaugural Nordic Genre Lab, and yesterday’s panels about Nordic genre’s […]
Bay Area
NorCal couple still missing a month after catastrophic flooding in Nepal
Loved ones have traveled overseas to assist in the search for the couple.
Bay Area
Obituaries: Local residents who have died recently
Local residents who have died recently include Alfred Aguilar Santana, Elodia “Lupe” Soto Del Real, James David “Jim” Owen, David Alois Fencl and Matthew Carl Ragno. The post Obituaries: Local residents who have died recently appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Culture
Olivia Rodrigo’s Melting Dress Revives One of Fashion’s Great Runway Experiments
For the opening night of The Unraveled Tour, Rodrigo enlisted the iconic and innovative designer Hussein Chalayan to make a dress that dissolves under water.
Culture
Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled Tour 2026 Setlist: Every Song Played at the First Show
Get a first look at the 23-song setlist from night one of the tour in Hartford.
Culture
Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled Tour Opener Blooms With Hit After Hit & A Dissolving Dress: 5 Best Moments
Night one of The Unraveled Tour in Hartford, Connecticut, was a joyous two-hour show with no misses. And one really cool wardrobe change.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Unraveled’ Tour Setlist: Every Song Played on Opening Night in Connecticut
Olivia Rodrigo officially kicked off the “Unraveled” tour on Friday night with her first show at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, CT. Scroll down to see the setlist as it’s being updated live. The 86-date tour is in support of Rodrigo’s third album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” which she released […]
Technology
OpenAI expands review of model behavior after more rogue agent incidents emerge
OpenAI is conducting an extensive review of misaligned model activity after disclosures involving an Australian government portal and other websites.
Technology
OpenAI pauses training of its ‘most capable models’
As reports of OpenAI's models breaking containment, hacking sites, and generally getting out of control pile up, the company has made the decision to pause training of its most powerful models. The decision was made after a model being tested within a sandbox exploited a loophole to gain internet access. The incident happened on September […] As reports of OpenAI's models breaking containment , hacking sites, and generally getting out of control pile up, the company has made the decision to pause training of its most powerful models. The decision was made after a model being tested within a sandbox exploited a loophole to gain internet access . The incident happened on September 20th, and "All training, evaluation, and inference with tool-use" remains paused as of Saturday evening, September 25th. In addition, OpenAI revealed on Friday that its agents had inappropriately uploaded 5
Technology
OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehavior disclosure
OpenAI has disclosed its artificial intelligence models have interacted with U.S. government websites in unexpected ways
Bay Area
Overturned box truck on eastbound Hwy 92 in Hayward causes major traffic delays
A truck crash in Hayward during the Friday evening commute caused major traffic delays on eastbound Highway 92 at Clawiter Road.
Technology
Ovrkast Speaks Out Against Outkast’s Lawsuit, Says He Never Intended to ‘Confuse Fans’
In a statement to Rolling Stone , the rapper-producer responds to accusations that he agreed to change his name and later failed to follow through on his promise
Technology
Pearl Jam Surprise Perform With Drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival
The band played "Corduroy" as their first song with the ferocious musician behind the kit
Technology
Peter Gabriel Confronts Death on New Song ‘Face the Wall’
A new full moon brings the latest offering from singer's upcoming album o\i
Technology
Poet Doireann Ní Ghríofa on Her Searching New Book, ‘Said the Dead’
In “Said the Dead,” we meet and follow extraordinary women with extraordinary lives, in a time when Europe and Ireland are in the midst of World War I. As infectious disease outbreaks tear through a women’s asylum in Cork City, Lucia Strangman, one of Europe’s first female doctors, rises to these challenges and then some.
Technology
Pokémon card resellers have turned collecting into an online blood sport
Earlier this month, Pokémon card content creator Natalie Roush posted a video to her YouTube and Instagram pages that enraged the larger collection community. In the now-deleted video, Roush shows off two premium boxes of cards that had not yet been officially released, and implores viewers not to be mad. But they were; other creators […] Earlier this month, Pokémon card content creator Natalie Roush posted a video to her YouTube and Instagram pages that enraged the larger collection community. In the now-deleted video, Roush shows off two premium boxes of cards that had not yet been officially released, and implores viewers not to be mad. But they were; other creators claimed that cards Roush had purchased were stolen from the manufacturer and mocked her for trying to sell them at exorbitant prices . The Roush situation was a high-profile example of the way Poké
California
Pooch gives life trying to save California couple during bear attack
A heroic French bulldog sacrificed itself to save a California couple during a bear attack earlier this month. Its owners were seriously injured.
Bay Area
Pope Leo XIV fills central Paris with 700,000-strong crowd and fervor at giant outdoor Mass
Pope Leo XIV draws hundreds of thousands to Paris' Champs-Élysées for a massive outdoor Mass.
Technology
Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square
The turnout testified to the church's lasting influence in France despite declining attendance and secularizing trends that have emptied churches across Europe.
Culture
Powerful nor'easter causes coastal flooding and knocks out power to parts of the northeast U.S.
Tens of millions of people were in the path of the nor'easter, which was forecast to affect the Mid-Atlantic area and New England throughout the weekend.
Bay Area
Proposition 39 explained: What voters should know about California's voter ID measure
California voters will decide on Proposition 39, the voter ID measure appearing on the November ballot. Here's what to know about the measure.
News
Prosecutor accused of misconduct in 'Broadview Six' case resigns, says US attorney 'scapegoated' her
A prosecutor who has been accused of misconduct over a failed attempt to bring felony charges against six protesters of the federal immigration crackdown in Chicago has resigned
California
Rare sea turtles laid eggs here only to have them threatened by hurricane-charged waves
Marine veterinarians hit the beaches to orchestrate a delicate evacuation of roughly 200 sea turtle eggs just as crews are bracing for powerful waves.
Technology
Reba McEntire Reveals She Missed a Call From Dolly Parton Before Her Death: “I’ll Never Know Why She Called”
"I tried to get back in touch with her and I couldn’t," McEntire said to Entertainment Tonight.
Technology
Reba McEntire Says She Missed a Call from Dolly Parton Before Her Death and ‘Couldn’t’ Get Back in Touch: ‘I’ll Never Know Why She Called’
Reba McEntire revealed her longtime friend Dolly Parton tried to get in touch with her just before she died. The country singer and actress shared that she missed a call from Parton, who died Aug. 25 after a “brief battle” with cancer, and was unable to get in touch with her one final time. “She […]
Bay Area
Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as major signs of nor'easter take shape
Thousands are without power on the U.S. Northeast, while roads are flooding in some coastal New Jersey communities.
News
Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward the country
Lavrov was dismissive after the German and Russian foreign ministers met Saturday on the sidelines of the meeting, holding what's believed to be the first such tête-à-tête since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Culture
SZA Inducted Into New Jersey Hall of Fame by Danny DeVito
"Got inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame," she wrote. "MORE IMPORTANTLY I MET DANNY DEVITO."
Technology
Sabrina Carpenter to Play Ginger Rogers in Tom Holland-Starring Fred Astaire Biopic
Singer's "House Tour" video partner Margaret Qualley will portray Adele Astaire in estate-approved film
Bay Area
San Jose's Winchester Mystery House turns up the terror at Festival Fright Nights
Festival Fright Nights has returned to the Winchester Mystery House, transforming the historic San Jose estate with haunted attractions, immersive storytelling and seasonal experiences through Nov. 1. Here's a look.
Bay Area
Santa Clara may ban recreational sales of nitrous oxide as state tightens rules
SANTA CLARA IS PREPARING TO BAN recreational sales of nitrous oxide products, also known as whippets. But smoke shops within city limits have already started moving away from selling them. The City Council on Tuesday received an update on the proposed ban, which would prohibit the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide for recreational use […] The post Santa Clara may ban recreational sales of nitrous oxide as state tightens rules appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Santa Clara mayoral candidate claims Levi’s Stadium financials fall short
Former Santa Clara Councilmember Kathy Watanabe is calling for an independent analysis of the economic benefit Levi’s Stadium provides to the city, saying residents deserve a clearer accounting of the stadium’s costs, revenues and contributions to city coffers. Watanabe, a mayoral candidate in the upcoming Nov. 3 election, held a news conference Thursday in front... The post Santa Clara mayoral candidate claims Levi’s Stadium financials fall short appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
Scarlett Johansson Takes Break From Filming ‘Batman 2’ for ‘Paper Tiger’ NYFF Premiere After Skipping Cannes: ‘I’m Hallucinating’
A very jet-lagged Scarlett Johansson reunited with co-stars Adam Driver and Miles Teller for the New York Film Festival premiere of “Paper Tiger,” which kicked off the festival’s 64th edition. “I’m hallucinating,” said Johansson during the post-screening Q&A at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. She just got off a long international flight from London, where […]
California
Sea lions leave the dock and take over a Moss Landing roadway
What’s the difference between a dock by the bay and a roadway? Apparently nothing to a sea lion. California Highway Patrol officers were called to Moss Landing, the fishing village and marine research center in northern Monterey County, on Friday after a report of sea lions on the roadway. “Apparently, these sea lions decided the […] The post Sea lions leave the dock and take over a Moss Landing roadway appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Social media influencer says she was groped on Disneyland livestream. A man has been arrested
Social media influencer Yoatzi Castro was celebrating a friend's birthday at Disneyland, snacking on churros and riding Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, when the celebratory mood turned sour.
California
Sonoma County vineyard workers burn toward a better future
Years ago, Anayeli Rodríguez left the hills around Oaxaca, Mexico for the vineyards of Sonoma County. But however far she has traveled, the memory of her grandfather’s ritual before the sowing on his farm comes with her, undimmed. Each year, he would pour a shot of tequila into the soil and ask the earth to […] The post Sonoma County vineyard workers burn toward a better future appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Steph Curry signs Warriors extension under the max, squanders fears of wandering eyes
The four-time NBA champion signed a two-year deal that will keep him with the same franchise that drafted him in 2009.
Culture
Stray Kids Close Latin American Tour in Mexico With Festival STRAYCITY: ‘Did You Miss Us?’
The president and first lady of South Korea attended the show on Sept. 25 at GNP Seguros Stadium.
Technology
Supply glut, lab-grown alternatives: What's behind the fall of diamond prices to record lows
Diamond prices are falling, leading investors and others to wonder whether the gemstones are losing their luster.
Technology
Sylvester Stallone Says He Became Bulimic While Filming ‘Rocky’ Movies, Used Steroids
The 80-year-old actor recalls the period of his life where his physique became an "obsession."
Technology
Sylvester Stallone Says He ‘Became Bulimic’ After Transforming for ‘Rocky’ and Opens Up About the ‘Terrible Toll’ of Steroid Use: It Was An ‘Obsessive Body-Worship Kind of Thing’
Sylvester Stallone is opening up about the less glamorous side of fame, revealing that he’s struggled with a tumultuous relationship with his body ever since he physically transformed to play the titular boxer in “Rocky.” In a recent interview with The New York Times, the famed actor delved into his “intimate” relationship with his body […]
Culture
Taylor Swift Sets 2026 Single-Day Spotify Record, Thanks to ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’
Swift became the most-streamed female artist in a single day this year on the platform.
Technology
Tesla’s big electric truck faces an even bigger infrastructure challenge
The 500-mile Semi arrives as charging gaps still limit electric trucking.
Technology
Texas vs. Tennessee: Where to Watch the Marquee College Football Game Online
Fans, Trump and a whole lot of Secret Service flood to Knoxville's Neyland Stadium for Saturday's SEC showdown between two undefeated powerhouses.
Technology
The 10-year Treasury yield is at its highest in nearly two decades. How we got here
The benchmark yield has climbed to a 19-year high, fueled by sticky inflation, heavy bond issuance and an AI-fueled investment boom.
Technology
The Attico Spring 2027: Pillow Talks
What happens when nobody is watching? Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini answered with a sultry collection that mixed The Attico’s signatures with new appealing ideas.
Technology
The Big Topic at Zalando’s ‘Partner Day’: What AI Can — and Can’t — Do for Online Fashion
At an event for brand partners that Zalando, one of Europe's largest online fashion retailers, holds annually, company insiders explained how they are using AI today to save money, create content and analyze customer data. They also talked about what AI can't do yet in the fashion sector, and what it might never do.
Bay Area
The Giants ‘mom of the year’ defends husband after viral clip
Behind the clip that broke the internet: A grieving husband, a thoughtful wife, and a reminder that you can’t hear what a couple is saying from your couch.
Bay Area
The Waggle: The greatest mansion mystery on Billionaire Row has been solved
We figured out who bought Larry Ellison’s pad. Plus: A dispatch from the S.F. Symphony Gala; celebrities running amok in Marin; and an inauspicious Vogue World preview.
Technology
The blue-collar AI job market is booming. Will data center backlash make it go bust?
The public has soured on AI data centers and states are slowing development, but for HVAC, plumbing, welding, and electrical workers, it's been a jobs boom.
California
There's an orchestra in your LA backyard. This free app tells you who's playing
A shazam for birdsong has this writer astonished at the orchestra outside.
Technology
They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words
Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year. And each year, certain voices dominate. Here, The Associated Press takes the opposite approach and spotlights some thoughts from leaders who might have not captured the headlines and airtime on Saturday, the fifth day of the 2026 General Debate. ___ “Rebuilding confidence does not mean returning to a world that no longer exists.” —Prince Abdul Mateen, foreign minister of Brunei ___ “Creativity is universal. The difference is where society gives it the room to flourish.” —Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, foreign minister of Iceland ___ “Peace is not a negative word.” —Cardinal Pietro Parolin, secretary of state of the Vatican ___ “Moldova ma
Technology
This may be the ‘missing piece’ for investors looking to boost AI exposure
Matthews Asia portfolio manager Andrew Mattock delivers a strategy that revolves around the world's second largest economy.
News
TikTok settles Alabama lawsuit for at least $100M, will implement safety features
TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and implement safety features for teens as part of a settlement that resolved an impending trial
Technology
Tilly Norwood Would Love to Work With Tom Holland and Olivia Colman, ‘but Only If It Were Their Digital Twins’ on an ‘AI Production’
A year after announcing AI actress Tilly Norwood at Zurich Film Festival’s Summit, Particle 6 founder and Norwood creator Eline van der Velden returned to the Swiss event to look back at the backlash her creation has faced since. Asked if she could have ever predicted the furore around Norwood, van der Velden said not […]
News
Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress
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Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress
News
Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
Most of the cuts are focused on Health and Human Services programs that serve refugees and unaccompanied minors accused of being in the country illegally.
Technology
Trump rejects Iran's conditional ceasefire proposal, WSJ reports, as Saudi coalition intercepts projectiles
Trump expects renewed U.S. bombing of Iran after the midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reports, as Saudi-backed forces intercept projectiles.
Bay Area
Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Technology
Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East news
Iran offered this week to reopen the strait and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the U.S. lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon.
Technology
Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards, rolling back Biden-era rules
The new fuel economy standards will reverse the Biden administration's stricter policies meant to spur electric vehicle adoption.
Bay Area
Trump-Xi takeaways: If there were victories, Trump's not sharing them
If there were any tangible victories during President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, they are so far shrouded in mystery.
Bay Area
Vallejo police patrol catches fire on I-80 in Fairfield
A Vallejo police vehicle burst into flames on Interstate 80 in Fairfield on Thursday, according to police.
Technology
Viral Lesbian Bar Article From Boston Globe Is Piquing Hollywood’s Interest
The article has spurred thousands of subscriptions to the paper. Now UTA, which reps the Globe, is fielding inquiries about adaptations.
Technology
Where things stand after Iran's new pitch for a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's president and top diplomat have spent a busy week in New York proposing a deal to the Trump administration to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Culture
Where to Watch the 2026 Texas vs. Tennessee College Football Game Free Online
The game will air live on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 12:00 p.m. ET across several streaming platforms that offer free trials.
Technology
White House moves to block $810 million in funding through pocket rescission
The White House is moving to block $810 million in appropriated funds days before the fiscal year ends, drawing objections over the maneuver.
Technology
Why Xi believes the U.S. and China can overcome the 'Thucydides Trap'
In May, Chinese President Xi Jinping asked U.S. President Donald Trump whether the countries could avoid destructive rivalry. Now, it seems, he thinks they can
Markets
Why bond-market volatility hasn’t spilled over into stocks
The bond market has a reputation for being boring. But lately, it has been the source of much of the action in the U.S.
California
Will El Niño have an upside? California tries to capitalize on big storms
El Niño could unleash major storms and flooding. It also could bring precious water to drought-afflicted California.
Bay Area
Woman's purse stolen from car while visiting friend's grave at Colma cemetery
A Colma cemetery turned into a crime scene after a mourner was targeted by a thief during a recent visit. After spending time at the gravesite, a Daly City woman returned to her vehicle and discovered her purse had been stolen.
California
Working 9-2-5: Hundreds of Dolly devotees dazzle and dance for Parton celebration
HUNDREDS OF DOLLY PARTON FANS skipped their “9 to 5s” on Friday to celebrate the late singer in San Francisco’s Union Square, showing up in sparkly pink outfits, bedazzled cowboy hats and towering blonde wigs. “What better day than 9-25 to celebrate an icon who completely embodies the values of our community,” said Marisa Rodriguez, […] The post Working 9-2-5: Hundreds of Dolly devotees dazzle and dance for Parton celebration appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Wrangler and Imogene + Willie Champion US-Made Denim and Apparel
The collection will include three product drops for men and women.
Technology
YouTube and Meta Reverse Course, Will Accept ‘Musk’ Trailer Ad
The Google unit says the ad was "temporarily restricted" while Meta calls it "an error." TikTok and X remain silent.
Technology
Zuffa Boxing 11: Here’s Where to Watch Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton Boxing Live Online for Free
UFC and Zuffa Boxing promoter Dana White takes the show to England with Zuffa Boxing 11. In the main event, English fighter Johnny Fisher (14-1-0) goes head-to-head against Belgium boxer Michael Pirotton (12-2-0) in a marquee heavyweight match. It’s scheduled for 10 rounds. On Saturday, Sept. 26, Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton takes place at […]
Technology
Zurich Summit Game Changer Glen Basner and Edward Berger Reminisce on a Wild ‘Conclave’ Ride
Former Good Machine colleagues treated Zurich Summit attendees to behind-the-scenes anecdotes about making Berger's Vatican-set drama and touched on a busy year for award recipient Basner.
Bay Area
‘A deeply weird question’: Inside the Berkeley conference debating if AI can feel pain
Could chatbots have souls? Learn to love? Refuse military service? Philosophers and tech workers gathered last weekend at the Lighthaven compound to figure it out.
Technology
‘Ghost Song’ Review: Fatih Akin Doesn’t Find Top Form in This Supernatural Romance, but at Least It Has Beautiful Ghosts
Since hitting an artistic peak with the back-to-back festival triumphs “Head-On” and “Edge of Heaven” in the mid-2000s, German-Turkish auteur Fatih Akin has darted all over the map in genre, style and form — occasionally striking commercially, as with the Diane Kruger thriller “In the Fade” and the local hip-hop biopic “Rhinegold,” without ever matching […]
Technology
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ First Reactions Go Crazy for ‘Epic’ and ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Sequel: ‘Should Be Nominated for Best Picture’
Godzilla is back and better than ever as Takashi Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus Zero” is earning rave first reactions after its New York Film Festival press screening. The director’s sequel to 2023’s blockbuster “Godzilla Minus One” wowed journalists with epic thrills and the first R-rated action set pieces in the long-running kaiju franchise. First reactions out […]
Technology
‘Hanuman Ansh’ Indian Sleeper Hit’s International Distribution Strategy Unveiled by ‘K.G.F,’ ‘Kantara’ Outfit Hombale Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian devotional film “Hanuman Ansh” has grossed more than $3.5 million outside its home territory since Hombale Films took it to international audiences, and the company behind the blockbuster “K.G.F” and “Kantara” franchises has now detailed how it engineered the run. Written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi and adapted from his book “Divine Detour: That […]
California
‘I ache all over’: Vallejo seeks answers after longtime park volunteer’s arrest
Community members are looking for answers after a longtime Vallejo park volunteer spent hours in the hospital following an arrest on Wednesday. Myrna Hayes, 69, was arrested by Vallejo police officers around 9 p.m. Wednesday while she says she was conducting her nightly lockup routine at a trail in the Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve […] The post ‘I ache all over’: Vallejo seeks answers after longtime park volunteer’s arrest appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
‘JAŸ-Z in 8’: 4 Things We Learned From Episode Four
The eight-episode series will be released weekly on HBO Ma two episodes at a time.
Technology
‘Jack & Christine’ Trailer: John Hawkes Turns A Dinner Party Into A Night of Chaos – Film News in Brief
“Jack & Christine,” a thriller short film starring John Hawkes, released the first trailer ahead of its world premiere at Beyond Fest on Sunday. The trailer shows married couple Jack (Luke Barnett) and Christine (Nikki Lorenzo) hosting a dinner party that suddenly spirals into an intense, chaotic evening when a guest (Hawkes) from the couple’s […]
Technology
‘Love Hypothesis’ Director Claire Scanlon Breaks Down the Biggest ‘Star Wars’ Easter Eggs, From Gracie Abrams’ Song to Color-Coded Wardrobes
“Star Wars” has featured iconic locations throughout the franchise, taking audiences to Tatooine, Naboo and now, a campus biology lab at Stanford University. The romantic comedy “Love Hypothesis” premiered on Amazon Prime on Sept. 23, featuring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman as romantic interests who get caught in a fake-dating-turned-real-love trope. On the surface, there […]
Technology
‘My Sad Dead’ Review: An Urban Community Gets the Haunting It Deserves in Pablo Larraín’s Superb Modern Gothic
Macabre and melancholy but suffused with a delicious absurdism that somehow doesn’t clog the arteries of its hopeful little heart, Pablo Larraín’s sprawling, peculiar, terrific “My Sad Dead” is about 20 things at once in every moment. It’s a ghost story, obviously, on account of all the ghosts. It’s a droll tragicomedy, with eccentrically deadpan […]
Technology
‘NAZA’ Co-Director Yuval Abraham Calls Out the U.S. Government for ‘Funding’ Israel’s Destruction of Gaza, Telling NYFF Audience: ‘This Is What Your Country Is Supporting’
The Gaza documentary “NAZA” made its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival to a massive standing ovation for co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor who gave a brief Q&A with festival director Dennis Lim after the screening. Journalist and co-director Abraham told the crowd, many of whom were still drying their eyes […]
Technology
‘Obsession,’ ‘Backrooms’ Ushering in Shift Similar to ‘Easy Rider’ in 1970s, Sony Pictures Classics Co-Chief Says
There has not been a single major industry event in the last three months where major producers and execs have not brought up the phenomenon of Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms” and Curry Barker’s “Obsession.” The two films, directed by 20-something-year-olds who came from YouTube, exploded all box-office expectations while ushering in droves of Gen Z audiences […]
Technology
‘Paper Tiger’ Director James Gray Says He Doesn’t ‘Want to Preach’ Politics To Audiences: ‘Art Is Not Sunday School’
“Paper Tiger” director James Gray says he doesn’t “want to preach” about politics while making the festival rounds for his latest film, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller. “All movies are political in one way or another, but I like movies that exist with subtext,” Gray told Variety at the film’s New York […]
Technology
‘Paper Tiger’ Makes Its Case at NYFF Premiere: “A Labor of Love”
The James Gray film made its North American premiere to a warm reception on Friday evening, standing out as the kind of American indie that’s harder than ever to get made.
Technology
‘SNL U.K.’ Mocks Donald Trump and Andy Burnham’s First Meeting, Harvey Weinstein, Sam Altman and More in Wild Weekend Update
U.S. President Donald Trump, Harvey Weinstein, Sam Altman and more were mocked in the latest “Saturday Night Live U.K.” Weekend Update segment. “This week, President Trump welcomed President Xi to the White House,” co-anchor Ania Magliano said. “As a sign of respect, Trump wore a bright red tie as a sign of Communist China. And […]
Technology
‘SNL’ Promotes Keri Powers to Sole Head of Talent Department, Rebecca Schwartz Upped to Producer
The news comes after longtime music booker Brian Siedlecki departed from the series; The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that the program chose not to renew his contract.
Technology
‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 Casts John Goodman, Video Game Stars Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander
Actor John Goodman and video game stars Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander will be added to the Season 3 cast of HBO drama “The Last of Us.” Goodman plays Joey, one half of the self-nicknamed “Heroes of the Highway” duo from the series based on a Sony PlayStation video game series that follows characters in […]
Technology
‘The Simpsons’ Boss on Season Premiere Guests Emma Thompson and Colin Jost; ‘Treehouse of Horror’ Spoilers; Jack in the Box Meal Easter Eggs and Movie Update
“The Simpsons” returns on Sunday, Sept. 27, on Fox with a Season 38 opener (“The Children’s Book Job”) that parodies children’s books, featuring guest voice Emma Thompson as a beloved children’s book author who comes to town for a benefit to save Springfield Elementary from closing. But when her character — saucy British writer Constance […]
Technology
‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen Watches Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ — and He’s Not a Fan
After weeks of sparring with A24 from the sidelines, Hansen graded Pattinson's performance a "D" and called the film a "fever dream."
Markets
‘We lived within our means’: I earned $30,000 as a pastor and still retired comfortably. Why don’t you tell people that?
“As a country, we have grown dangerously comfortable.”