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2026-10-15

45 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.

Technology

Academy CEO Bill Kramer to Head to Tokyo for Leadership Award and Onstage Summit With Toho Boss Matsuoka Hiro

Academy CEO Bill Kramer is set to make his first trip to Asia later this month. He will collect a leadership award at the Tokyo International Film Festival and also sit down with Toho president and CEO Matsuoka Hiro for a public conversation. The festival’s 39th edition runs Oct. 26–Nov. 4 and has built a […]

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Technology

After 28 years, KQED radio host Scott Shafer announces retirement

"Working for KQED has given me a front row seat to historic events and people."

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Technology

Alan Mandell, Esteemed Actor and Interpreter of Samuel Beckett Plays, Dies at 98

He helped stage ‘Waiting for Godot’ (and played Lucky) inside San Quentin State Prison in 1957, then helped out Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter with their recent Broadway revival.

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California

Alan Mandell, acclaimed actor and interpreter of playwright Samuel Beckett's work, dies at 98

Alan Mandell, an acclaimed classical actor and one of the foremost interpreters of playwright Samuel Beckett's work, has died.

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Technology

Anthony Edwards Names Justin Bieber ‘White Boy of the Year’ in Satirical Believe That Awards (EXCLUSIVE)

Move over, Chalamet — there’s a new white boy of the year. Minnesota Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards has brought back his satirical Believe That Awards, which went viral in 2025 — reaching 150 million cross-platform views — for crowning Timothée Chalamet white boy of the year. In the 2026 edition, that honorific went to Justin […]

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Technology

Anthropic’s slowing growth could be the AI trade’s latest red flag

Anthropic’s revenue growth appears to be cooling as the company prepares for its public debut, further stoking investors’ AI jitters

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Technology

Bill Aimed at Promoting Music Tourism in U.S. Signed Into Law by President Trump

The law will require the assistant secretary of commerce for travel and tourism to come up with a plan to increase tourism across the United States.

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California

Billy Crystal doesn't trust God after Pacific Palisades fire and Rob Reiner's death

Billy Crystal opens up about the loss of his Pacific Palisades home and longtime friend Rob Reiner, ahead of the debut of his one-man Broadway show "860."

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Technology

Blake Griffin Really Wants to Be John Oliver

The former Clippers all-star has a new late-night gig. He hopes it makes you see him — and sports — in a completely new light.

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California

California Officials Denounce Trump DOJ’s Demands to Prove Voters’ Citizenship

Just weeks before Election Day, the U.S. Department of Justice called on state election officials to withhold ballots from voters it flagged as potentially ineligible.

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Technology

Carín León’s ‘Desde Que Te Tengo’ Is No. 1 on Latin Pop Airplay

Lenin Ramírez’s “Polvo Rosita” blows into the No. 1 spot on Regional Mexican Airplay.

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News

Child care facility opens at Elco Yards

Learning Links celebrated the opening of its inclusive early childhood education center at Elco Yards, one of Redwood City’s newest mixed-use developments, with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday. The post Child care facility opens at Elco Yards appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .

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Culture

Christie’s London Sales Bring in $289 M., With Records for Bridget Riley and Liubov Popova

The sales, one adviser said, was a clear indication of a solid market, though he cautioned against reading too much into the totals.

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Bay Area

Cornell University faculty presses president as debate begins on no-confidence resolution

Cornell University’s faculty senate on Wednesday began deliberating a no-confidence resolution to condemn the school’s response to sexual violence on campus.

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Bay Area

Correction to our reporting on ‘Lucky Luke’ Brugnara

The Standard updates our previous reporting on this story.

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Culture

Céline Dion’s Chanel Look Nods to Her 1997 Oscars Dress—and Took 1,380 Hours to Make

The star wore a custom Chanel gown that nodded back to her glitzy red-carpet look at the 1997 Oscars.

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Technology

Drakeo the Ruler’s Mom Settles With Live Nation Over Rapper’s Killing at Music Festival

Darrylene Corniel settled her wrongful death lawsuit against the concert company, but claims brought by the rapper's son and brother remain set for trial next month

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Bay Area

Flock CEO blames “misinformation” for backlash as protesters rally outside

At TechCrunch Disrupt, Garrett Langley says Flock must “better control our story.”

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Culture

Former Recognition Music CEO Ben Katovsky Leaves Catalog Fund for Top Job at Pipeline

Katovsky will pair his catalog management experience with Matt Spetzler's deal-making know-how to grow the artist advance platform.

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Bay Area

Gary McCoy gets another big endorsement, this time from Team Moderate

Plus: Journos take lighter look at election, a $3 million PAC donation spurs questions, and how Scott Wiener and Connie Chan are courting female voters.

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California

Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.14.26

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California

Hayward voters to pick District 1, District 6 councilmembers in November

In the upcoming Nov. 3 election, Hayward voters will elect two members to the City Council to represent District 1 and District 6. District 1 In District 1, which comprises the city’s northeastern region neighborhoods like Hayward Hills and Mission Foothills, and the campus of California State University, East Bay, incumbent Councilmember George Syrop will […] The post Hayward voters to pick District 1, District 6 councilmembers in November appeared first on Local News Matters .

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California

Heat Advisory issued October 14 at 6:39PM PDT until October 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 80s to the mid 90s expected. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas and San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase during hot temperatures.

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California

Heat Advisory issued October 14 at 6:39PM PDT until October 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph expected. Strongest winds will be near the foothills of the Santa Ana mountains. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 94 expected. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to noon PDT Saturday. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Moderate to locally major HeatRisk. Those sensitive to heat may be impacted.

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Bay Area

Hercules police urge caution after mountain lion sightings in neighborhood

The Hercules Police Department is advising residents to remain alert following confirmed mountain lion sightings in a neighborhood near Hercules Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

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California

High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 6:39PM PDT until October 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible. Local gusts to 70 mph below the San Gorgonio Pass. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will weaken and become more localized into Saturday as winds become more easterly.

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California

High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 6:39PM PDT until October 17 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to noon PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be on Friday.

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California

High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 6:39PM PDT until October 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...For eastern portions of the valleys, northeast to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected, locally higher near mountain foothills. For the western valleys, more localized wind gusts 35 to 45 mph. Strongest and most widespread winds will be on Friday. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...From 8 PM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will become easterly on Saturday.

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California

High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 6:39PM PDT until October 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...For Thursday and Friday northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph possible. Gusts over 60 mph near the Cajon Pass. For Saturday, winds will turn more easterly with gusts 35 to 45 mph, strongest below the San Gorgonio Pass. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest on Friday.

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California

High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 6:39PM PDT until October 18 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. Strongest winds on mountain foothills. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight PDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be on Friday. Winds become more easterly Saturday.

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California

High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 6:39PM PDT until October 18 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph. Strongest winds will be on mountain foothills. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight PDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest on Friday.

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California

High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 6:39PM PDT until October 18 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph expected. Winds will be strongest on Friday. * WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight PDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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Bay Area

Hog Island Oyster Co. withdraws 200K oysters after luxury hotel's sewage leak

The company said it is taking action out of "an abundance of caution."

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Technology

Inside India newsletter: Billionaire Ambani’s mega-IPO faces a valuation reality check amid Musk spat

Jio Platforms, the company at the center of Musk’s remarks, is launching an IPO later this month.

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Meta- and Google-backed Jio Platforms to raise up to $3.2 billion in historic IPO in India

Jio's share sale will be India's largest ever in rupee terms, and second largest in dollar terms, trailing the Hyundai Motors IPO that raised $3.3 billion in 2024.

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California

Red Flag Warning issued October 14 at 6:20PM PDT until October 16 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 592 Central Sierra.Fire weather zone 593 North Kings River.Fire weather zone 594 Sequoia Kings.Fire weather zone 595 Lake Isabella. * WIND...STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS EXPECTED. A 70 TO 90 PERCENT PROBABILITY OF GUSTS EXCEEDING 40 MPH ON THURSDAY. A 40 TO 60 PERCENT PROBABILITY OF GUSTS EXCEEDING 40 MPH ON FRIDAY. * HUMIDITY...MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY BETWEEN 15-25 PERCENT BOTH DAYS. * THUNDERSTORMS...NO THUNDERSTORM THREAT. * HIGHEST THREAT...IS LOCATED FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 4,000 UP TO THE CREST OF THE SIERRA NEVADA. * IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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Bay Area

SJ getting 'storm ready' ahead of potentially record-breaking El Niño winter

San Jose officials are preparing for what could be a significant winter storm season associated with El Niño, using the city's Emergency Operations Center to coordinate planning, training and flood mitigation efforts. We spoke with officials on how the city is preparing.

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Technology

SK Hynix shares plunge 10% amid Asia tech rout as Fed rate hike fears, AI funding worries mount

A sell-off in global technology hardware stocks deepened Thursday.

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Technology

Sylvester Stallone Has ‘Millions of Regrets’ About Doing His Own Stunts: ‘I’m An Idiot for Doing That’

Sylvester Stallone is opening up about how decades of daredevilry have affected him—and why he considers himself an “idiot” for continuing to do his own stunts year after year. In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the “Rocky” actor said he has “millions, millions of regrets” about his action career. “I could literally spend […]

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Technology

Ugg Continues Its High-Fashion Push With JW Anderson’s New Loafer-Inspired Collection

Following its partnership with Willy Chavarria, the footwear brand is keeping its designer collaboration streak alive with two new styles available Oct. 15.

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Culture

Watch Miranda Lambert Serenade Her Husband With New ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Lyrics for His Birthday: ‘He’s in Vegas, I Can Tell’

The country star shared a series of photos and videos to celebrate Brendan McLoughlin's 35th birthday.

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California

Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 6:21PM PDT until October 16 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 6:39PM PDT until October 17 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph expected. Strongest winds will be near the foothills of the Santa Ana mountains. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 94 expected. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to noon PDT Saturday. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Moderate to locally major HeatRisk. Those sensitive to heat may be impacted.

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Technology

‘Full House’ Star Jodie Sweetin Says Dave Coulier is ‘Doing Great’ Following ‘Tough Battle’ with Cancer

Jodie Sweetin is giving fans a health update on her “Full House” co-star Dave Coulier, eight months after the actor announced he was in remission from tongue cancer. Speaking with People, Sweetin said Coulier is doing “really well,” and she’d just stayed at his house for a weekend with Andrea Barber, who played Kimmy Gibler […]

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Technology

‘The Lowdown’ Creator Sterlin Harjo on the Films That Inspired Season 2, and What Convinced Tommy Lee Jones to Join the Show

As “The Lowdown” Season 2 opens, citizen journalist (or “truthstorian”) Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke) is in a completely uncomfortable position: success. He’s about accept a local media award for a piece he wrote about the death of Dale Washberg (as detailed in Season 1 of the series), but isn’t happy about it. Rather than accept […]

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