Bay Area
A Bay Area girl was killed on her walk home. Now, a new call for answers.
The killing of 13-year-old Michele Matteucci haunted Daly City in 1987.
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2026-11-01
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California
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 1 at 10:29AM PST until November 2 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor tidal overflow during high tides. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Minor flood impacts are possible during high tides with water flowing over normally dry sand and to lower parking lots or paths. Moderate beach erosion is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional flood impacts are likely into next weekend with tides reaching 7 ft as early as Friday. Tides will peak over the weekend into early next week 7.0-7.8 ft. Elevated surf may increase flood impacts during this time, especially across west to northwest facing beaches. Reminde
Bay Area
Christina Downer's boyfriend and his ex arrested on suspicion of killing her
The two suspects both have ties to the missing woman.
Technology
Guarding the Gates of Knowledge
A recent scroll through social media got me thinking about trust. About half my feed was filled with AI slop that astute users would call out as being machine-generated, often to the embarrassment of the rube who unknowingly spread it and sometimes to the delight of the poster who shared it deliberately because they found it amusing or useful for sowing confusion. Remember the good old days of GPT-3 when we could ask the chatbot anything and it would almost instantly and very confidently spit back a plausible but false answer? That’s when the word “hallucination” as applied to AI answers entered the lexicon. Six years and several versions of a few different chatbots later, I still can’t trust the answers I get, even though Claude or Gemini often do useful work for me. That’s the thing about current AI: Trust but verify. And verify you must. Apply that maxim at scale to maintain the integ
Technology
Juan Atkins, Co-Founder of Techno Music, Dies at 64
The Detroit producer and DJ pioneered the genre as a solo artist and member of the Belleville Three, Cybotron, and Borderland
Technology
Juan Atkins, Techno Music Pioneer, Dead at 64
The originator of Detroit techno, Atkins was a founding member of the pioneering electronic music duo Cybotron and released the influential "No UFO's" under his Model 500 moniker
California
Jurupa Valley's Patriot High has become an unlikely hotbed for flag football
Patriot High has limited resources, but the school has worked to become the three-time River Valley League flag football champions.
News
Lamar Jackson needs surgery on his injured thumb and it could be season-ending, Ravens coach Jesse Minter says
Lamar Jackson needs surgery on his injured thumb and it could be season-ending, Ravens coach Jesse Minter says
Technology
My Chemical Romance Top the ‘Billboard’ 200 With 20-Year-Old Album
The rock band’s The Black Parade reached the top slot with its 20th anniversary reissue, beating out Olivia Rodrigo
Bay Area
Pregnant mom killed in mass shooting inside Bay Area Spirit Halloween store
"It was immediate panic. You heard a mom crying out for their child."
Bay Area
San Jose police chief refutes claims of ALPR inconsistency
San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph has made his first public response to a simmering controversy centered on his past claim that the city’s automated license plate reader data had never been improperly disclosed. In recent weeks, vocal critics have pointed out that claim — made during March council deliberations — appears to be at... The post San Jose police chief refutes claims of ALPR inconsistency appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Bay Area
Sandoval: It’s time to get Cupertino back on track
I love Cupertino. I loved serving as a school board trustee, councilwoman and then as mayor of this beautiful city. Yes, there were contentious debates and divided votes. But we rolled up our sleeves, worked through our differences and came together to build a better city for residents. Today, the city I love has lost... The post Sandoval: It’s time to get Cupertino back on track appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
Santa Cruz-based horror film 'Poultrygeist 2' may be too shocking to release
"We believe the content may not be suitable for your facility."
California
Sutter Abandons Plan for New Emeryville Hospital Pitched as Replacement for Alta Bates
The company now says it will explore other locations for a new East Bay hospital, and hopes to keep Alta Bates open until one is built.
Bay Area
The Biz Beat: Popular San Jose Mexican bakery opens 4th location
The October opening of Panapolis Bakery No. 4 in San Jose was perfunctory. Owner Aldo Ortiz had a photo taken with his family under a balloon arch, then thanked the crowd for its patience and cut the ceremonial red ribbon. There was no time for the scheduled remarks from District 2 Councilmember Pamela Campos or... The post The Biz Beat: Popular San Jose Mexican bakery opens 4th location appeared first on San José Spotlight .