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If Turkey draws or loses tonight, the Americans will be guaranteed to win their group.
Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in DHS oversight and care.
The Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that shared little about what it did or why to a more transparent institution willing to explain how it makes decisions and what it thinks about the economy
Police in Chicago say at least 12 people in a crowd on a street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting
President Donald Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism
More than 680 people have gotten sick since the state's first outbreak began on June 20, 2025.
Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv on Saturday, killing at least one person and injuring nine, including a 6-year-old, authorities said.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki decided to strip Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle over the Ukrainian leader's decision to name a military unit after a Ukrainian paramilitary organization accused of massacring Poles during World War II.
President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she asked "over and over" for a photo with him at the recent Group of Seven summit and criticizing what he said was Italy's lack of cooperation during the Iran war.
Begoña Gómez is accused of using her position to influence government contracts given to a group of technology companies. The judge also accused her of the misuse of public funds in the hiring of a consultant and the inappropriate use of software while she was a professor at a public university.
Iran on Saturday said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their interim agreement, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn't stop.
The visit to Pavia was a required stop for history's first Augustinian pope. Leo proclaimed himself a "son of St. Augustine" on the night of his election and has cited Augustine prolifically in his first year, making clear that the saint is the guiding inspiration of his pontificate.
Media and pundits pounced on millions in charity payments Gov. Gavin Newsom has solicited for nonprofits, including ones his wife is involved in.
Hungry for greenery in a city short on parks, residents have reimagined San Vicente Boulevard.
Golden State has hosted a slew of potential lottery picks including Brayden Burries, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Morez Johnson Jr., leading up to the draft.
This week, The Waggle dives into the gossip blowing up the group chats across San Francisco.
Monte Rio is staging a tiny comeback. We’d be fine if it stopped right there.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Everyone agrees it would be nice to know the outcomes of California elections sooner. What they can’t agree upon is whether and how to make that happen. The state’s glacial pace of counting primary votes — it took a week before enough ballots […]
Local residents who died recently include Rachel Valentine, Marion Moreno, Eleanor Swent, Martha Enthoven and Demetrios Kanellakos.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Everyone agrees it would be nice to know the outcomes of California elections sooner. What they can’t agree upon is whether and how to make that happen. The state’s glacial pace of counting primary votes — it took a week before enough ballots […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Everyone agrees it would be nice to know the outcomes of California elections sooner. What they can’t agree upon is whether and how to make that happen. The state’s glacial pace of counting primary votes — it took a week before enough ballots […]
Friends and loved ones beamed with pride Thursday at the graduation ceremony for the San Francisco Fire Department’s 137th class of recruits, 47 people who will now take on the responsibility of firefighting. The ceremony was held at Archbishop Riordan High School and included San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, Fire Chief Dean Crispen, Police Chief […] The post ‘So fired up’: San Francisco Fire Department graduates 47 new recruits at ceremony appeared first on Local News Matters .
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a probe into Major League Baseball, suggesting that MLB may have violated civil rights policies for apparently issuing warnings to three San Francisco Giants players who wrote Bible verses on their hats during Pride Night last week. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon wrote a letter […] The post DOJ launches probe into MLB after Giants Pride Night hat debacle appeared first on Local News Matters .
Live music, cheering wrestling fans and the aromas of food trucks filled Oakland’s Latham Square on Thursday evening as residents gathered for the launch of Oaktown Thursdays, a monthly street festival organizers hope will bring new energy downtown while supporting local businesses and artists. The free event series takes place on the third Thursday of […] The post Downtown Oakland vibe gets a boost as Oaktown Thursdays debuts with music, food appeared first on Local News Matters .
Budget season in San Jose is over, but the months-long negotiations have set the stage for new political fights that are only beginning to take shape. The City Council on Tuesday put the final seal of approval on the $5.5 billion budget that will see San Jose through the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1. Facing down a... The post San Jose’s budget lands with wins, losses, work to do appeared first on San José Spotlight .
A 1957 Telefunken Opus 7 radio traveled with a daughter from Los Angeles to the Bay Area — sitting in silence and collecting dust — until she finally had it restored, rekindling her connection to her late father’s musical legacy.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Everyone agrees it would be nice to know the outcomes of California elections sooner. What they can’t agree upon is whether and how to make that happen. The state’s glacial pace of counting primary votes — it took a week before enough ballots […]
A 911 call reportedly led to the rescue effort in a remote area of Humboldt County.
Federal officials say three hikers have died from apparent heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon
A bald eagle that was treated for severe injuries including signs of electrocution was released back into the wild Friday after six months of rehabilitation in Monterey County. The adult eagle was found with a broken shoulder on Dec. 21 in a backyard on the southeast side of Salinas. It was taken to the Monterey […] The post Injured bald eagle rehabilitated and released into the wild after six months in Monterey County appeared first on Local News Matters .
Union Pacific Railroad will pay a $155,234 penalty for sending toxic waste in Oakland to a landfill that wasn’t authorized to accept it, among other violations, under a settlement announced Thursday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The penalty resolves violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act tied to a cleanup conducted in 2022 at […] The post Union Pacific Railroad to pay $155k penalty over toxic waste disposal violations in Oakland appeared first on Local News Matters .
U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss a World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi
The west coast edition of gallerist Jeffrey Deitch’s famed art block party will include some 1,400 participants.
The union representing horse-drawn carriage drivers says it will not resume offer rides in Central Park until Tuesday in the wake of a death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage
Burrows got his start in television relatively late at age 35, directing episodes of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "The Bob Newhart Show," and "Laverne & Shirley."
A federal judge has rejected former President Joe Biden’s attempt to block the Trump administration from releasing to a conservative group the recordings that Biden made with a ghostwriter
The district had said nearly 200 trees needed to be removed to clean up contaminated soil.
To preserve the history of L.A.’s Black queer underground clubs, this artist recreated them.
A large plume of white smoke billowed out of a cold storage facility on Friday afternoon, two days after the fire first ignited at the Boyle Heights warehouse.
Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work.
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, a look back five decades to 1976 — the year of the nation's bicentennial — reveals notable similarities with today.
A year earlier, Fourth Street was empty. Federal immigration agents were seizing people across the city. On Thursday night, Santa Ana erupted in joy.
The U.S. team secured its spot in the World Cup's knockout round with a win against Australia on Friday. It's the first time since 1930 that the American men have won consecutive World Cup matches. To discuss the tournament, Amna Nawaz spoke with soccer writer Leander Schaerlaeckens, author of "The Long Game: U.S. Men's Soccer and Its Savage, Four-Decade Journey to the Top, or Thereabouts."
As the rainbow array outside Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art suggests, artist Derrick Adams is accentuating the positive. He celebrates contemporary Black life and culture, depicting leisure, freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Jared Bowen of GBH Boston recently sat down with Adams for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the preliminary deal with Iran, President Trump's record-low approval rating on the economy and some Republicans in Congress breaking with Trump.
The fire at a cold-storage facility broke out Wednesday afternoon and has been full of challenges for firefighters.
The Obama Presidential Center is now open to the public in Chicago. Former President Obama says he does not want the center to feel like a shrine or a museum, but rather a representation of an American story still being written. Ali Rogin discusses what Obama is seeking to communicate through this new institution with Yale University historian Beverly Gage.
A growing body of research suggests popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may also help treat or prevent certain cancers. It's the latest unexpected benefit to be associated with GLP-1s, which are now taken by one-in-eight American adults. William Brangham reports.
A 4.7-mile, $7.9-billion extension of Metro's E Line would link East L.A. to Montebello with four new stations, including an underground relocation of the current Atlantic stop.
After two Mountain View Los Altos High School District trustees clashed over an appointment to a city transportation committee, the board has found a path forward. Following a June 15 discussion, President Thida Cornes will continue to serve.
In the wake of a licensing snafu, Mountain View’s free shuttle services will likely not be running again until Wednesday, June 24 at the earliest, according to a city news update.
Mountain View Whisman School District students could see more formal protections from extreme heat, poor air quality, floods and sun exposure under a draft weather safety policy being reviewed by the district.
In our news wrap Friday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would not walk away from any threat to his leadership after a rival within the Labour Party won a seat in Parliament, there's been a flu outbreak at an Air Force base in Texas just weeks after the end of mandatory vaccines for service members and horse-drawn carriage rides in New York are on hold after a young tourist was killed.
What are the prospects that the Israeli-Hezbollah ceasefire will hold and for how long? For insight, Amna Nawaz spoke with Rob Malley. He was the U.S. Special Envoy for Iran during the Biden administration and was part of the team that negotiated the nuclear agreement with Iran during the Obama administration.
Los Angeles police Friday released body cam footage of an officer killing a woman's pet dog in a case that has sparked outrage and questions.
Heavy overnight fighting in southern Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah militants threatened to derail the initial U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war. But a last-ditch effort to secure another ceasefire succeeded, for now, and the Americans and Iranians plan to meet soon to begin to hammer out a longer-term accord. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
A pilot study by the San Francisco Estuary Institute captures plastic particles in the Bay that are 10 times smaller than measured before, the width of a human hair.
Observers on Friday called Cuba's new free-market reforms the most sweeping economic overhaul of the island's communist economy since the Cuban revolution, as the grandson of former President Raúl Castro said in an interview that Cuba must seek to move its economy forward.
A pilot study by the San Francisco Estuary Institute captures plastic particles in the Bay that are 10 times smaller than measured before, the width of a human hair.
Hayward city councilmembers learned more this week about plans from a private jet storage and fuel company to increase its capacity at Hayward by building a new, nearly 40,000-square-foot hangar.  The facility will bring badly needed relief to local aviators looking for rare hangar space in the Bay Area, according to a city staff report […] The post Nearly 40,000 square feet of new hangar space planned for Hayward Executive Airport appeared first on Local News Matters .
Monterey and Marin counties launched book gifting programs with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library this month, allowing thousands of children access to free books delivered directly to their homes. Children up to 5 years old are eligible to receive one book every month with the program, which starts this June in Monterey and Marin counties. On […] The post Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to families in Monterey and Marin counties appeared first on Local News Matters .
Dr. Antonio Chahine, acting public health officer at the city of Berkeley Public Health Division, stood outside the entrance of Steamworks Baths Berkeley, the Bay Area’s sole male bathhouse, on Thursday afternoon to direct bathhouse clients to a mpox vaccination clinic on the Steamworks grounds. In anticipation of a surge of international visitors at next […] The post Berkeley offers free mpox vaccines ahead of Pride events amid rise in California cases appeared first on Local News Matters .
Admission to the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens has been cut to $3 for low-income city residents who show their Medi-Cal or CalFresh cards, Mayor Daniel Lurie said. The move is part of the mayor’s Family Opportunity Agenda to bring down costs for working families. “Our world-class arts and culture organizations are here to serve […] The post Mayor Lurie announces $3 admission to SF Zoo for low-income residents appeared first on Local News Matters .
Warehouse workers at the C&H Sugar factory in Crockett walked out this week, launching a strike against a three-year contract renewal they call “egregious.” The 90 warehouse workers, represented by Oakland-based International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 6, say C&H proposed a raw deal: cutting five of 10 annual sick days, doing away with benefits […] The post Retiree benefits, overtime rules at heart of the first C&H Sugar workers strike in decades appeared first on Local News Matters .
LEGISLATORS THIS WEEK approved a health tax bill meant to continue critical federal funding for the state’s Medicaid program, also known as Medi-Cal. Their approval comes despite warnings from health industry leaders that the tax, as designed, will raise premiums for privately insured Californians. New federal rules are forcing the state to restructure its managed […] The post New California health tax plan may increase premiums for privately insured residents appeared first on Local News Matters .
“Hamburger Eyes,” an influential San Francisco magazine of contemporary black-and-white street photography, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an exhibition in the San Francisco Public Library’s Jewitt Gallery on view through Sept. 24. Featuring images by nearly seven dozen photographers that capture a wide range of human experiences and locales, the exhibit traces the publication’s evolution from makeshift zine […] The post SF Public Library showcases 25 years of ‘Hamburger Eyes’ street photography appeared first on Local News Matters .
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie recently announced that “7×7”, a free public art installation that will shoot 49 beams of light above Civic Center Plaza, will be on display from Sunday through July 4. The city of San Francisco hopes that “7×7”, created and produced by public arts organization Illuminate, will welcome visitors from around […] The post Mayor Lurie unveils 49-beam light display at SF Civic Center Plaza to celebrate summer appeared first on Local News Matters .
Overcoming barriers strengthened the bond between these dads and their kids.
This year, the Legislature is considering the Truth in Disclosure Act.
Attendees at the Oakland Museum of California’s Juneteenth festival reflect on freedom, accountability and the legacy of slavery in America.
Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. Home sales are provided by California Resource, a real estate information company that obtains the information from counties’ […]
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to retain three out of five county positions dedicated to suicide prevention as it reckoned with massive federal and state budget cuts that could wipe out its Suicide Prevention Oversight Committee.
Andy Burnham, a 56-year-old politician nicknamed the King of the North, has emerged as the top contender to replace UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party and the country.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. There are three immutable aspects of economic life in California today. No. 1, Californians face the nation’s highest cost of living. It is 11% higher than the national average, according to the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis, including rents 53% higher than average […]
Kaci Patterson is the founder and chief architect of Social Good Solutions. She also founded the Black Equity Collective, where she serves as chief architect.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The nation’s largest public four-year university may soon be barred from replacing faculty with generative AI as a bill backed by a union of professors comes nearer to reaching the governor’s desk. Few examples exist of the California State University’s attempting to replace […]
Your weekly guide to treasures at the Kiwanis Redwood City Farmers Market for Saturday, June 13, 8 am-1 p.m. on 500 Arguello Street, Redwood City.
In 1938, a recently widowed Black woman stepped off the train at Saratoga Springs, New York. She had only $33 in her pocket. No family waiting for her. No support to welcome her. It was the heart of the Great Depression.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized NATO allies and announced a Pentagon review of their performance. But Hegseth is mostly telling them things they already know.
Dozens gathered Wednesday morning at the County Courtyard for Redwood City’s second Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony, where speakers honored Black history while calling attention to displacement, disparities and the work still ahead.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. There are three immutable aspects of economic life in California today. No. 1, Californians face the nation’s highest cost of living. It is 11% higher than the national average, according to the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis, including rents 53% higher than average […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Kaci Patterson Kaci Patterson is the founder and chief architect of Social Good Solutions. She also founded the Black Equity Collective, where she serves as chief architect. Juneteenth is both a mirror and a question, reflecting the unfinished promises […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The nation’s largest public four-year university may soon be barred from replacing faculty with generative AI as a bill backed by a union of professors comes nearer to reaching the governor’s desk. Few examples exist of the California State University’s attempting to replace […]
The cancellation of talks raised questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran. Officials said Israel and the militant group later agreed to renew their ceasefire.
In Community Briefs, upcoming events include a preschool open house at All Five in Menlo Park and a bike practice day at Hillview Middle School, plus docent training in Woodside and an affordable housing waitlist opens up.
DALLAS (AP) — As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama's presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time. Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago's South Side, the center for the nation's first Black president has been designed to inspire people to make the change they want to see in their own communities. It's the kind of contemplation that also comes as...
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump's claims "serious and offensive" toward Meloni and all of Italy.
Tuan Phan moved to the U.S. as a child in 1991, court documents show. In 2000, shortly after turning eighteen, he received a 25-year prison sentence after he shot and killed someone during a gang altercation.
A top EU official has set up a tentative back-channel with Russia, despite some leaders' reservations. The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia is open to talks if Europe is ready to listen and not lecture.
The relationship between President Trump and Senate Republicans seems to be nearing a breaking point after Trump upended Republicans efforts for a swift confirmation of his intelligence nominee and as he thwarted quick passage of a bill to renew a surveillance law.
Los Angeles appears poised to lose in its attempt to keep $100 million in state grant funding for transportation projects in some of the neediest neighborhoods after a state commission declined to hear the city's appeal for an extension.
The holiday, over 2,000 years old, is known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in history and beliefs about health and harmony with nature.
Love was in the air in Koreatown's Seoul International Park on Thursday, where a sea of thousands of people in red and green jerseys joined together to celebrate soccer's favorite romance.
The Santa Barbara Dads father's group offers a way for dads to congregate and share experiences and camaraderie with peers, something its founder Austin Nieves feels most fathers lack.
The investigation into the B-52 crash that killed 8 airmen at Edwards Air Force Base in California will likely include a review of any past incidents involving the fleet of aging heavy bombers.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I went to check out the César Chávez murals on the Eastside avenue that bears his name.
The U.S. will begin to test kratom for its potential to treat opioid disorder. In California, a complaint targets a business accused of violating kratom restrictions.
Cristian Roldan, a U.S. player from Pico Rivera, played at a local high school and didn't take a traditional route to the World Cup with U.S. Soccer.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. There are three immutable aspects of economic life in California today. No. 1, Californians face the nation’s highest cost of living. It is 11% higher than the national average, according to the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis, including rents 53% higher than average […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Kaci Patterson Kaci Patterson is the founder and chief architect of Social Good Solutions. She also founded the Black Equity Collective, where she serves as chief architect. Juneteenth is both a mirror and a question, reflecting the unfinished promises […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The nation’s largest public four-year university may soon be barred from replacing faculty with generative AI as a bill backed by a union of professors comes nearer to reaching the governor’s desk. Few examples exist of the California State University’s attempting to replace […]
With trains gliding by and bells clanging in the background, a group of local dignitaries and community members gathered at Mountain View’s train depot last week to celebrate the unveiling of a new public art display.
Despite a push to expand medication-assisted treatment for drug addiction, wait times in L.A. County jails are leading to more overdose deaths, according to jail staffers and inmate advocates.
Soccer fans from all over are pouring into Inglewood for the World Cup. It's a boon for local businesses.
San Francisco liberals howled when Trump tried to silence Kaepernick. Now they want to do the same thing to four pitchers they disagree with.
Hakan Şükür fled Turkey as its greatest player. Now he watches from the sidelines as his nation faces a must-win game in his adopted backyard.
Don’t let summer fog dampen the fun. This weekend, celebrate Juneteenth, Pride, Father’s Day, and summer solstice with street fairs, parades, drag, and more.
Baker brought his new memoir, “Crossroads,” to Marcus Books in Oakland, the oldest Black-owned independent bookstore in the country.
Midjourney, an AI research and art company, is developing a full body scanner similar to an MRI. To attract clients, it’s opening a spa.
The groups opposed to the measure include some of Sacramento’s most influential political players.
Your strangest date, your best sex, your deepest heartbreak — we want it all for our new relationships column.
This is the fourth measles case confirmed in a passenger passing through LAX while possibly contagious this year, and the sixth case overall reported by L.A. County health officials.
The California Highway Patrol arrested a double-murder suspect following a 90-minute pursuit through the hills dividing L.A. and Kern counties.
Consultant paid $50,000 to settle 2016 administrative order The post PVUSD hired a bond facilities consultant last year with prior violation for bidding fraud appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
Voters could see a significant difference in how ballots are handled and counted by the next election.
Artist-in-residence Liseth Amaya is collecting at least a thousand wooden hexagons, decorated by youths as part of a City Hall commission.
Gianni Infantino is the head of soccer's largest governing body. Here's what to know about his rise, as well as his defense of ticket prices and human rights concerns.
The documentary chronicles how soccer became a major sport in the U.S. during its first World Cup.
We head to the Fillmore’s annual Juneteenth celebration and talk to a Fillmore native dedicated to keeping the Black community alive.
“Sometimes I wondered if my rejection of his language felt, to him, like a rejection.”
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. There are three immutable aspects of economic life in California today. No. 1, Californians face the nation’s highest cost of living. It is 11% higher than the national average, according to the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis, including rents 53% higher than average […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Kaci Patterson Kaci Patterson is the founder and chief architect of Social Good Solutions. She also founded the Black Equity Collective, where she serves as chief architect. Juneteenth is both a mirror and a question, reflecting the unfinished promises […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The nation’s largest public four-year university may soon be barred from replacing faculty with generative AI as a bill backed by a union of professors comes nearer to reaching the governor’s desk. Few examples exist of the California State University’s attempting to replace […]
Shopping from Bay Area farmers markets is a culinary adventure.
Despite resistance from residents and criticism from city leaders, a developer is moving ahead with a revised plan to build a 16-unit townhouse project in the Esther Clark Park neighborhood near Gunn High School.
CALIFORNIA HAS BEEN AN OUTLIER in protections for women and LGBTQ+ people who face arrest and prosecution in other states due to abortion laws or anti-gender affirming care initiatives. On Thursday, city leaders gathered at the San Francisco City Hall to rally around the expansion of a local law that protects residents from being asked […] The post Pride leaders rally for Fair Chance expansion in SF to protect abortion, trans refugees appeared first on Local News Matters .
San Pablo’s City Council this week approved sending a rent protection ballot initiative to go in front of voters in November that would cap annual rent increases at 3% and increase tenant rights in the city. The measure aims to combat increased costs of living and decreased spending on housing and homelessness, according to the […] The post San Pablo measure capping annual rent hikes at 3% qualifies for November ballot appeared first on Local News Matters .
FOR FRIDAY’S United States versus Australia match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 starting at noon, fans will get to choose from several watch parties around the Bay Area to see the game live. South Bay In the South Bay, San Pedro Square Market in San Jose and surrounding streets have been turned into an […] The post Where to watch: More than a dozen Bay Area parties for Friday’s USA vs. Australia match appeared first on Local News Matters .
THE PROPOSED EXTENSION of BART train service into San Jose and the city of Santa Clara could be anything from a risky endeavor to a complete boondoggle, according to a new Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury report on the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project. The report, simply titled “VTA’s Management and Oversight of […] The post Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury zeros in on dysfunction at VTA over BART expansion appeared first on Local News Matters .
The Danville Town Council voted unanimously this week to advance an e-bike safety ordinance after growing resident complaints. Under the proposed ordinance, e-bikes would not be allowed to be ridden in town parks, though riders can dismount and walk their e-bikes. Additionally, the ordinance would establish a 15 mph speed limit on town-managed trails. Throughout […] The post Danville advances e-bike safety measure after resident complaints and injuries appeared first on Local News Matters .
Contra Costa County this week broke ground on its first mental health rehabilitation center, a 45-bed facility designed to provide long-term treatment for residents with serious mental illness closer to home. The Contra Costa Recovery Center will be built in Richmond by renovating an existing county-owned building on the Brookside Shelter campus. In a statement, […] The post Contra Costa County breaks ground on first mental health rehab center appeared first on Local News Matters .
As Santa Clara County’s population ages, health and community service nonprofits are growing to meet their needs. On Lok, a community-focused care provider for older adults, held a Wednesday grand opening for its 20,348-square-foot PACE center in South San Jose. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) expands access to comprehensive care, providing... The post Community-focused San Jose center serves older adults appeared first on San José Spotlight .
It marks a major triumph for a team that failed to get out of the group stage in 2022 and now has won twice on home soil in front of jubilant crowds.
Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel funds until the Pentagon submits its investigation into a strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed more than 165 people
Five years to the day Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay disappeared, the man who acknowledged beating her and leaving her on the side of the road is free from prison
Janeese Lewis George is making waves in Washington, D.C., with her progressive agenda as she aims for the mayor's office
The charges stem from a September 2025 collision in Riverside County when prosecutors say the deputy was traveling about 100 mph with lights and sirens, responding to a report of a shooting.
The California Fair Political Practices Commission said most of the violations were for failing to report that Gov. Gavin Newsom and his his staff directed inquiries from companies and foundations to offer help after the Los Angeles wildfires to the California Fire Foundation.
The shooting happened as dozens had gathered at a park to watch the World Cup match between Mexico and South Korea
Tens of thousands of Mexican fans turned San Francisco into a sea of green, white, and red to find community, connection, and a taste of home
Santa Clara County will be the first in the region to fund efforts to release every Bay Area resident unlawfully detained by ICE.
Mountain View is making inroads with a plan to add more parkland in the Terra Bella neighborhood, a part of the city slated for housing growth.
Locals and visitors have rallied around Chit Chat Cafe and the city of Pacifica as crews work to stabilize the pier.
Locals and visitors have rallied around Chit Chat Cafe and the city of Pacifica as crews work to stabilize the pier.
Locals and visitors have rallied around Chit Chat Cafe and the city of Pacifica as crews work to stabilize the pier.
License plate reader camera manufacturer Flock Safety said Thursday that no federal agencies directly accessed the San Francisco Police Department’s camera system after a police audit determined that it was “improperly queried” hundreds of times. At a Police Commission meeting Wednesday night, SFPD officials said they disabled access to the department’s Flock automated license plate […] The post Flock Safety denies that feds directly accessed San Francisco’s camera system appeared first on Local News Matters .
On Friday, the 2026 Alameda County Fair opens to the public. At this year’s rendition of the fair, people will get to eat their favorite fair foods, enjoy carnival rides, and check out a wide assortment of animals, including racing pigs. The fair, located in Pleasanton, is also bringing in new attractions and points of […] The post Alameda County Fair opens Friday, kicking off three weeks of food and fun appeared first on Local News Matters .
About 50 demonstrators gathered in front of the Alameda County Administration Building in Oakland on Thursday to demand additional funding for Care First, Jails Last policies that were approved two years ago by the board of supervisors. The demonstrators, representing the Coalition of Community Care, asked for a budget allocation of nearly $130 million to […] The post Ahead of budget talks, demonstrators push Alameda County to invest in Care First appeared first on Local News Matters .
Santa Clara County will be the first in the region to fund efforts to release every Bay Area resident unlawfully detained by ICE.
Locals and visitors have rallied around Chit Chat Cafe and the city of Pacifica as crews work to stabilize the pier.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In March, Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco introduced a measure that would have made it more expensive for Californians to obtain government records. Amid opposition from transparency advocates and public access concerns from her own Assembly colleagues, though, the Downey Democrat diluted her proposal to […]
Dozens gathered Wednesday morning at the County Courtyard for Redwood City’s second Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony, where speakers honored Black history while calling attention to displacement, disparities and the work still ahead.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Legislators this week approved a health tax bill meant to continue critical federal funding for the state’s Medicaid program, also known as Medi-Cal. Their approval comes despite warnings from health industry leaders that the tax, as designed, will raise premiums for privately insured […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. La Legislatura de California quiere frenar los planes para compartir información sobre los conductores de California – incluidos más de un millón de titulares de licencias de inmigrantes que carecen de autorización federal […]
This week, Cory Doctorow discusses how to make AI work for *us*; EPACENTER celebrates Juneteenth; Kid Cudi performs at Shoreline; a semi-incognito guitarist plays The Guild and more.
A couple’s canoodling in the country gets interrupted by friends, family and plenty of unhinged antics in modern spin on old-style farce.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In March, Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco introduced a measure that would have made it more expensive for Californians to obtain government records. Amid opposition from transparency advocates and public access concerns from her own Assembly colleagues, though, the Downey Democrat diluted her proposal to […]
Dozens gathered Wednesday morning at the County Courtyard for Redwood City’s second Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony, where speakers honored Black history while calling attention to displacement, disparities and the work still ahead.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Legislators this week approved a health tax bill meant to continue critical federal funding for the state’s Medicaid program, also known as Medi-Cal. Their approval comes despite warnings from health industry leaders that the tax, as designed, will raise premiums for privately insured […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. La Legislatura de California quiere frenar los planes para compartir información sobre los conductores de California – incluidos más de un millón de titulares de licencias de inmigrantes que carecen de autorización federal […]
This week, Cory Doctorow discusses how to make AI work for *us*; EPACENTER celebrates Juneteenth; Kid Cudi performs at Shoreline; a semi-incognito guitarist plays The Guild and more.
A couple’s canoodling in the country gets interrupted by friends, family and plenty of unhinged antics in modern spin on old-style farce.
Now that the Education Department is offloading civil rights enforcement and special education, some parents and advocates warn a process that has largely been stalled since President Donald Trump took office will see only more chaos and roadblocks.
The U.S.-Iran deal also calls for an end to the war in Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting Hezbollah, but it's unclear what that means in practice.
Not long ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was demonized by leaders of both political parties. Today, just six months after taking office, the 34-year-old democratic socialist's political strength is surging.
The Food and Drug Administration is evaluating Moderna's new shot, dubbed mFlusiva, for older Americans ahead of the winter flu season.
Most headlines from the first week of World Cup matches have been from the games themselves. But off the field, American host cities and the way they've embraced teams from around the globe have sparked their own memorable moments. Amna Nawaz discussed the excitement around the games and the parade of international pride with Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney.
One of the biggest hits on Broadway right now is a reimagined version of "Cats," the legendary musical about a tribe of felines. "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" has received acclaim and won three Tony Awards. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown took in the show and talked to composer Andrew Lloyd Webber for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
New concerns are emerging about President Trump's sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants after a recent report found that nearly 100 of them have been arrested, charged or convicted of additional crimes since the attack in 2021. It comes as continuing efforts by Trump and his allies to recast the events of that day have reignited debate over accountability and the rule of law. Liz Landers reports.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In March, Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco introduced a measure that would have made it more expensive for Californians to obtain government records. Amid opposition from transparency advocates and public access concerns from her own Assembly colleagues, though, the Downey Democrat diluted her proposal to […]
The Mountain View Los Altos High School District school board green-lighted a number of different salary schedules for the upcoming year, including for teachers, non-teaching employees and trustees.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Legislators this week approved a health tax bill meant to continue critical federal funding for the state’s Medicaid program, also known as Medi-Cal. Their approval comes despite warnings from health industry leaders that the tax, as designed, will raise premiums for privately insured […]
Mountain View residents looking to replace their gas water heaters may have more time to take advantage of city rebates after the Mountain View City Council approved an additional $500,00 for the city’s heat pump water heater rebate program.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. La Legislatura de California quiere frenar los planes para compartir información sobre los conductores de California – incluidos más de un millón de titulares de licencias de inmigrantes que carecen de autorización federal […]
Mountain View suspended its free shuttle services Thursday morning after learning that the operator failed to renew a state license that is required to legally run the shuttles, according to a city news release.
This week, Cory Doctorow discusses how to make AI work for *us*; EPACENTER celebrates Juneteenth; Kid Cudi performs at Shoreline; a semi-incognito guitarist plays The Guild and more.
A couple’s canoodling in the country gets interrupted by friends, family and plenty of unhinged antics in modern spin on old-style farce.
The deadly back-and-forth between Hezbollah and Israel has the potential to scuttle the U.S.-Iran agreement. Many of the Israeli soldiers are reservists, called up again to fight Israeli adversaries at great personal cost. Nick Schifrin met one Israeli officer on the border in March and recently spoke with him again after the latest fighting with Hezbollah came close to claiming his life.
Major surges of ICE agents have largely faded from public view, but immigration crackdowns are still ongoing in many communities, especially where there is cooperation with state and local authorities. A new law in Tennessee goes further than any other and has critics worried it will cut off life-saving care for children of undocumented immigrants. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Michele Johnson.
The latest disclosure comes after The Standard reported last year that outside agencies, including ICE, conducted more than 1.6 million searches.
On the heels of a rare bridge fireworks show announced earlier this week, Mayor Lurie says a 49-beam light installation will illuminate the city starting Sunday.
Bay FC’s Joelle Anderson talks about the U.S. men’s national team’s win over Paraguay and what it’s like playing for her hometown team.
The Civil Service Commission voted 4-1 to keep Lurie’s OpenGov contract alive — but with conditions. City workers and their union aren’t satisfied.
In our news wrap Thursday, dozens of Ukrainian drones struck targets, including a major oil refinery near Moscow, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Texas man who said his marijuana use shouldn't make it a crime for him to have a gun and former President Obama celebrated the opening of his presidential center in Chicago today.
To discuss the Republican reaction to President Trump's deal with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Doran, a former GOP foreign policy official. He was senior director for the Middle East on the National Security Council in the George W. Bush administration and is now at the Hudson Institute.
The U.S. announced that it is lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to let ships pass through. Sea traffic there has been at a standstill since nearly the start of the war. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei blessed Iran's deal with the U.S., saying it was "desperation" that drove President Trump to the bargaining table. Liz Landers reports.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the deaths of Judith and Wylie Sheldon, whose bodies were found in a running vehicle on the side of the 5 Freeway near Redding.
Five gang members were sentenced for their involvement in robberies in murders in 2023 the ended with three deaths, according to prosecutors.
A guide for California reporters and researchers The post How is your police department using Flock data? appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
This year marked the city's 35th anniversary of honoring the history of Juneteenth The post Juneteenth in Santa Cruz: Celebrating the Black community appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
The death of an Indian teenager in New York's Central Park has led to renewed calls to ban horse-drawn carriages
Federal investigators say the GPS system on a small medical plane that crashed into a mountainside last month in New Mexico malfunctioned because the military was jamming that signal throughout the area, although pilots were warned ahead of time to exp...
Police say that an Uber driver taking American fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead
A new United Nations report says nearly 25,000 children caught in conflict were victims of a record number of violations last year, including killings, rape and recruitment to fight
A judge has dismissed a felony rape charge against former Brigham Young University standout wide receiver Parker Kingston
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth has urged the Federal Aviation Administration to reject pressure from President Donald Trump to approve a 250-foot triumphal arch, citing concerns over aviation safety
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds
President Donald Trump has given the Medal of Honor to three veterans, honoring acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
With the World Cup fully underway and the LA28 Olympics on the horizon, bathroom access is bound to cause a stir, but it wasn’t always like this.
People in the immediate area were ordered to shelter in place for hours on Wednesday after the fire reached an ammonia line at the cold storage facility.
The city was facing fines of up to $50,000 a month for shirking state law.
The 33-year-old was sentenced to prison for his seventh DUI conviction.
The drinking water in Amador County has an "earthy odor."
City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto alleges a legal aid organization hasn’t complied with its contract. But L.A. housing officials say they’ve seen full compliance.
Over the past decade, dozens of maternity wards have shut down across California.
California is one of just two states that provides no money for the basic defense of poor people accused of crimes.
Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman both call themselves progressive Democrats, but they will need to draw sharper distinctions for voters ahead of the November general election.
Report finds that the VTA Board doesn’t have a plan for fiscal risks and lacks proper oversight.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In March, Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco introduced a measure that would have made it more expensive for Californians to obtain government records. Amid opposition from transparency advocates and public access concerns from her own Assembly colleagues, though, the Downey Democrat diluted her proposal to […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Legislators this week approved a health tax bill meant to continue critical federal funding for the state’s Medicaid program, also known as Medi-Cal. Their approval comes despite warnings from health industry leaders that the tax, as designed, will raise premiums for privately insured […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. La Legislatura de California quiere frenar los planes para compartir información sobre los conductores de California – incluidos más de un millón de titulares de licencias de inmigrantes que carecen de autorización federal […]
This week, Cory Doctorow discusses how to make AI work for *us*; EPACENTER celebrates Juneteenth; Kid Cudi performs at Shoreline; a semi-incognito guitarist plays The Guild and more.
A couple’s canoodling in the country gets interrupted by friends, family and plenty of unhinged antics in modern spin on old-style farce.
All Golden Gate Bridge toll rates will go up 50 cents on July 1, bridge officials said Wednesday. The increases include: The increase is part of a multi-year program approved by the Golden Gate Bridge board of directors.  The post Golden Gate Bridge tolls set to increase 50 cents in July appeared first on Local News Matters .
A Santa Clara County jail worker who sexually exploited incarcerated women by smuggling in drugs faces just one year behind bars. Marcos Pina Mejia, 56, pleaded guilty June 8 to two felony counts of bringing methamphetamine into Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas and two misdemeanor counts of having sex with a detained person. The civilian, non-sworn […] The post Santa Clara County jail worker who exploited women gets light sentence appeared first on Local News Matters .
WHILE UTILITY HIKES are a regular occurrence for San Jose residents, an especially sharp jump in garbage disposal fees and water rates have led to pushback amid growing concern over rising living costs. Under new fee schedules set to take effect July 1, the start of fiscal year 2026-27, San Jose’s garbage disposal service fee […] The post Tapped out? San Jose residents face another round of utility hikes; trash, water rates rise appeared first on Local News Matters .
The Mountain View City Council is expected to adopt a balanced budget next week for the 2026-27 fiscal year, despite flattening revenues and rising costs, a trend that has defined the city’s financial outlook for the past couple years. The city is planning to close out the current 2025-26 fiscal year with a roughly $1.9 million... The post Mountain View looks to adopt budget amid economic uncertainty appeared first on San José Spotlight .
From scent-emitting devices to psychedelic rainforest visualizations, does Dataland manage to rebrand AI art?
Juneteenth events, Father’s Day treats, LACMA’s Art Parade, River Solstice Festival and more of the best things to do this weekend.
A fire at a massive warehouse has blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to the risk of hazardous air
Sahar Shomali puts her bread in the oven with one ear on the morning news from Iran.
The proposal, if approved by voters, could lay the groundwork for dramatically changing the electorate in Los Angeles.
The two Republican congressmen running for Arizona governor are pitching themselves as the only candidate with broad enough voter appeal to unseat Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs amid the state’s affordability struggles
As the 2026 men’s World Cup unfolds, L.A. soccer lovers weigh in on the park that’s been at the center of controversy.
America's 250th birthday marks a milestone of resilience for Native Americans
U.S. gas prices are just barely below an average of $4 a gallon nationwide on Thursday, shortly after President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed s...
Police in Chicago say a 21-year-old man has been charged with a hate crime, arson and other offenses for a cross that was set on fire in a park
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast
Up to 40% of U.S. school districts have limited recess to free up more time for academics. Experts say that tradeoff is hurting kids in more ways than one.
FBI agents are working in command centers, watching out for unauthorized flying objects during the World Cup.
Citing a series of violent crimes that followed criminal defendants being spared of convictions due to diagnosed mental illnesses, state lawmakers have pushed forward legislation backed by California prosecutors to limit who can qualify.
A new owner could move the Angels, but Anaheim offers a 150-acre site with what every owner in pro sports covets: land around the venue to turn the property into a year-round money-making operation.
The receding marine layer means less resistance for rocket launches at Chavez Ravine.
The flames at the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse reached an ammonia line, which started off-gassing and led to several small explosions, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.
Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago.
The justices sided with Ali Danial Hemani, who argued that a law barring guns from anyone who uses drugs illegally violates the Second Amendment. Hemani wasn't charged with any other crimes or accused of using the weapon under the influence.