The Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office determined that child star Daveigh Chase, 35, died from AIDS with mixed drug use as a contributing factor. The actress, known for 'The Ring' and voicing Lilo …
Will Ferrell appears in a new SKIMS ad campaign in character as Lonnie the Hawk, the protagonist of his upcoming Netflix series 'The Hawk.' The ads feature Ferrell in SKIMS underwear and branded gear,…
Amanda Batula has been ousted from 'Summer House' after her scandalous romance with castmate West Wilson, the ex of her former close friend Ciara Miller. An insider confirmed Batula was not invited ba…
California's three-tier public higher education system, established by the 1960 Master Plan, has devolved into turf wars over academic degrees as community colleges seek to offer bachelor's degrees an…
A man detained for nearly two years in ICE custody describes horrific conditions at the California City Detention Facility, including medical neglect, retaliation, and forced labor for $1 a day, alleg…
Columnist Joe Mathews argues that the United States should rename itself the United Scammers of America to embrace its history of fraud and deception, citing high rates of financial scams, government …
California Governor Gavin Newsom reversed his opposition to new homelessness funding, agreeing to a $900 million budget for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention grant program. The compromis…
A letter to the editor criticizes news media for reducing elections to popularity contests, urging newspapers to focus on candidates' histories, policies, and financial backers rather than polling num…
California state senators Josh Becker and Ben Allen introduced the Wartime Price Gouging Prevention Act to expand the attorney general's power to investigate price gouging on essential goods like gaso…
A letter writer praises food service workers at World Cup watch parties in the Bay Area, noting they work harder under pressure as businesses struggle to meet demand. Another letter supports UN calls …
An Alameda County jury convicted Victor Frieson III of murder and torture for killing his girlfriend, artist Zoe Reidy Watts, in Oakland. Prosecutors presented evidence that Frieson attacked Watts aft…
Rep. Nancy Pelosi will launch the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy at UC Berkeley in January 2027, aiming to strengthen democratic institutions and train future public leaders. The …
Bay Area cities are hosting numerous events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States this Independence Day, including fireworks, drone shows, parades, and concerts. Highlights include a…
The Archdiocese of San Francisco agreed to pay $395 million to settle hundreds of lawsuits by parishioners alleging decades of sexual abuse by local priests. The proposed settlement includes whistlebl…
The Farmworker Caravan hosted a Taco Tuesday event at History Park on June 16 to collect donations and supplies for farmworker families, featuring music, food, and local vendors. Founder Darlene Tenes…
A gyrocopter crashed Monday morning near Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose, injuring two people. One person suffered moderate injuries and was released from a hospital, while the other had minor injur…
Brentwood councilmembers Faye Maloney and Jovita Mendoza are seeking an ordinance to ban new data centers in the city, citing concerns over resource use, environmental impacts, and limited industrial …
Former Bayhill High School teacher Jason Hoopes, 50, was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison after pleading no contest to arranging a sexual meeting with a minor and statutory rape. Hoop…
Antioch will decide in July whether to accept a $34.9 million state Homekey+ grant to convert a hotel into 85 supportive housing units for the homeless, amid concerns over a budget deficit and long-te…
Disneyland reopened the Pirates of the Caribbean ride with a new animatronic pirate that transforms from a living buccaneer into a ghostly skeleton using next-generation Hybrid Front Projection techno…