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At a critical juncture in director/screenwriter Bart Layton’s extraordinary noir-saturated heist thriller, two main characters are seated in a car discussing a pair of iconic Steve McQueen – 1968’s “Bullitt” and 1968’s “The Thomas Crown Affair.” It’s one of those …

SAN JOSE — Office buildings in San Jose that once were eyed as a hub for a private school are now being pitched as a medical campus, according to marketing materials circulated by commercial real estate firm HealthMed Realty. At …

OAKLAND — Former San Leandro City Councilman Bryan Azevedo pleaded guilty Wednesday to accepting a $2,000 bribe and then lying about it to federal agents, signaling the first conviction in a sprawling East Bay political corruption scandal that has also …

Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams will make history in 2026, playing the San Francisco 49ers in the first-ever NFL game in Australia. Details have been scant, but the Rams will lose a home game as a result. However, …

After missing the postseason for a third consecutive season, the Cincinnati Bengals will hope this offseason is where things begin to change. The team’s struggles in 2025 primarily came defensively, as they allowed the third-most points in the NFL. Despite …

Was “Melania” worth it? Amazon MGM’s controversial documentary about the first lady of the United States has earned $13.5 million after two weekends of release. It’s projected to end its theatrical run with $16 million to $20 million, which would …

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has fans talking after posting a cryptic message to Instagram that simply read, “Chapter Closed 🙏.” The post featured a black-and-white highlight clip of Sutton in action, and it didn’t take long for speculation …

Don’t throw away your shot, Hamilfans: The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is returning to Chicago and so is the $10 digital lottery. Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago announced Wednesday that the digital lottery will open next week. The …

San Jose city leaders are moving ahead with a June ballot measure to raise hotel taxes, seeking to generate millions of dollars for critical services amid budgetary woes. Related Articles SJ faces up to a $65 million shortfall. Could a …

San Jose city leaders are moving ahead with a June ballot measure to raise hotel taxes, seeking to generate millions of dollars for critical services amid budgetary woes. Related Articles SJ faces up to a $65 million shortfall. Could a …

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has terminated agreements allowing the Brentwood School and two other entities to use portions of the VA’s West Los Angeles campus for non-veteran uses. But Jackie Robinson Stadium, where nearby UCLA plays its home-field …

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and “Chopped” producer Propagate Content has secured a $50 million investment from Ares Management that will allow the media company to expand its stable of digital influencer-focused content. Per the Ben Silverman and Howard …

Five months ago the global food company Kraft Heinz said it would split into two independent companies, but it’s now backing away from the plan following a challenging year. The Chicago-based company said Wednesday it would instead invest $600 million …

Casey Wasserman will remain as the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics amid calls for his resignation due to his Jeffrey Epstein ties. The LA28 executive committee of the board — which was hand-picked by Wasserman and includes Jeffrey …

Kristian Campbell’s versatility has given the Boston Red Sox a good problem to have. Still, manager Alex Cora told reporters this week he intends to deploy the Swiss Army knife prospect primarily in the outfield at the season’s outset. Campbell …

By Mark Kennedy | Associated Press NEW YORK — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later …

By Mark Kennedy | Associated Press NEW YORK — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later …

In terms of good vibes, it doesn’t get much better than this. The Baltimore Ravens and first-year head coach Jesse Minter made another deft coaching hire and promoted beloved former player Anthony Levine Sr. — better known as “Co-Cap” — …

For the Miami Dolphins, it has become clear that no matter what, they will have a different quarterback than either of Tua Tagovailoa or Quinn Ewers. As a result, the Dolphins are expected to be major players in the free …

The Cleveland Browns will look to overhaul their offense this offseason, and it could start with the draft. Cleveland has two first-round picks, and the Browns need help at wide receiver and offensive line. So, the Browns have been heavily …

Myles Garrett is an NFL Defensive Player of the Year and the boyfriend of Olympic snowboarding champion Chloe Kim, who is chasing history at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Myles Garrett Is …

The NBA suspended Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes for one game after he shoved the Washington Wizards mascot, G-Wiz, on January 30. Hayes served his suspension on February 3 against the Brooklyn Nets, but it seems like the issue …

By BILL BARROW, Associated Press U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s team posted and then deleted a message on social media about the Republican’s visit to a memorial paying tribute to early 20th century Armenians killed by the Ottoman Empire. The …

A Wyoming man facing years in prison after a fatal roadside fight saw his appeal rejected by the state’s Supreme Court. Related Articles Golden Gate Bridge pileups damage 7 vehicles 3 dead, 6 hurt after 92-year-old driver hits bicyclist and …

On Tuesday at 1:18 p.m. a winter weather advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until Wednesday Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. “Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 7000 …

ANTIOCH — Hours before Jesus Soto shot and killed Richard Morello Jr. outside a home in southeast Antioch, the two appeared by the city’s waterfront together to participate in a music video for a local rapper. Later, on the 200 …

PLEASANT HILL — A popular barbecue restaurant won’t be in operation anytime soon following a weekend fire that gutted the kitchen and damaged other interiors of the building. Related Articles Woman dies in Berkeley duplex fire House fire in Pleasanton …

The paths of two of the most exciting young vocalists in jazz keep converging in interesting places. Most conspicuously, in 2023, Tyreek McDole, 25, and Ekep Nkwelle, 26, encountered each other when McDole became only the second male singer to …

Entering the 2026 season, the San Diego Padres have a need in their starting rotation. Earlier in free agency, the team lost starter Dylan Cease to the Blue Jays. Cease started 65 games for the Padres since being traded over …

Animator Matt Braly says that Sony Pictures Animation scrapped his Thai-inspired animated movie after two years of development because the studio deemed it “not commercial enough to produce.” Braly, a writer on Cartoon Network’s “Steven Universe” and storyboard artist on …

The New York Jets have added the final piece to the offensive coaching staff. NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo shared on social media that the Jets have hired Bill Musgrave as the new quarterbacks coach. The #Jets are hiring veteran …

The Atlanta Braves made their biggest addition this offseason when they inked All-Star reliever Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million contract to pair him with Raisel Iglesias to shore up the Braves’ 2026 bullpen. Atlanta made several other small …

Klint Kubiak’s introduction Tuesday as the Las Vegas Raiders coach came with the requisite historical salutes. Six franchise legends sat alongside him, three Lombardi Trophies were front and center, a commitment-to-excellence promise was made, and there was a nod to …

There’s no doubt that Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh believe they built a strong offensive foundation in their two seasons together. But there are plenty of questions about its structural integrity in the wake of an …

By JONATHAN MATTISE, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility says it now would prefer to keep operating two coal-fired power plants it had planned to shutter, changing course before a meeting of its board, which …

Britney Spears has sold her song catalog and an unclear number of other rights to Primary Wave, two sources confirm to Variety. Reps for both Spears and Primary Wave declined Variety‘s requests for comment; the news was first reported by …

El Festival de Música Sueños regresa al Grant Park de Chicago los días 23 y 24 de mayo, con artistas destacados como Kali Uchis y J Balvin, que se unirán a Fuerza Regida, previamente anunciado. Anunciado el martes, el programa …

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters In the fall of 2023, the California Legislature tasked the state’s fire safety regulators with writing a report that some housing affordability advocates say could make it easier to build bigger, airier and better lit …

Colorado restaurateur Kimbal Musk on Monday addressed his inclusion in a recent release of more files related disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, saying he only met with him once in New York and never visited his island, according to a statement …

The Bo Nix vs. Drake Maye debate reignited across the NFL after Super Bowl LX, with Broncos players, analysts, and fans calling out Maye’s poor performance. Maye and the New England Patriots struggled against the Seattle Seahawks’ defense in the …