BRENTWOOD — Brentwood City Attorney Katherine Wisinski is set to leave her role with the city after nearly eight years of service. Wisinski plans to join the city of Pleasanton as its assistant city attorney. Related Articles Trump supporters ‘plot’ …
Brentwood city attorney to take on new role in a different East Bay city Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO — He was once known as one of the East Bay’s best chefs who attracted customers with authentic Italian delicacies and a charming persona to boot. Now, 63-year-old Valentino Giovanni Luchin has become known for something else — …
Renowned Bay Area chef indicted for allegedly serving bank robbery with a side of bank robbery Read MoreThree candidates are seeking an appointment to the state House District 33 seat after the former representative’s move to the state Senate in the wake of state Sen. Faith Winter’s death in a November crash. State Sen. William Lindstedt formerly …
Vacancy in Broomfield area’s Colorado House District 33 may be filled by appointment next week Read MoreBy CLAIRE GALOFARO The federal officer steps in front of the Honda SUV, parked nearly perpendicular across a one-way residential street in Minneapolis, with snow piled up on the curb. Within seconds, he would shoot and kill the driver, Renee …
Minnesota shooting videos challenge administration narrative, policing experts question tactics Read MoreA number of Colorado gas stations distributed contaminated fuel to customers this week, according to King Soopers. The mixup — in which diesel fuel was apparently pumped to customers seeking regular fuel — affected gas stations at Costco, King Soopers …
Several Denver-area gas stations pumped contaminated fuel this week, King Soopers warns Read MoreBy JACK BROOK, Associated Press/Report for America NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal immigration officers are pulling out of a Louisiana crackdown and heading to Minneapolis in an abrupt pivot from an operation that drew protests around New Orleans and aimed …
Federal officers are leaving Louisiana immigration crackdown for Minneapolis, documents show Read MoreBy JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is meeting with oil executives at the White House on Friday in hopes of securing $100 billion in investments to revive Venezuela’s ability to fully tap into its expansive reserves of …
Trump meets with oil executives at the White House on Friday, seeking investments in Venezuela Read MoreLAS VEGAS — With the Nevada state line in sight on the long trek down I-15 from California, handicapper Tommy Lorenzo looked for the off-ramp Dec. 20 and steered into the Primm Valley Resort & Casino, which houses a William …
Taking some early swings on the 2026 season, starting with the low-expectation Nationals Read MoreWhen Gabi Bozeman was asked to paint the seven utility boxes located over six blocks of Clark Street in Andersonville, she knew she needed a theme. “Immediately I was like, what goes with seven? How do I tie all of …
Chicago murals: Andersonville utility box art plays the week like a game Read MoreCincuenta y ocho negocios u organizaciones comunitarias compartirán $33 millones en subvenciones de desarrollo provenientes de la Ciudad de Chicago. El alcalde Brandon Johnson anunció las subvenciones en el Chicago Cultural Center el lunes. “Cada uno de ustedes impulsa nuestra …
Ciudad de Chicago otorga $33 millones a docenas de negocios y organizaciones Read MoreAfter ordering the U.S. military to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and claiming that the U.S. will “run” the South American country, President Trump announced that he believes the 2027 U.S. military budget should be raised from $1 trillion to …
GOP Congressman Slams Trump’s New Military Budget, Every American Will Have to Pay $5k More a Year Read MoreAfter President Donald Trump ordered the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro without congressional approval, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) has pushed for a resolution to restrict Trump’s power to use military force “within or against Venezuela” unless he receives …
JD Vance “Is Spitting In Your Face,” U.S. Senator Warns GOP Read MoreIn the past, January was a time when studios dumped their unloved dregs into theaters. But in the streaming era, it is mostly just another month, with a number of highly anticipated releases heading to theaters and streaming platforms. ‘Der …
A modern ‘Lord of the Flies,’ a zombie sequel and Jodie Foster’s first French-speaking lead role in January movies Read MoreEverybody loves pizza, right? Or they did, anyway. Pizza joints no longer dominate the U.S. landscape like they once did, now outranked by coffee shops and Mexican restaurants. The humble pie is just a little more humble these days. America …
Why is pizza in decline? Read MoreSAN RAMON — An unsettling pattern of the ground shaking often near this city continued Friday morning, when three minor earthquakes hit four minutes apart. Related Articles 4.2 magnitude earthquake rattles North Bay Earthquake with 6.5 magnitude rattles southern and …
Shake it up (again) baby! Three small temblors hit San Ramon Read MoreSAN JOSE — The site of a proposed housing development in downtown San Jose is facing an auction and foreclosure due to a delinquent loan for the never-built project. Related Articles Wall Street titan grabs big Fremont tech campus for …
Site of planned San Jose housing project faces auction and foreclosure Read More(Bloomberg/Will Wade and Riley Griffin) — Meta Platforms Inc. is set to become one of the world’s biggest corporate buyers of nuclear power, striking a series of deals as technology companies rush to lock up electricity for the AI boom. …
Meta signs multi-gigawatt nuclear deals for AI data centers Read MoreCarmen Arroyo (Bloomberg) — Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is burning cash quickly, with losses mounting as it spends to build data centers, recruit talent and develop software that will eventually power humanoid robots, according to internal documents. XAI …
Musk’s xAI burns almost $8 billion, reveals Optimus plan Read More(Bloomberg/Felice Maranz) — Shares of Netflix Inc. have tumbled since October, when the streaming giant became one of the presumed suitors for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. But despite a 28% plunge in less than three months, the stock still appears …
Netflix stock is pricey even after Warner Bros.-induced selloff Read More(Bloomberg/Amy Thomson and Lucy White) — Elon Musk’s XAI restricted Grok’s image-generation feature for most users on the X social media platform after the artificial intelligence tool drew widespread condemnation for generating undressed images of women and children. As of …
XAI limits Grok images after uproar over sexualized content Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO — He was once known as one of the East Bay’s best chefs who attracted customers with authentic Italian delicacies and a charming persona to boot. Now, 63-year-old Valentino Giovanni Luchin has become known for something else — …
Renowned Bay Area chef indicted for allegedly serving bank robbery with a side of bank robbery Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Kate Middleton has marked a personal occasion by penning a message for the public. As she turns 44 years old, the Princess of Wales has completed her “Mother Nature” video series by recording a video titled …
Kate Middleton Turns 44, Sends Beautiful Message About “Healing” Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes She didn’t really bleach her skin, did she? A recent photo of Serena Williams is drawing accusations that she used skin-lightening treatments. She’s show down these claims. Her husband is shooting down these claims. But some …
Serena Williams Accused of Skin-Bleaching, Defended by Husband Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes A new documentary about the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner contains some shocking new claims about the couple’s son and alleged murderer, Nick Reiner. Nick is currently behind bars awaiting trial. He was set to …
Nick Reiner Knows He Killed His Parents, Still Doesn’t Understand Why He’s In … Read MoreBy CLAIRE GALOFARO The federal officer steps in front of the Honda SUV, parked nearly perpendicular across a one-way residential street in Minneapolis, with snow piled up on the curb. Within seconds, he would shoot and kill the driver, Renee …
Minnesota shooting videos challenge administration narrative, policing experts question tactics Read MoreMARTIGNY, Switzerland (AP) — Switzerland held a national day of mourning on Friday for the 40 people who died in an Alpine bar fire during a New Year’s Eve celebration, as prosecutors requested one of the managers to be placed in pre-trial detention. …
Swiss prosecutors request male bar manager to be placed in pre-trial detention over fatal fire Read MoreThe Los Angeles City Council is set to meet today for its first session of the new year following a three-week recess, with agenda items expected to include expediting the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades, responding to federal immigration enforcement actions, …
Los Angeles City Council returns, focusing on Palisades, immigration, budget Read MoreLOS ANGELES — The elite-to-college gymnastics transition is easier said than done. Tiana Sumanasekera and Nola Matthews are learning the adjustment firsthand just a week and a half into the NCAA season. The freshmen competing in the heart of lineups …
UCLA’s Sumanasekera and Matthews embracing college gymnastics Read MoreBy JACK BROOK, Associated Press/Report for America NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal immigration officers are pulling out of a Louisiana crackdown and heading to Minneapolis in an abrupt pivot from an operation that drew protests around New Orleans and aimed …
Federal officers are leaving Louisiana immigration crackdown for Minneapolis, documents show Read MoreBy JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is meeting with oil executives at the White House on Friday in hopes of securing $100 billion in investments to revive Venezuela’s ability to fully tap into its expansive reserves of …
Trump meets with oil executives at the White House on Friday, seeking investments in Venezuela Read MoreAbout 60 people were evacuated by ladder from the Disneyland monorail Thursday evening, Jan. 8, after a technical issue caused two trains to lose power, according to police and Disneyland officials. Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find …
Dozens evacuated after Disneyland monorail stalls Read MoreThe college football schedule resumes today, Friday, January 9, 2026, as the Peach Bowl marks the final bowl game on the postseason slate of CFB contests. Indiana takes on Oregon at 7:30 p.m. tonight on ESPN in the College Football …
College Football Games Today: What CFB & CFP Bowls Are on TV Schedule on Friday? Read MoreAt age 41, Lakers star LeBron James has made it no secret that he won’t be playing in the NBA much longer, despite having managed to continue to be among the most effective players in the league here in his …
LeBron James Agent Makes Surprise Statement on Impending Retirement Read MoreThe Miami Dolphins did not have the season they were hoping for in 2025, and a full-scale organizational rebuild appears to be getting underway. After firing general manager Chris Grier midway through the season, the Dolphins surprisingly fired head coach …
Dolphins Hire GM with Ties to Former Super Bowl Winning Head Coach Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is still in disbelief that he leads the 2026 NBA All-Star Voting by an overwhelming margin. The NBA announced on Wednesday that Doncic (2,229,811) leads all players across both conferences, followed by Milwaukee Bucks’ …
Lakers’ Luka Doncic Drops True Feelings on NBA All-Star Voting Results Read MoreMiami head coach Mario Cristobal had plenty to deal with on Thursday night in his team’s 31-27 win over Ole Miss for the College Football Playoff semifinals. The No. 10 Hurricanes (13-2) gave up a season-high number for points and …
Miami’s Mario Cristobal Refuses 1 Question After Win vs. Ole Miss Read MoreThe Washington Wizards executed the first trade in the NBA this season by trading for Hawks guard Trae Young. In doing so, they didn’t have to give up much in return, only sending CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to Atlanta. …
Wizards Get Positive Report on Trae Young’s Future With the Team Read MoreThe Buffalo Billsâ history has been one of almost constant disappointment for their fans. From 1991 to 1994, with Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly leading the team, the Bills became the only team in NFL history to make the …
Bills Hit With Bold Prediction on How Postseason Ends From Top Expert Read MoreSo far in the 2026 NBA trade season, the Trae Young to the Washington Wizards has been the only move to happen. While the previous trade rumors hinted at this deadline being one of the busiest in recent memory, that …
Lakers Hit With Harsh Reality In Trade Rumors As Deadline Nears Read MoreAs the Bills finalize preparations for Sundayâs AFC Wild Card game against the Jaguars, they know whatâs at stake. No reminders are needed. âWeâre treating it like any other week,â cornerback TreâDavious White said Thursday, via the teamâs website. âWeâve …
Bills CB Tre’Davious White Sends Warning to Jaguars & QB Trevor Lawrence Read More