San Francisco News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

San Antonio Spurs have fired lead play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey after explosive Instagram posts—later revealed to be from his ex-girlfriend—alleging he had an affair with Lindy Waters III’s sister. Tobey, who called Spurs games since 2024 and previously worked with the Golden State Valkyries, went private on social media amid the scandal. The NBA star Lindy Waters III, who played for the Spur...

Hungary’s new PM Péter Magyar is moving fast to dismantle Viktor Orbán’s legacy, targeting President Tamás Sulyok for failing to curb Orbán’s democratic erosion—and pushing sweeping reforms including term limits, judicial overhaul, and a new anti-corruption body. Orbán’s camp screams “dictatorship,” rallying thousands in protest, but Magyar, backed by a parliamentary majority, insists he’s restori...

Experience “West Side Story” like never before—live orchestral magic meets cinematic magic at Davies Hall. The San Francisco Symphony, led by guest conductor Sarah Hicks, performs Leonard Bernstein’s electrifying score in real time as the 1961 film plays above them. It’s a sensory explosion of soaring melodies and dramatic tension, perfect for fans of both music and film. Shows Thursday and Friday...

Kyle Schwarber just made history as the 2025 MLB All-Star Game MVP, capping off a thrilling exhibition at Citizens Bank Park — the first time Philadelphia hosted the Midsummer Classic. With six Phillies on the roster and Mike Trout making his 12th All-Star appearance near his hometown, this year’s game delivered star power and unforgettable moments. The MVP award, dating back to 1962, continues to...

Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing for the murder of activist Charlie Kirk enters its fourth day, with prosecutors pushing hard for the death penalty by laying out damning evidence — including a heavily edited interview with his roommate, which the defense fears could be weaponized. Prosecutors claim Robinson texted his roommate saying he targeted Kirk because he was “tired of his hatred,” while...

Danville just slammed the brakes on e-bikes and motorized rides in its parks—100% vote to ban them, forcing riders to walk their bikes through green spaces. On trails, speeds are capped at 15 mph for all bikes and scooters. Joining cities like Marin County, Danville’s move reflects a nationwide scramble to tame the electric ride boom. Residents are split: some demand strict enforcement after repor...

Oakland’s got a new permanent police chief — James Beere, who’s been interim chief, officially takes the reins after a thorough search. Mayor Barbara Lee praised his leadership and commitment to community safety, highlighting his focus on Ceasefire, staffing, and the Cadet Program. Beere, a decorated officer with multiple commendations, steps in after a turbulent leadership transition, bringing st...

The search for missing 70-year-old fisherman Tito C. Montances has been called off after 38 grueling hours covering 280 square miles — but the Coast Guard says they’re not giving up. Last seen launching his canoe near Pinole Shores, he vanished without a trace, leaving behind his truck at Bay Front Park. Authorities used drones, boats, and aircraft in a massive effort, and while the search is paus...

Bonnie Tyler, the powerhouse voice behind the global anthem “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75 after an unexpected hospital stay in Portugal. Her iconic 1983 hit—still streaming over a billion times—remains a cultural touchstone, revived during solar eclipses and defining her career. A Grammy-nominated artist and MBE recipient, Tyler’s husky voice, shaped by early throat surgery, carried...

Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing Canoeist | San Francisco News

The Yankees’ offense is in freefall, scoring the least in the league over their last 20 games since Aaron Judge’s injury — and they’re now five games behind the Rays. Meanwhile, Wimbledon’s spotlight shines on Arthur Fery, a wild-card British teen who’s stunned the tennis world by reaching the semifinals — the second wild-card ever to do so — after knocking out a top seed. Both sports are witnessi...

El Niño is brewing into a major force, with NOAA predicting an 81% chance of a “very strong” event from October through December — potentially one of the strongest on record. While California braces for a wetter winter, especially in the south, global impacts include extreme weather, sea level rise, and disrupted marine ecosystems. Skiers may rejoice at potential snowpack boosts in the Sierra, but...

Tether Dance Project drops a bold new evening-length dance piece called “Escapement” this July, exploring how fleeting human moments can quietly reshape lives. Choreographed by Tatianna Steiner, Teo Lin-Bianco, and Ella Wright, the work features the trio alongside nine emerging dancers who co-created the movement through improvisation and collaborative input. Blending modern, jazz, and commercial...

Dating apps are revealing surprising astrological compatibility patterns—Taurus craves Taurus, Aquarius is the least compatible, and Sagittarius is the luckiest in love. Gender differences within signs also matter, and while astrology isn’t science, it’s a fun cosmic lens for finding your match. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DN...

U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran just hours after Trump ends ceasefire, citing Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz — Iran retaliates by striking U.S.-allied Kuwait and Qatar, accuses U.S. of bombing near its only nuclear plant, as global markets wobble and oil prices climb. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: ad...

The Giants hit rock bottom again, falling to a season-worst 16 games under .500 after a brutal 10-0 loss to the Blue Jays — a game that nearly became a no-hitter until Heliot Ramos broke it up with a single in the ninth. Toronto’s ace Dylan Cease dominated, striking out 11 and allowing just two walks, while the Giants’ offense went completely cold, managing just one hit all game. The team’s strugg...

A single mom and former cook, Francesca Hong is boldly running for Wisconsin governor on a progressive platform that includes taxing the wealthy and creating a state bank—testing how far left voters will go in a razor-thin battleground state. With national democratic socialist wins in primaries and Trump-backed Republican Tom Tiffany already calling her “crazy,” Hong’s race is a bellwether for 202...

China’s auto exporters are on a rocket ship—passenger car exports surged 80% in June alone, driven by booming global demand for electric vehicles. Year-to-date, exports jumped 72%, hitting over 4.4 million units, while domestic sales plummeted 26% amid fierce competition and economic headwinds. With factories going global and EV adoption accelerating amid rising gas prices, Chinese automakers are...

The Phillies are hot on the heels of the Braves in the NL East, but a recent offensive slump against the Royals has them eyeing a trade deadline upgrade. ESPN’s whispers point to Jung Hoo Lee — a 27-year-old Giants outfielder with elite contact skills, a .315 average, 33 RBI, and a .450+ slugging percentage — as a potential target. Though not a power hitter or elite defender, his ability to get on...

Ukraine’s drone strikes hit Russian oil tankers in the Sea of Azov, sparking fires and worsening fuel shortages across Russia — while the U.S. just greenlit Ukraine to start building its own Patriot missile systems, a major boost to their defense. Strikes also hit oil depots in Tver and Stavropol, forcing evacuations. Russia claims its air defenses shot down most drones, but Ukraine says many slip...

The San Francisco Mime Troupe drops their latest riotous, urgent musical, “Wreckage: A Musical Tragicomedy,” blending biting satire with raw political commentary on AI, immigration, evangelical extremism, and the erosion of civil rights. With actors playing multiple roles, live music, and a haunting set of drowned Liberty and crumbling streets, the show’s wild ride—from frantic coders to surreal m...

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death amid war has ignited both fervent mourning and simmering unrest in Iran. His decades-long rule, marked by nuclear ambitions, hard-line clerical control, and brutal crackdowns on dissent, left a nation fractured by economic collapse and suppressed anger. While loyalists hail him as a martyr calling for vengeance against the U.S., millions see his legacy as one of inju...

A Vallejo teen’s dream car—his hard-earned Infiniti G37—vanished from his driveway just months after he bought it, stripped bare and gone without a trace. His mother’s desperate plea on social media led to its discovery, but with engine and tires stolen, the loss is total. This isn’t an isolated theft: a neighbor’s identical car was stolen just last week, parts even found for sale online. Insuranc...

California just launched three groundbreaking wildfire-spotting satellites—designed from the ground up to detect fires faster and save lives. Riding a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg, these FireSat satellites are part of a historic collaboration between the state, the Earth Fire Alliance, and Muon Space. With real-time, high-resolution data, they’re poised to revolutionize fire response, an...

A towering 250-foot arch proposed by Trump in Washington D.C. is back in the spotlight, with the National Capital Planning Commission giving tentative approval—pending design tweaks to meet height restrictions that protect the city’s historic skyline. While critics worry it’ll disrupt iconic views like the Lincoln Memorial-Arlington Cemetery vista, the commission, which includes Trump allies, rema...