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A 39-year-old book thief named Jeffrey Ying got a year of house arrest for stealing priceless 17th-century Qing dynasty manuscripts from UCLA’s library — swapping them with fakes he’d made under aliases like Jason Wang, Austin Chen, and Alan Fujimori. The FBI’s Art Crime Team caught him after his hotel room revealed blank manuscripts and asset tags for the stolen items, plus a getaway plan to Chin...

A nonprofit in San Mateo is building a 70-unit, six-story apartment complex near Palo Alto’s Caltrain station, leveraging California’s SB 79 law to accelerate housing near transit. The project includes ground-floor retail and rooftop gardens, with another smaller 24-unit conversion planned nearby—both designed to boost affordable housing access right where commuters live and travel. Listen in comf...

Olivia Rodrigo’s latest album is rewriting the script on teenage heartbreak—with haunting melodies, orchestral flourishes, and lyrics that dig into the messy, mature aftermath of love. Gone are the pop-punk anthems; in their place, she crafts a cohesive, emotionally layered narrative that proves her growth as an artist. Critics are calling it her most nuanced work yet, and with Grammy buzz already...

San Francisco’s gearing up to honor the Grateful Dead with a massive new exhibit, “Forever Grateful, Golden Gate Park,” opening September 5th and running through October 25th at the County Fair Building. This immersive experience dives into the band’s music, art, and cultural legacy, continuing the city’s “Summer of Music” momentum. Kick off Labor Day weekend with a free 2 PM concert by Grahame Le...

Mixt’s new Walnut Creek spot just dropped the hype salad: Valkyries 2.0—blackened chicken, watermelon, cucumber, feta, olives, all on romaine and cabbage. Running July 19th with local biz perks, sweepstakes for a year of free salads, and a nod to the legendary Genova Delicatessen’s 50-year legacy. Twenty-first location, expanding across Bay Area, LA, and Dallas—custom or signature bowls, this is f...

New Community Baptist Church just paid $16.5 million for a 31,300-square-foot tech building in Mountain View — the first foreclosed property from the $100M Terra Bella Tech Park campus to change hands. Located at 850-900 North Shoreline Blvd, the 1969-built structure now joins their existing West Middlefield Road location, giving them a massive new footprint in the heart of the tech hub. The churc...

James Beere is now the permanent police chief after an eight-month search, marking a turning point for a department plagued by leadership turnover and federal oversight. With 29 years of service and deep roots in the city, Beere’s appointment signals a new era — one focused on collaboration, community, and exiting federal supervision as early as this fall. Unlike past chiefs who clashed with overs...

The American Century Championship is back in Lake Tahoe this week, packed with A-list stars like Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley, Jerry Rice, Drew Brees, Larry David, and Miles Teller. With tickets sold out for Friday and Saturday, fans can still catch the action via NBC, Golf Channel, and Peacock — and don’t forget, parking on Lake Parkway is off-limits. It’s celebrity golf at its most electric. L...

Landlines are fading fast—80% of adults and 90% of kids now live in homes with only wireless service. Why? Telemarketers, terrible static, and high costs made them obsolete. But we still miss them—for group calls, backup reliability, and simplicity. Now, internet-based phone services offer sleek, affordable alternatives, though they’re tied to your Wi-Fi. Some even let kids use phones without apps...

Comic-Con 2025 badges are all sold out—no more open registration tickets. Want in? Upgrade to a pricey 2026 Legend pass, or apply as a vendor (if you’ve got a CA seller’s permit). For most fans, the real strategy? Start planning for 2027—registration opens this fall, with early access for returning attendees and later for first-timers. Set up your Member ID now, watch for dates, and don’t risk buy...

Travel and Tour World just unveiled its top 50 amusement parks for 2026, ranking destinations by immersive experiences, family-friendly vibes, and overall park magic. The U.S. leads the pack, followed by Canada, Mexico, and France — proving North America’s dominance in theme park thrills. Top U.S. parks include Magic Kingdom, Disneyland Park, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Islands of Adventure — th...

Big news outlets are demanding heavy penalties against OpenAI after revelations that the company allegedly destroyed evidence and hid its ability to detect stolen journalism in ChatGPT’s training data. A former OpenAI expert admitted during a deposition that the company misled courts, erased millions of chat histories, and lied about its tech’s capabilities — directly contradicting OpenAI’s claims...

California voters face a bold new choice this November: a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, designed to tap unrealized wealth in stocks and generate up to $100 billion for healthcare and other vital services. Supporters argue it’s long overdue to close the wealth gap and ensure the ultra-rich pay their fair share, while critics worry it could hurt business. But proponents say enough billionaires wi...

Dry lightning looms for Sunday night into Monday as a high-pressure dome pushes heat and monsoonal moisture across the Southwest — sparking fire risk without rain. While the weekend starts mild with temps in the 80s to low 90s, heat climbs into the mid-90s by Monday. Plus, king tides are flooding Bayshore beaches starting Thursday — stay out of the water and watch for coastal advisories through ea...

Country star Maren Morris is celebrating her debut album’s 10th anniversary with a special expanded release and live shows in Napa and Saratoga this weekend. Meanwhile, San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid hosts an AI-powered art installation where visitors become “human pollinators” by planting seeds. Music lovers can enjoy Beethoven at Mendocino, live orchestral “West Side Story,” or a condensed...

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland’s seen some wild moments—kids bailing mid-ride, one tumbling down the track, another climbing out near the lift hill. Cast members react fast, hitting emergency stops to ensure safety. These aren’t just selfie mishaps—they’re serious risks that disrupt the ride and stress staff. Disney’s got clear protocols: stop, secure the rider, check for injuries. Bottom l...

U.S. launches 90 airstrikes on Iran after Tehran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz, sparking fears of renewed war and global energy chaos. President Trump warns of harsher consequences, including targeting civilian infrastructure and seizing Kharg Island. Iran claims U.S. strikes near its nuclear plant, with at least 14 dead and 78 wounded. Negotiations for peace, delayed by Khamenei’s funeral, no...

A San Francisco jury convicted 45-year-old Marvin Sotorizo on two counts of oral copulation of an unconscious person, stemming from assaults on two teenage boys under his church youth group care in 2017. Sotorizo, who groomed the boys by building trust and allowing them to stay in his room—including sharing a bed—was found guilty after one victim woke up during an assault and reported it, promptin...

Bay Area brace for a scorcher: expect relentless sunshine, temps climbing into the 80s and low 90s inland, with bayshore staying cooler in the 60s-70s. This heatwave isn’t fleeting—it’s building through the week, with inland highs regularly hitting 90s. With sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset not until 8:33 PM, you’ll be soaking up the sun for nearly 15 hours. Stay hydrated, seek shade, and get ready f...

Chef Kellie Joe is turning her backyard into a gourmet dining destination, serving garden-fresh pizzas and farm-raised eggs from her own home in Pleasant Hill — all thanks to a groundbreaking pilot program that’s now becoming permanent. This Micro-Enterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) movement is empowering chefs to run intimate, invite-only pop-ups without the burden of traditional restaurant...

The Golden State Valkyries just shattered WNBA records with their sixth straight win, jumping to a 16-7 record and tying for first place—thanks to a bench explosion led by Janelle Salaün’s career-high 26 points, including clutch threes that sealed the 83-75 victory over Toronto. With Kaitlyn Chen and Kayla Thornton chipping in, and even overcoming Gabby Williams’ injury, the team’s depth and defen...

Warriors’ hidden gem Yaxel Lendeborg is lighting up the Summer League with 30 points and 8 assists in just two games, proving he’s ready to play wing and run the offense—perfect timing with injury concerns. Alongside familiar faces like Will Richard and LJ Cryer, the team is wisely managing minutes to stay healthy. Keep an eye on rising bigs Graham Ike and Lachlan Olbrich, plus recovering Chance M...

Dylan Cease nearly tossed a no-hitter for the Blue Jays at Oracle Park, breaking it up in the ninth by Heliot Ramos with a single, but Toronto still cruised to a 10-0 win. Cease, aiming for the first Blue Jays no-hitter since 1990, struck out 11 on 118 pitches — a near-perfect outing that echoed his 2022 Padres attempt. The Giants, now 5-11 in games started by Logan Webb and 16 games under .500, s...

A 14-year-old Palestinian girl, Layan Hamadin, received life-saving surgery in the Bay Area — performed by a Jewish surgeon — as one of the last children evacuated from Gaza for medical care before U.S. visa restrictions halted such evacuations. Her journey with her sister Wardra highlights the urgent need for humanitarian medical access amid war, and the fragile hope that compassion and expertise...

California’s governor and lawmakers proudly declare their new budget “balanced” — but the numbers tell a different story. With $351 billion in planned spending and only $251 billion in the general fund, they’re expecting a $20 billion shortfall. This isn’t new — for four years, California has spent more than it takes in, fueled by a past accounting error that triggered a spending spree and piled u...