Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.

London Broil With Baking Soda Marinade

A simple baking soda marinade helps tenderize this budget-friendly cut for reliably juicy results.

More Oakland apartments up for sale after lender foreclosure

An Oakland apartment building that fell into foreclosure is now for sale. The Ora apartments, a 74-unit building at 1815 Alice Street, is searching for a buyer, joining a list of multifamily properties that have been seized by lenders in recent years, the San Francisco Business Times reported. Prici

San Francisco’s housing market has lost its mind

The invisible force behind all of this is no mystery to anyone paying attention to the city's tech economy. San Francisco is home to some of the most valuable private companies in the world, and their employees have been quietly accumulating — and, increasingly, cashing out — fortunes.

Show Round Up: The Perfect Treat for Mom

Treat the mothers in your life to a night out! Still haven’t found the right way to celebrate the mothers in your life this Mother’s Day weekend? How about an unforgettable night out soaking in Bay Area talent! There are a number of incredible shows taking a final bow and some can’t-miss op

In the Grey

A covert team of elite operatives are living in the shadows. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, they're sent to take it back—an impossible heist that erupts into a deadly game of strategy, deception and survival.

12 Best Coffee Subscriptions, Reviewed & Reordered (2026)

Never run out of beans again.

2026 NFL Schedule to be Released on May 14

The NFL will release the full 2026 regular season schedule on May 14, revealing the dates, kickoff times and broadcast details for all of the San Francisco 49ers upcoming matchups.

East Bay hotel finds buyer after foreclosure in region’s latest distressed lodging sale

Another week, another distressed hotel sale in the Bay Area.  A group led by Santa Clara-based investor Ashok Goyal bought the 112-room Hyatt Place Newark/Silicon Valley hotel in Newark for nearly $19.8 million, Mercury News reported, citing Alameda County property records. The hotel at 5600 Jo

SFO flight delays due to low clouds expected Friday

(BCN) -- A ground delay program released by the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday morning is expected to cause major delays for hundreds of flights at San Francisco International Airport throughout the day. A low cloud ceiling at SFO prompted the FAA to delay flights departing and arriving f

5/9/26: SF’s Hidden Scents: Mission Walking Tour - $20

Chris Carlsson presents “What’s That Smell? A Walking Tour of the Northeast Mission Industrial Zone” at the San Francisco International Arts Festival   Chris Carlsson, long-time grassroots historian and guide to San Francisco’s lost, forgotten and overlook

Why Some of America’s Most Influential Korean Chefs Are Turning to Farming

At First Hands Farm, powerhouse chefs are growing their cultural legacy.

Ballast’s Pac Heights hot streak continues with another $35M apartment buy

Ballast is adding another Pacific Heights apartment property to its growing San Francisco portfolio. The San Francisco-based multifamily owner-operator acquired the 80-unit Grosvenor Atrium at 1690 Broadway for $35.3 million, the San Francisco Business Times reported. The seller was an affiliate of

Oken announces last day, Richmond’s Caspers bought, Masa Ramen fails to reopen following vacation, and more

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Show Round Up: World Theatre Day

Celebrate world class Bay Area theatre this weekend! March has been a fantastic month for theatre culminating in World Theatre Day this Friday. There are a slew of fabulous shows closing this weekend and you won’t want to miss seeing them take their final bows. Already seen all these great

Passenger

After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger that won't stop until it claims them both turns their van life adventure into a nightmare.

Everything We Know About the Bourdain Biopic

Plus, Rodney Scott's restaurant closures, Delta axes some snacks, and the creator cooking with their Hinge dates

Latest Designs Revealed for Hilton’s Porte Cochere at 750 Kearny Street in San Francisco

A new porte cochère design has been proposed for the underside of the new balcony of the Hilton at 750 Kearny Street in San Francisco. The balcony and porte cochere replace the previously demolished bridge over Kearny Street to Portsmouth Square. At this time, only the entryway area and the balconie

Berkeley school district could lose up to $7.8M under Newsom’s budget plan

Berkeley Unified educator

Show Round Up: Hide From the Heat

Survive the Bay Area heatwave with some cool theatre. A month ago we were braving winter storms on our way to the theatre and now the Bay Area has turned up the heat! Lucky for us, a night out at the theatre is an activity for all seasons. This weekend, cool off with some fantastic…

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War

When an international covert mission unravels a deadly conspiracy, Ryan is forced back into the world of espionage to confront a rogue black-ops unit.

Welcome Strawberry Share Surprise New EP Floral Arrangements

Last year, the dreamy Oakland shoegazers Welcome Strawberry released their sophomore album Desperate Flower. Today, they’ve followed that record with a relatively low-key EP, meant to accompany the LP and sensibly titled Floral Arrangements. I might like the band a little better when they&#

Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry and More Recipes We Made This Week

Like pepperoni pasta and diner-style pancakes.

Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market

But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says.

Suspect shot by Oakland PD after attempting to flee traffic stop, 2 officers, suspect injured

(KRON) -- A suspect who allegedly tried to flee during a traffic stop, putting officers in harm's way, was shot by the Oakland Police Department Friday morning. According to OPD, patrol officers initiated a vehicle stop at 3:15 a.m. in the 1200 block of 9th Avenue. During the stop, police noticed a

Colony

Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference causing authorities to seal the facility. Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong along with a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horri

Will Blue Apron Get My Picky Eater to, Well, Eat?

My little sous-chef and food critic weighs in on the popular meal delivery service.

5 Notas de: Corredor Kaelon Black

Conoce al nuevo corredor de los San Francisco 49ers, Kaelon Black, su carrera colegial, pasatiempos y más.

Trump administration again suspends UC Berkeley research grants

The National Science Foundation

Show Round Up: Only This Weekend

Don’t miss out on great shows, get to the theatre! Some of the best things in life are over in a flash and that’s certainly true this weekend! Although there is a wonderful array of performances to choose from, don’t blink or they’ll be over before you know it. Get your tickets

500 Miles

A broken family is forced to come together when 16-year-old Finn and his livewire younger brother Charlie run away from trouble at home in England to reach their estranged grandfather on Ireland’s stunning and wild west coast.

The Best Breakfast Sausage, According to Our Taste Test

After tasting 19 varieties of fresh and precooked links and patties, these are the ones we’d bring home.

Morning Report: 2026 NFLPA Rookie Premiere, Learn More About Kaelon Black🗞️

Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.

Berkeley poet explores sex, love and the Kama Sutra after age 65

Zack Rogow’s “The Kama Sutra for

Show Round Up: Make Yourself at Home

Consider yourself part of our theatre family. Three fantastic pieces of homegrown theatre are taking the stage this weekend and we couldn’t be happier to be highlighting these productions through our TBA Highlights program! The TBA Highlights program uplifts specific shows that have met the impor

Fire reported in Bayview District in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Fire Department reported a one-alarm fire on the 200 block of Catalina Street Friday morning. Officials received reports of the fire at 5:40 a.m. Responding firefighters found a fire on the second-floor balcony of an apartment or a multi-unit building, offic

Tuner

A talented piano tuner's life is turned upside down when he discovers that his meticulous skills for tuning pianos can equally be applied to cracking safes.

Major Anthropic backer ditches Silicon Valley HQ for downtown SF

A major investor in Anthropic is moving its headquarters from Silicon Valley into the belly of the beast in San Francisco.  Venture capital giant Lightspeed Venture Partners signed a 12-year lease for more than 43,000 square feet at 149 New Montgomery Street, the San Francisco Business Times re

Court rules Trump's 10% tariff is just as illegal as the tariff it replaced

Trump's vow to impose tariffs a "different way" already has the tech industry on edge.

Show Round Up: Homegrown Original

CA$H Theatre grant recipient opens this weekend. We are excited to share that CA$H Theatre grant recipient Are You There, Luigi? It’s Me, Margaret has its first performance this weekend! The CA$H Theatre Grant Program — short for Creative Assistance for the Small (Organization) and Hungry (

Drishyam 3

Georgekutty is not just protecting his family from the world, he is protecting them from the truth, and from the burden of what binds them together. Now, as new forces begin to close in, more organized and determined than ever before, the cracks in his carefully built calm start to widen. The threat

5/13/26: Free Cardio Dance at SF’s Union Square Plaza (Every Wednesday) - FREE

Get ready to move, groove, and feel amazing at this free outdoor fitness class led by Rae Studios! Break a sweat and meet a new community at this rotating class. All participants should RSVP at www.raestudios-sf.com/union-square or be prepared to sign a waiver onsite each week. The post

5 Things to Know: Running Back Kaelon Black

Get to know the San Francisco 49ers newest running back Kaelon Black, from his career journey to his hobbies and more.

Curbside churns up controversy over Taste of Temescal proceeds

Curbside churns up controversy over Taste of Temescal proceeds

Show Round Up: Sing in Spring

Local theatre is music to our ears. A tip from us at TBA: as the spring theatre season kicks off, there are going to be a ton of amazing productions that you won’t want to miss, so mark your calendars and get your tickets before it is too late. Music lovers are in for a… The po

Propeller One-Way Night Coach

During the golden age of aviation, a young airplane enthusiast and his mother embark on a cross-country journey to Hollywood—and their simple flight transforms into the trip of a lifetime.

5/13/26: Speaker: Bruce Lee Event with Assemblymember Matt Haney -

Attend a special presentation by Assemblymember Matt Haney, actress Shannon Lee from the Bruce Lee Foundation, Mark Young from Stand with Asians and Justin Hoover from the Chinese Historical Society, where they discuss the new California Bill that honors Chinese American icon, Bruce Lee. Br

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Oakland police shoot driver during early morning traffic stop

Oakland police shoot driver during early morning traffic stop

Elon Musk faces criminal probe in France after ignoring summons in X case

France threatens criminal charges if Musk doesn't appear for questioning.

Show Round Up: Care for Artists

What inspires you? We’ve been so inspired by our community’s support of The Mary Mason Lemonade Fund this year. Last week, our friends at the Pear Theatre hosted an amazing Lemonade Night at their production of My Fair Lady and across cash and online donations raised over $800 for theatre w

Why Christina Tosi Swears By This $10 'Gem Scale' for Baking

For accuracy and precision, this scale is the real deal.

Opendoor’s mixed Q1 comes with a confident turnaround pitch

Opendoor's Q1 numbers were mixed, but CEO Kaz Nejatian isn't apologizing. Here's what the company's internal metrics say about whether the turnaround is real.

Is Julia Morgan School for Girls moving to Lake Merritt?

Is Julia Morgan School for Girls moving to Lake Merritt?

SF sues Tenderloin convenience store over alleged drug sales behind the counter

In a civil lawsuit, the San Francisco City Attorney's Office accuses the owners and operators of allowing "the sales, storage and possession of controlled substances." The complaint also alleges the store drew constant activity from drug dealers lingering out front and "attracting large groups of dr

La Vénus électrique

Artist Antoine has lost all inspiration and slipped into alcoholism since the death of his wife Irène, a loss he blames himself for. Suzanne is a penniless sideshow performer pretending to be a clairvoyant, whom Antoine consults in a bid to connect with Irène. Antoine’s dealer Armand, desperate to k

Rice Is the Main Course at My 'Survivor' Watch Party

Plus a tribal council tablescape, castaway dress code, and a supersized dirt cup for dessert.

Sotheby’s brokerage president moves to Coldwell Banker

Industry veteran Mary Lee Blaylock is now leading Coldwell Banker's franchise business, after a little more than a year with Sotheby's International Realty.

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab make a breakthrough in rotor technology

Testing shows rotor blades won't disintegrate when they spin at supersonic speed.

Hope

A mysterious discovery is made on the outskirts of the remote harbor town. The residents find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against something they have never encountered before.

5/10/26: The Farmworker Movement of the 1960s-1970s: Free Talk - FREE

Beginning with the Delano grape strike and boycott of 1965, a powerful wave of farmworker struggle swept through the fields, orchards, and vineyards of California for nearly 20 years. It was both a labor struggle and civil rights rebellion that, in  an important sense, awakened ... The pos

McDaniel's aim? Help QB Herbert 'own the position'...

Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel outlined his plan Friday to reshape the way Justin Herbert plays quarterback.

Oakland Paramount Theatre’s classic movie screenings are back!

Oakland Paramount Theatre’s classic movie screenings are back!

DNA identifies four more crew members of doomed Franklin expedition

Three served on the HMS Erebus; the fourth was Petty Officer Harry Peglar of the HMS Terror.

Beagles rescued from research lab finding forever homes in Bay Area

Some of the 1,500 beagles rescued from a research lab and breeding facility in Wisconsin are making their way to the Bay Area. Fifty of those dogs will be getting new homes in Northern California.

Sources: Seahawks interest 'soft' from buyers

The Seahawks haven't generated as much buyer interest as NFL officials originally expected, sources told ESPN.

Barbara Lee’s ‘strong mayor’ ballot measure plan is advancing

Barbara Lee’s ‘strong mayor’ ballot measure plan is advancing

Which Macs are suffering from shortages—and where are things getting worse?

There are a couple signs of strain beyond the MacBook Neo and the desktops.

Marty, Life Is Short

Martin Short looks back on a life fueled by joy in this documentary with classic clips, fresh interviews and star-studded, never-before-seen home movies.

Julie K. Brown Won a Pulitzer 8 Years After Her Jeffrey Epstein Exposé. She Has Thoughts

The Miami Herald writer feels “vindicated” by the recent document dumps and wants more investigation of his death and alleged suicide note

Sources: Iowa, McCollum finalizing 6-year deal

Iowa and coach Ben McCollum are finalizing a new six-year contract after the Hawkeyes' surprising run to the Elite Eight, sources told ESPN.

The Wire: Dirt bikes, ATV riders swept through Berkeley before police trapped them on Bay Bridge

Also: UC Berkeley has closed it

SF tech company Cloudflare to cut over a thousand jobs, cites AI as reason

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco-based tech company Cloudflare announced on Thursday it would be laying off over a thousand employees. The job cuts were announced in a memo to employees from CEO Matthew Prince and co-founder Michelle Zatlyn. In the memo, which was titled "Building for the futur

Here’s Where to Buy Limited-Edition Nike Sneakers Online

Is Nike sold out? No problem. Check out hot streetwear, sneakers, and apparel ready to buy at Kicks Crew

Vanilla Powder Is Professional Bakers' Best-Kept Secret

The concentrated powder adds a punch of flavor without the fuss and cost of fresh vanilla beans.

Needle-mover or not? Industry insiders react to eXp’s acquisition of NextHome

Industry insiders say that eXp-NextHome is a smaller deal, but it signals something bigger about where the industry is heading.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting more expensive later this year

"Changes in market conditions" lead to $50 price bump on Sept. 1.

DNA links decades-old SF missing person case to Texas 'Jane Doe'

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A missing person case that spanned for more than five decades in San Francisco was officially closed through DNA analysis on Wednesday after multiple law agencies and forensics specialists linked the investigation to a "Jane Doe" in Houston, Texas. The San Francisco Police De

Saccharine

After succumbing to an obscure weight-loss craze involving the eating of human ashes, lovelorn medical student Hana finds herself haunted by the ghost of the person she's eating.

Shvo made $79M from Transamerica sale while others got stiffed: lawsuit

The manager of Germany’s largest pension fund and former owner of the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco stiffed one of its partners out of more than $30 million after selling the iconic tower earlier this year, according to a lawsuit filed earlier this year.  In a new court filing Monday, that p

The US military just released a bunch of UAP files, but there's no there there

Here at Ars Technica, we do not preclude the possibility that aliens have visited Earth.

Yosakoi dance brings energy, culture and community to San Francisco’s Japantown

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Yosakoi, a high-energy Japanese dance known for its colorful costumes, powerful choreography, and the rhythmic click of wooden naruko clappers, has its roots in more than 70 years of history. This year, that tradition came alive in San Francisco’s Japantown, where dance teams

Julieta Venegas Reconnected With Her Roots — and Made Her Most Ambitious Work

The Mexican pioneer, who has inspired everyone from Natalia Lafourcade to Tainy, talks about her album Norteña and her accompanying memoir

Greek Salad (Crunchy and Bright)

A classic that’s happy alongside a hearty, meaty main or alone as a vegetarian lunch.

Rocket grew market share amid ‘wild ride’ during Q1, Krishna says

The company pulled in $2.8 billion in revenue after diversifying, accelerating with Redfin and Mr. Cooper acquisitions.

Everyone’s a loser in Strait of Hormuz game that simulates global crisis

The game asks players to find the least worst options for a shipping chokepoint.

Athiradi

This Asian American Bakery Expands With a New Location in Alameda

This is a list of the Bay Area’s most notable restaurant and bar openings, with new updates published once a week. Did we miss something great? Please, drop us a line. May 8 NOPA — Friulian trattoria Polenta has quietly opened its doors on Fillmore Street, highlighting food and wine from t

NFL to release regular-season schedule Thursday

The NFL will release its complete regular-season schedule Thursday. The announcement made Friday is in line with the past couple of years, when the schedule has been released during the second week of May.

Sweet Fingers on the move; plus the East Bay loses multiple sandwich shops, a juice bar and more in April

Sweet Fingers on the move; plus the East Bay loses multiple sandwich shops, a juice bar and more in April

25 people arrested in connection with Bay Bridge takeover

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Authorities confirmed more than two dozen people have been arrested in connection with an ATV and dirt bike takeover of the Bay Bridge on Sunday. The cross-bay disruption caused traffic to come to a standstill as law enforcement intercepted the riders and seized 77 of their A

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do

A seemingly perfect marriage in Prayagraj takes an unexpected turn when one decision leads to a chain of misunderstandings, suspicion, and comedic chaos.

Dua Lipa Brings ‘Radical Optimism’ to Tame Impala’s London Show

The pop star came out to sing "Houdini" and Tame Impala's "After Thought" on Thursday night

Driving in the Bay Area is only getting more expensive

Driving in the Bay Area is only getting more expensive

Tenderloin corner store sold meth over the counter, lawsuit alleges

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A neighborhood convenience store in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood sold methamphetamine and other illegal narcotics over the counter, according to a lawsuit. The lawsuit filed by San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu alleges the owners and operators of "Corner Store

Tony Amatullo Jr., Former Warner Bros. Exec and TV Producer, Dies at 76

Anthony “Tony” Eugene Amatullo Jr., a former Warner Bros. executive and producer who worked on TV shows including “ER” and “The West Wing,” died Sunday in Manhattan. He was 76.  His son, Nicolas Amatullo, confirmed the news.  Amatullo had a long and successful career as a line and executive pro

The Transamerica Pyramid Shutters a Trio of Restaurants From Chef Bradley Kilgore

This is a curated list of the Bay Area’s most notable and permanent restaurant and bar closures, with new updates published once a week. See a closing we missed? Then drop us a line. For more news, check out our list of restaurants that closed earlier in April. FIDI — With the sale of the Transameri

NBA playoff takeaways: Thunder handle Lakers in Ga...

Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.

As Berkeley auto shop closes after 50 years, customers throw party for its 91-year-old founder

Henry Basurto, founder of Henry’s

Layoffs down in 2026 -- except in one field

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Layoffs in the U.S. were down in the first third of 2026 compared to the same time period last year, in every field except one. That's according to a new report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Overall layoffs were down 50% in the first four months of 2026, compared to

Beastie Boys’ Mike D Debuts New Material at Rare Intimate Solo Show

The rapper-rocker was joined by a band featuring his sons

Months of rehab, secret pickup games and Caitlin C...

After injuries sidelined her for most of 2025, the Fever star is ready to turn the page after months of rehab and the "mental battle."

Inside the eXp-NextHome deal: Scale, franchising and a ‘transparency coalition’

EXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja and NextHome's James Dwiggins discuss coming together, brokerage consolidation and the fight for transparency.

Intel’s comeback story is even wilder than it seems

Intel's stock has risen a stunning 490% over the past year, a bet by Wall Street that may be running well ahead of the company's actual turnaround.

Trump Media, Parent of Truth Social, Reports Q1 Sales of $871,000 and $405.9 Million Net Loss

Trump Media and Technology Group, operator of social-media platform Truth Social, reported a massive net loss for the first three months of 2026 and less than $1 million in total sales. For the first quarter, TMTG generated net sales of $871,200, up 6% year over year. The company reported a $405.9 m

Clavicular Can’t Seem to Stay Out of Trouble: A List of His Controversies

The "looksmaxxer" streamer is considered a prophet for men looking to be more attractive. But offline, the influencer keeps making headlines for his antics

One of the Best Pizzerias in the U.S. Is Now Serving Pizza in Inner Richmond

Berkeley’s Rose Pizzeria burst onto the Bay Area pizza scene in 2021, quickly becoming a local favorite. Then little-known publication the New York Times named Rose one of the 22 best pizzerias in the country in 2024, and blew up the spot (rude). Owners Alexis Rorabaugh and Gerad Gobel’s thin-crust

Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high

Cloudflare announced its first large-scale layoff. CEO Matthew Prince says because of AI efficiency gains, the company doesn't need as many support roles.

How School Shooting Satire ‘Our Hero, Balthazar’ Director Oscar Boyson Found His Style While Making Movies With Greta Gerwig and the Safdie Brothers

The social satire “Our Hero, Balthazar” has an incredibly dark logline: A young man named Balthazar (Jaeden Martell), who spends time forcing tears for online videos lamenting gun violence, travels to Texas to intervene with a person who he believes to be a potential school shooter (Asa

Livestream Rolling Loud Orlando 2026

Rolling Loud's flagship Florida festival has relocated from Miami to Orlando. All this weekend, some of the biggest names in hip-hop today will be taking the stage at Camping World Stadium, future home turf of Antoine Griezmann. The post

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Golden Knights...

Plus, a pivotal Game 3 for the Ducks, Golden Knights. Here's what to watch, along with Thursday's highlights.

EXp just bought NextHome. Here’s what’s next

On this episode, eXp CEO Leo Pareja and NextHome CEO James Dwiggins share how the deal came together, what it means and what comes next.

Porsche shutters e-bike, battery, software subsidiaries as part of company overhaul

More than 500 people will be affected by the closures. “We must refocus on our core business,” Porsche CEO and executive chair Michael Leiters said in a statement. "This is the indispensable foundation for a successful strategic realignment. This forces us to make painful cuts — including our subsid

Larry David’s Unmade Script From 1980s Leaks Online; Film Follows Noncommittal Man Who Reunites With Dying Ex

Before “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” there was “Prognosis: Negative,” a film script written by Larry David in the 1980s that was never produced. Thanks to a Reddit user from Rochester, N.Y., a 1983 draft of the screenplay has been uploaded to the internet

The Best Dishes Eater SF’s Editor Ate in April

There’s certainly no shortage of excellent food to be found in San Francisco and the Bay Area — but there’s plenty worth skipping, too. Luckily for you, Eater editors dine out several times a week (or more) and we’re happy to share the standout dishes we encounter as we go. Caneles and pastel de nat

EXp World Holdings acquires NextHome to create ‘multi-platform model’

EXp World Holdings has acquired NextHome, giving real estate professionals within the eXp ecosystem access to a franchise ownership model.

Bike to Wherever Day mixes joy with safe streets advocacy

Bike to Wherever Day mixes joy with safe streets advocacy

Warm temps return Thursday in Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Sunshine and warm temperatures return Thursday afternoon with highs back into the same range of 60s and 70s we saw yesterday. Some clouds during morning hours will depart quickly throughout the morning, setting us up for our mostly sunny skies. As we move into Mother's Day we

The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on

Chez TJ Closes After 43 Years in Mountain View

This is a curated list of the Bay Area’s most notable and permanent restaurant and bar closures, with new updates published once a week. See a closing we missed? Then drop us a line. For more news, check out our list of restaurants that closed earlier in March. April 28 BERK

Windhorst: Why the stakes of this NBA draft lotter...

How do we know that Sunday's lottery (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN) is massively important to the NBA? A third of the league seemingly tanked just to get into it.

SF Jail Oversight Leader Faces Allegations of Violence Against Women, Multiple Parole Violations

The man hired to help hold the SF Sheriff’s Department accountable has faced repeated law enforcement encounters, parole violations, and allegations of violence against women, which he consistently denies or attributes to bias, misunderstanding, or retaliation.

A Moon Shaped Pool Turns 10

The post <em>A Moon Shaped Pool</em> Turns 10 appeared first on Stereogum.

5 Fast Meals Our Editors Make With Instant Noodles

Like crispy okonomiyaki and sick day soup.

Interactive dashboard: Explore results of Intel’s April survey

Using these interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey of real estate agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time.

Best of the West awards honor CalMatters’ ‘extensive,’ ‘rigorous’ and ‘incredible’ journalism

The Best of the West contest recognizes work in 14

This Week In Food: Ciao, Del Popolo

Polenta debuts in Alamo Square, Del Popolo slings its final (non-frozen) pies, and the East Bay's takeout staple Grégoire opens in the Inner Sunset, all in This Week In Food.

The Rolling Stones’ New Album Also Has An Amy Winehouse Cover

We're still learning new things about the Rolling Stones' upcoming album Foreign Tongues. After

Who can keep the Dodgers from three-peating? We id...

We make the case for the biggest threats to L.A.'s three-peat hopes.

Los latinos de California están enojados con Trump. Sus votos a favor de la manipulación de distritos electorales por parte de los demócratas lo demuestran

US defense contractor who sold hacking tools to Russian broker ordered to pay $10M to former employers

Former cybersecurity executive Peter Williams stole several surveillance and hacking tools and sold them for $1.3 million to a Russian broker that works with Putin’s government.

Cannes: Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek and Mia Threapleton to Star in ‘A Woman in the Sun’

Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Sissy Spacek will star with rising talent Mia Threapleton in “A Woman in the Sun.” Black Bear and Artist Equity have partnered with Zellweger’s Big Picture Co. on the drama, which marks the directorial debut of “Nyad” writer Julia Cox.

This week’s tablehopper: puffy clouds.

SF stories: El Faro 🌯, a new Vietnamese specialty coffee ☕️ shop, a kitchen table book from Faith Wheeler, Brucato’s Spring Almond, and highlights of the upcoming Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience🍷.

Barcelona have been running Lamine Yamal into the ...

Lamine Yamal is the best teenager ever, and it makes him more susceptible to injury than the likes of Messi or Neymar ever were.

Construction Starts For 30 Ingold Road, Burlingame

Construction has started for a seven-story apartment complex at 30 Ingold Road in Burlingame, San Mateo County. The de

Music Industry Moves: Angine de Poitrine Signs With Third Side Music Publishing; the War and Treaty Pact With Atlantic Outpost

The fast-rising bonkers Montreal rock duo Angine de Poitrine, whose popularity soared after a live KEXP session, have inked an exclusive publishing deal with independent music publisher Third Side Music, which will represent their catalog worldwide, working closely with the band and their management

This week’s tablehopper: looking up. (free)

New openings: homestyle Thai 🇹🇭 and Hologram café ☕️ + bistro, an upcoming project from Caché 🐟, tasty tonkatsu, where to go for SF Restaurant Week 🍽️, new cookbook events, and a ticket 🎟️ giveaway!

How Barcelona can make Clásico history and cap off...

Barcelona can strike a new blow on their bitter rivals by winning the title against them for the first time.

Un vistazo a los principales candidatos al puesto de contralor de California

Truecaller slashes 70 jobs amid declining ad sales

Truecaller's ad revenue declined by 44%, leading to the layoffs.

Renée Zellweger to Star as ‘A Woman in the Sun’ Opposite Sissy Spacek and Mia Threapleton

Black Bear, Artists Equity and Zellweger’s Big Picture Co. are teaming on Julia Cox’s film as Ben Affleck calls it “a moving, gripping exploration of a complex family dynamic with something lurking beneath the surface.”

This week’s tablehopper: looking up.

New openings: homestyle Thai 🇹🇭 and Hologram café ☕️ + bistro, an upcoming project from Caché 🐟, tasty tonkatsu, where to go for SF Restaurant Week 🍽️, new cookbook events, and a ticket 🎟️ giveaway!

Preliminary Plans For 300-400 Walnut Street, Redwood City

Preliminary plans have been filed for a townhouse development at 300-400 Walnut Street in Redwood City, San Mateo County. The project is looking to replace a portion of a sho

Last 24 hours to get 50% off a second pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to buy one pass and get a second one at 50% off to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Bring a partner, co-founder, or colleague at half off. Register now.

Friday Morning Constitutional: Sponsors Pull Out of Oakland First Fridays

Sponsors are pulling out of Oakland First Fridays after last week's violent incidents; police in San Leandro fatally shot a man Thursday; and Scott Wiener leads by a large margin in a new congressional race poll.

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Affordable housing plans emerge for San Jose site long in limbo with $15M land buy

The fate of a long-held property near the Berryessa BART station in San Jose is coming into focus.  Green Valley Corporation and Pacific Housing acquired a triangular slice of a 13-acre site at 1655 Berryessa Road for roughly $15 million, setting the stage for a 260-unit affordable project dubb

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Porches Announces New Mixtape MASK: Hear “Habit”

Aaron Maine is back with more Porches. Maine co-wrote and co-produced “Jeep,” the Kim Petras single that came out earlier this week. Today, he announces a new Porches mixtape called MASK, out next week. The announcement comes with the new single “Habit” and a visual by Reb

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Meeting Tomorrow For 800 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto

The Palo Alto Architectural Review Board is scheduled to review plans tomorrow morning for the residential infill project at 800-814 San Antonio Road in Palo Alto,

The biggest US power grid is under strain from AI — and no one is happy

PJM Interconnection — which oversees the grid for some of the densest data center developments on Earth — wants to overhaul itself. Not everyone thinks it's up to the task.

Hackers Breach Education Platform Used By SF State, UC Berkeley and Thousands Others

Canvas, an educational platform used by thousands of schools globally, including local universities, was shut down by a group of hackers who are threatening to release students’ data if the company or its clients don’t pay their ransom.

Flea Kicks Off First-Ever Solo Tour With Live Debuts

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SF-Based Cloudflare Slashes 1,100 Jobs, Citing 'Agentic AI Era'

The steady march of Bay Area job losses to AI continues today with SF-based tech company Cloudflare, which says it is laying off 1,100 employees globally.

MrBeast’s ‘Beast Games’ Voluntarily Recognizes IATSE Union

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Asking Rents in San Francisco Are Ticking Up, But…

As we outlined at the end of May, asking rents in San Francisco were actually trending up, having ticked up two months in a row. And having ticked up another 2 percent over the past month, the weighted average asking rent for an apartment in San Francisco is now back over $3,500 a month. That [̷

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Asking Rents in Oakland Tick Up, Down Year-Over-Year

Having ticked back over $2,300 at the end of May, the average asking rent for an apartment in Oakland has since ticked up a percent to $2,360 a month but remains 7 percent lower than at the same time last year, 12 percent lower than prior to the pandemic having hit, and 21 percent below […]

Supreme Court of Virginia strikes down redistricting amendment in win for Republicans

The Supreme Court of Virginia on Friday struck down the voter-approved redistricting amendment, upholding a lower court ruling that had declared the measure unconstitutional less than 24 hours after last week’s special election and briefly halted its implementation. The high court found that the ame

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‘War of the Worlds’ Producer Defends Ice Cube Film After Disastrous Reviews

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Michael Mina Is Cutting Ties With Popular Tiburon Waterfront Restaurant

Chef Michael Mina and the Mina Group will no longer manage Tiburon’s popular waterfront restaurant, the Bungalow Kitchen, starting Monday, June 1, a publicist for the team confirms. Instead, the Bungalow Kitchen will undergo a transition to management by the Arizona-based restaurant group, Clive Col

Index for Bay Area Home Values Ticks Up, YOY Gain Slows

Having ticked up 2.6 percent in March, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index for single-family home values within the San Francisco Metropolitan Area (i.e., “San Francisco,” which includes the East Bay, North Bay and Peninsula) ticked up another 2.0 percent in April, albeit with some

The Pentagon Releases New Trove of Declassified UFO Files

The Defense Department has released a new trove of declassified documents about government UFO sightings.

Stars, Royals and Two Pythons Help David Attenborough Celebrate ‘100 Years on Planet Earth’

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Voting rights ruling is a ‘devastating’ and personal blow, Rep. Simon, Mayor Lee say

Voting rights ruling is a ‘devastating’ and personal blow, Rep. Simon, Mayor Lee say

Tesla’s Latest Recall? Wheels May Fall Off Cybertrucks

In what is the 11th Cybertruck recall, certain models of Elon Musk’s embattled pickup could experience a sudden, unexpected wheel separation, thanks to the wrong grease and loose nuts.

Sacred symbols vandalized at Oakland Catholic Church, pastor seeks justice

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- An Oakland church was vandalized this week. The damage was discovered after a Tuesday morning Mass at St. Columba Catholic Church. Father Aidan McAleenan says damage was done to crosses that symbolize each homicide in Oakland this year. “Most of them were strewn across the

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Weaken Oakland’s police commission? One councilmember thinks it’s time

Weaken Oakland’s police commission? One councilmember thinks it’s time

Nick Bostrom Has a Plan for Humanity’s ‘Big Retirement’

The philosopher thinks humans should pursue advanced AI and the promise of a “solved world.”

Shawn Levy Tackling Original Sci-Fi With ‘Somewhere Out There’ for Netflix (Exclusive)

His banner 21 Laps will produce the project that hails from a spec script by Max Taxe.

Watch Dua Lipa Join Tame Impala In London

Kevin Parker released the latest Tame Impala album, Deadbeat, last year. The year before that, he helped produce Dua Lipa's

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We're well into the NWSL season, so let's rank the best 25 players so far!

A new Sana’a cafe arrives in Oakland, plus a trio of The Town’s bars have been resuscitated

A new Sana’a cafe arrives in Oakland, plus a trio of The Town’s bars have been resuscitated

Ebony Alert issued across 3 Bay Area counties for missing teen

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The California Highway Patrol has issued an Ebony Alert across Alameda, Marin and San Francisco counties for a missing teenager who was last seen on May 3. Laroy Murphy, 14, was last seen at noon on Drake Avenue and Cole Drive in Marin City, according to CHP. Murphy is descri

Billie Eilish Posts Graphic Slaughterhouse Videos, Responds To Backlash Over Saying You Can’t Love Animals And Eat Meat

Billie Eilish has always been vocal about animal rights. The pop star has been a vegan since she was 12, and while promoting her 2024 album Hit Me Hard And Soft she did

Here Are the 2026 James Beard Awards Restaurant, Chef, and Media Award Finalists

The James Beard Foundation has now announced all of its nominees for the 2026 James Beard Awards. The awards represent one of the highest honors in the restaurant industry, recognizing chefs and restaurants across the United States. In February, the foundation announced the winners of its America’s

Listing Activity Drops in San Francisco, Average Asking Price Down

Driven by a drop in new listing activity versus a spike in sales, the net number of single-family homes and condos on the market in San Francisco ticked down 2 percent over the past week but remains 1 percent higher than at the same time last year and nearly 30 percent higher than average for [̷

The Best Mobile Gaming Controllers for iPhone and Android (2026)

Your iPhone or Android phone can work overtime as a full-on gaming console with the help of these mobile controllers. Backbone makes my favorite.

Oakland property owners fined nearly $1 million for chopping down trees

(KRON) -- An Oakland couple was slapped with nearly $1 million in fines from the city for chopping down three dozen trees on and near their private residential property on Claremont Avenue. On Tuesday, the city council voted in favor of fining the property owners, Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner, $9

The Latest ‘Avatar’ Lawsuit Is ‘Frivolous,’ but It Raises Major Questions About AI and Digital Likeness

"The New World" actress Q'orianka Kilcher sued James Cameron after the director said Neytiri's chin was based off her own.

Fresh Prices Abound in San Francisco

As we outlined earlier this week, price reductions are on the rise in San Francisco. Or in euphemistic industry speak and marketing, “fresh prices” abound. Speaking of which, the “FRESH PRICE!” for the 3,295-square-foot Corona Heights home at 520 Roosevelt Way, which offers s

We Asked Coffee Pros to Blind Test Coffee Machines. The Results Were Surprising

For our latest WIRED Blind Test, we sat coffee industry professionals down to rank leading do-it-all coffee machines—and the winner wasn't what anyone expected.

Work to dismantle Vaillancourt Fountain continues

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Crews entered the next phase of removing San Francisco’s controversial Vaillancourt Fountain at Embarcadero Plaza Wednesday, using cranes to dismantle the structure’s massive concrete arms piece by piece. Large metal hooks were attached to the fountain’s concrete sections befo

Psychedelic Furs Cancel Spring and Summer 2026 Tours Due to “Serious Medical Issue”

The new wave legends had just announced a tour with Living Colour. Psychedelic Furs Cancel Spring and Summer 2026 Tours Due to “Serious Medical Issue”

Nyesha Arrington Eats Collard Green Lasagna with Issa Rae in Los Angeles

In this episode of Plateworthy, host Nyesha Arrington returns to her hometown for the third and final stop on her California food tour. Her time in Los Angeles kicks off with pastries at Santa Canela in Highland Park. Pastry chef Ellen Ramos shows Arrington how she makes champurrado doughnuts with f

Benchmark Mortgage Rate Poised to Inch Down

The average rate for a benchmark 30-year mortgage inched down 6 basis points (0.06 percentage points) over the past week to 6.89 percent, which is 7 basis points lower than at the same time last year, representing the first year-over-year drop in the 30-year rate in nearly 3 years, according to Fred

Billie Eilish Doesn't Know if There Will Ever Be Another Billie Eilish

In an interview with WIRED ahead of her new concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), Billie Eilish talked about whether or not future artists will be able to leverage SoundCloud the way she did.

The Standing Ovation Is Not a Distribution Strategy

The festival markets may be declining, but data shows festival audiences growing. For festivals ready to adapt, that's great news for filmmakers: It's where the real opportunity lies.

Where José Andrés Eats Spanish Food in Washington, D.C.

In the latest episode of Let’s Do Lunch, celebrity chef José Andrés sits down for a bite at Spanish restaurant Casa Teresa in Washington, D.C. where he savors classic Catalonian dishes made by chef and owner Rubén García, who was mentored by Andrés. While he waits for his food, Andrés lists iconic D

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Former MMA fighters make their picks for a highly anticipated main event between bitter rivals.

Should state contracts or grants be exempt from oversight laws?

Should state contracts or grants be exempt from oversight laws? Our intrepid Chris Micheli weighs in. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly

Unusual upcoming SF sporting event could smash 85-year-old world record

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco is looking to be part of the history books. This summer, The City aims to break the world record for attendance at a boxing match. The current Guinness World Record for a live boxing audience is 135,132 in 1941 when Tony Zale faced Billy Pryor in Milwaukee. That

‘Ugh, Morgan’: Justine Lupe Unpacks the Heartbreak and Humor of Her Chaotic ‘Nobody Wants This’ Romance

In Season 2 of the Netflix hit, Lupe's scene-stealing Morgan only gets better. That includes a wild romance that Lupe tells IndieWire she initially found "really fun," before it "snuck up on her." Us, too.

Alanis Morissette, Katy Perry, Future to Perform at FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremonies

Plus, additional performances from Michael Bublé, Lisa, Tyla, Alessia Cara, and Maná at opening games in Mexico, Canada, and the United States. Alani

Spending on lobbying firms topped $83.5 million in Q1 2026

Special interests, or as the California Secretary of State calls them “lobbyist employers,” paid lobbying firms more than $83.5 million to lobby state government in the first quarter of 2025, according to a Capitol Weekly analysis of lobbying firm reports.Continue reading the full article

Fatal shooting, structure fire reported on Enright Avenue in Santa Clara

(KRON) -- Police activity was reported on the 600 block of Enright Avenue in Santa Clara Friday afternoon. The Santa Clara Police Department called the incident "an active crime scene that also includes a structure fire." In a news conference just before 4p.m., SCPD said they were alerted at 12:30 p

WGA West Staff Reaches Tentative Agreement on New Contract with Its Own Union After 3 Months on Strike

The Writers Guild Staff Union touted raises of 12 percent over the next three years and provisions in layoff procedures.

Why This Famous Philly Bakery Is Lowering Its Prices

A version of this post originally appeared in Eater Today, which spotlights the freshest news and stories from across the food world every day. Subscribe now. In the age of $12+ croissants and long lines still willing to pay for them, it’s shocking to hear of a bakery actively choosing to bring its

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The Owls moved to the FBS and won the league. Will the 2026 season see another new team take the top spot?

Unpacking the fight over telehealth access to abortion medication

Advocates and opponents of abortion access say they’re wondering what happens next in a critical telehealth medication case that created chaos and confusion over the past week after an appeals court blocked nationwide access to the drug and, days later, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued

Eastbound I-580 at Isabel Avenue in Livermore reopens following earlier police activity

(KRON) -- Eastbound lanes of Interstate 580 near Livermore were shut down Friday due to police activity. However, as shortly before 4 p.m., all lanes had been reopened. The CHP confirmed to KRON4 that law enforcement was negotiating with someone on an overpass experiencing a mental health crisis. Of

Heavy Song of the Week: Darkthrone Unite Badass Metal and Cerebral Prog on “They Found One of My Graves”

Darkthrone find the common ground between the metallic fun of Motorhead and the progressive phantasia of Hawkwind on "They Found One of My Graves." Heavy Song of the Week

Top 25: Award candidates for every team

Which players are most likely to take home hardware from the nation's best teams?

Benchmark Mortgage Rate Inches Down, Poised to Drop

Measured prior to yesterday’s affirmation by the Fed, the average rate for a benchmark 30-year mortgage inched down 4 basis points (0.04 percentage points) over the past week to 6.95 percent, according to Freddie Mac’s latest mortgage rate survey data. As such, the average 30-year rate is still 26 b

Meet Rassvet, Russia’s Answer to Starlink

With the launch of the first 16 satellites, Russia begins construction of a network for satellite internet that aims to cover the entire country by 2030. But getting there won’t be easy.

After ‘Silent Friend,’ Tony Leung Now Sees Plants as ‘Sentient Beings,’ the Same as Human Beings

Leung plays a neuroscientist studying the electromagnetic activity inside a gingko tree in Ildikó Enyedi's tender, mystical mind-bender; he and his filmmaker talk to IndieWire about their intentions with Leung's first European movie.

Oasis Reunion Tour Documentary Headed to Theaters This September

The film will also stream exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu later this year. Oasis Reunion Tour Documentary Headed to Theaters This September

The 38 Best Restaurants in Barcelona, According to a Local Food Guide

From Barcelona’s towering churches and bustling avenues to the sun-drenched beaches and idyllic plazas, it’s obvious why this city captures visitors’ hearts. You can also eat incredibly well here, and often for not very much money — though Barcelona loves a tasting menu and the World’s 50 Best Resta

The Canvas Hack Is a New Kind of Ransomware Debacle

Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.

‘The Easy Kind’ Trailer: Country Legend Elizabeth Cook (Lightly) Fictionalizes Herself

Exclusive: Katy Chevigny's (mostly true, but not totally) Nashville drama lets the country talent work through her own life and work by playing a movie-ready version of herself.

Stream On This Week: An Octopus Will Warm Your Heart, and Karyn Kusama Recommends a Must-See Limited Series

Here's what to stream the weekend of May 8th. Stream On This Week: An Octopus Will Warm Your Heart, and Karyn Kusama Recommends a Must-See Limited Series

2026 NBA Draft Lottery: Each team's odds of landing the first overall pick

Here is the official lottery order before the ping pong balls are drawn on Sunday

Michael Pollan explores consciousness in Berkeley conversation

Antioch man facing murder, attempted murder, kidnapping charges following violent crime spree

(KRON) -- A man who officials say went on a violent crime spree in an Antioch neighborhood earlier this week is facing multiple charges. The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday it has charged Jaquan Tarrell Jones, 38, of Antioch with six felony counts. The attack on Tuesd

New AirPods to Feature Cameras for AI-Powered Visual Intelligence: Report

Testers are "actively using prototypes" as a step before early mass production. New AirPods to Feature Cameras for AI-Powered Visual Intelligence: Report

Rory McIlroy speaks out on LIV Golf losing funding; DeChambeau and Rahm's possible paths back to the PGA Tour

McIlroy has long been one of LIV's biggest critics, but he's open to stars returning -- so long as they want to

Musk v. Altman Evidence Shows What Microsoft Executives Thought of OpenAI

Leaders at the tech giant were skeptical of OpenAI—but wary of pushing it into the arms of Amazon, according to emails dating back to 2018.

Could falling enrollment impact California school budgets?

(KRON) -- California schools could face budget cuts after a report showed the state had one of the largest student enrollment rate drops in the country, according to a data report from the Institute of Education Science (IES). According to the report, California has seen a 5.9 percent drop in public

A Definitive Ranking of Every Megadeth Album

The thrash metal legends have released a wide range of albums, from flops to epic masterpieces. A Definitive Ranking of Every Megadeth Album

Brian Rolapp insists the PGA Tour is 'not spending a lot of time' thinking about bringing back LIV Golf stars

Rolapp wants to make the PGA Tour better, but isn't too worried right now about figuring out the path to bring back LIV stars

Bake Sum hits Alameda, Dave & Buster’s debuts in JLS, Teni East relocates, and more openings

Bake Sum hits Alameda, Dave & Buster’s debuts in JLS, Teni East relocates, and more openings

NYT Strands Answers Today: Hints & Clues For Saturday, May 9 (Garden Varieties)

Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today's answers and Spangram.

Where to Stay in Houston If You Like to Eat

In a city that eats this well, your hotel should too.

California used to spend way less on education than other states. Not anymore

California used to spend way less on education than other states. Not anymore

The US Navy’s Next Supercarriers Face Lengthy Delays

The future USS Enterprise will arrive eight months late, and the delays are even worse for the future USS Doris Miller.

‘Linda Perry: Let It Die Here’ Timed To New Album, Tony Leung In ‘Silent Friend’, ‘Blue Film’ & ‘Influenced’ – Specialty Preview

Well-reviewed limited releases including psycho-sexual drama Blue Film, Ildikó Enyed’s Silent Friend and documentaries about Linda Perry (timed to her first solo album in over 25 years), python hunting in the Everglades and gun control are new at the indie film box office this weekend as studi

Steel Panther Return With Profane New Single “The Mother’s Day Song,” First Music in Three Years: Stream

The song celebrates moms the only way Steel Panther know how. Steel Panther Return With Profane New Single “The Mother’s Day Song,” First Music in Three Years: Stream

Knicks forward OG Anunoby out for Game 3 vs. 76ers, Joel Embiid set to return

Anunoby injured his hamstring in the fourth quarter of New York's Game 2 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night

Taylor Swift & Matthew McConaughey: Can Trademarks Combat AI Misuse?

Taylor Swift and Matthew McConaughey claim trademark rights in their voices and likenesses. Will this help them in a legal challenge against AI misuse?

Black Bear And Artists Equity Partner With Big Picture Co. On ‘A Woman In The Sun’ Starring Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek And Mia Threapleton

Black Bear and Artists Equity have partnered on the dramatic feature A Woman in the Sun, starring Renée Zellweger and Sissy Spacek alongside rising star Mia Threapleton. A Woman in the Sun follows a month in the life of Claire Keating, a bartender on Nantucket and part of the isl

Drop What You're Doing and Make BA Bake Club's Lemon Bars

Jesse Szewczyk levels up the sour pucker with a smart technique.

Nuggets president: 'Everything's on the table,' except trading Nikola Jokić, after disappointing playoff exit

Denver had high hopes this season, but lost in the first round

Many PGA Tour Stops Nod To Travel, Myrtle Beach’s Event Goes All In

A private aviation sponsor and tourism board turn a PGA Tour stop into a full-funnel marketing play for one of golf’s deepest public-course markets.

‘Mortal Kombat II’ & ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ In Smackdown At Weekend Box Office With $40M-$42M Apiece

FRIDAY PM UPDATE: The moms and their daughters will decide who reigns supreme at this weekend’s box office with 20th Century Studios’ heavily female-skewing The Devil Wears Prada 2 and the dude-dominant New Line/Atomic Monster sequel Mortal Kombat II vying for No. 1 with around $40M-$42M

Behemoth Annihilate New York City with Deicide, Rotting Christ, and Immolation: Photos

The extreme-metal package tour runs through a May 21st show in Los Angeles. Behemoth Annihilate New York City with Deicide, Rotting Christ, and Immolation: Photos

Whole Lemon Bars

Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.

Person found fatally shot in Santa Clara neighborhood; house fire contained, police say

Police are investigating an active crime scene in Santa Clara where one person has died and a house caught fire, the department said on Friday.

Jon Stewart, Conan O’Brien, and Jimmy Kimmel Help Abbey Romeo Cover White Stripes: Watch

The late night supergroup backed the Love on the Spectrum star at the autism fundraiser "Night of Too Many Stars." Jon Stewart, Conan O’Brien, and Jimmy Kimmel H

Where to Eat in Dallas Right Now

From homey bakery vibes to classic steakhouse bluster, these spots bet big on Texas-style dining.

How a legal challenge over gender dysphoria became a fight for disability rights

Charlotte Cravins’ son Landry turned 2 in January. He’s a smiley little boy who loves singing “Itsy Bitsy Spider” and recently got his first pair of glasses. Landry was born with Down syndrome and has impaired vision. He receives publicly funded therapies that have helped him learn to crawl, to pull

Lottery Luck Or Not, Indiana Pacers Have Roster Needs To Address

The Indiana Pacers have a big draft lottery coming up, but their 2026 offseason will be about much more than that.

Upfronts 2026 Offer An Anxious Industry A Chance To Tune In For A Repeat; Here’s The Lineup & Schedule

Like the masses curling up to watch Friends, advertisers are being invited by media companies and streamers to tune into a repeat at next week’s annual upfronts in New York. Over three short days, from Monday morning to Wednesday night, eight companies will razzle-dazzle advertisers in a reass

Everything I Tried from Goop Kitchen's New NYC Location

I’m a professional restaurant scout, and this take-out-only operation punches above its weight class.

Jasmine Ross documents Black identity through ‘Beauty Plus’

Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and more than 200,000 other cars for camera failure

Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub.

David Attenborough Turns 100: Wildlife Supremo Celebrated By King Charles III, Camila Cabello & Paddington Bear

The world is celebrating David Attenborough’s 100th birthday. Huge names as wide ranging as King Charles III, Leonardo DiCaprio, Camila Cabello and Paddington Bear have just delivered virtual birthday messages to Attenborough in a celebration of his life that took place at London’s Royal Alber

Miso-Peanut Hibachi Chicken

The magical combination of miso and peanut butter beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.

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‘Mortal Kombat II’ Streaming: When Movie Should Arrive On Digital And HBO Max

Mortal Kombat II, the sequel to the 2021 adaptation of the blockbuster Midway video games of the same name, is new in theaters this weekend before it heads to streaming this summer.

USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

In 1927, Congress passed a law barring the USPS from mailing concealable firearms unless they were from licensed dealers in an effort to curb crime.

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Gary Parrish predicts all 30 first-round picks ahead of Sunday's lottery

There is a switch-up all the way at No. 3 as players jostle in a loaded top 10

Putin’s Victory Day Parade Relies On A U.S.-Brokered Ukraine Truce

The Kremlin wanted a show of strength. Instead, it needed a truce.

Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools

Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to a key online learning system after a cyberattack had earlier knocked it offline, throwing schools and universities into turmoil.

Steven Knight’s ‘landmark’ Oasis documentary is heading to Disney+

It will include rehearsal footage, backstage insights, onstage access and the first joint interviews with Noel and Liam in 2

Best Cold Brew Coffee Maker for a Smooth Morning Cup (2026)

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Free Will Astrology: Week of May 6

Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs and says the public can draw its own conclusions

The Pentagon has begun releasing new files on UFOs, saying members of the public can draw their own conclusions on "unidentified anomalous phenomena."

Ronnie Wood opens up about tribute to Brian Wilson on The Rolling Stones’ ‘Foreign Tongues’: “The feeling came out through my guitar, in just one take”

He played a heartfelt guitar solo after hearing of the passing, which will feature on a song

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for 76ers-Knicks, Spurs-Timberwolves, MLB Friday

Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NBA and MLB betting on Friday

Special Episode: Affordability – Accountability

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: This Special Episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live at Affordability: The Cost of Living in California, which was held in Sacramento on April 30, 2026. This is Panel 3: AccountabilityContinue reading the full article:

WATCH: Hulu releases the trailer for Mindy Kaling's new comedy series, 'Not Suitable For Work'

Hulu shares the trailer for Mindy Kaling's new comedy series, "Not Suitable For Work." Jay Ellis, Ella Hunt, Avantika Vandanapu, and more star.

Ian Curtis exhibition to open in New York with personal letters, handwritten Joy Division lyrics and more

It looks to explore the “tension, tenderness, and raw creative energ

This week’s tablehopper: any way you slice it. (free)

New openings—from Maillards 🍔 to Indian curries to matcha 🍵 clouds—plus Lamb Jam, Fior d’Italia turns 140 🎂, Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience 🍷, special-priced menus, and more!

2026 Half-PPR Mock Draft: Post-draft rookie values hold steady as Love and Price headline class

Find out where the latest crop of rookies landed in this post-draft half-PPR mock

Michael Kelly & Kevin Pollak Thriller ‘Time Of Death’ Being Sold At Cannes By Radiant International; Vertical Sets June U.S. Release

EXCLUSIVE: Radiant International has closed international deals for the Michael Kelly, Kevin Pollak, Mena Suvari and Dennis Haybert thriller Time of Death in Benelux with Premiere TV, Portugal with NosLusomundo and Poland with Media4Fun. Radiant also has deals in the works with Germany, Italy and Sp

This week’s tablehopper: any way you slice it.

New openings—from Maillards 🍔 to Indian curries to matcha 🍵 clouds—plus Lamb Jam, Fior d’Italia turns 140 🎂, Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience 🍷, special-priced menus, and more!

NBA DFS, playoffs: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for May 8 include Paul George

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for NBA playoff action on Friday, May 8

WNBA Opening Weekend Schedule And Where To Watch Every Game

The WNBA opens its 30th season with stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, and Paige Bueckers featured in nationally televised games across ABC and ION.

Prosecutors seek death penalty for man accused of killing 2 South Florida students from Bangladesh

Prosecutors say they're seeking the death penalty for a man accused of killing two University of South Florida students from Bangladesh.

Yard Act play new album ‘You’re Gonna Need A Little Music’ in full at intimate surprise London gig

The one-off show was announced to fans via their mailing list just hours befor

MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks include Julio Rodriguez on Friday, April 24

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Friday, May 8

As ALPA Cuts Dues, American Airlines Pilots Mull Vote On Joining

ALPA leaders have approved dues reduction, while American Airlines pilot leaders will ask members to vote on a revised merger approval process.

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Queens Reveal Their Motivation Behind ‘All Stars 11’ Return

A'keria C. Davenport, Dawn, Lucky Starzzz, Morgan McMichaels, Morphine Love Dion and Mystique Summers battle it out in the Orange Bracket, Friday on Paramount+ The post ‘

Keir Starmer vows to “stamp out ticket touts for good” and “make this happen as soon as possible”

"We will protect fans so they can keep more of their hard-earned cash," the Prime Minister has pr

UFC 328 fight card predictions: Expert picks, odds for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland in Newark

Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the pair of title fights on Saturday

Goal Of Zero Tolerance Of Sexual Abuse In Prison Vs Reality: GAO Report

The Bureau of Prisons adopted the implementation of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) with lofty goals. A GAO report shows how far short the act has fallen.

Artist turns everyday t-shirts into billboards

West Philadelphia designer Marc Murphy inherited a hand-me-down vintage heat press machine, and in doing so turned his passion into a business.

The 3 Best Movies to Watch on Netflix This Week

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Here’s How Many Times The U.S. Has Exchanged Fire With Iran Since Supposed Ceasefire Began

The U.S. said it attacked two Iranian-flagged oil tankers Friday.

Press Freedom Groups Demand Access to Ellisons’ Paramount Records Amid Reports of White House Favors

The Freedom of the Press Foundation and Reporters Without Borders say studio brass “may have breached their fiduciary duties or otherwise committed misconduct” The post

Jake Johnson and David Boreanaz to have a schlubby detective-off on NBC's fall schedule

NBC picked up four pilots today, including Boreanaz's <i>Rockford Files</i> reboot and Johnson's sitcom <i>Sunset P.I.</i>.

Special Episode: A discussion on Affordability with Lorena Gonzalez and Mike Madrid

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: On this week’s podcast we share a lively and very candid discussion on affordability between two of the Capitol community’s most notable members – longtime political strategist, author and commentator Mike Madrid and former Assemblymember and current presiden

In AI Age, Recruiters Spend 11 Seconds A Resume. Here’s What They Notice.

These four tips should make you stand out at a time when hiring managers barely scan a resume—or have AI do it for them.

From Music Videos to ‘Widow’s Bay’: How Hiro Murai Became TV’s Most In-Demand Director

The "Atlanta" filmmaker opens up to TheWrap about his journey from music video auteur to the directorial shepherd of some of the most esteemed shows of the past decade The post

Jets' Breece Hall agrees to massive extension, joins NFL's highest-paid RBs

Two months after receiving the franchise tag, Hall secured a major long-term payday that could reshape the position's market

Packers Release McManus, Likely To Go With Smack In 2026

The Green Bay Packers released veteran kicker Brandon McManus Friday, meaning rookie Trey Smack will almost certainly be their kicker in 2026.

Warner Bros. Settles Village Roadshow ‘Matrix Resurrections’ Legal Dispute With $57 Million Win

The bankrupt production company owed Warner $125 million after an arbitrator ruled it had violated financing agreements on the fourth "Matrix" film The post Warner Bros

Shaw Brothers' kung fu films carved a bloody path for Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat games and movies alike owe it all to the legendary Hong Kong martial artists at Shaw Brothers Studio.

Tony Gemignani and the rise of world-class pizza in the Bay Area

San Leandro's grungy shoreline to get facelift

SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KRON) -- Chain linked fences, dilapidated parking lots, and cinder blocks are some of the things people see while visiting parts of San Leandro's grungy shoreline. On Thursday, East Bay officials vowed to turn the waterfront's blight into beauty. Congresswoman Lateefah Simon rec

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Devil Wears Prada director isn't ruling out another sequel

With The Devil Wears Prada 2's extraordinary box-office a feather in his cap, director David Frankel isn't saying "that's all" for Runway.

Santa Rosa man sexually assaulted client during 'spiritual cleansing,' police say

(KRON) -- Investigators said a woman went to an appointment at a business in Monterey County to receive "spiritual cleansing" services when the owner sexually assaulted her. Marina Police Department officers arrested the owner of Botanica Y Esperanza at his business on Monday afternoon. MPD identifi

The Rolling Stones’ new album includes an Amy Winehouse cover

The rock legends will pay tribute to Winehouse on <em>Foreign Tongues</em>, guitarist Ronnie Wood confirmed.

2026 NBA playoff bracket: Schedule, matchups with second round underway

Eight teams are left in the 2026 NBA playoffs, and the second round has begun

Six-Time Champion Novak Djokovic Stunned In First Match At Italian Open

Six-Time Champion Novak Djokovic Stunned In First Match At Italian Open

SF smashburger spot at center of viral raw meat photo scandal closes: reports

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco smashburger restaurant that was at the center of a viral photo scandal was reportedly closed. A photo appeared on Reddit earlier this year that showed four tubes of meat and a jar of mayonnaise left outside Hamburger Project on Guerrero Street. The photo, whic

ABC accuses FCC of chilling The View's First Amendment rights to be The View

The regulatory eye of Brendan Carr's FCC has been fixed on ABC for months, and ABC is finally doing something about it.&nbsp;

Appeals court blocks remote access to abortion medication nationwide

One of the main methods of obtaining abortion medication for those living in states with bans is now blocked nationwide, after a federal appeals court decision issued Friday afternoon. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked a U.S. Food and Drug Administration rule from 2023 that allowed mifepristo

Ex-Rohnert Park police officers sentenced for drug conspiracy

(KRON) -- Two former Rohnert Park police officers were sentenced Wednesday for impersonating federal law enforcement officers, extortion, and orchestrating a marijuana seizure scheme. A judge sentenced Joseph Huffaker, 41, of Rohnert Park, to 20 months in prison, and handed down a 30-month prison se