What to watch: ‘The Institute’ a worthy Stephen King adaptation
And Lena Dunham and Luis Felber team on the engaging comedy ‘Too Much.’
California mayor tells residents to stay inside after reports of ICE activity
Perris Mayor Michael Vargas shared the message on the city’s Facebook page.
Cal Fire rolled out an AI chatbot. Don’t ask it about evacuation orders
The bot fails at some basic questions about fires. Cal Fire says it is working on fixes.
Why Gov. Newsom backtracked on ordering state workers back to the office
The mandate would have sent most state employees back to the office four days a week. Labor leaders said Newsom’s claim of “operational necessity” rings hollow.
Former California CBP officer admits allowing drugs through port of entry
Just weeks before he was set to go on trial, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer admitted that he conspired with Mexican drug traffickers to allow fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine to pass unchecked through his inspection lanes.
Here’s how to cook quinoa without making it bland and limp
Toasting the grain in a dry pan before cooking it pilaf-style creates an appealing nutty taste and a delicate crunch.
Bay Area arts: 10 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend
From an ‘SNL’ legend to the 1812 Overture and free music in Point Richmond, there is a lot to see and do this weekend.
Hundreds join prayer service for Marin family missing in Texas floods
Residents are clinging to hope as the search continues for Mark and Sara Walker and their 14-year-old son Johnny.
Caltech settles class-action lawsuit accusing it of misleading students about cybersecurity bootcamp
Students will get back a fraction of the $10,000 tuition they paid for a program that played up Caltech’s name but was run entirely by a for-profit partner.
Patient sues Kaiser Permanente alleging infection linked to 2023 sterilization issue
San Diego medical provider stands by previous assertions that materials found in sterilization trays was not infectious
