
San Jose Zoning Changes Threaten Operations of Local Food Pantry
Lighthouse Food Rescue & Distribution faces potential closure and heavy daily fines following city citations regarding sidewalk use and updated land-use regulations.

Lighthouse Food Rescue & Distribution faces potential closure and heavy daily fines following city citations regarding sidewalk use and updated land-use regulations.

A report by Coleman Advocates suggests that 'silent suspensions' are depriving students of instructional time and obscuring racial disparities in the district.

Proposed changes to water and sewer billing face scrutiny as officials debate whether the hikes target aging infrastructure or future development projects.

A research-driven agenda calls for institutionalizing 'co-governance' to address low public trust and lack of resident influence in state decision-making.

Community members, educators, and board members expressed significant frustration during a recent meeting regarding a plan to consolidate buildings and programs to address declining enrollment.

Researchers identified distinct brain activity patterns and molecular markers that may guide future treatments for pain management and opioid tapering.

Incarcerated individuals describe being confined to cells during a recent heat wave, raising questions about the efficacy of state heat safety protocols.

A retrospective look at significant global events occurring on October 7, spanning musical achievements, scientific discoveries, and social progress.
Kristalina Georgieva suggests that while AI could significantly boost global growth, it simultaneously threatens to widen inequality and exacerbate inflationary pressures and public debt burdens.

A cascade of controversies—including billionaire ties, sexual misconduct allegations, and internal dissent—has eroded confidence in the city’s Democratic leadership, culminating in Supervisor Connie Chan’s demand that Nancy Tung step down.

Two veteran leaders—Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula and Fresno Unified Trustee Keshia Thomas—compete in November for the District 3 seat vacated by term-limited Councilmember Miguel Arias.

A research-driven agenda calls for institutionalizing 'co-governance' to address low public trust and lack of resident influence in state decision-making.
Propositions 3, 40–43 would alter income, wealth and local taxation rules—marking the highest number of tax measures on a general election ballot since 1994.

A medical evacuation chopper carrying Catalina Romero, pilot, and nurse Jessica Devries crashed into the ocean shortly after takeoff, killing all three; federal investigators are assessing causes including night flying, spatial disorientation, and the island’s challenging Pebbly Beach heliport.

Doors drummer John Densmore, 81, brings improvisational spirit and reflective insight to Los Angeles’ Homeboy Art Academy, inspiring students and instructors alike through music, dialogue and shared healing.

LAPD identifies two victims aged 18 to 25; possible third victim remains unlocated as investigation continues.
Firms file class actions arguing synthetic scents in hotel lobbies violate ADA and Unruh Act by disproportionately affecting guests with chemical sensitivities.
Anthology series debuts with a sharp, well-cast first season centered on a bitter London divorce between two lawyers.

Kremlin leader claims response strategy relies on humanitarian grounds and international law.

The massive investment aims to boost exports to non-U.S. markets.

Published September 16, 2026 at 7:32 PM PDT Oregon’s fight against corporate control of medicine moved onto the national stage on Wednesday

A second pocket rescission since 1977 slashes funding for social services and race-focused initiatives across seven agencies.

Inside the scramble to ready support units for potential action in the Western Hemisphere
Kristalina Georgieva suggests that while AI could significantly boost global growth, it simultaneously threatens to widen inequality and exacerbate inflationary pressures and public debt burdens.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws capping utility returns on lower-risk projects and accelerating virtual power plant development.
Largest such settlement in state history resolves claims that Lyft misclassified drivers as independent contractors from 2016 to 2020, denying them core wage protections.
David Ellison’s long-anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will rebrand the combined entity as Skydance, preserving both studios’ identities while creating a new corporate home.
City zoning officials are considering shutting down the Murphy drill site, a cluster of 32 oil and gas wells near the 10 Freeway, marking the first time Los Angeles would revoke an operating permit for an active oil production site.

Broad emerging market strategies fail to capture the sector's potential.

Community members, educators, and board members expressed significant frustration during a recent meeting regarding a plan to consolidate buildings and programs to address declining enrollment.

Weekly group bike rides, expanded during the I-5 southbound closure, are drawing commuters seeking community, safety and a more enjoyable alternative to gridlock.

Seattle hosts the Huskies in a Big Ten matchup you can stream on FOX for free this weekend.

New users can claim a $50 bonus on a $10 deposit for the Sep. 26, 2026 matchup in Palo Alto

The Oregon vs. USC game in 2026 offers a unique financial opportunity through Kalshi prediction markets.

New data reveals a significant spike in government impersonation scams across the West.

Researchers identified distinct brain activity patterns and molecular markers that may guide future treatments for pain management and opioid tapering.

Study in Nature shows that injectable human tau aggregates from Alzheimer’s and corticobasal degeneration template their 3D folds onto mouse tau, supporting the prion-like seeding model.

study of nearly 240,000 women finds only 12% of electronic records include menopause status, even though over half reported being in transition.

Study in Neuron identifies a previously unknown neural pathway that amplifies sensory-driven behaviors in a mouse model of OCD, offering new targets for precise interventions.
A new silicone-based foam, injected directly into deep wounds, expands to fill irregular cavities and actively combats infection, offering a promising alternative to traditional flat dressings for traumatic and blast injuries.
Early functional connectivity changes in MDD patients appear common across treatments, while drug-specific patterns emerge in subsets.
NIH guidance highlights honest conversation, listening and limits as parts of supportive connections.
A new study finds that personalized training can unlock social abilities in people often considered untestable.

Healthy sleep includes multiple components, such as number of hours of sleep per night, how long it takes to fall asleep, daytime functionin

Researchers found a specific brain area that regulates how much we give based on our emotional connections

Cornell study says scent predicts friendship faster than you think

Saying one thing while feeling another is part of being human, but bottling up emotions can have serious psychological consequences like anx
Founders must treat multilingual AI as a core discipline, not an afterthought, to tap into rapidly growing non-English markets, where token inefficiencies, data gaps, and interface mismatches can undermine performance and profitability.

The Yankees are retiring No. 52 and the Hall of Famer is using his massive platform to build a lasting business.

Here is how to build a team that works without the payroll

Listen to this post Jonah Lowenstein is the co-founder and CEO of Aurora, a luxury lifestyle management company he launched in the summer of

Catherine Tan-Gillespie calls this new McKinney location a testing ground not a finished blueprint.

Delegation isn't just management, it's survival for your business.

A retrospective look at significant global events occurring on October 7, spanning musical achievements, scientific discoveries, and social progress.

Marking mythic descent, national unity, and cultural milestones across centuries.

Why the best food banks treat hunger like a temporary pause not a permanent state

Conservationists celebrate a record-breaking recovery for the beloved crustacean.

A little kit named Chance defies odds with swimming lessons and care from Mansfield Wildlife Rescue.

The city is transforming the classic Manhattan boulevard into a park with trees, benches, and protected bike lanes.

New installation at L.A. Live spotlights the singer’s rise, marking the second major exhibit honoring her career.

CDFW reports three individuals apprehended after night patrols detected unlawful deer hunting practices.

Ana Marlina Martinez, 86, last seen Sept. 24 at her caregiver’s home in Los Angeles; search ongoing

Heavy rain, damaging winds, and coastal flooding from a strong September storm hit the East Coast, causing widespread flight disruptions.

Two active hurricanes off Baja California are forecast to generate strong surf conditions along Southern California’s shores, compounding impacts from recent storm systems.

Blue 2004 Honda Odyssey driver fled after striking motorcyclist on Ventura Boulevard around 7 a.m. on Sept. 22.

Incarcerated individuals describe being confined to cells during a recent heat wave, raising questions about the efficacy of state heat safety protocols.

Mayor Todd Gloria, atop US Conference of Mayors, unveils cross-city tour to spotlight rising living costs, just as San Diego addresses a major billing error affecting over 87,000 households.

A billing error affecting 87,000 households highlights the need for the city to own its accountability, not just correct mistakes but prevent them and communicate clearly.

Two children under 5 in San Diego County are among 13 cases linked to Shiga toxin-producing E. coli from Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheeses.
Residents can report problems ranging from potholes to missed trash collection through the city’s service portal.

Lighthouse Food Rescue & Distribution faces potential closure and heavy daily fines following city citations regarding sidewalk use and updated land-use regulations.

A planned permanent closure of Ewert Road at San Jose Mineta International Airport threatens a key commuter corridor for cyclists, undermining the city’s Vision Zero goals despite safety and security justifications that experts say don’t hold up.

A spontaneous exchange at the Art & Wine Festival between Anthony Becker and Kathy Watanabe, and their use of recording and police involvement, sparked a public discussion about First Amendment rights in civic spaces.

New policy package aims to curb misuse of ALPR data following an officer’s alleged tracking of a domestic violence accuser using license plate information.

Santa Clara County Realtors say AI tools excel at market data but lack the local nuance, physical insight, and contextual judgment only experienced professionals provide.

Ewert Road near SJC, a key bike corridor since the 1990s, faces possible closure; advocates argue it’s safer than alternatives and critical to Vision Zero goals.

A report by Coleman Advocates suggests that 'silent suspensions' are depriving students of instructional time and obscuring racial disparities in the district.

A cascade of controversies—including billionaire ties, sexual misconduct allegations, and internal dissent—has eroded confidence in the city’s Democratic leadership, culminating in Supervisor Connie Chan’s demand that Nancy Tung step down.

Chuck Esserman’s trust acquires the $45 million San Francisco home, capping a year-long mystery and continuing the family’s pattern of acquiring high-profile properties.

Sophie Smith’s cake shop dream unraveled after discovering the 301 Union St. space was legally two zones, commercial and residential, with a past fake wall masking noncompliance.
The city’s information line offers round-the-clock help for nonemergency questions and services.

Proposed changes to water and sewer billing face scrutiny as officials debate whether the hikes target aging infrastructure or future development projects.

Two veteran leaders—Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula and Fresno Unified Trustee Keshia Thomas—compete in November for the District 3 seat vacated by term-limited Councilmember Miguel Arias.

Once dismissed as a quirky or even provocative moniker, Uncle Tom’s has anchored a First Street corridor in Fresno for over a century—operated by the same family, evolving with the city, and quietly preserving a rich local legacy.

A supermajority is needed for approval, but two Democratic supervisors oppose the move while others remain uncommitted pending a financial report due late October.

Amid declining enrollment and attendance, district leaders outline plans for phased school and program cuts, boundary changes, and community engagement efforts.

$1.1 billion project for 7,000 seniors near Friant heads to Board of Supervisors for final vote Oct. 20














































