Around the East Bay, cannabis drivers would take deliveries only to get a gun stuck in their faces

OAKLAND — A man and woman have been charged with being part of a robbery crew that lured cannabis delivery drivers into thinking they were fulfilling legitimate orders, only to …

Pac-12 (2.0) football: Key elements of 2026 season on hold as College Football Playoff negotiations drag on

LAS VEGAS — With its membership set and media rights deals in place, the rebuilt Pac-12 finally has clarity on the proper timing to announce its 2026 schedule, bowl affiliations …

After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don’t have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls

By RIO YAMAT, Associated Press The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance telling airlines they do not have to cover passenger expenses, such as meals or hotel stays, …

Police don’t release details on arrest of fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Sherrone Moore was being held in jail Thursday while police investigate the situation that led to his arrest hours after the once-promising coach was fired at …

Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP source says

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A grand jury declined for a second time to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, refusing …

Benicio Del Toro on ‘One Battle After Another,’ Latino Representation, Directing Aspirations and Wanting to Host ‘SNL’

Twenty-four years after winning his Oscar for “Traffic,” Benicio Del Toro is back in the awards conversation with a performance that reminds us why he’s one of the most compelling …

Bears injury report: WR Rome Odunze returns to practice

For the first time in more than two weeks, wide receiver Rome Odunze practiced for the Bears on Thursday. Odunze, who played against the Eagles but then was shut down …

Season of Hope concerts return to St. Joseph Cathedral in San Jose

The Season of Hope is back at St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica in downtown San Jose. The free concert series was originally launched in 1996, featuring a variety of performances over …

San Jose family arrested on suspicion of running network of ten brothels, trafficking 40 women

A married couple and their adult son were arrested for allegedly operating a network of at least ten brothels disguised as massage parlors across Santa Clara County, generating a million …

Gov. Kathy Hochul Signs SAG-AFTRA Bills to Regulate AI Performers in New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed two bills backed by SAG-AFTRA that will regulate the use of “synthetic” AI performers in New York. One bill will require disclosure when an …

Dwayne Johnson to Be Honored With Creative Impact in Acting Award From Variety at 2026 Palm Springs Film Festival

Variety will honor Golden Globe nominee Dwayne Johnson with the Creative Impact in Acting Award at the 2026 Palm Springs Film Festival. The award will be given as part of …

Amanda Seyfried Joins ‘Skinny Dip’ Series Adaptation From Bill Lawrence, Adam Horowitz & Edward Kitsis at Amazon

The series adaptation of the Carl Hiaasen novel “Skinny Dip” is on the move — with a major star attached. Variety has learned that the project is now in development …

From Rappers to Oscar Contenders: How Hip-Hop Stars Teyana Taylor, A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator Are Breaking Into the Acting Races

It’s hard out here for a rapper trying to be taken seriously as an actor — but that’s changing. The line between the recording studio and the silver screen has …

‘Hate breeds hate’: How should school respond after ‘human swastika’ incident?

Cormac, an 18-year-old senior at Branham High School in San Jose, was on the way to his AP Government class on Oct. 4 when a fellow Jewish student showed him …