D'Wayne Wiggins' musical influence stretches far-beyond Bay Area
Oakland lost a musical giant with the passing of D’Wayne Wiggins. While his legacy is stamped in the city’s history of greats, the guitarist’s influence fanned far beyond the Bay Area.
Oakland lost a musical giant with the passing of D’Wayne Wiggins. While his legacy is stamped in the city’s history of greats, the guitarist’s influence fanned far beyond the Bay Area.
Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa cause of death revealed
Authorities have revealed the causes of death for Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.
Authorities have revealed the causes of death for Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.
Tony! Toni! Toné! guitarist D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland native, dies after battle with cancer
The Oakland musician was 64.
The Oakland musician was 64.
Tony! Toni! Toné! guitarist D'Wayne Wiggins facing 'medical complications'
The guitarist of Oakland's own Tony! Toni! Toné! is experiencing "medical complications," the band said in a statement on social media.
The guitarist of Oakland's own Tony! Toni! Toné! is experiencing "medical complications," the band said in a statement on social media.
Bay Area Estate once home to legendary Hollywood icon being sold for $40M
A piece of Hollywood’s golden age is up for sale for $40 million, offering a rare opportunity to own the home of the late legendary singer-actor Bing Crosby. The sale of the property could set a record.
A piece of Hollywood’s golden age is up for sale for $40 million, offering a rare opportunity to own the home of the late legendary singer-actor Bing Crosby. The sale of the property could set a record.
Pamela Bach, 'Baywatch' actress and David Hasselhoff's ex wife, dies at 62
Also known as Pamela Hasselhoff, Bach was an actor who appeared on movies and TV shows including, “The Young and the Restless," “Sirens" and “Baywatch."
Also known as Pamela Hasselhoff, Bach was an actor who appeared on movies and TV shows including, “The Young and the Restless," “Sirens" and “Baywatch."
Steve Carell announces free prom tickets for Pasadena high school students
Seniors at six high schools affected by the Eaton Fire are going to prom for free.
Seniors at six high schools affected by the Eaton Fire are going to prom for free.
Fyre Festival 2 tickets on sale, but Mexican officials say no permits have been filed
Tickets for Fyre Festival 2, reportedly set for Isla Mujeres in May 2025, are now on sale—but local officials say no permits have been requested, and they have no knowledge of the event.
Tickets for Fyre Festival 2, reportedly set for Isla Mujeres in May 2025, are now on sale—but local officials say no permits have been requested, and they have no knowledge of the event.
Jazz legend Roy Ayers, known for ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ dies at 84
Jazz legend Roy Ayers died in New York City "after a long illness," his family announced on Facebook.
Jazz legend Roy Ayers died in New York City "after a long illness," his family announced on Facebook.
Comedian George Lowe, voice of Space Ghost, dies at 67
The entertainer was best known as the voice of Space Ghost on the show “Space Ghost Coast to Coast" on Cartoon Network.
The entertainer was best known as the voice of Space Ghost on the show “Space Ghost Coast to Coast" on Cartoon Network.
Rapper G$ Lil Ronnie, his 5-year-old daughter killed in Forest Hill car wash shooting, family says
Family members identified the victims as a North Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter, who just celebrated her birthday on Sunday. Police are searching for two gunmen.
Family members identified the victims as a North Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter, who just celebrated her birthday on Sunday. Police are searching for two gunmen.
Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dies at 82 after nearly 60 years of marriage
Carl Dean, the longtime husband of country music icon Dolly Parton, has died at age 82. The couple was married for nearly 60 years.
Carl Dean, the longtime husband of country music icon Dolly Parton, has died at age 82. The couple was married for nearly 60 years.
Oscars 2025 winners: See the full list
"Anora" dominated the 2025 Oscars. Here's a look at who took home an award.
"Anora" dominated the 2025 Oscars. Here's a look at who took home an award.
Oscars 2025: 'Anora' dominates with best picture, director, and actress wins
"Anora" emerged as the big winner at the 2025 Oscars, taking home Best Picture, Best Director for Sean Baker, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison.
"Anora" emerged as the big winner at the 2025 Oscars, taking home Best Picture, Best Director for Sean Baker, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison.
Harrison Ford withdraws from Oscars ceremony after shingles diagnosis
The 'Indiana Jones' actor was scheduled to present a category at the Academy Awards.
The 'Indiana Jones' actor was scheduled to present a category at the Academy Awards.
Watch: Mike Myers plays Elon Musk in SNL Trump-Zelenskyy cold open
SNL made fun of President Trump’s unprecedented thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy in this weekend’s cold open, with Mike Myers appearing as Elon Musk.
SNL made fun of President Trump’s unprecedented thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy in this weekend’s cold open, with Mike Myers appearing as Elon Musk.
Famed snowboarder Luke 'The Dingo' Trembath dead at 38; tributes from Tony Hawk, others pour in
Tributes from Tony Hawk and others are pouring in for the famed snowboarder.
Tributes from Tony Hawk and others are pouring in for the famed snowboarder.
Friend who found Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa releases statement
Actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa treated people “like gold," the friend who found their bodies said. There are still questions surrounding their mysterious deaths.
Actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa treated people “like gold," the friend who found their bodies said. There are still questions surrounding their mysterious deaths.
Singer Angie Stone dead at 63, sources
Angie Stone, singer and member of the iconic hip-hop trio "The Sequence", has died at the age of 63, according to sources.
Angie Stone, singer and member of the iconic hip-hop trio "The Sequence", has died at the age of 63, according to sources.
David Johansen, New York Dolls frontman, dies at 75
David Johansen, the last surviving member of the New York Dolls who later performed as his alter ego, Buster Poindexter, has died.
David Johansen, the last surviving member of the New York Dolls who later performed as his alter ego, Buster Poindexter, has died.

















