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.

Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa cause of death revealed

Authorities have revealed the causes of death for Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.

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. 

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Oscars 2025 winners: See the full list

"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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.