Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir dead at 78

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir has died, his family shared on social media.

'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse

Actor Timothy Busfield is accused of inappropriately touching a young boy multiple times on the set of “The Cleaning Lady.”

Rapper Fetty Wap released from prison early in drug trafficking case

Rapper Fetty Wap has been released from a federal prison to home confinement after serving just over half a six-year sentence for his role in a New York-based drug trafficking scheme.

Sidney Kibrick, the last original 'Our Gang' actor, dies at 97

The “Our Gang" shorts would later be titled “The Little Rascals" after it was sold for syndication in the 1950s.

Hulu app shutdown: What to know about its final days

The Hulu streaming app may be nearing the end of its run as Disney moves to fold the service into Disney+.

Nick Reiner to be arraigned on murder charges Wednesday

It is likely that Nick Reiner will plead not guilty by reason of insanity, according to TMZ sources.

Mickey Rourke blasts 'embarrassing' GoFundMe fundraiser to help him pay his rent

Mickey Rourke has publicly denounced an unauthorized GoFundMe launched by his management team, calling the effort to pay his $60,000 back rent "embarrassing" and "humiliating."

Lego unveils smart brick sets that bring ‘your creations to life’

Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.

'Lost' star Evangeline Lilly reveals brain damage after beach fall

Actress Evangeline Lilly revealed that she has suffered brain damage following a fall that occurred during a beach outing last year.

Tommy Lee Jones' daughter died of suspected overdose at San Francisco hotel: reports

Victoria Jones, the daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead in a San Francisco hotel on New Year’s Day in a suspected overdose, according to emergency dispatch audio.

Will Smith sued by violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination claims

Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep,' dies at 71

The actor gained popularity for his roles on the hit HBO shows "The Wire" and "Veep," and also appeared in several films during his career, including "Goodfellas," "The 25th Hour," and "Da 5 Bloods."

List: 10 notable 2025 fiction titles by Bay Area authors

Presented in alphabetical order, this list offers sometimes overlooked books of fiction by local writers released this year. Check these 10 out and share them with friends. Happy reading!    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠