Hegseth testifies for 1st time since Iran war
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 Making his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to war against Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning Wednesday from skeptical Democrats over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval

13 East Bay Catholic churches to shutter due to low attendance, financial woes

The closures are in response to diocesan-wide trends in declining Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and Catholic school enrollment

Save Mount Diablo makes secures environmental protections for more than 300 acres

The effort to prevent oil drilling in Mount Diablo State Park progressed further Wednesday, when over 300 acres of land were granted conservation protections.

CA DMV may share data with Trump admin
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The Trump administration may force California to turn over DMV records and break a promise to undocumented immigrants.

Bandit, 1 of 13 Sloth World rescued sloths, dies, zoo says

Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.

Autonomous vehicles will start getting traffic tickets on California streets

The new rules will go into effect on July 1, and will allow law enforcement to give "notices of noncompliance" to the companies that operate driverless vehicles.

SF Symphony brings ‘Lord of the Rings: Return of the King’ to life with live orchestra
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The San Francisco Symphony is turning a film favorite into a live experience, performing the full score of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' alongside the movie on the big screen. Vocalist Imogen Parry joined us on 'The Nine' to talk about what it’s like to bring the Oscar-winning music to life in real time.

Chile lands on Travelzoo’s 2026 ‘Best Bets’ list
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Chile is in the spotlight as one of Travelzoo’s top international destinations for 2026, thanks to its mix of culinary experiences and bucket-list landscapes like Patagonia and Easter Island. Travel expert Gabe Saglie joined us from a Chilean vineyard to break down the best time to visit and how to plan your trip.

Photo shows Cole Allen in hotel room before attack as DOJ moves to keep him jailed: investigators

Investigators say the man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempting to kill President Donald Trump took a photo of himself in his hotel room just minutes before the attack. 

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.

TPS: Supreme Court on the power to end protection
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Temporary Protected Status was created for moments of disaster and war, but what happens when temporary stretches for decades? Now, the Supreme Court must decide whether those protections can be abruptly stripped away. Luis Cortes Romero, immigration attorney at Novo Legal Group, gives insight.

A royal moment that landed loud
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King Charles spoke on the importance of restraining executive authority during his time in Washington. His address reaching far beyond capitol hill. He's in the middle of a four-day visit meant to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence and reaffirm the special relationship between the U.S. and the U.K. Jana Mathews, professor of medieval literature and culture, at Rollins College of Liberal Arts, gives insight.

Twitch streamer 'Minister Zay' hit by car during faith walk from Philadelphia to California

A cross-country journey of faith and philanthropy hit a terrifying roadblock when a Twitch streamer walking from Philadelphia to California was struck by a car during a live broadcast.