Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 32 latest updates

Wednesday marks Day 32 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.

DHS changing selection process for H-1B visas
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This year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is changing the selection process for who gets an H-1B visa, prioritizing higher-skilled and higher-paid applicants to "better protect American workers" and prevent abuse of the system. The changes also include a new $100,000 fee to sponsor a new employee, on top of existing processing fees.

Rom-com thriller makes West Coast premier at Cinequest
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A love story gets a twist no one saw coming. Can AI be the answer the dating world has been searching for? Opted In explores exactly that. We sit down with the Director/Producer and Actress/Producer of this new rom-com thriller short-film, premiering at Cinequest on March 14 and 16.

San Francisco reports progress with RV program
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's office has released new data on the number of tents, RVs and encampments on city streets, reporting that the number of people living in their vehicles has reached a new low.

LIVE UPDATES | Minnesota Fraud: Walz, Ellison testify before House Oversight Committee

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.

PHOTOS: 'Space jellyfish forms' from SpaceX Starlink rocket launch

A large "space jellyfish" could be seen across Florida skies on Wednesday morning as SpaceX launched more of its Starlink internet satellites into the space.

James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in US Senate race

State Rep. James Talarico has been declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

Kamala Harris returns to Oakland, reflects on roots, urges political engagement

The former vice president stopped in her hometown as part of her book tour Tuesday. She mixed personal reflection with sharp criticism of the current administration and a call for voter mobilization.

Kamala Harris draws hometown crowd in Oakland during book tour stop
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris returned to her hometown to promote her new book, reflect on her roots and urge supporters to stay engaged amid national political tensions.

Marin County flood control projects suspended
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The King Tides and ensuing flooding that rocked Marin County this winter has sparked new conversations about how to respond to disasters like these and the role the federal government plays in keeping these communities safe. Two significant flood control projects in the county are suspended. 

U.S. Army reservists killed | West Coast Wrap
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We've learned the names of four of the U.S. Army reservists who died Sunday in a drone attack in Kuwait. This as the conflict in the Middle East escalates following U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. Iran has now hit the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia and blasts were seen near the U.S. consulate in Dubai. 

Republican race for US Senate in Texas headed to runoff

The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.

Winds picking up around the Bay Area
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Chief meteorologist Mark Tamayo is tracking strong winds around the Bay Area and a light drizzle.

Pentagon identifies US soldiers killed in Iran war
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The Pentagon identified four Army Reserve soldiers killed in a drone strike on a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, bringing the total U.S. deaths in the Iran operations to six.

Iranian drone hits outside U.S. consulate
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Hal Kempfer, former Marine intelligence officer, on the expanding war in the Middle East where an Iranian drone slammed into the parking lot outside the U.S. Embassy in Dubai. Meanwhile, back home, the House and Senate are expected to vote on a war powers resolution later this week that could limit the president's authority to continue his strikes on Iran.