2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
Is D4vd facing the death penalty? Prosecutors detail why singer meets legal threshold
Horrific new details were released in a court filing regarding the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The documents paint a graphic picture of the case against D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, who is charged in the killing of the Inland Empire teen.
Horrific new details were released in a court filing regarding the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The documents paint a graphic picture of the case against D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, who is charged in the killing of the Inland Empire teen.
Oakland thieves swipe band’s U-Haul packed with instruments before tour
A band scheduled to perform across California is reeling after thieves in Oakland stole a rental truck with their instruments and equipment.
A band scheduled to perform across California is reeling after thieves in Oakland stole a rental truck with their instruments and equipment.
Luchadores: Masks, Mat and Mission
Santa Rosa's Cooperage Brewing Company, is hosting CoopMania. The annual taco festival features food vendors, live music, and lucha libre. Event is Saturday, May 2 from 12PM - 10PM. All proceeds will support Hijas del Campo, the Brentwood nonprofit helps migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Participating, luchadores with San Jose's Pro Wrestling Revolution.
Santa Rosa's Cooperage Brewing Company, is hosting CoopMania. The annual taco festival features food vendors, live music, and lucha libre. Event is Saturday, May 2 from 12PM - 10PM. All proceeds will support Hijas del Campo, the Brentwood nonprofit helps migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Participating, luchadores with San Jose's Pro Wrestling Revolution.
Britney Spears charged with DUI in California
Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI in Ventura County after a March 4 arrest involving alcohol and drugs.
Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI in Ventura County after a March 4 arrest involving alcohol and drugs.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
David Allan Coe, country singer, dies at 86: Report
Country singer David Allan Coe, who wrote “Take This Job and Shove It″ and had hits like “You Never Even Called Me By My Name," has died. Here’s what to know.
Country singer David Allan Coe, who wrote “Take This Job and Shove It″ and had hits like “You Never Even Called Me By My Name," has died. Here’s what to know.
D4vd accused of killing, dismembering Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, to protect singer's music career
Prosecutors allege that singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death to prevent her from revealing their relationship and ruining his music career.
Prosecutors allege that singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death to prevent her from revealing their relationship and ruining his music career.
From San Francisco to the world: La Doña’s 'Corrientes' arrives
San Francisco’s La Doña is back with "Corrientes," a bold, shape-shifting second album that refuses to sit still.
San Francisco’s La Doña is back with "Corrientes," a bold, shape-shifting second album that refuses to sit still.
He-Man creator Roger Sweet dies at 91: Report
Roger Sweet, the creator of the He-Man action figure, which spawned the popular cartoon series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,” has died.
Roger Sweet, the creator of the He-Man action figure, which spawned the popular cartoon series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,” has died.
This global music sensation came to the Bay Area and turned a 1300-person crowd into a choir
An intimate group of some 1,300 people packed a concert venue in San Francisco on Monday and sang their hearts out in a harmonic composition that they learned for the first time that night.
An intimate group of some 1,300 people packed a concert venue in San Francisco on Monday and sang their hearts out in a harmonic composition that they learned for the first time that night.
FCC orders ABC to file early TV license renewals amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy
The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.
The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.
Jimmy Kimmel not backing down in response to Trumps' call for removal
Jimmy Kimmel defended his morbid joke about the first lady, saying it was about age difference and not a call for an assassination. The Trumps are wanting ABC to fire him over the remark.
Jimmy Kimmel defended his morbid joke about the first lady, saying it was about age difference and not a call for an assassination. The Trumps are wanting ABC to fire him over the remark.
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for abusing Indigenous girls and women. Here's what to know.
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for abusing Indigenous girls and women. Here's what to know.
'The Voice' singer Dylan Carter's cause of death revealed: Report
Rising country singer and former contestant of "The Voice," Dylan Carter, has died at 24. His cause of death has been revealed, according to a report.
Rising country singer and former contestant of "The Voice," Dylan Carter, has died at 24. His cause of death has been revealed, according to a report.
Former Disney star Maitland Ward says young actors were treated like a 'product' in Hollywood factory
Maitland Ward — who first found fame in "The Bold and the Beautiful," and "Boy Meets World" — was exposed to a dark side of Hollywood that wasn't often discussed.
Maitland Ward — who first found fame in "The Bold and the Beautiful," and "Boy Meets World" — was exposed to a dark side of Hollywood that wasn't often discussed.
President Trump, First Lady say ABC should 'immediately fire' Jimmy Kimmel
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are calling on Disney and ABC to Fire Jimmy Kimmel following his "hateful" language.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are calling on Disney and ABC to Fire Jimmy Kimmel following his "hateful" language.
Swami 3: San Francisco brother band turns childhood jams into citywide anthems
Swami 3 is a San Francisco-based brother trio who have been building their act for more than a decade.
Swami 3 is a San Francisco-based brother trio who have been building their act for more than a decade.
Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of The Ronettes, dies at 80
Nedra Talley Ross, best known as a founding member of the influential 1960s girl group, The Ronettes, has died at the age of 80, according to the group’s official Instagram page.
Nedra Talley Ross, best known as a founding member of the influential 1960s girl group, The Ronettes, has died at the age of 80, according to the group’s official Instagram page.
San Francisco International Film Festival opens with star power, local love
Olivia Wilde and Greta Lee premiere new films on opening night of the San Francisco International Film Festival at the Castro Theatre.
Olivia Wilde and Greta Lee premiere new films on opening night of the San Francisco International Film Festival at the Castro Theatre.