Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ rapper, dies at 59

Rapper Rob Base helped bring hip hop into the mainstream with the 1988 hit song "It Takes Two," which later became a pop culture staple.

Fijiana’s global moment, the artist behind “Welcome to the Bay”
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From Richmond to international stages, Fijiana blends Indo-Fijian roots with Bay Area hip-hop. For AAPI Heritage Month, the rising artist reflects on immigration, identity and using music to advocate for her community as her career continues to grow.

Mind games: Silicon Valley father and son duo
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They’ve amazed audiences from Silicon Valley to live television, now this father-son duo brings their modern mentalism live to our studio. As part of AAPI Heritage Month, we explore how Dan and James Chan are transforming traditional magic into something psychological, and completely unforgettable.

BottleRock, Carnaval: Bay Area events on Memorial Day weekend

The Bay Area is shaping up to be warm and sunny this Memorial Day weekend, offering residents and visitors plenty of outdoor options stretching from San Francisco to the North Bay.

San Francisco: Flamenco Arts International presents 'Songs From A Sinking Ship'
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Flamenco Arts International is bringing back Songs from a Sinking Ship this weekend, a production that combines traditional flamenco with theatrical elements and multimedia design. The flamenco voyage on Saturday, May 23, at the Presidio Theatre, features Marina Elana, Carlos Menchaca, David Chupete, and living legend El Torombo.‍

Joey Chestnut set to defend hot dog eating title while on probation for battery

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title while on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery.

'Peanuts' music owner sues US government, 3 companies alleging illegal use of its tunes

The owner of the iconic “Peanuts" music catalog is taking legal action against multiple companies and even the U.S. government, claiming the beloved classics were used without permission.

Bay Area rapper Berner releases memoir behind Cookies cannabis empire

San Francisco rapper and entrepreneur Berner opens up about hustle, survival, cancer, music and building the global Cookies cannabis and streetwear empire from the ground up in his new memoir “Becoming Legend."

BTS set to take stage at Stanford for final night of sold-out concerts

The massive K-pop boy band BTS is set to take the stage Tuesday at Stanford Stadium tonight for the third and final night of their sold-out concert run, bringing continued road closures and heavy traffic congestion to the area around Stanford University.

SOMA Pilipinas: culture, community and legacy
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From community festivals and cultural programming to advocacy and neighborhood revitalization, SOMA Pilipinas is helping keep Filipino heritage visible and thriving in San Francisco. The district has earned statewide and national recognition for its work supporting artists, families, and local businesses. Nix Guirre, marketing coordinator, gives insight.

Historic FIFA World Cup halftime show
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The 2026 World Cup final halftime show will be headlined by Shakira, Madonna and BTS, a historic show curated by Coldplay vocalist, Chris Martin. Tomás Mier, a music journalist, gives insight.

BTS kicks off sold-out Bay Area concerts at Stanford Stadium

More than 50,000 fans packed Stanford Stadium Saturday, as BTS launched the first of three sold-out Bay Area performances during the group’s latest world tour.

San Francisco Playhouse Takes on Dracula With a Feminist Twist

A reimagined version of one of literature's most iconic villains is now on stage in San Francisco — and this time, the women are in charge.

BTS fans flock to Stanford ahead of sold-out Bay Area shows

One of the world’s biggest bands is taking over the Peninsula this weekend as K-pop superstars BTS prepare for a sold-out, three-night run at Stanford Stadium.

Man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph

A Tennessee man pleaded guilty Friday in the 2021 killing of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, bringing a major chapter of the high-profile murder case to a close.