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The new crew spicing up the Bay Area food scene: Robots
When he first tried food made by robots, Jay Shin wasn’t impressed. But the dishes are now restaurant quality.
A brief heat wave is expected in the Bay Area next week; the appetizer arrives Friday
Temperatures by the middle of next week are expected to hit 100 in the hottest places.
University of Wisconsin fires former porn-making professor who invoked free speech rights
The university’s attorney allowed that Joe Gow’s videos are not protected speech under his employment contract.
Man found fatally shot in Oakland
Oakland police are investigating the city’s 69th homicide of the year, a man found fatally shot in the Lower Dimond district.
Demi Lovato joins Gov. Newsom as he signs legislation protecting young social media influencers
The two new pieces of legislation aim to help protect young social media influencers and ensure that children and teenagers who perform on online platforms are protected from financial abuse.
California to apologize for state’s legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law
The legislation was part of a package of reparations bills introduced this year that seek to offer repair for decades of policies that drove racial disparities for African Americans.
49ers’ Jauan Jennings looking to shine in encore when Pats visit
Jauan Jennings is excited for Sunday’s encore after a career-best game that included three touchdowns in the 49ers’ loss Sunday at Los Angeles.
Christopher’s defense clamps down in second half to ensure high-scoring win over Branham
In the Blossom Valley Athletic League opener for both teams, Christopher managed to get crucial stops in the second half. The Cougars’ offense did the rest.
Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week: Colin Wright, Serra water polo
Wright totaled six goals, three assists and two goals in Serra’s 13-8 win over St. Ignatius
Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89
Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey,” has died.