CCalifornia Read More Tesla won’t use the term ‘Autopilot’ in California anymoreFebruary 18, 2026 Tesla is no longer using the term “Autopilot” to describe the self-driving capabilities of its vehicles in California,…
SSan Diego Read More San Diego State expected to add top Michigan personnel assistantFebruary 18, 2026 Sam Popper, a veteran college personnel executive who most recently spent the last three years at the University…
SSan Diego Read More Lightning strikes ignite more than 100 palm trees in San Pasqual Valley – San Diego Union-TribuneFebruary 18, 2026 A series of lightning strikes early Tuesday sparked a fire at a grove of palm trees in San…
LLos Angeles Read More Michael Silverblatt, longtime KCRW ‘Bookworm’ host dies in LA home at 73 – San Gabriel Valley TribuneFebruary 18, 2026 Michael Silverblatt, who hosted KCRW’s “Bookworm” program for 33 years, has died after struggling with various health challenges…
CCalifornia Read More Nine skiers missing, 6 trapped after north California mountains avalanche | Weather NewsFebruary 18, 2026 Rescuers battle blizzard to save six skiers found trapped after avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains in the…
SSan Francisco Read More San Francisco mayor advances legislation for new sobering center in SoMA neighborhoodFebruary 18, 2026 SF Mayor Lurie advances new sober center San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed new legislation on Tuesday advancing…
OOakland Read More How Jesse Jackson helped shape the Bay Area’s political voice – The Mercury NewsFebruary 18, 2026 During his groundbreaking presidential bid in 1984, the Rev. Jesse Jackson kissed babies in San Jose, spoke at…
CCalifornia Read More High-speed rail leader on leave after news of arrest for suspicion of domestic batteryFebruary 18, 2026 Ian Choudri, CEO of the California High Speed Rail Authority, was arrested Feb. 4 at his home in…
SSan Diego Read More How a San Diego council member wants to prevent a repeat of fee-hike sticker shock – San Diego Union-TribuneFebruary 18, 2026 Councilmember Raul Campillo’s attempt to make it more difficult for San Diego to impose higher-than-expected fees on city…
SSan Francisco Read More San Francisco officials usher in Year of the Fire HorseFebruary 18, 2026 SAN FRANCISCO – Lion dancers and firecrackers welcomed the Year of the Horse in San Francisco’s Chinatown on…
OOakland Read More Group names Alameda one of the country’s most bicycle-friendly citiesFebruary 18, 2026 Due to its flat terrain, lack of freeways and mild climate, Alameda has long been known as a…
OOakland Read More Honoring the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson and his advocacy and influence in the Bay Area – The Mercury NewsFebruary 18, 2026 Rev. Jesse Jackson led a lifetime of crusades in the United States and abroad, advocating for the poor…