SoCal News NOW
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. plans to close nine supermarkets in California as part of an “optimization plan” targeting financially underperforming locations. The Emeryville‑based company said the optimization plan is intended to “strengthen long-term profitability and cash flow generation, improve operational execution, optimize our existing store footprint and align with our disciplined new store growth strategy.” [...]
Renowned fashion designer and reality TV personality Rachel Zoe fell victim to burglary over the weekend. According to TMZ, “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star’s Bel Air home was broken into early Sunday morning while she was out of town for the opening of Zero Bond Las Vegas. Authorities were alerted after the home [...]
A group of people associated with a street takeover stormed into an upscale apartment building lobby, causing significant damage and fighting with staff. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to KTLA that the incident occurred around 3 a.m. Sunday at the Circa LA Apartments, located at 1200 South Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles. “A [...]
The woman accused of firing several shots at singer Rihanna's home has been booked for attempted murder. Investigators say the Grammy award winner was home on Sunday afternoon when gunfire erupted right outside of her Beverly Crest home. Police arrested 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, who has been booked for attempted murder, with bail being set [...]
Before taking on some of the biggest names in wrestling, Bill Eadie was just a teacher in Ohio. Now he's going to the WWE Hall of Fame. [...]
New surveillance video was released of a car crashing through a sushi restaurant in San Diego Sunday night. The scary moment happened around 5:17 p.m. at the Little Sakana All You Can Eat Sushi restaurant. In the video, you can see the car hitting someone who was talking on the phone by the front entrance. [...]
Tommy DeCarlo, the fan of Boston who later became the band's lead singer, has passed away at 60 years old. His family announced his death in a post on Facebook on Monday morning. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026," the statement [...]
The Santa Monica Police Department said Monday they need the public’s help with identifying a suspect connected to a sexual battery investigation. Police described the suspect as a Hispanic man, approximately 20 to 30 years old, with dark curly hair and wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants and sunglasses. They shared a series [...]
Sunny days are limited at Universal Studios Japan’s Sesame Street‑themed area, which the park says will permanently close in May to make way for new experiences. Sesame Street Fan World, a section of Universal Wonderland, will close on May 10. The land opened in 2012 and features rides, activities and stage shows for kids. Ahead [...]
The 98th Oscars are less than a week away, and street closures have already begun in Hollywood to accommodate the preparations. The ceremony will be held on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, starting at 4 p.m. Pacific. All lanes of Hollywood Boulevard between Orange Drive and Highland Avenue are already blocked [...]
SoCal News NOW
- Teacher turned pro wrestler headed to WWE Hall of Fame March 9, 2026Before taking on some of the biggest names in wrestling, Bill Eadie was just a teacher in Ohio. Now he's going to the WWE Hall of Fame.
- Rachel Zoe's Bel Air home burglarized over the weekend March 9, 2026Renowned fashion designer and reality TV personality Rachel Zoe fell victim to burglary over the weekend. According to TMZ, “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star’s Bel Air home was broken into early Sunday morning while she was out of town for the opening of Zero Bond Las Vegas. Authorities were alerted after the home […]
Media
A new report says the lack of information provided for a required annual examination was so “pervasive” that auditors declined to opine on the agency’s financial numbers. [...]
For decades, he wrote a syndicated column in The Washington Post promoting nonviolence. That became the subject of a course he taught for nearly 40 years. [...]
Influencers have long hawked supplements on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Increasingly, the influencers are fake. [...]
The ruling, which said that Kari Lake’s appointment to oversee V.O.A.’s parent agency was invalid, was a major rejection of President Trump’s attempts to dismantle the government-funded news group. [...]
One of the first female war correspondents, she covered a dozen major conflicts during a career that spanned more than six decades. [...]
She was best known for her trip around the world in 1889, which she completed in 72 days 6 hours 11 minutes. [...]
She enjoyed a lifelong reputation as a glittering, annihilating humorist. For her epitaph, she suggested, “Excuse My Dust.” [...]
A star writer from the heyday of magazines reveals the family secret behind his award-winning stories. [...]
Ms. Guthrie visited 30 Rockefeller Plaza on Thursday for the first time since her mother, Nancy, went missing in early February. [...]
State media and online propagandists are striking a confident posture, despite heavy losses. Some of the content was generated by artificial intelligence. [...]
Media
- An Amish Avatar and an A.I. Monk Are Pitching Supplements on Social Media March 9, 2026Influencers have long hawked supplements on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Increasingly, the influencers are fake.
- Colman McCarthy, 87, Journalist Who Waged Peace in the Classroom, Dies March 9, 2026For decades, he wrote a syndicated column in The Washington Post promoting nonviolence. That became the subject of a course he taught for nearly 40 years.
- As Kari Lake Sought to Shutter Voice of America, Parent Agency Rebuffed Auditors March 9, 2026A new report says the lack of information provided for a required annual examination was so “pervasive” that auditors declined to opine on the agency’s financial numbers.
- Judge Voids Mass Layoffs at Voice of America March 8, 2026The ruling, which said that Kari Lake’s appointment to oversee V.O.A.’s parent agency was invalid, was a major rejection of President Trump’s attempts to dismantle the government-funded news group.
- Tom Junod Would Like to Tell You About His Father March 6, 2026A star writer from the heyday of magazines reveals the family secret behind his award-winning stories.
Health
The agency is proposing allowing other tastes for vapes, like mint, coffees, spices or tea, to appeal to adults. At the same time, illicit candy-flavored types aimed at teenagers have [...]
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for overriding career scientists and rejecting drugs by companies seeking agency approval. [...]
A new analysis of prescription data found that emergency room orders for acetaminophen for pregnant women fell for weeks after the federal warning. [...]
Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for the industry. But patients with rare diseases view recent decisions as signs [...]
In a recent review, a small group of patients received the injections less frequently but still maintained weight loss and health benefits. [...]
One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping turn fear into understanding. [...]
As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on “real food.” Anger is rising among some of his supporters. [...]
Citing rising costs and shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs. [...]
Spartanburg County in South Carolina is ground zero for the largest measles outbreak since 2000. One school has a vaccination rate of 21 percent. [...]
Researchers have devised a new tool for discerning between naturally occurring viral outbreaks and those resulting from lab accidents. [...]
Health
- F.D.A. Opens Door to More Flavored E-Cigarettes March 9, 2026The agency is proposing allowing other tastes for vapes, like mint, coffees, spices or tea, to appeal to adults. At the same time, illicit candy-flavored types aimed at teenagers have flooded the market.
- Viral Outbreaks Take a Common Path from Animals to People, Study Finds March 9, 2026Researchers have devised a new tool for discerning between naturally occurring viral outbreaks and those resulting from lab accidents.
- Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Is Resigning March 7, 2026Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for overriding career scientists and rejecting drugs by companies seeking agency approval.
- From 2001: Beate Uhse, 81, Entrepreneur in the Business of Erotic Goods March 6, 2026She developed Europe’s biggest emporium of erotic goods and opened a three-story sex museum in Germany.
- Fewer Pregnant Women Received Acetaminophen in E.R.s After White House Warnings March 5, 2026A new analysis of prescription data found that emergency room orders for acetaminophen for pregnant women fell for weeks after the federal warning.
Science
The fireball from space was spotted by a network of sky-watching cameras in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany. [...]
Researchers have devised a new tool for discerning between naturally occurring viral outbreaks and those resulting from lab accidents. [...]
After outgrowing its original home, the National Museum of Mathematics has added new exhibits and an art gallery space in what was an empty storefront along the Avenue of the [...]
The strawberry guava, one of the world’s worst invasive species, hinders forest restoration on the island while feeding its famous endangered primates. [...]
The company is seeking F.C.C. approval to test an idea to reflect sunlight to Earth at night, possibly powering solar panels. Critics say it could be bad for people and [...]
The Antscan database captures the tiny insects’ diversity and shows how the world’s living things could be rendered in three dimensions. [...]
A study of over 275 violins suggests that Antonio Stradivari used wood from high-altitude forests in northern Italy to craft some of his most renowned instruments. [...]
In an attempt to understand our own fascination with the shiny minerals, researchers gave some to chimps. [...]
Kakapos, which are reclusive and flightless and can live as long as humans, are found only in New Zealand. They feed on the fruit of the rimu tree. [...]
While officials look for ways to ease oil shocks, experts say higher prices will likely persist until traffic through the Strait of Hormuz returns. [...]
Science
- Oil Prices Will Remain High as Iran War Continues March 9, 2026While officials look for ways to ease oil shocks, experts say higher prices will likely persist until traffic through the Strait of Hormuz returns.
- Meteorite Crashes Through Roof in Germany After Fiery Light Show March 9, 2026The fireball from space was spotted by a network of sky-watching cameras in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany.
- F.D.A. Opens Door to More Flavored E-Cigarettes March 9, 2026The agency is proposing allowing other tastes for vapes, like mint, coffees, spices or tea, to appeal to adults. At the same time, illicit candy-flavored types aimed at teenagers have flooded the market.
- Viral Outbreaks Take a Common Path from Animals to People, Study Finds March 9, 2026Researchers have devised a new tool for discerning between naturally occurring viral outbreaks and those resulting from lab accidents.
- Superfood Fuels Mating Frenzy for Critically Endangered Kakapo March 9, 2026Kakapos, which are reclusive and flightless and can live as long as humans, are found only in New Zealand. They feed on the fruit of the rimu tree.
World of Tech
Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved. [...]
Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots. [...]
Whether by app or old-school antennas, budget-friendly options abound. [...]
The relentless addition of artificial intelligence in popular apps raises questions about what’s at stake. The answer: the future of the internet and its lifeblood, digital advertising. [...]
A.I. companies are buying up memory chips, causing the prices of those components — which are also used in laptops and smartphones — to soar. [...]
Claude Code generates computer code when people type prompts, so those with no coding experience can create their own programs and apps. [...]
This month, resolve to revive or relinquish those old music players and point-and-shoot cameras — and retrieve any files trapped on the devices. [...]
Google’s A.I. assistant, Gemini, can create a to-do list based on recent emails, among other new tricks. There are implications for your privacy. [...]
From talking computers to self-driving cars, here are the trends to watch. [...]
Here’s a cheat sheet for decoding this year’s A.I.-driven tech lingo, from RAG to superintelligence. [...]
World of Tech
- The Smart Home Never Quite Worked. Now It’s Getting an A.I. Reboot. March 5, 2026Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.
- A.I. Complicates Old Internet Privacy Risks February 26, 2026Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots.
- How to Watch Free Live Television on Your Phone or Tablet February 23, 2026Whether by app or old-school antennas, budget-friendly options abound.
- How the A.I. Boom Could Push Up the Price of Your Next PC February 13, 2026A.I. companies are buying up memory chips, causing the prices of those components — which are also used in laptops and smartphones — to soar.
- A.I. Personalizes the Internet but Takes Away Control February 10, 2026The relentless addition of artificial intelligence in popular apps raises questions about what’s at stake. The answer: the future of the internet and its lifeblood, digital advertising.
Innovation
- Robots Rise, Humans Fall: Amazon Cuts Robotics Staff Amid Automation Push March 9, 2026Amazon cut at least 100 white-collar jobs in its robotics division as it continues restructuring, even while expanding its warehouse robot fleet and AI spending. The post Robots Rise, Humans Fall: Amazon Cuts Robotics Staff Amid Automation Push appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple’s Next Big Laptop? A ‘MacBook Ultra’ May Arrive Sooner Than Expected March 9, 2026Apple is widely rumored to be launching an M6 MacBook Pro or a high-end MacBook Ultra sometime this year. The post Apple’s Next Big Laptop? A ‘MacBook Ultra’ May Arrive Sooner Than Expected appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple’s Rumored Smart ‘HomePad’ Gets a New Release Timeline March 9, 2026Apple’s rumored HomePad could launch later this year, with leaks pointing to a seven-inch display, A18 chip, and deep Siri integration. The post Apple’s Rumored Smart ‘HomePad’ Gets a New Release Timeline appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Bill Gates-Backed TerraPower Wins First US Reactor Construction Permit in Nearly a Decade March 6, 2026Bill Gates-backed TerraPower won the first US reactor construction grant in nearly a decade, as AI-driven data center demand is reviving interest in nuclear power. The post Bill Gates-Backed TerraPower Wins First US Reactor Construction Permit in Nearly a Decade appeared first on TechRepublic.
- BYD’s EV Charging Breakthrough Still Depends on BYD’s Own Network March 6, 2026BYD has shown that ultra-fast EV charging is possible, but the five-minute claim relies on its own vehicle platform and high-power charging network. The post BYD’s EV Charging Breakthrough Still Depends on BYD’s Own Network appeared first on TechRepublic.
Artificial Intelligence
- US CBP Says Its Systems Aren’t Ready for Massive Tariff Refunds March 9, 2026A court fight over Trump-era tariffs is exposing how hard it is for legacy government trade systems to reverse billions of dollars at scale. The post US CBP Says Its Systems Aren’t Ready for Massive Tariff Refunds appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Robots Rise, Humans Fall: Amazon Cuts Robotics Staff Amid Automation Push March 9, 2026Amazon cut at least 100 white-collar jobs in its robotics division as it continues restructuring, even while expanding its warehouse robot fleet and AI spending. The post Robots Rise, Humans Fall: Amazon Cuts Robotics Staff Amid Automation Push appeared first on TechRepublic.
- X Tests Ad Format That Turns Product Mentions Into Shopping Prompts March 9, 2026X is testing a new ad format that adds shopping prompts beneath product mentions, opening a new revenue path while raising fresh questions about user trust. The post X Tests Ad Format That Turns Product Mentions Into Shopping Prompts appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Veeam’s ‘Agent Commander’: Bringing Guardrails and Resilience to the Wild West of AI March 9, 2026Veeam’s Agent Commander turns backup into an AI-era command center, giving enterprises the guardrails, visibility, and precision “undo” they need to safely scale autonomous agents. The post Veeam’s ‘Agent Commander’: Bringing Guardrails and Resilience to the Wild West of AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Visual Studio 2026 Brings AI Deeper Into Development and It’s 90% Off Right Now March 9, 2026Microsoft's latest 64-bit IDE adds AI-assisted coding, faster performance, and advanced collaboration tools. The post Visual Studio 2026 Brings AI Deeper Into Development and It’s 90% Off Right Now appeared first on TechRepublic.
