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Vanity Fair
February 19, 2026
An Insider-Republican Podcast Learns How to Make It in Trump’s America
The hosts of Ruthless are Washington creatures boasting establishmentarian CVs, but they’re thriving in an outsider era.
Time
February 19, 2026
The People vs. AI
Across red states and blue, a grassroots movement is pushing back on the unchecked growth of the artificial intelligence industry.
San Francisco Chronicle
February 19, 2026
BART delayed by ‘major medical emergency’ at Civic Center Station
BART was delayed by about 20 minutes in the East Bay direction, the agency said Wednesday night.
San Francisco Chronicle
February 19, 2026
Why did skiers hit by Tahoe avalanche set out in blizzard conditions?
Among the other unknowns after the disaster is how far apart the four guides and 11 clients were as they skied, given that maintaining space...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 19, 2026
Trump administration drops appeal of UC funding freeze order
The Trump administration will not cut off federal funds to the University of California while it appeals a judge’s ruling that said it had i...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 19, 2026
Warriors’ Steph Curry remains sidelined with no return timetable set
The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry for a sixth consecutive game Thursday as the All-Star guard continues to deal with k...
Houston Chronicle
February 19, 2026
Texas A&M rallies to beat Ole Miss and end four-game losing streak
Rashaun Agee scored 17 points and had 10 rebounds to lead Texas A&M's rally from 13 points down in second half against Ole Miss.
San Francisco Chronicle
February 19, 2026
Yosemite closes four entrances during ski week
Four of Yosemite National Park’s five entrances are closed as a powerful winter storm brings heavy snow and strong winds to the Sierra durin...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 19, 2026
Pedestrian killed in Hayward’s second fatal collision this week
A car struck and killed a 59-year-old woman in Hayward on Tuesday night, marking the East Bay city’s second pedestrian fatality in four days...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 19, 2026
Neal Dahlen, winner of 7 Super Bowls with 49ers and Broncos, has died
Neal Dahlen, an executive with the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos who is one of three men in NFL history to earn seven Super Bowl ri...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 19, 2026
Shooting leaves two adults dead in East Bay home
Police are investigating a shooting that left two adults dead in a home in Pleasanton on Wednesday, authorities said.
Houston Chronicle
February 19, 2026
Husband of Tony Gonzales aide who killed herself breaks silence about affair
Adrian Aviles says Gonzales acted irresponsibly in becoming romantically involved with a subordinate. He says he wants accountability, not a...
Houston Chronicle
February 19, 2026
Zach Dezenzo couldn't say no to Team Italy while fighting for spot with Astros
Astros will get a look at outfielder Zach Dezenzo early in spring training before he leaves to play for Team Italy in WBC.
San Francisco Chronicle
February 19, 2026
Kid Rock struggles with ticket sales as Bad Bunny lands new film role
Kid Rock, who headlined Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show” earlier this month, is struggling to sell out venues for his Freedo...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
California sues Trump over canceled climate projects
The Trump administration is withholding billions for energy-saving programs in blue states while funding similar projects in red states, Cal...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
49ers mailbag: How can they catch Seahawks, Rams? Help for Nick Bosa?
Judging by the questions in the first mailbag of 2026, San Francisco 49ers fans aren’t looking back fondly on a 12-5 season. Eric Branch wei...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Livermore, Riordan boys basketball teams go into OT for memorable wins
In a boys basketball season filled with memorable games and performances, Livermore and Riordan posted victories the likes of which longtime...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Tahoe avalanche: rescuers faced ‘horrific conditions’ to get to site
California officials said rescuers took risks and faced “extreme weather conditions” as they raced to find survivors of the deadly avalanche...
Houston Chronicle
February 18, 2026
6 things to know about Houston's World Cup host committee's Human Rights Plan
The Houston host committee for the World Cup released the first version of its human rights plan this week.
Houston Chronicle
February 18, 2026
What the Astros like in right-hander Mike Burrows. 'He's got some intensity'
Mike Burrows has 'a little bit of red-ass in him,' Astros manager Joe Espada says and pitcher's intensity will be key as part of rotation.
Elite Daily
February 18, 2026
Leighton Meester Clarifies Her Viral Red Carpet Interaction With Ariana Grande
A month after she had an awkward back and forth with Ariana Grande at the Critics Choice Awards, Leighton Meester explained what really happ...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Zendaya reveals how Tom Holland shifted her view of Robert Pattinson
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson kicked off the press tour for A24’s “The Drama” with a candid magazine cover story.
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Photos show snow dustings on Bay Area's highest peaks
Parts of the Bay Area awoke Wednesday to snow-dusted peaks after a cold storm raked across the region. The snowfall represented a relatively...
Houston Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Houston Rodeo adds Brookshire-based trail ride, first in over 20 years
Houston Rodeo welcomes the True Western Trail Ride Association of Brookshire, the first new official trail ride added in more than two decad...
Astronomy
February 18, 2026
February's best new astronomy products
Check out Astronomy’s latest product recommendations: Gary Imm’s The Complete Sharpless Catalog, iOptron’s 8044 MiniPier for small to medium...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
AT&T, RealReal returning to SF's Union Square
The returns come as Union Square has seen an uptick in leasing, higher foot traffic and additional free outdoor events planned through next...
Houston Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Tony Gonzales resists calls to resign over reported affair with staffer
The San Antonio Republican slammed his GOP opponent, who joined a barrage of calls for him to step down over the claims involving Regina San...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Chef Thomas Keller criticizes Bay Area town’s plan to build housing
The battle over affordable housing is ramping up in one of the toniest corners of the Bay Area, and Wine Country’s most celebrated chef — Fr...
Elite Daily
February 18, 2026
Brianna Chickenfry Says Zach Bryan's Wedding Was "A Dig" At Her
A couple months after Zach Bryan married Samantha Leonard, the singer's ex Brianna LaPaglia broke her silence.
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Ski company in Tahoe disaster had warned of 'unpredictable avalanches'
The ski company whose guides and clients were struck by an avalanche that killed at least eight people near Truckee had warned about dangero...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Michael Irvin says S.F. hosted the ‘worst Super Bowl’ he's ever seen
Even though Super Bowl LX drew thousands to the Bay Area for a week of star-studded parties and free fan events, NFL Hall of Famer Michael I...
Allure
February 18, 2026
Your Neck Deserves a Dedicated Cream
These plumping, smoothing formulas are your first line of defense against tech neck.
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Inside Hilary Knight, Brittany Bowe Olympics proposal: Ring then gold?
What began as a socially distanced friendship at the Beijing Olympics grew into an engagement in Milan between U.S. hockey captain Hilary Kn...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
California wine titan Trinchero selling two Napa vineyards
The third-largest wine company in the U.S. has listed two of its most premium Napa Valley vineyards for sale. This comes two months after it...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Yosemite National Park eliminates summer reservations
National Parks officials say requiring reservations for entry to Yosemite was problematic. But conservation groups say dropping the policy w...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
‘Avoid the Sierras’: Tahoe official has stark message after avalanche
The Placer County sheriff had a stark message for the public as search-and-rescue crews seek to retrieve bodies from the avalanche area.
Houston Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Katy ISD pushes back on state mandate for daily school prayer
Katy ISD trustees say they plan to reject a state-authorized daily school prayer policy,
Men s Health
February 18, 2026
Leg Power, Lung Capacity, and Mental Calm: Breaking Down Jordan Stolz's Unique Speed Skating Makeup
The Team USA phenom is built to dominate the sport. Just ask some of his closest rivals.
Houston Chronicle
February 18, 2026
From Texas oil fields to octagon: Zach Reese ready for big UFC fight in Houston
Zach Reese, who lives in Shiner and trains in the Houston area where he'll fight on UFC Fight Night on Saturday, explains how he funded his...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Wine giant Gallo closing facility, laying off at four other locations
Gallo, the largest U.S. wine company, is closing a Napa Valley production facility and has planned layoffs at four other California wineries...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Driver strikes 2 women in Sonoma, killing one of them
The two women were visiting Sonoma from out of state when a driver struck them, police said.
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
California leaders urge Noem not to let ICE reopen Dublin prison
California’s top congressional representatives are urging the Trump administration not to convert a shuttered federal prison in the Bay Area...
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
8 dead in Tahoe avalanche, making it one of deadliest in decades
Eight people were confirmed dead and one remains missing after a massive avalanche struck a guided backcountry ski group in the Castle Peak...
Houston Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Houston high school girls basketball: Pairings for the area playoffs
Houston high school girls basketball playoffs: Pairings and information for the UIL area round.
Houston Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Kevin Durant says burner account controversy is 'Twitter nonsense'
Kevin Durant said his 'teammates know what it is' after a social media burner account was critical of the Rockets.
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Oakland Mayor’s city-issued SUV stolen and found in Vallejo
The city-issued SUV used by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was stolen and later recovered in Vallejo, according to multiple people familiar with...
Elite Daily
February 18, 2026
Amber Has A Message For 'Love Is Blind' Fans Saying That She "Looks Old"
Amber Morrison noticed 'Love Is Blind' fans cracking jokes about her age, and posted the perfect response.
Houston Chronicle
February 18, 2026
Texas' upcoming football games against Notre Dame remain in limbo
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte can't confirm if Longhorns will keep home-and-away series with Notre Dame in 2028 and 2029.
Allure
February 18, 2026
Acne Acting Up? Reach for One of These Cleansers
Zits, meet your match.
San Francisco Chronicle
February 18, 2026