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What’s like got to do with it? Sara Levine on the art of ‘difficult’ women
Her 2012 novel “Treasure Island!!!" remains a cult classic.
One Tech Tip: Escape the AI junk crowding your social media and music streams
A few platforms have rolled out settings and features to help minimize AI-generated content.
Column: Nearing age 100, it’s springtime for Mel Brooks in new Judd Apatow documentary
Mel Brooks is the centerpiece of a thoughtfully thrilling documentary on HBO Max.
Broadway and Hollywood songwriter Marc Shaiman looks back with pessimistic humor in memoir
The book covers his journey from Bette Midler's musical director to scoring films.
Inside Super Bowl week’s concerts, parties and celebrity scene heading into big game
For first-timers and returning visitors alike, Super Bowl week moves quickly.
These are the greatest Westerns of all time, according to the experts
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It's a good time to watch Clint Eastwood, "Blazing Saddles" and "Shane," among many others
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics
The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 6.
Why mystery readers will be seeing a lot of the detective DS Cross book series
Tim Sullivan's popular U.K. titles are coming out in the U.S.
Video games 2026: 5 projects that we’re excited to play
The release of 'Grand Theft Auto VI' in 2026 will dominate the gaming world --...
Santa Cruz couple rekindle past relationship on Hallmark+ series ‘Second Chance Love’
Picture this: You had a summer romance 15 years ago, and while you liked the...
Complete list of 2026 Golden Globe Award winners
Here's a list of winners at Sunday's Golden Globes.
Watch: Golden Globes red carpet and backstage interviews
See the stars' arrivals, fashion shots and celebrity interviews.
‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ take top honors at Golden Globes
Many of the Oscar favorites won.
How rodeo clowns have evolved, from funnymen to bullfighters — with lives on the line
They've been integral parts of rodeo for almost as long as these competitions have existed.
Barbara Rose Shuler, Intermezzo: Celebrating the ‘architects of our cultural life’
This alliance of men and women who make the magic possible has been serving the...
The Golden Globes are this week. Here’s what to know about the first major show of awards season
The show airs live at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS and streams live on Paramount+.
‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams doesn’t expect to live much longer
'Things are changing fast,' the East Bay 'Dilbert' cartoonist said, explaining that prostate cancer has...
TV for winter 2026: A new ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff, ‘Bridgerton’ returns and Nicole Kidman leads a new series
Our picks for the new TV season include some rehashed titles as well as some...
With new memoir, Tom Freston hopes to show young people there are multiple paths to success
Freston, now 80, has penned a memoir, “Unplugged.”
Barbara Rose Shuler, Intermezzo: Catching up on holiday concerts
More concert bounty just came to my attention happening over the next two weekends.
Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: We’ve got Christmas for you, too
If you missed the debut public performance by Slim Checkers on Halloween, there’s a chance...
Kate Baer wrote her poems ‘with you in mind’
Baer talked about her new book and the precocious midlife crisis she weathered while writing...
The best mystery novels of 2025
2025 was another outstanding year for mystery novels.
Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. ‘could be a problem’ because of size of market share
Trump says he will be involved in the decision about whether federal regulators should approve...
10 notable books of 2025: A posthumous memoir about Epstein, ‘Hunger Games’ and reliving 2024
Suzanne Collins' prequel “Sunrise on the Reaping” sold over 4 million copies.
Author Tod Goldberg is fascinated by characters who make poor decisions
His latest book is the crime novel 'Only Way Out.'
Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: A look at the calendar before New Year’s
Onward into the brightly lit and festive December holidays and into the New Year.
Elaine Hsieh Chou aimed to write Asian American characters she hadn’t seen before
The author discusses her new collection, 'Where Are You Really From.'
Riding the Mushroom Train for fungi, fine wine and forest conservation
Once a year, Mendocino Area Parks Association (MendoParks), invites folks to join them on the...
Cameron Crowe looks back warmly in his memoir, ‘The Uncool’
Oscar-winning director and screenwriter Cameron Crowe's absorbing memoir. "The Uncool," chronicles his teen years interviewing...
Column: Women grapple with profound loneliness in a trio of new TV shows
The shows explore female loneliness, even if that's not how they're promoted.
How Gary Sinise is helping the nonprofit CreatiVets build ‘a place to go when the PTSD hits’
The nonprofit CreatiVets built a 24-hour arts center for veterans and a community hub.
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut
The 2026 Grammy Awards will air Feb. 1 live on CBS and Paramount+.
Salman Rushdie’s new book is his first fiction since a brutal attack. He tells us why
“The Eleventh Hour” marks a creative reset for the author.
Grammy voting, explained: How nominees and winners are picked
Here's a crash course on how Grammy voting works.
Top 13 horror movies of 2025: Do you agree with our No. 1 pick?
"Good Boy," "Weapons," "Sinners" are some of the films that make the list.
Need a Halloween costume? Check out this list inspired by 2025 pop culture
If you're looking for inspiration for costumes you can throw together (and, naturally, impress your...
Horror as a lifestyle: The rise of spooky and gothic shops
Horror-and-gothic-themed shopfronts, cafes, restaurants and bars have been popping up across America.
I joined a killer clown cult at Six Flags Fright Fest
I dressed up like a maniacal clown for the night.
Barbara Rose Shuler, Intermezzo: Theatre and symphony brighten autumn nights
The month ahead promises warmth, wit, and wonder. All reasons we gather.
New Bob Dylan box set features previously unreleased songs
Bob Dylan has been most generous in sharing outtakes from his career.
‘House of David’ star Michael Iskander says season two resonates beyond the religious
The series is part of a growing number of faith-based projects reaching beyond niche audiences.
How celebrity book clubs are using their platform to inspire a love of reading
From Oscar-winning actors to morning news hosts and Grammy-winning pop stars, here are the celebrity...
Here’s how to create a contest-winning Halloween costume
Don’t wait until the last minute to find the perfect outfit for the holiday.
Why many young adults turn on TV or movie subtitles, according to a new poll
About 4 in 10 adults under 45 use subtitles at least “often” when watching TV...
Column: You think your office is a sitcom? I worked at Toledo’s Blade newspaper, a loose inspiration for ‘The Paper’
The new Peacock sitcom set at a Toledo newspaper is by the creators of “The...
One Tech Tip: How to move your music library to another streaming platform
Here are some pointers to help you along with your musical migration.
Movie review: Matthew McConaughey steers a white-knuckle wildfire drama in ‘The Lost Bus’
McConaughey plays a bus driver who transported 22 kids to safety during the 2018 Camp...
Emmy Awards ratings up 8% with CBS audience of 7.4 million
It was the most-watched Emmys telecast since 2021.
Emmy Awards 2025: Full list of top winners
'The Studio' broke an Emmys comedy series record.
‘The Pitt’ wins drama Emmy Award as the ‘The Studio’ breaks Emmys comedy record
Seth Rogen’s Apple TV+ movie-business romp became the winningest comedy series ever in a season.
Photos: 2025 Emmy Awards red carpet standout fashion moments
Jason Segel, Walton Goggins and Justine Lupe are among the celebrities in attendance.
How to watch tonight’s 2025 Emmy Awards
Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers may stream the show live.
‘Slow Horses’ author Mick Herron reveals the secret origins of Slough House
The author discusses new novel 'Clown Town,' the Apple TV+ series starring Gary Oldman, touring...
Jennifer Givhan’s ‘Salt Bones’ addresses the silence around missing women
Jennifer Givhan is a Mexican American and Indigenous poet and novelist.
Americans still give awards shows consideration, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Just over half say they’ve watched clips from an awards show.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ review: In Season 5, the future of the building itself is at stake
Does this mean the series itself is finally winding down?
Mahjong nights draw young crowds to San Francisco bars and restaurants
Eventbrite reports a 179% increase in U.S. mahjong events from 2023 to 2024.
Will anything stop ‘The Studio’ and ‘Severance’ at the Emmys? A few predictions
Sunday’s 77th Primetime Emmy Awards arrive with clear favorites but few sure things.
Trump celebrates West Point alumni group canceling award ceremony to honor Tom Hanks
The president called the famous actor “destructive” and “WOKE" in his social media posts.
Look out, Hollywood. Video game franchises dominate Gen Alpha’s attention
Studios have started to catch on.
‘The Paper’ review: Trying (and failing) to recapture the magic of ‘The Office’
From the creators of "The Office," the mockumentary follows the workers of a struggling newspaper.
Column: Teen movies used to be a genre Hollywood took seriously, young audiences too. But good luck finding them in theaters today
Teen movies are a fascinating segment of cinema history.
Barbara Rose Shuler, Intermezzo: The shows of fall
We turn our attention to the new performing arts seasons on the Peninsula.
10 years in, and ‘Hamilton’ is still downright revolutionary
A filmed version smash hit musical hits movie theaters nationwide on Sept. 5.
24th annual West End Celebration brings in hundreds of locals
Running over the weekend, the free, family-friendly event is one of Monterey County’s largest community...
Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago talks songwriting, touring and hearing their music on TikTok
The pioneering alt-rock band is touring with Spoon and Fazerdaze.