After Wesley LePatner was killed in a Manhattan office building, parts of the internet lit up—not with grief, but with jokes, memes, and mock eulogies. Maya Sulkin reports on what happens when some people mistake murder for justice.

She'd been running the bar with her business partner for years. Then they found out they're cousins. sfgate.com/food/article/s…

We are saddened by the passing of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and a four-time spaceflight veteran. Lovell's life and work inspired millions. His courage under pressure helped forge our path to the Moon and beyond—a journey that continues today. go.nasa.gov/41tbrpq

It is with sadness that the AC Transit Board of Directors announces the passing of Director H.E. Christian Peeples. He leaves a legacy of service to the people of the East Bay, as one of the longest-serving board members in our history. 1/4 Full release: actransit.org/press-release/…

I just bought Nancy Friedman 3 coffees on Buy Me a Coffee! 🎉 You can support them here — buymeacoffee.com/NancyFriedman

On August 10, 1928, the Cal Varsity 8 won Olympic Gold, racing down the narrow Sloten Canal in Amsterdam to defeat the British in the final. It was the first of a record three Olympic Gold Medals won by California Rowing on behalf of the United States.

Security seemed to have prepared his whole life for this moment. 👍😂

Near Misses by David Weir - You never know who you're talking to! open.substack.com/pub/davidweir/…

E. Jean Carroll has allowed director Ivy Meeropol to chronicle her storied life and career in the new feature documentary film 'Ask E. Jean' More: rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-m…

with all of the technology available, someone with a straight face is going to say that they could not see the sideshow participants assemble. There are no readers that can tell us who's FastTrack, cell phone, or enabled vehicle was there. Is it the politicians or is it the

100 Days of Barbara Lee in Oakland #EmpowerOakland open.substack.com/pub/empoweroak…

Graham Greene, a Canadian actor best known for his Oscar-nominated turn in the 1990 film “Dances with Wolves,” died on Monday in Toronto after a battle with long illness. He was 73. variety.com/2025/film/obit…

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. nytimes.com/2025/08/31/tec… #2setsofbooks

Saturday, Sept 6, join us for a community open house event at the newly reopened Station 10, located at 172 Santa Clara Ave.

And just like that, a magician was born.

UC Berkeley has provided the personal information of roughly 160 students, staff and faculty to the federal government in a directive from the UC Office of the President dailycal.org/news/campus/uc…

11 years ago, filmmaker Mimi Chakarova began following young people trying to turn their lives around by becoming firefighters and medics through Bay EMT, a free training program. The result, 'In the Red' is screening in Oakland on Sept. 22. Read our Q&A: missionlocal.org/2025/09/qa-in-…

"So little is broadly known of the facts in our society that we all need to become learners, workers and teachers at the same time..." #DavidWeir open.substack.com/pub/davidweir/…

Comms pros: Step inside the world of city hall communicators and learn firsthand how bold strategies, innovative ideas, and cross-city partnerships are shaping the Bay Area's narrative. #sfbayarea - October 16 at the Westin St. Francis