A nearly 15-hour hostage standoff inside a downtown Bakersfield bank building ended early Wednesday when FBI personnel shot and killed the man who had barricaded himself inside, police said. All 10 hostages were freed unharmed and reunited with their families.

California’s race for governor is already crowded. But do voters know who's actually running? SFGATE’s Anabel Sosa spent a day asking San Francisco voters to identify the candidates by face.

Lake Mead’s historically low water levels are now the backdrop for a massive patriotic display on Hoover Dam, recently unveiled to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.

North Italia, the little sister to the Cheesecake Factory, opened its first Northern California location in late March in downtown Walnut Creek — right next door to the Cheesecake Factory.

Joe Lo who works near Fisherman’s Wharf and often swings by Pier 39 after clocking out. He first noticed a sea lion that was noticeably bigger than the rest on Saturday, March 14. “He woke up and swam off and spooked the rest of the sea lions,” Lo told SFGATE. “I’d never seen one that huge before."

Oakland Zoo’s newest addition — Crimson, a 3-week-old male mountain lion cub — was rescued last Friday after being orphaned in Southern California.

A dancing robot at a Cupertino Haidilao went off-script this week, knocking dishes off a table as diners watched. It kept dancing — arms swinging, body jerking — as three servers grabbed a strap around its neck and tried to pull it away. Its apron, a Zootopia 2 promotional number, read: “I’m good.”

The Counterculture Museum near the corner of Haight and Ashbury looks back on the hippie movement that brought nearly 100,000 young people to San Francisco in search of alternative ways of living.

San Francisco’s Vaillancourt Fountain caught fire as it was being disassembled on Wednesday morning, sending plumes of smoke into the sky as flames licked the sculpture’s 10-ton cantilevered arms.

Noma chef René Redzepi, who recently stepped away from the restaurant amid abuse allegations, speaks about his Apple TV series 'Omnivore' and says he never intended to tell people what they should eat.

Lamentamos profundamente el fallecimiento de Kyle Busch, doble campeón de la NASCAR, a los 41 años. Un piloto excepcional y una figura clave en el deporte.

If you don't like abortion, don't have one - a bad argument🤷 There does not need to be a conflict between mother and unborn baby. https://righttolife.org.uk/news/born-at-just-25-weeks-and-weighing-14-ounces-baby-eloise-is-finally-home-after-five-months-in-hospital

I read dozens of reports each year as part of my job reviewing their accommodation requests and I have a lot of suggestions for how to make sure your learning disability & ADHD evaluation reports answer the questions disability services offices may have. Listen now: https://bit.ly/LDAp14   #EduSky

L'abondance d'énergie nous protège ! Jean-Marc Jancovici - Balade Mentale - 15/10/2025 #jancovici #écologie #climat #science

1/2 www.instagram.com/reel/DYV1SsJ... The irony of the situation I don’t know why it’s the simple things that really keep the morale high. The vehicle is absolutely living up to its “super secure and strong” reputation… no?

#truth #corrupt #government

#NoKings SUPPORT TRUTH AND ETHICS IN JOURNALISM PROPICS CANADA MEDIA LTD propicscanada. com #viral #trending #NewsUpdate #Trump #ethics #journalism #freedom #truth

A special tribute to a local teen with a terminal illness. Watch 4 News Now at 6 to be part of Owen's special night.

A welfare check needs to done and immediately. Like WTAF Fox News?! Cr; @radical_left_thug

BREAKING: Trump just said he doesn’t think about Americans’ financial situation: “Not even a little bit.” Tell that to families in Northwest Georgia dealing with higher costs every day. Clay Fuller, are you with him, or with the people you claim to represent? #GA14

Gift cards are live on my website! Make sure to buy within the sale dates Nov 27-Dec 15 It’s my way of saying thank you for supporting this crazy tattoo journey I’m on. I couldn’t have done it without you Let’s go! You’re basically printing free money #tattooideas #giftideas #orangecountytattoo

Trump lied about the Warrior Divedend Check #news #politics #military #trump #money

🚨🍿 Trump invites Tim Cook to explain basic economics to Mark Carney after Canada demands 15% of revenue from Apple, Netflix, Amazon, and Disney. Have Canadians had enough of this economically illiterate Liberal government yet?🤡

If Trump actually cared about our military, he wouldn’t: - Appoint the least qualified SecDef in history - Try to fire 80k from the VA - Erase holocaust and civil rights memorials It’s an embarrassment to those we should honor most.

Bdelloid rotifer, aquatic micro organism with a chainsaw like mouth. The males died out millions of years ago so the remaining females clone themselves through parthenogenesis. To keep genetic diversity they employ horizontal gene transfer.

I'm not usually nesh about these things but it's fucking freezing out there.

Storm Team 4 Brian Niznansky spoke with weather enthusiasts Tuesday at the Slinger Community Library. Chad and Williams both slept through last week's tornado warnings. This is a good reminder that there are several ways to get severe weather warnings. Don't rely on sirens to wake you up.

Oh my goodness two babes #Birds chestnut backed chickadees

Package Piledriver! Good grief! #AEWDoN ➡️ allelitewrestling.com/aewonppv

Oh shit! Even the Fox Propaganda Network knows what's a "win" with Iran and what's a failure...

#preworkout #nootropics #fitnessdrinks #gymtok #focusfuel #energydrinks #rootbeer #rootbeerinthecowboyheel #sodavibes #nostalgiaflavors #drinktok #sodatok #gorillamind #gorillamindenergy #energydrinknews #drinkleak #newdrinkalert #supplementnews #energyhype @gorillamind @gorillamindenergy

🏒 After taking a cross check in the first period Matt Boldy weaves through the entire Dallas Stars defense to find Joel Erickkson Ek for an easy goal! Wild and Stars are tied 2-2! #MNWild

Food security starts with protecting the land that feeds us. The Prime Ag Land Protection Bill, brought forward by Alison Penfold, is about securing food production in a growing world. Mallee’s prime ag land must be protected — once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Boston was alive with pride, purpose, and unity today. I had the joy of celebrating with my amazing friends Danapel, Caroline, and Margo. So many incredible organizations came out—marching, cheering, and showing love. It was peaceful, powerful, and filled with people from all walks of life. 🤟🏼😌🏳️‍🌈

Houthis down another U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone over Yemen, marking another loss for American military assets in the region.

El obispo de la Diócesis de Canarias espera que el plan de movilidad para la visita del papa se defina pronto.

また　明日　ね　　20260525 #恋　#放課後　#ふたり

Georgian police beat a civilian somewhere near Gori. (And he’s not even a protester). I also hear the police swear at him. 📷 via TV Pirveli

Great news for parents up and down the coast interested in inclusive education options: 🏫Monkseaton Middle School will now offer inclusive mainstream provision for Year 5 to Year 11, ensuring a stable and supportive learning journey for all. Hear more from Councillor Martin Murphy!📣

Lots of Finches, who get rudely interrupted by an asshole Blackbird. Still nothing here for you, fuckhead.

Have to go to TikTok to get major news about what is going on at Delaney detention center…. Pathetic. We will be seeing lawsuits for a decade after Dems take control. Keep voting out there on every level !! 🗳️🌊

Divine Dominion pouring it on! #AEWCollision

Protesters take note: umbrellas ☔️ gas masks 😷 Be prepared #fightforjustice #democracy #wethepeople

Every step you take helps build the future of the InterLink ecosystem. In Web3, trust is earned through real participation. By completing missions, verifying your identity, and staying active in the community, you strengthen the Human Network and unlock new opportunities. #InterLink #ITLG #ITL

I've been making good progress with my turn based tactics game. I'm currently focused on the core mechanics and iterating as needed. I like where things are going! Online multiplayer works really well too. #indiegame #turnbased #gaming #unrealengine

"That's the beauty of [public health]... it's lots of different things." In the latest episode of Public Health Spotlight, made with Panoramic Associates, Siobhan Farmer, Director of Public Health @gloucestershirecc.bsky.social shares her insights into the role. 🎧 👀 ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight

Arsenal vs managerless Burnley. The picks. 💰 ⚽ Gyokeres — Gyokeres things incoming 🎯 Saka — 2 or 3 assists, with or without a goal Scoring game. Back both. 💰 #Gyokeres #Saka #Arsenal #PremierLeague #Statrdraft

He’s not evil... just really into paperwork (which may be worse) 💀📜 Mordain arrives to audit your entire kingdom. Tell us, noble Kings: Tell us: how did you survive his audit? 💀 #TheKingIsWatching #IndieGame #HalloweenMonth

I’m celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting famous quotes from some of my favorite women. Stop by my Capitol office and take a look!

Guess I’ll always be the ‘crazy conspiracy theorist’ for asking questions 😂 🎪 #ThinkForYourself #QuestionEverything #CriticalThinking #OpenMinded #ConspiracyTheory

While most of us struggle to survive on Earth, a luxury hotel for the ultra-wealthy is being developed in space. The Voyager Station is a $200 billion rotating space station where a 3-night stay will cost over $5 million. The dystopian sci-fi film Elysium, where the rich live on a luxury space

#Patriots kicker Andy Borregales and his wife Steph found out they are having a baby boy 💙 Congrats to them both!

T in 2008: Anyone who invades the Middle East under false pretenses should be impeached.🤣🙄😂 "George H W Bush got us into a horrible war with lies".🤔

❤️ 🧲 One breath-hold, two maps, three slices: SMS-Multimapping makes cardiac MRI faster, clearer, and more patient-friendly. 🚀 pdf 👉 www.journalofcmr.com/article/S109... Dr. Chenxi Hu explains below 👇 #WhyCMR

ALL I WANTED TO DO WAS MAKE GOD'S SCARED HOLY PIZZA

Status Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social Journalist Chuck Modiano shares his experience in ICE detention with Status Coup's Jordan Chariton @jordanchariton.bsky.social 📹Michelle Blue

Pope Leo XIV's warning on AI - that unchecked development risks normalising war, concentrating power, weakening accountability and lowering the threshold for violence - is welcomed by @aoav.bsky.social aoav.org.uk/2026/pope-le...

Rep. Walkinshaw: "During the shutdown in 2025, Sec. Noem bought two top of the line G700 Gulfstream jets…[Sec. Mullins] regularly uses the G700 with the leather seats to fly home to Oklahoma after he's finished a tough work week working Monday through Thursday."

Sanibel city leaders are approving a $278,000 contract with Stantec Consulting Services to design a new fishing pier and replace the old structure damaged by Hurricane Ian. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/sanibel-pier-rebuild-hurricane-damage/71470482 

What does the vandalism of international solidarity mean for those in greatest need? And how do we fight back? My speech at @ucm.es in Madrid. #moralambition #87MillionLives