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A vibrant celebration of Día de los Muertos with the La Catrina statue in Oakland.

Oakland Día de los Muertos event unveils 34-foot La Catrina statue

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over Oakland's Fruitvale District, the streets buzzed with an energy that was palpable. Families and friends, dressed in vibrant colors, gathered to celebrate a tradition that transcends generations: Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the...

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Live Shots: Shaboozey’s twang charmed the boots off The Masonic

Everybody s favorite Nigerian American hip hop cowboy hit the stage at The Masonic on October 23, bringing to life his concept album full of gunsmoke and revenge. Shaboozey is on his Outlaws Never Die tour delivering songs from his latest LP The Outlaw Cherie Lee and Other Western Tales, about a...

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Thousands celebrate Dia de los Muertos in the Bay Area

On Sunday, thousands of people celebrated Dia de los Muertos with events in the Bay Area. In Oakland, tens of thousands of people came out to the Fruitvale neighborhood for one of city’s largest Dia de los Muertos celebrations. The free, family-friendly festival featured live music, traditional...

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Heidi Klum reveals Halloween costume as her iconic party marks 25 years

Heidi Klum underwent a bloody transformation to become a giant, gruesome severed hand for her annual Halloween party in New York on Saturday, 25 years after she began hosting the much-anticipated event. Klum was unrecognizable, with only her eyes and mouth showing, blood dripping from her mouth as...

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A colorful DIY Halloween costume made from household items

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Costume designer shares quick, budget-friendly DIY Halloween ideas

As the sun sets on another October day, Atherton residents are gearing up for Halloween. The excitement in the air is palpable, especially for families looking to create memorable moments without breaking the bank. Meg Neville, a professional costume designer with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley ,...

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Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff file for divorce, following months of speculation

Actor Margaret Qualley and musician Jack Antonoff have called it quits. The couple, who have been married since Aug. 2023, filed for divorce Oct. 30 in Kings County Supreme Court in Brooklyn, New York. It comes months after the Bleachers frontman was spotted attending Taylor Swift’s July wedding...

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Daniel Cashman celebrating his record-setting bowling performance with family and friends.

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Concord bowler honored for record-setting series of games

On a crisp autumn evening, the atmosphere inside Clayton Valley Bowl in Concord buzzed with excitement. Family, friends, and fellow bowlers gathered, their eyes fixed on the lanes, where Daniel Cashman was about to make history. As he rolled his final ball, a hush fell over the crowd, and when the...

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Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year

From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.

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Shapeshifters Cinema hosting experimental film series for Halloween

Shapeshifters Cinema, located in Oakland's Jack London Square, is hosting a film series for Halloween called "The Haunted Frame." This special Halloween cine-séance brings together a program of haunting films by artists who aren't afraid to look into the darkness to see what hides within.

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How 49ers QB Brock Purdy made GM John Lynch realize he was a special talent

Programming note: Matt Maiocco s interview with John Lynch on 49ers Game Plan airs at 9 p.m. Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy continues to solidify himself as the 49ers franchise quarterback, leading San Francisco its best start to a season since 2019. General manager John Lynch, speaking...

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Here comes Luka Dončić, and Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg won't flinch

It took Yaxel Lendeborg only 10 days to climb to a place most NBA players can’t get to in 10 years. He already is a marked man – by opposing coaches and opposing players. He has zoomed up the scouting report on Golden State’s offense as the No. 2 concern. As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face...

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How does the NBA Cup work? Format, groups and schedule for the 2026 tournament

Who will win the fourth edition of the Emirates NBA Cup? Introduced in the 2023-24 campaign as an in-season tournament, the NBA Cup offers teams and players an extra shot to lift a trophy, along with cash bonuses based on performance. The Los Angeles Lakers won the first ever edition of the event,...

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