Happy Presidents Day – February 16, 2026
Presidents Day – February 16, 2026 Did you know? Presidents Day was originally created to honor George Washington’s birthday, but today we proudly celebrate all U.S. Presidents and the leadership that has shaped the
Michael Silverblatt, ‘genius’ host of KCRW literary show ‘Bookworm,’ dies at 73
Silverblatt’s 30-minute show, which ran from 1989 to 2022, included interviews with celebrated authors including Gore Vidal, Kazuo Ishiguro, David Foster Wallace, Susan Orlean, Joan Didion and Zadie Smith.
A California county’s only hospital cleared a federal hurdle, but it still needs millions to reopen
A new federal law will restore the “critical access” designation for Glenn Medical Center, the only hospital in Glenn County. As a result, once it reopens, the hospital qualifies for full Medicare reimbursement, a key source of
Iran Signals Readiness For Nuclear Deal If US Lifts Sanctions
Iran has opened the possibility of striking a deal over its nuclear program with the United States provided that Washington lift its sanctions imposed on the regime.
The two separate lives of Gavin Newsom detailed in new memoir
In his new memoir “Young Man in a Hurry,” Gov. Gavin Newsom writes about the occasional interludes into his father’s life charmed by the Getty oil family’s affluence and the everyday struggle living with his single mom.
Bass helped Raman win reelection. Now Raman wants to unseat her. Some call it ‘a betrayal’
Raman’s last-minute run for mayor has shocked the city’s political elite and infuriated Bass’ supporters. Some observers called it a betrayal of Shakespearean proportions.