Tom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Picket Fences," dies at 93

Tom Skerritt died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.

• Oct 22

Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS

Christina Applegate said on her MeSsy podcast that her doctor recently revealed she did not have multiple sclerosis.

• Oct 20

Netflix cutting workforce as its revenue growth slows

The layoffs will affect the company's product, tech, legal and HR teams, Netflix leaders said in a memo to employees.

• Oct 14

RJ Mitte, "Breaking Bad" actor, dies at 34

RJ Mitte rose to fame playing Walter White Jr. on the hit series "Breaking Bad."

• Oct 12

Selma Blair arrested after allegedly biting flight attendant

Actor Selma Blair was arrested after an incident on board a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy International Airport Sunday night.

• Oct 16

Eva Marie Saint, "North by Northwest" star, dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint won an Oscar for her film debut opposite Marlon Brando in "On the Waterfront." She bucked many Hollywood conventions throughout her lengthy career.

• Oct 6

Paramount closes $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery

The merger unites two major movie studios, news operations CBS News and CNN and cable networks including Comedy Central and TNT.

• Oct 6

Jim Bakker, who co-founded "The PTL Club" but fell into disgrace, dies at 86

Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died at 86.

• Oct 6

Oakland's Children's Fairyland getting $5 million in state funding for major upgrades

Children's Fairyland in Oakland, a favorite among generations of Bay Area families, is getting a cash infusion from the state for overdue repairs and upgrades.

• Oct 5

Bay Area's Latin rock scene honors, immigrant community and heritage

"When it comes to music, we all speak the same language."

• Oct 1

Northern California childhood friends take on "The Amazing Race"

A Northern California friendship that started at age three is now taking two Placer County natives around the world.

• Oct 1

Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died

Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.

• Sep 29

2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Taylor Swift

Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.

• Sep 27

The New York Film Festival returns with obsessions, deceptions and monsters

Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.

• Sep 25

California's inaugural Dolly Parton Day celebrated in San Francisco's Union Square

Fans of the late Dolly Parton gathered to celebrate her life in San Francisco's Union Square on Friday as part of California's first-ever Dolly Parton Day.

• Sep 25

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