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June 29, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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U.C. Berkeley Will Start Institute Named for Pelosi

The Trump administration has been scrutinizing the University of California, Berkeley, which insists its new program will be a nonpartisan venture.

Weinstein Will Be Resentenced in California Rape Case

The disgraced film producer had been given 16 years in prison in one of several prosecutions that have had him behind bars since 2020.

Bodies of 117 Dogs Are Found at ‘No-Kill’ Sanctuary in California, Sheriff Says

Many of the dogs that were found buried at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Fortuna, Calif., showed evidence of bullet fragments, investigators said.

Comcast to Spin Off NBCUniversal, Ending a Long Union of Cable and Media

The media business, which owns NBC News and Universal Pictures, will be separated from Comcast’s cable and internet business, following a trend in the media industry.

L.G.B.T.Q. Figures Who Shaped History From the Margins

Their names may not be familiar, but they helped define queer art, activism and storytelling as we know it today.

Maren Hassinger Likes Her Art With a Twist

Her lively, gnarly sculpture stars in her biggest exhibition yet, “Living Moving Growing,” at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.

Come for the Books, Stay for the Power Tools

Libraries across the country are lending American Girl dolls, original artwork, musical instruments and ghost-hunting kits to help patrons save money and share resources.

Key Shohei Ohtani, LeBron James Rookie Cards Sell For More Than $2.5 Million Each

Two of the most valuable rookie cards for Shohei Ohtani and LeBron James sold through Goldin Auctions on Sunday night, as money continues to flood into the sports card market.

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Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Zucchini Pasta With Tuna and Chile Paste

By Melissa Clark

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30 minutes

Makes 2 to 3 servings

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