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September 7, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Bears in Los Angeles Are Getting Their Close-Ups, Ready or Not

California has 60,000 black bears, and they are venturing far from their usual habitat in search of food and shelter. It’s the humans who have to adapt.

This San Francisco Artist’s Walls Have Boundary Issues

Joset Medina’s entire apartment is his canvas in the evolving project that he calls the “Unrestrained Garden.”

Ossoff and Talarico to Share Fund-Raising Event in Hollywood

The event with the Georgia and Texas Democrats will be hosted by Shonda Rhimes.

‘I Don’t Want to Die This Way’: Stranded for 15 Hours at Sea

Two longtime friends rented jet skis for an hourlong excursion. They ended up fighting for their lives.

Los Angeles District Bans Most A.I. for Students

New York City announced a similar plan. The Los Angeles moratorium appears to go further with strict limits even for older students.

Tony Vitello Q&A: Giants’ Manager on What He’s Learned During a Disappointing First Season

The Giants have had a losing record in each month during Tony Vitello’s first season as manager.

The Burning Man Crowd Is Getting Old

Last year, just one in 10 festivalgoers was in their 20s, according to researchers. A decade ago, the same group represented nearly 30 percent of attendees.

Tesla Begins Offering Rides in a Car Without a Steering Wheel

The new Cybercab embodies Elon Musk’s vision of cars that drive themselves, but it is not clear when the vehicle will be widely available.

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Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Laurie Ellen Pellicano.

Challah Bread

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