What to watch: ‘Is This Thing On?’, ‘Anaconda’ worth holiday trip to theater
And 'Song Sung Blue' cashes in on Neil Diamond songs and winning performances by Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman
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Restaurants, Food and Drink
Ube matcha, Indian cuisine, fibermaxxing and other delicious dining trends for 2026
When we go to restaurants in 2026, we’ll be looking for spicy flavors, new takes on old favorites and some good company.
Travel
It’s 43 hours from LA to Chicago. These train people like it that way
The Southwest Chief from L.A. to Chicago is a unique way to see the country.
Pets and Animals
Scientists are learning how noise affects Bay Area wildlife as they work to conserve wetland birds amid a roaring urban soundscape
The Bay Area is a permanent or temporary home for 250 different species of resident and migratory birds. Noise can affect their stress response, interfere with their ability to listen for predators and prey, and alter their vocalizations.
Advice
Asking Eric: They’ve gone off the rails with their wedding registry
Yes, the inappropriateness has been discussed with them.
Home and Garden
Creating a simple garden sanctuary for year-round relaxation
Studies show that spending time in a garden reduces stress.
Restaurants
Ube matcha, Indian cuisine, fibermaxxing and other delicious dining trends for 2026
When we go to restaurants in 2026, we’ll be looking for spicy flavors, new takes...
Health
Fired Stanford researcher gets probation for altering cancer data with insults like ‘doctor too stupid’
Naheed Mangi, 70, was sentenced 12 years after her crime of conviction, which involved hacking...
Entertainment
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
Bamonte is featured on a number of The Cure's albums, including 1992's “Wish.”