California Today: In San Francisco, It’s a Good Time to Be a Satirist

September 24, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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In San Francisco, It’s a Good Time to Be a Satirist

Artificial intelligence companies are becoming pervasive in the city, and a humorist finds them ripe for mocking.

‘Out in Public View’: Indian Americans Say Racism Is Front and Center

Social media posts, including from the Department of Homeland Security and a Texas Republican candidate, have helped stir fear among people of South Asian heritage.

Meta Unveils 3 Smart Glasses With Built-In A.I.

Artificial intelligence again dominated the company’s annual developer conference, as Mark Zuckerberg doubled down on how the technology can empower people.

Southern California Watches Warily as Two Hurricanes Churn Far Offshore

The storms won’t make landfall there, but even from a distance they could affect the state’s coastline.

3 Riders Sue Six Flags, Saying California Roller Coaster Caused Brain Injuries

The lawsuits accuse the company of failing to adequately warn passengers about the risks to riders of the X2 coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Salmon Are Thriving After Klamath River Dam Removals, Study Finds

The first fall runs of chinook salmon since the project in California and Oregon was completed have surpassed researchers’ expectations.

The Lucas Museum’s Architect Wants to Help You Escape From Reality

Ma Yansong, China’s reigning starchitect, lets his buildings wrapped in nature do the shouting.

Get the Perks of a 5-Star Hotel — Without Booking a Room

The cost of a night at a luxury hotel can be daunting, but you can get a taste of the gilded life for less by booking an experience. Here, six standouts.

Panic Time for Chargers? What N.F.L. Projection Model Says About L.A., Other 0-2 Teams

According to the N.F.L. Playoff Simulator, quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers have just a 12 percent change to make the playoffs.