Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1952, San Francisco's Buena Vista Cafe began its quest to bring Irish coffee to America, as owner Jack Koeppler and writer Stan Delaplane spent a long night trying to get the cream to float. The cafe now serves up to 2,000 Irish coffees a day.

Would you pay $18 for Costco’s famous $1.50 hot dog combo? A Southern California startup is betting some people will, as we report below, with a delivery service that takes convenience to a whole new price level.

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Could eating more carbs actually help you age slower? Bread, pasta, and potatoes have spent decades on diet culture's blacklist, blamed for everything from blood sugar spikes to expanding waistlines. But researchers who tracked 20 blood markers in adults ages 65 to 75 found something surprising. After just four weeks on a certain diet, one group's biological clock had run back more than a year. So, what carbs can you embrace and which ones should you avoid? Ayla has the full story on today's episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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California Clears Major Reservoir Permit

California water regulators approved a key water rights permit for Sites Reservoir last week, clearing the last major regulatory hurdle before construction.

The off-stream reservoir would sit west of Maxwell and hold up to 1.5 million acre-feet of water, diverted from the Sacramento River during high flows. At an estimated $7 billion, it would be one of California's largest new reservoirs in half a century.

Supporters say the state needs the storage as its population grows and its water supply becomes less predictable. Jerry Brown, who heads the Sites Project Authority, said the reservoir would serve cities, farms, and some environmental needs.

Several tribes and fishing and conservation groups opposed the permit, warning it could reduce flows that endangered salmon and sturgeon need, degrade Delta water quality and flood ancestral sites. One tribal advocate called the vote a second major blow to tribes in a week.

25 Runners Hospitalized After Half Marathon

Twenty-five runners sought hospital treatment after Sunday’s Santa Barbara Half Marathon, six more than first reported, all with similar symptoms officials could not immediately explain.

More than 7,500 people participated in the race. Run Local, the organizer, said it had no reason to believe anything out of the ordinary happened beyond the heat-related illness and exhaustion common to long endurance events.

As of Monday morning, Cottage Health said 19 of those hospitalized had been discharged and six remained in stable condition. Doctors were still working out whether heat or another factor was to blame.

Police opened an investigation into what they called “suspicious circumstances” but have not identified a common cause. Online rumors that water at a hydration station may have been contaminated remain unconfirmed. Temperatures reached 86 degrees Sunday, and organizers pointed to heat exhaustion as a possible explanation.

Prosecutors Eye Newsom Clemency Fight

District attorneys across California are weighing a court challenge to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s move to commute all 548 of the state’s death sentences.

The plan covers some of the state’s most notorious condemned inmates, including serial killers Randy Kraft and Charles Ng. Each would see a death sentence become life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Most of the commutations are not Newsom’s to grant alone. Because 382 of the 548 inmates have more than one felony conviction, the state Supreme Court must approve them. Prosecutors say the move overrides jury verdicts, while California voters have twice rejected efforts to repeal the death penalty.

Newsom has said the state cannot morally carry out executions and stressed that the move does not repeal the death penalty or stop prosecutors from seeking it in future cases, where those decisions remain with prosecutors, juries, and courts.

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➤ San Francisco: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky pledged $100 million to improve city parks, the largest single-donor gift in city history. The first $39 million will fund upgrades at five parks, with the rest going toward future projects. (More)

➤ Bay Area: A strengthening El Niño is fueling dense morning fog as coastal waters run 7 to more than 10 degrees above average. The warmer water adds moisture to the air, potentially bringing more foggy mornings through winter. (See Details)

➤ Butte County: James Lopez, 34, a former Paradise Unified School District transportation director, was arrested after a manhunt. He faces two grand theft charges for allegedly stealing district property and using a school credit card to buy camping gear while on the run. Other allegations remain under investigation. (More)

➤ Sacramento: The Associated Press has projected Richard Barrera as California's next superintendent of public instruction, defeating Sonja Shaw. He takes office in January, as a new governor-appointed education commissioner is set to take over some of the position's authority. (See Details)

➤ Pacifica: Recreational Dungeness crab season opened over the weekend, but crabbers are seeking new spots after major cracks forced Pacifica Pier to close in June. The commercial season is delayed until at least Jan. 1. (More)

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➤ Del Rey: More than 150 workers were evacuated from the POM Wonderful factory on Sunday after a commercial-grade cleaning solution leaked and left employees feeling ill. Firefighters evaluated 58 people and took 11 to the hospital. Officials called it an isolated incident. (More)

➤ Fresno: City officials are proposing higher water and sewer rates, starting with a $1.77 monthly increase in 2027. A public hearing is set for Dec. 29, and about 180,000 customers will receive protest cards. The increases can be blocked if a majority of ratepayers formally object. (See Details)

➤ Also Fresno: A ruptured water main caused major flooding and a large sinkhole near Clovis and Butler avenues early Monday. Some homes were flooded with about 3 feet of water, prompting road closures and voluntary evacuations. (More)

➤ Bakersfield: Gil Carrillo, the retired detective who helped catch the Night Stalker, is backing efforts to identify a woman and child murdered in 1923. Police have reopened the cold case, hoping DNA testing can finally give the victims names. (Read Story)

➤ Farmersville: The Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated a new headstone for Mary Rose Humphrey Hull, the only known Revolutionary War patriot's widow buried in California. A genealogist and two farmers unearthed her original marker, which had been buried for decades. (Read Story)

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➤ Los Angeles: Nearly 150 firefighters battled a massive fire that spread between two commercial buildings near Vernon early Monday. Crews contained the blaze after more than four hours, with no injuries reported. The cause remains under investigation. (See Details)

➤ LAX: An Air France flight came within about one nautical mile of an American Airlines jet shortly after both departed Saturday. The FAA says the Air France plane made an authorized turn into the other aircraft's path. The incident remains under investigation. (More)

➤ San Diego: ICE took an 8-year-old Haitian boy into custody during an immigration check-in, drawing criticism from school officials. Federal authorities say his uncle lacked proof of guardianship. The boy remains in government care. (See Details)

➤ Also San Diego: A new UC Riverside study found that Tijuana River sewage pollutants can travel seven times farther underwater than expected before becoming airborne. Researchers detected the pollution as far north as La Jolla, about 22 miles from the river mouth. (See Report)

➤ Menifee: A hot-air balloon made an emergency landing in a neighborhood Saturday, touching down in a field behind a home. No one was hurt, and a witness said the balloon appeared to have a tear. (See Video)

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➤ Kyle Larson, the Elk Grove native, clinched his second straight NASCAR Cup Series title, his third overall, Sunday at Homestead-Miami, becoming the first back-to-back champion since Jimmie Johnson. (More)

➤ The Sacramento Kings traded second-year guard Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two future second-round draft picks, parting with their 2025 first-round selection just over a year after drafting him. (More)

➤ USA Pickleball crowned its national champions in San Diego over the weekend, drawing an estimated 2,500 players from 46 states and 12 countries. Professionals competed for $225,000 in prize money. (More)

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➤ Google, Meta, and TikTok filed separate federal lawsuits to block California's new law barring "addictive" feeds and autoplay for users under 16, arguing it violates free speech. The state says it is defending kids online. The law takes effect Jan. 1. (More)

➤ Fathers, a Bay Area organic lager brand, raised $2 million in new funding, with Food Network chef Robert Irvine joining as its largest investor. The Lafayette-based company plans to expand distribution into Southern California and eventually New York. (More)

➤ No Tip, a Southern California startup, is delivering Costco food-court staples at steep markups, with a $1.50 hot dog combo running $18 and a pizza $30. The service isn't affiliated with Costco and doesn't require a membership. (More)

➤ UC Investments, the University of California's investment arm, bought the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay for $193 million, adding the oceanfront resort to a portfolio worth some $300 billion. The deal did not require a vote of the UC regents. (More)

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➤ A San Diego groom underwent emergency spinal surgery days before his wedding, but hospital staff saved the big day. Sharp Grossmont Hospital organized an outdoor ceremony in under 36 hours, complete with a wheelchair ramp, live music, and flowers arranged by fellow patients. (Read Story)

➤ A Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes lookalike contest brought fans to San Francisco's Lafayette Park. The event, inspired by a new documentary, featured staring contests, dance battles and mock business pitches. (Read Story)

➤ Former NFL player Isaac Rochell launched the Garage Dads app, helping fathers connect for early-morning workouts and friendship. What began as a neighborhood routine in Southern California now has chapters nationwide. (Read Story)

➤ A massive black pig found roaming a Southern California neighborhood is now up for adoption in Pomona after humane officers rescued it. Photos show the hefty stray strolling along a sidewalk before being taken to safety. (Read Story)

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➤ Could the carbs we’ve spent decades blaming for unhealthy aging actually wind your biological clock back by years? (Listen Now)

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➤ Ohio State has suspended a fraternity chapter after video from a weekend party appeared to show two people on fire. (Hear Story)

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Would you want a pet where you work?

No, too distracting: 36%
Yes, I’d love it: 32%
Maybe, depends on the pet: 27%
Other: 5%

San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is forever compared to New York’s Central Park. Which one is actually bigger, and by how much?

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