Santa’s Little Helpers: RCU, Friedman’s, CVNL and KZST help fill Santa’s sack

Santa got an assist this week in his yearly yuletide efforts to ensure a happy Christmas to all the good girls and boys of Sonoma County. The annual Secret Santa program—in which individuals, families, schools, nonprofits and
Jeff Lynne talks ‘emotional’ final ELO show, and what’s next for him
Kayla Bartkowski/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Jeff Lynne’s ELO is set to say their final farewell to the road in London when they headline BST Hyde Park on July 13, and Lynne tells Mojo magazine, “It will
Bruce Springsteen releases 'Songs Under Cover Vol. 3' playlist
Harold Feng/Getty Images Bruce Springsteen has shared a new addition to his live series, posting a third playlist of live covers he’s performed throughout his career. Bruce Springsteen The Live Series: Songs Under Cover Vol. 3 is made up of
New Jersey rocker Southside Johnny Lyon retires from touring
Donald Kravitz/Getty Images Legendary New Jersey rocker Southside Johnny has retired from touring, according to an announcement canceling his Dec. 31 performance at the Count Basie Center in Red Bank, New Jersey. “After a hugely successful 50-year
Brian May looks back at the cover of Queen's self-titled debut in latest episode of 'Queen The Greatest'
Queen Production Ltd. Queen continues to celebrate the release of a box set dedicated to their 1973 self-titled debut album, and in the latest edition of Queen The Greatest, guitarist Brian May is taking a deep dive into the album’s artwork.
See Elton John's gravity-defying new figure at Madame Tussauds London
Elton John at 1975 gig that inspired new figure; Chris Barham/Mirrorpix/Getty Images Most celebrity wax figures at Madam Tussauds museums show the star standing up or sitting down. But a new figure of Elton John, unveiled Dec. 20
Julian Lennon reveals second skin cancer scare
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Julian Lennon, eldest son of The Beatles‘ John Lennon, is opening up about a recent health scare, revealing on social media he had surgery to remove melanoma from his skin. The musician shared that ahead of
Bridge Too Far? Tolls raised on 7 Bay Area bridges

Commuting to and from work in the North Bay just got a little more expensive, as officials this month approved a plan to raise bridge tolls from 2025 through 2030. As of Jan. 1, the cost to
Jon Bon Jovi teams with Jason Kelce & pals for 'Run Rudolph Run' cover
Vera Y Records Christmas is just days away, but the festive tunes keep on coming. Jason Kelce and his charity musical project The Philly Specials have already released singles featuring Boyz II Men and Stevie Nicks, but
The Clash, Prince to be honored with the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
Allan Tannenbaum/Getty Images British punk band The Clash and legendary superstar Prince have been chosen to receive the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be handed out during the Academy’s Special Merit Awards Ceremony during Grammy week