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The first batch of 2026 NBA All-Stars have been revealed. The starting fives for each conference were officially announced Tuesday in the midst of the MLK Day quadruple-header on NBC and Peacock. Here’s a look at the 2026 All-Star starters: Eastern Conference Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks (10th All-Star appearance) Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics (5th) Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks (3rd) Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons (2nd) Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers (2nd) Western Conference Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (12th) Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets (8th) Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers (6th) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder (4th) Victory Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs (2nd) NBA Jan 12 LeBron James to wear commemorative jersey patch for remainder of regular season NBA Dec 3, 2025 Giannis Antetokounmpo discussing future with Bucks amid trade rumors: Report The All-Star starters are determined based on a combination of voting by fans (50% of the vote), current NBA players (25%) and a media panel (25%). The seven reserves for each conference will be selected by NBA head coaches, with that group to be unveiled at a later date. Jokić and Antetokounmpo were the top scorers in the combined vote for each conference. The players who just missed the cut included Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. Here’s a look at the full results: This year’s All-Star Game will look a little different than past years, with a revamped U.S. vs. World format. There will be two U.S. teams and one World team competing in a round-robin tournament featuring four 12-minute games. The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is set for Sunday, Feb. 15, airing on NBC and Peacock. All events from All-Star Weekend, including the Slam Dunk Contest and Three-Point Contest, will be on NBC for the first time since 2002. This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.

A Gilroy man has been arrested in connection with 114 vehicle burglaries in a two-day period at apartment complexes near the Cisco Systems campus in North San Jose. The burglaries on Nov. 8 and 9 occurred in the parking garages of four multi-family housing developments, police said Friday. Two were near River Oaks Park — in the 300 block of Crescent Village Circle and the 3400 block of Iron Point Drive — and two near Tasman and Zanker — in the 3700 block of Casa Verde Street and the 100 block of Baypointe Parkway. “Over a hundred victims were terrorized by one senseless suspect who thought his actions would go unnoticed,” San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph said in a press release. “SJPD made sure you got our full attention and now you will face the consequences of victimizing our San Jose community.” Detectives executed a search warrant Wednesday at the Gilroy home of Ramses Hernandez Rivera, 23, and located evidence, police said. Rivera was already in custody at Santa Clara County Main Jail for an unrelated crime, police said. Anyone with information related to this or similar cases is asked to contact Detective Bergstrom of the San Jose Police Department Burglary Unit at 4318@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 277-4401.

What to KnowAfter just a field goal in the first quarter, Indiana scored the game’s first touchdown with about six minutes left in the second through tight end Riley Nowakowski powering the rock home.Miami running back Mark Fletcher Jr. suffered in the first half, but powered through for a 57-yard scoring run immediately in the second to make it 10-7.With the third quarter becoming a dogfight, a blocked punt landing in the end zone for Indiana increased the gap to 17-7. But Fletcher Jr. responded with his second score on the next drive.Hoosiers QB1 Fernando Mendoza made a memorable fourth-down touchdown run from 12 yards out, proving why he won the Heisman Trophy.Fifth-year quarterback Carson Beck, who left Georgia after four seasons, threw a costly pick on the Hurricanes’ final drive.Miami played underdog in front of a home crowd, as Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Dolphins, was the venue for the showdown.Indiana had never won the national championship. The 2026 appearance was also the program’s first in the final.Miami has won five national championships, but none since 2001. Along with the 2001 victory, the Hurricanes hoisted the trophy in 1983, 1987, 1989 and 1991. The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game was played between the top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers and the No. 10-seeded Miami Hurricanes. Follow along for live updates.

A San Francisco man died while working at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday evening, officials said. His death is being investigated as an accident. The worker was identified Monday as 28-year-old John Lacayanga by the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office. At the time of his death, Lacayanga was working for the Dubai National Air Travel Agency, also called “dnata,” which describes itself as “an Emirati airport services provider” that offers aircraft ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering services around the globe. At about 7 p.m. Sunday, the San Francisco Fire Department responded to the vehicle service road between Terminal 3 and the International Terminal Boarding Area G for a report of a solo vehicle accident and found Lacayanga under a cargo pallet he was apparently towing, according to airport officials. No other vehicles were involved. Representatives of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health were onsite and conducted interviews with the man’s employer. An SFO spokesperson forwarded a statement from the company saying it is working “with the relevant authorities to understand the circumstances of the incident” and is providing support to Lacayanga’s family. “We are deeply saddened to confirm that a dnata team member passed away whilst on duty at San Francisco International Airport on 18 January,” according to the statement. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to their family, friends and colleagues.” A sheriff’s office spokesperson said deputies responded to the initial call and then turned the case over to the coroner’s office.

NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued a rare S4 solar radiation storm on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, which is the first solar radiation storm rated at 4 (out of 5) since October 2003. This is combined with G4 level severe geomagnetic storm (G4) conditions as high energy particles reached the Earth’s upper atmosphere. Short term radio communication blackouts were observed ahead of what could be the most intense display of aurora borealis across the northern United States since November of last year. An S4 severe solar radiation storm is now in progress – this is the largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years. The last time S4 levels were observed was in October, 2003. Potential effects are mainly limited to space launch, aviation, and satellite operations. pic.twitter.com/kCjHj4XYzB— NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (@NWSSWPC) January 19, 2026 You may recall the views we had around the Bay Area also in May 2024, where many were able to get photos or time-lapse videos of aurora borealis on their cameras and smartphones using three seconds to 10-second time exposure settings. The vibrant colors are caused by upper atmospheric nitrogen and oxygen molecules reacting to the high energy solar particles, acting a bit like a neon tube. Astronomy Oct 9, 2024 Northern Lights forecast: Aurora borealis may be seen in parts of Bay Area San Diego County May 11, 2024 Northern lights, aurora borealis seen from San Diego County mountains On Monday, SWPC forecasters were expecting the peak of the current solar storm dayside Monday into early Tuesday morning timeframe. Aurora viewing for this most recent event has been vibrant across Europe and may continue to stay active into Monday night locally with aurora displays possible across Northern California to sunrise Tuesday morning. G4 (Severe) storm conditions first reached at 1938 UTC (2:38pm EST) upon CME shock arrival. Please continue to visit https://t.co/TV7Yw6Lq1Y for the latest information and updates. pic.twitter.com/rXtthPmP9C— NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (@NWSSWPC) January 19, 2026 G4 Watch in effect for 20 Jan UTC-day (late 19 Jan EST to early 20 Jan EST) due to anticipated CME arrival at Earth. We will make a video update later this afternoon about this activity. Look for the latest info & updates by staying space weather aware at https://t.co/kwJj9rIpub pic.twitter.com/KYqgsN9oIt— NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (@NWSSWPC) January 19, 2026 The first S4 solar radiation storm since October 2003 is impacting the Earth as of midday Monday January 19th, 2026. For the first time since last November, Aurora viewing opportunities will be possible into the Bay Area tonight. @nbcbayarea 1/19/2026 pic.twitter.com/J27kOLZrDr— Rob Mayeda (@RobMayeda) January 19, 2026 NBC Bay Area’s Rob Mayeda shares viewing tips and some of the science behind what makes the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, visible in our skies in the video above.