Trump administration suspends research grants to UC Berkeley By EdSource Staff | 16 hours ago At least 18 research grants were suspended in April.
Cal UC Berkeley hit by hackers; massive computer system down at Cal State By Kate Rix | EdSource | May 8, 2026 News sources reported the ShinyHunters hackers also sent ransom notes to other schools around the country.
Arts & Entertainment $1M gift to Oakland Museum of California includes more than 100 Edith Heath ceramics By Exedra Staff and Bay City News | May 8, 2026 The endowment is intended to support the long-term care of craft and decorative arts in OMCA's collection, the museum said.
Elections In California governor race, single-payer is a litmus test. There’s still no way to pay for it. By Christine Mai-Duc | KFF Health News | May 8, 2026 Proponents say a government-run health system is an answer to rising premiums and other spiraling healthcare costs.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 8: Witnesses testify OpenAI strayed from safety, nonprofit ideals By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | May 7, 2026 The jury heard from three witnesses — a former OpenAI employee working on safety issues, a board member who voted to fire Altman, and an expert on nonprofit governance — each suggesting that the company was not properly fulfilling its mission.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 7: Zilis testifies on OpenAI board role, tensions with Altman By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | May 6, 2026 Zilis is a key witness for both sides because she was involved at OpenAI in a number of different capacities and roles.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 6: Brockman describes conflict with Musk over control of OpenAI By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | May 5, 2026 The press and crowds at the federal courthouse in Oakland have thinned as the celebrity factor diminished after Musk testified last week.
Bay Area New environmental impact report for former women’s prison could be first step in opening Bay Area ICE facility, say watchdog groups By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | May 5, 2026 The Bureau of Prisons is required to receive public comment on the issue until June 1.
Elections In the six-way race to be California’s treasurer, it likely comes down to two Democrats By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 5, 2026 The state's treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash.
Bay Area California’s education funding level rises compared to other states By John Fensterwald and Justin Allen | EdSource | May 5, 2026 The state is among the most equitable in how it distributes funding to schools.
Oakland Folsom museum director Rita Mukherjee named CEO of Chabot Space & Science Center By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 4, 2026 Mukherjee previously held leadership positions at science education centers in Sacramento, San Antonio, and Philadelphia.