Kathleen Caldwell closes the book on Oakland’s ‘Great Good Place’
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Caldwell also hosted special groups, local authors and internationally acclaimed writers.
Bay Area
Musk v. Altman — Behind the scenes: How we chose to tell the story of tech titans’ trial
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Joe Dworetsky and Jay Harris explain how they approached using cartooning and AI in journalistic storytelling.Arts & Entertainment
Bay to Breakers: BART offering limited-stop early trains for runners, spectators
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Thousands expected to descend on SF for this year's race on Sunday morning.Bay Area
Napa County warns against eating wild mushrooms after 3 hospitalized
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The state is facing “unprecedented” poisonings, with 47 cases and four deaths reported since Nov. 18, 2025 said Napa County.featured
Berkeley extends Flock camera contract but rejects drones, surveillance expansion
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Privacy watchdogs have raised concerns about federal agencies, like ICE, being able to access the camera data.Arts & Entertainment
Cantare singers fete U.S. 250th anniversary, call for freedom in Lafayette concert
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This weekend’s eclectic program includes historical and contemporary works.featured
San Francisco parking a hassle? Drivers can now reserve city spaces months in advance
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City garages are generally 30 to 40% cheaper than private parking lots, according to the SFMTA, and some facilities offer flat-rate pricing during major events.Bay Area
California schools could get billions more in Newsom’s May budget revision
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The state has received much more revenue since January, dramatically changing the funding picture.Elections
Governor YIMBY: In California’s unsettled race, most candidates see eye-to-eye on housing
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On zoning, permitting, fees and NIMBY obstruction, the leading candidates all say the state must make it easier to build more homes.Bay Area
Trump administration suspends research grants to UC Berkeley
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At least 18 research grants were suspended in April.Bay Area
