Arts & Entertainment $1M gift to OMCA 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.
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.
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.
Bay Area Overnight lane closures set for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for 2 months By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 4, 2026 Two eastbound lanes will be closed at night through June 30.
Elections Tech regulation gets personal: How Tom Steyer’s brother could shape California’s AI future By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | May 4, 2026 Jim Steyer is a well known force in Sacramento working on tech regulations and protecting kids online.
Bay Area New Sonoma State president brings experience leading universities through turmoil By Kate Rix | EdSource | May 4, 2026 Michael Spagna is the university's fifth president in five years.
Bay Area Federal Fraud Enforcement expands to Bay Area to target health care fraud By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | May 1, 2026 In the Bay Area, fraud in the health care technology and biotech sectors has been a prominent issue, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California.
Oakland Oakland voters asked to approve new parcel tax, small business tax holiday on June ballot By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | May 1, 2026 Measure E is a new $192 annual parcel tax increase; Measure C is a one-year business tax waiver for certain small and newly opened businesses.