public safety Flock Safety denies that feds directly accessed San Francisco’s camera system By Alise Maripuu and Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 SFPD has turned off access to its ALPR system for NCRIC, an agency that shares data federally and regionally as well as locally.
Bay Area Golden Gate Bridge tolls set to increase 50 cents in July By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 The increase is part of a multi-year program approved by the Golden Gate Bridge board of directors.
Bay Area Oakland mayor casts tie-breaking vote to put charter reform measure on November ballot By Eric Urbach | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 Voter approval would give the mayor more responsibility and power, and would require councilmembers to work full-time in their elected roles.
Bay Area Golden Gate Bridge to close for July Fourth fireworks show By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 16, 2026 The location replaces a waterfront event along San Francisco's Embarcadero; Karl the Fog has yet to weigh in.
Bay Area University of California committee to consider bringing back SAT, ACT requirement in admissions By Michael Burke | EdSource | June 16, 2026 Committee will also investigate the possibility of using 11th grade Smarter Balanced scores.
Technology Your medical provider might be recording your mental health care visits By Roxsy Lin | CalMatters | June 16, 2026 Mental health professionals at Kaiser say an artificial intelligence tool that records medical appointments should have more safeguards.
Arts & Entertainment Frameline 50 and SF Black Film festivals, ‘classics’ at Stanford, and more By Anita Katz | Bay City News | June 15, 2026 Festival season is in full swing with dozens of options on screens across the region this week.
Arts & Entertainment Review: San Francisco Opera stages over-the-top ‘Elektra’ By Caroline Crawford | Bay City News | June 15, 2026 A revival of Keith Warner’s 2017 production with a fine cast and a record largest SFO orchestra.
Featured in Category UCSF researchers develop brain implant that responds as Parkinson’s patients move By Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News | June 15, 2026 In lab testing, the adaptive system improved gait symmetry and reduced variability in walking patterns, both signs of more stable and efficient movement.
Bay Area BART to run late for World Cup fans after Levi’s Stadium matches By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | June 15, 2026 Trains on game days will continue to run after midnight.