Bay Area Oakland becomes latest in Bay Area to enact moratorium on new data centers By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 8, 2026 Other Bay Area cities have enacted similar restrictions or are discussing doing so.
Bay Area Cal State goes all in on AI, but some job-seeking students remain skeptical By William Melhado and Mariana Sanchez | EdSource | October 5, 2026 The CSU system was the first public university nationwide to offer students ChatGPT access to help them prepare for a workforce impacted by AI.
Around Town Hunter’s Moon, Saturn and Orionids meteors | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for October 2026 By David Thigpen | October 2, 2026 October brings Piedmont its clearest, most golden weather of the year, even as the hills keep losing daylight.
Bay Area Wrap-up: What bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law — or veto — in his final year leading California? By CalMatters Staff | October 2, 2026 A rundown of legislative proposals that made the cut.
Environment Heat advisory issued this weekend in Bay Area with triple-digit temperatures forecast By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | October 2, 2026 Spare the Air alerts have also been issued for Saturday and Sunday. Next week will also see soaring temperatures.
Bay Area El Niño’s impact on aging California schools may be severe, experts warn By Thomas Peele | EdSource | October 2, 2026 A massive El Niño event this winter is expected to bring intense storms and flooding to inland and coastal regions.
Bay Area Photos: Vista Point Trail creates safer path for bicyclists crossing Golden Gate Bridge By George Alfaro | Bay City News | October 1, 2026 The Vista Point Trail allows cyclists to bypass Alexander Avenue, creating a safer commute for thousands of daily bridge crossers.
Environment High tides threaten Bay Area flooding as interior heat builds later this week By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | September 28, 2026 Moderate heat risk forecast Wednesday through Sunday in higher elevations in the East Bay.
Bay Area Family and friends continue search for Amy Hillyard, 6 months after she disappeared By Brigid Gaffikin | September 25, 2026 Hillyard is the owner of Farley's coffee shops in Oakland and San Francisco and was last seen on March 25.
Bay Area Cities often squabble over homelessness. A new California law forces one community to try something different By Marisa Kendall | September 24, 2026 New legislation that forces the city and county of Sacramento to collaborate on homelessness could have statewide repercussions.