Money is tight and campus fees are rising at Cal State By Amy DiPierro | EdSource | February 17, 2026 Cal State says campuses collected $918 million from mandatory fees last year.
California California challenges Trump administration’s threat to withhold $5 billion over gender identity disclosure By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | February 13, 2026 At issue is whether school staff should notify parents if they believe their child may be transgender or gender-nonconforming.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Masquers Playhouse’s ‘Improbable Fiction’ hits funny bone hard By Woody Weingarten | Bay City News | February 12, 2026 Superb production of Alan Ayckbourn farce.
Arts & Entertainment SF queer comics fest expands, stays free in second year By JL Odom | Bay City News | February 12, 2026 Festival at SF Main Library runs noon through 5 on Sunday.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: SF Ballet’s Balanchine and a Valentine’s Day Pillow Fight By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | February 11, 2026 Also, Joss Stone, SF Symphony's kids concert, and an Opera San Jose double-bill.
Arts & Entertainment UC Berkeley reconnects with Martha Graham legacy in centennial celebration By James Ambroff-Tahan | Bay City News | February 11, 2026 Curated by Janet Eilber, production includes iconic pieces and a commissioned work.
Bay Area California teachers navigate difficult discussions about current events after ICE shootings By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | February 10, 2026 Students and teachers examine current events in the context of their classroom studies.
Food & Drink The Dish | Asparagus and Zucchini Crudi By Kia Moore | February 10, 2026 Perfect when you want something fresh, light, and effortless.
Bay Area Soaking rain expected across Bay Area through midweek By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | February 10, 2026 Clear skies expected again on Thursday.
featured ICE taps into school security cameras to aid Trump’s immigration crackdown By Mark Keierleber | The 74 | February 10, 2026 Police departments across the U.S. are quietly leveraging school district security cameras to assist President Donald Trump’s mass immigration enforcement campaign, an investigation by The 74 reveals.
Bay Area Cal State to back three proposals on nursing education, campus safety and more By Amy DiPierro | EdSource | February 9, 2026 Legislative agenda also includes pilot to help former CSU students receive associate degrees.