Golden Gate Bridge tolls set to increase 50 cents in July By Pete Young | Bay City News | 19 hours ago The increase is part of a multi-year program approved by the Golden Gate Bridge board of directors.
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.
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.
Technology California admits using high-risk AI — including systems it failed to report last year By Khari Johnson, CalMatters | June 15, 2026 State officials have found they are using six high-risk AI-like systems. One year ago, they reported using zero.
Education Kids increasingly turn to AI before adults for help with school and life, study finds By Vani Sanganeria, EdSource | June 13, 2026 Common Sense Media surveyed 1,200 children nationwide.
Technology California Legislature in standoff with DMV over sharing driver license data with other states By Khari Johnson and Wendy Fry | CalMatters | June 12, 2026 Opponents of the plan warned it could easily flag drivers who lack a Social Security number.
Lifestyle Happy trails: Highway 50 wagon train marks 77th year of Gold Rush reenactment By Annie Barker, Stocktonia | June 12, 2026 The trip took place from Kyburz to Fresh Pond on June 3.
Bay Area Microsoft breaks ground on San Jose data center campus to support AI demand By Joshua Olawuyi | Bay City News | June 12, 2026 The project will use 100% recycled water for cooling and renewable energy.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland Ballers to host sold-out World Cup watch party at Raimondi Park By Lloyd B. Davis | Bay City News | June 11, 2026 The U.S. team faces Paraguay in a group stage match this evening at 6 p.m.