Local Lit | September 2026
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This month: "Read to Lead" at Berkeley's Book Society; hear from authors at nearby venues, or join a discussion hosted by Earth Island Journal writers.
California
These college majors lead to the highest-paying jobs for California students
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Three majors lead the pack in a survey of recent undergraduates' earnings.Arts & Entertainment
Movies: Diop, Scorsese retrospectives, Gen Z horror, and more
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Filmmaker retrospectives and horror classics highlight the week’s screen scene.City
Piedmont Adult Recreation Expo seeks exhibitors
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Recreational, educational, or social programs and activities for adults are encouraged to showcase their offerings on Sunday, November 15.Around Town
Piedmont Play School finds a new home
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Longtime local co-op preschool is now located on Clarewood Drive in Oakland.Books
Letter to the Editor | Media literacy and research skills are critical for our students
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PUSD elementary teacher librarians ask for the community's help in contacting lawmakers to restore critical teaching tools.featured
The Isle of AI: Tech promised a better future. These Bay Area cities think it’s already here
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Oakland highlighted several issue areas where AI will be used to improve services.Technology
The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to combat it
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The public has turned against data centers, prompting a flood of legislation in California.Arts & Entertainment
Bay City Books: New books by NorCal authors September 2026
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New fiction, memoir, poetry, and history from authors around the region.Arts & Entertainment
San Francisco, I choose you! 54,000 fans to descend for Pokémon World Championships
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Gotta thrill them all: SF Mayor Daniel Lurie said the city is expecting more than 54,000 fans over the weekend.Education
