Technology ‘We’re basically pushers:’ Two California courtrooms hear how companies may have hooked kids on social media By Colin Lecher | CalMatters | January 30, 2026 Lawsuits in California federal and state court are unearthing documents that may be a tipping point into federal regulation.
News Study: 98% of teens have school cellphone bans, but majority don’t follow them By Lauren Wagner | The74 | January 28, 2026 New research shows that teens mostly support the policies — yet may not follow them.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland celebrates reopening of historic Henry J. Kaiser building By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | January 22, 2026 Entertainment and festivities continue through the weekend.
Arts & Entertainment Bay Area teens teach peers about Chinese opera By Stephanie Lam | Bay City News | January 15, 2026 Registration for students in grades 4 through 7 closes January 21.
Bay Area Beloved alligator could live on in SF street name By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | January 8, 2026 Claude died in December, aged 30, and was one of an estimated 100 to 200 albino alligators in the world.
COVID-19 The CDC sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here’s what they prevent By Arthur Allen and Jackie Fortiér | KFF Health News | January 6, 2026 Experts warn that if vaccine uptake falls, millions could be hospitalized — or worse — as a result of preventable diseases.
Bay Area Tilden Fungus Fair: Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 By East Bay Regional Parks | January 2, 2026 View hundreds of local mushroom specimens on display and hear from guest speakers.
Arts & Entertainment Holiday craft fair Nov. 30 By Exedra Staff | November 4, 2025 Kehilla Community Synagogue is hosting the festive event, open to all.
Around Town Harvest Festival returns Sunday, September 21 By City of Piedmont | September 9, 2025 Mark your calendars for this classic family event featuring food, music, art, an Edibles Contest, PEF games, scarecrows -- and more.
Around Town Children’s Fairyland celebrates 75th birthday on September 1 By Children's Fairyland | August 29, 2025 Festivities begin with a sidewalk parade from BART’s 19th Street Station to the Fairy Gates, followed by a full day of entertainment inside the park.