Bay Area California recruits teens to help advise on state’s AI and technology decisions By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource and Exedra Staff | August 12, 2026 Nominate a student to the newly launched California Teen Tech Council.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: India Independence parade, ‘Urinetown,’ ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost,’ Merola Grand Finale, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | August 12, 2026 Festivals, music, theater, and more coming up around the Bay Area.
Arts & Entertainment Perseid meteor shower peaks over Bay Area Wednesday night — how and where to watch By Adam Sutro | Bay City News | August 11, 2026 The Perseids are an annual meteor shower that occurs when Earth passes through a meteor stream left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle.
Education States’ special education complaints are up by almost 50%, survey says By EdSource Staff | August 11, 2026 Anyone, including parents and community members, can file a written state complaint, which triggers a state-led investigation.
City Expanded home electrification rebates offer more ways to save By City of Piedmont | August 11, 2026 If you're planning an electric upgrade for your home, your project may be eligible for cash rebates from the City of Piedmont.
Around Town Piedmont Profile | Alder Yarrow, wine writer By David Thigpen | August 11, 2026 The Piedmont resident is the founder and editor of Vinography, a popular wine blog he launched in 2004.
Food & Drink The Dish | Summer Orzo Salad By Cass Caulfield | August 11, 2026 A fresh, flavorful summer salad.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Characters take sublime emotional journey in Oakland Theater Project’s ‘Orpheus Descending’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | August 11, 2026 The Tennessee Williams drama continues through August 23 at 1501 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland.
Environment San Jose airport creating sensory room for young neurodivergent travelers By Keith Menconi | San Jose Spotlight | August 10, 2026 Stress and anxiety from crowded airports and unfamiliar sights and sounds can be pronounced for children with autism or other sensory sensitivities.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: ‘Mr. Advocate,’ ‘Samurai and the Prisoner,’ ‘Olmo,’ ‘Floaters,’ GaHee Park-inspired films at YBCA, Dorksky/Hiler selections By Anita Katz | Bay City News | August 10, 2026 A film about modern education, a samurai whodunit, a Mexican American coming-of-age tale, and a Jewish summer-camp comedy on tap this week.