Arts & Entertainment Movies: SF DocFest, Nippon Vibes, ‘The Tuner,’ ‘l Love Boosters,’ Agnes Varda By Anita Katz | Bay City News | May 25, 2026 Special events featuring documentaries galore and Japanese classics return to the film scene this week. Also today: Agnes Varda and two new releases.
Environment The cuts his father made: Two valleys, 4 families and California’s oldest living vines By Roger Coryell | Bay City News | May 25, 2026 Martinelli family vineyards tell stories spanning centuries.
Education Berkeley robotics showcase unites students with next generation of tech industry By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | May 25, 2026 A local business investment program that supports early startup companies working on newly researched technologies participated.
Around Town Piedmont Adult School’s summer session now underway By Piedmont Adult School | May 22, 2026 Don't miss this great opportunity to learn a new skill and meet new people in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Family & Kids Ask a Dog Trainer | The jumping advice everyone gives (and why it fails) By Jess Rollins | Guidance Dog Training | May 22, 2026 It's cute until it isn't -- learn how to keep your pup's feet on the floor when greeting people.
California California State University renews controversial system-wide contract with OpenAI By Kate Rix | EdSource | May 22, 2026 The move has sparked debate about the cost of the agreement and the quality of ChatGPT's educational product.
Technology After AI layoffs, Newsom orders state government to find ways to ease the pain By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | May 21, 2026 The governor called on state officials to study everything from job subsidies to stock compensation policies to mitigate tech-driven layoffs.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Marilyn Izdebski’s choreography shines in Novato Theater’s upbeat ‘Mamma Mia!’ By Woody Weingarten | Bay City News | May 21, 2026 A joyous, sparkling production with a strong cast and terrific costumes.
Bay Area Angel Island Immigration Station named among America’s Most Endangered Historic Places By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 21, 2026 The station at Angel Island was built to interrogate, detain and often exclude newcomers, especially under the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Carnaval SF, Air Guitar contest, Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | May 20, 2026 This year's Carnaval SF will cover 17 blocks in the Mission District and feature five stages, more than 50 performers, and 400 vendors.