public safety Flock Safety denies that feds directly accessed San Francisco’s camera system By Alise Maripuu and Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 SFPD has turned off access to its ALPR system for NCRIC, an agency that shares data federally and regionally as well as locally.
Bay Area Golden Gate Bridge tolls set to increase 50 cents in July By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 The increase is part of a multi-year program approved by the Golden Gate Bridge board of directors.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Free Opera San Jose, Beethoven’s Ninth, Trillian Welch, Lewis Belt, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | June 17, 2026 Opera, folk, symphony, musical theater, and comedy are on stages around the region this weekend.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Herb Alpert, Tijuana Brass delight with nostalgia, great tunes in Davies Hall By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | June 17, 2026 The beloved musician and his band brought down the house at a 60th anniversary celebration of the hit LP "Whipped Cream & Other Delights."
Bay Area Golden Gate Bridge to close for July Fourth fireworks show By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 16, 2026 The location replaces a waterfront event along San Francisco's Embarcadero; Karl the Fog has yet to weigh in.
Bay Area University of California committee to consider bringing back SAT, ACT requirement in admissions By Michael Burke | EdSource | June 16, 2026 Committee will also investigate the possibility of using 11th grade Smarter Balanced scores.
Arts & Entertainment Juneteenth celebrations to honor Black culture through music, art, and food By Adam Sutro, Bay City News | June 16, 2026 Oakland events feature festivities at Lake Merritt, Prescott Market, and OMCA.
Food & Drink The Dish | Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce By Kia Moore | June 16, 2026 Sweet potatoes with tangy yogurt can be a side or even dinner.
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.