Arts & Entertainment Review: ARC’s ‘Mary Jane’ sensitively details a woman’s trauma with young son’s serious health issues By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | November 10, 2025 Actors’ Reading Collective’s “Mary Jane” continues through November 30 at the Magic Theatre.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: Silent, trans, underground film festivals, ‘Die My Love,’ ‘I Wish You All the Best,’ ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’ By Anita Katz | Bay City News | November 10, 2025 Silent movies, trans movies, underground movies and a feral Jennifer Lawrence receive top billing this week.
Around Town PHS Class of 2020 celebrates 5-year reunion By Jace Porter | PHS 2020 | November 10, 2025 Calling all '20 alums -- don't miss the fun on Saturday, December 20 at a venue in Oakland. RSVP by December 10.
Education His students suddenly started getting A’s. Did a Google AI tool go too far? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | November 10, 2025 Google Lens makes it easier to cheat on digital tests. (In the article: a PHS teacher explains why AI is not allowed in her classrooms.)
Bay Area Berkeley Police Department launches online call log as it begins encrypting radio signals By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | November 8, 2025 The removal of public access to police broadcasts was made to comply with a change in state law.
Arts & Entertainment Local Lit | Top picks for November By Lou Fancher | November 7, 2025 Cats in Space, Alice Waters, Robert Reich, Library Comic-Con, farming; and more.
Around Town James Stewart rides into Piedmont for next Piedmont Flix Fest By Bob Hall | PRD | November 7, 2025 "Bend of the River" will be screened on November 13 at 801 Magnolia Avenue.
Around Town Fairyland hosts adult-only holiday night market featuring live music and local artisan vendors By Morgan Rothenbaum | Children's Fairyland | November 7, 2025 Fairyland is not just for kids -- the 21+ crowd is invited to check out the seasonal fun on Friday, December 12.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Berkeley Rep’s ‘Hills of California’ another resonating dysfunctional family drama By Jean Schiffman, Bay City News | November 6, 2025 Catch a performance through December 7 at the Roda Theatre.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Blues with J.C. Smith, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, pianist Faranak Shahroozi By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | November 5, 2025 Shows on Saturday and Sunday in SF and San Jose.