Bay Area Is your ‘American’ wine really American? By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | January 17, 2026 New bill would require 100% US-grown grapes, versus the current 75%.
Arts & Entertainment Review: On tour in San Francisco, ‘Book of Mormon’ as funny, irreverent, relevant as ever By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | January 16, 2026 Performances continue through February 1 at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco.
California California AG leads opposition to Trump rule on gender dysphoria discrimination By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | January 16, 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics says discrimination based on gender identity or expression is damaging to children.
Bay Area Can’t be in Seattle? 49ers host watch parties in SF, SJ for Saturday evening playoff game By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | January 16, 2026 Both watch parties include raffles and giveaways — and possible appearances by former players.
Featured in Category Vaccines are helping older people more than we knew By Paula Span | KFF Health News | January 16, 2026 Evidence suggests shots for shingles and other conditions do good things beyond preventing the diseases they were designed to avert.
Arts & Entertainment YBCA offers wealth of free programs for SF Art Week By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | January 15, 2026 "The Prince of Homburg," interactive dioramas, immersive dance, and more.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Orinda Theatre, a ‘pun off,’ and ‘In the Name of Love’ concert By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | January 15, 2026 Also, Youth Orchestra Festival and benefit concert, and Chicago Symphony at Zellerbach.
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.
Around Town REMINDER: Local garden club hosts ‘Living With Wildfire’ community meeting on Jan. 21 By Piedmont Garden Club | January 14, 2026 Noted photojournalist and dry garden expert Saxon Holt and Fire Chief Dave Brannigan discuss fire-wise landscaping and share tips for safer, more resilient outdoor spaces.
Food & Drink The Dish | Little Gem Salad with Lemon-Cream Dressing By Katie Goldberg | January 13, 2026 A bright, creamy Little Gem salad with crunch and citrusy depth.