Education What parents should know about teens’ reliance on AI for mental health support By Mallika Seshadri and Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | September 12, 2026 More regulation is on the way — even while experts say the future likely involves a combination of in-person care and AI chatbots.
Around Town Piedmont profile: Podcaster Adam Fishman talks to dads By David Thigpen | September 11, 2026 "Startup Dad" shines its light on the dad side of being a tech exec.
California Newsom signs over a dozen bills to protect kids from AI chatbots, social media By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | September 11, 2026 Newsom was joined by state Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, who helped author one of the new laws.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: San Jose Book Festival, Bay Area Theatre Week, ‘Simon Boccanegra,’ Christian McBride, Chanticleer By The Artful Observer, Bay City News | September 9, 2026 The fall arts and culture season is underway.
Arts & Entertainment Exedra Reads | Three books set in Japan By Edna Lewis | September 8, 2026 Planning a trip? Exedra contributor Edna Lewis recommends three wildly different books that capture different facets of the country.
Family & Kids Repair Cafe, ‘Raising Conscious Sons and Daughters’, and graceful aging workshop at the Lafayette Library By Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation | September 8, 2026 Check out what's happening a short ride through the tunnel.
Food & Drink The Dish | The Ultimate Pumpkin Bread By Courtney Azad | September 8, 2026 No need to wait for cooler temps to dive into pumpkin season.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: Bernal Heights, Oakland, Twin Peaks, Stanford musicals, sci-fi shorts festivals By Anita Katz | Bay City News | September 7, 2026 Outdoor movies, Oakland stories, Hollywood musicals and Twin Peaks make for a wide range of festival fare this week.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Spreckels’ ‘Equivocation’ in Rohnert Park cleverly blends whimsy, philosophy, Shakespeare By Woody Weingarten | Bay City News | September 4, 2026 The play provides intellectual fodder for those desiring it and more than sufficient silliness for those hoping to laugh.
Arts & Entertainment Free Flix Fest film on Sept. 10: ‘Monsieur Ibrahim Et Les Fleurs Du Coran’ By Gerry Gragg | Flix Fest | September 4, 2026 Film buffs 18 and over are welcome to join the screening and discussion at 801 Magnolia at 1 pm.