Technology Newsom orders government to consider AI harm in contract rules By Khari Johnson | CaMatters | April 1, 2026 The order followed a dispute between Anthropic and the Defense Department.
Books Local Lit | April: Top tips for book lovers By Lou Fancher | March 31, 2026 Kate Schatz and Tracy Clark-Flory on motherhood; Dani Burlison on living in CA fire country; and Carvell Wallace's new memoir -- all on tap this month.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Shotgun Players bring humanity to absurdist ‘The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | March 31, 2026 The acting and direction in this 2002 Tony Award winner are both superb.
Food & Drink The Dish | Radiatori Pasta with Vodka Sauce By Missy Ellis | March 31, 2026 This pasta is a go-to for cozy nights in and impressive, low-effort entertaining.
Housing California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 31, 2026 The state may get into the construction insurance business.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Holocaust-themed ‘Our Class’ at SF’s Z Space hits extremely hard By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | March 30, 2026 The show includes an inventive mix of video projections, animation, chalk drawings and symbolic effects.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: International Ocean film fest, Lucrecia Martel, ‘Miroirs No. 3,’ ‘Serpent’s Skin’ By Anita Katz | Bay City News | March 30, 2026 The ocean-themed festival includes a line-up of more than 30 independent films screening over three days.
Bay Area Big change for small businesses: No more SBA loans for non-citizens By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | March 30, 2026 California has the largest immigrant population in the nation, and small businesses provide the bulk of new jobs in the state.
Arts & Entertainment Plentiful hiking, great views, cool caves, rock climbing in Pinnacles National Park By Larry Sokoloff | Bay City News | March 27, 2026 This volcanic and tectonic natural wonder offers breathtaking views, and is in full bloom in the early days of spring.
Around Town Flix Fest to screen ‘Enchanted April’ on Apr. 9 By Gerry Gragg | Piedmont Flix Fest | March 27, 2026 The free film series at 801 Magnolia Avenue meets on the second Thursday of each month.