California The form asked my permission to share my health data. Then it wouldn’t let me say no. By Alex Rosenblat | CalMatters | May 29, 2026 When modern check-in technology refuses to let a patient move forward without agreeing to the notice of privacy practices, is that legal?
Featured in Category Ask a Dog Trainer | The off-leash conversation nobody wants to have By Jess Rollins | Guidance Dog Training | May 29, 2026 Dogs need places to run around and play off leash, but sidewalks aren't one of them.
Education National teachers union president calls for screen bans, AI limits in schools By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | May 28, 2026 The plan includes prohibiting AI use by elementary students and chatbots for all students under 16 years of age.
Arts & Entertainment Hooked on Books: Au revoir, Stephen Colbert – and your lovely book club, too By Sue Gilmore | Bay City News | May 28, 2026 New books, author talks, and a farewell.
Education What would get Gen Z to vote in California’s primary? These candidates are trying By Kahani Malhotra and Chrissa Olson | CalMatters | May 28, 2026 Historical voter turnout data show that voters aged 29 and younger disproportionately sit out primary elections in California compared to the general voting population.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane, Opera Parallèle, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | May 27, 2026 Plus: Oakland Museum "Free Friday Night" with Non Stop Bhangra.
featured The longevity economy: How leading brands are changing tack to win 50-plus consumers By Emilio Umeoka | Stanford Center on Longevity | May 27, 2026 For decades, aging has been framed as decline: a story of diminishment, dependency and retreat.
Arts & Entertainment Review: SF Playhouse’s feminist revenge ‘Dracula’ feels forced By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | May 27, 2026 Under Bill English’s direction, the play strives to be funny as well as horrifying.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Oakland Theater Project stages entrancing ‘House of Bernarda Alba’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | May 26, 2026 Federico Garcia Lorca wrote the play in 1936 as fascism was taking over Spain.
Food & Drink The Dish | Spanakopita Galette By Katie Goldberg | May 26, 2026 A rustic Mediterranean-inspired galette perfect for a summer dinner.