Bay Area University of California, Cal State systems restrict Canvas access after hack By Kate Rix | EdSource | May 8, 2026 Hackers claimed to have stolen more than 3.65 terabytes of student data.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ tour is on fire in San Francisco By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | May 8, 2026 The multi-award-winning show premiered at New York’s Public Theater in 2023 and went to Broadway in 2024.
Climate Conservation | ‘No Mow May’ to protect bees and butterflies By Indira Balkissoon | reader submission | May 8, 2026 Give your lawn a rest this month to help pollinators.
Cal UC Berkeley hit by hackers; massive computer system down at Cal State By Kate Rix | EdSource | May 8, 2026 News sources reported the ShinyHunters hackers also sent ransom notes to other schools around the country.
Arts & Entertainment $1M gift to OMCA includes more than 100 Edith Heath ceramics By Exedra Staff and Bay City News | May 8, 2026 The endowment is intended to support the long-term care of craft and decorative arts in OMCA's collection, the museum said.
Arts & Entertainment Vanessa Hua’s ‘Coyoteland’ explores what lurks behind the foliage in the East Bay suburbs By Linda Lenhoff | Bay City News | May 7, 2026 The isolation of the pandemic spurred Hua to investigate what she calls “the loneliness epidemic.”
Arts & Entertainment Bay to Breakers 2026: Old traditions, new finish By JL Odom, Bay City News | May 6, 2026 The wacky 12K race featuring costumed runners -- and plenty of spectators -- takes place Sunday, May 17.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Free Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, Sarah Cahill, Zainab Johnson By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | May 6, 2026 Plus, San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers at Freight & Salvage on Saturday.
Food & Drink The Dish | Spicy Bigeye Tuna Poke Bowl By Robert Dorsey | May 5, 2026 Fresh, vibrant, island-inspired spicy tuna poke.
lifestyle Seen in Oakland | New ice rink mural celebrates Alysa Liu, Kristi Yamaguchi By Julie Reichle | May 5, 2026 Oakland's Ice Center celebrates the Olympic champs.