Uncategorized Summer jobs are getting harder for teens to find By Yuxuan Xie | EdSource | June 22, 2026 Job announcements in the entertainment and leisure sectors have plummeted compared to a year ago.
Careers There are 2 types of grade inflation. Students’ learning and earnings are at risk By Chad Aldeman | The74 | June 19, 2026 New research finds giving a D rather than an F can help — but pumping up averages lowers graduation rates, college attainment, and future income.
Technology Cal State faculty push to prevent AI tools from replacing them as schools and staff experiment By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | June 19, 2026 A bill proposing limitations so far has garnered no opposition from lawmakers and may clear the Legislature as soon as Monday.
Arts & Entertainment Alameda County Fair now open, with 3 weeks of food and fun By Lloyd B. Davis | Bay City News | June 19, 2026 Pig races, acrobatic bikes, fried fair food, live music, and more.
public safety Flock Safety denies that feds directly accessed San Francisco’s camera system By Alise Maripuu and Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 SFPD has turned off access to its ALPR system for NCRIC, an agency that shares data federally and regionally as well as locally.
Bay Area Golden Gate Bridge tolls set to increase 50 cents in July By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 The increase is part of a multi-year program approved by the Golden Gate Bridge board of directors.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Free Opera San Jose, Beethoven’s Ninth, Trillian Welch, Lewis Belt, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | June 17, 2026 Opera, folk, symphony, musical theater, and comedy are on stages around the region this weekend.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Herb Alpert, Tijuana Brass delight with nostalgia, great tunes in Davies Hall By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | June 17, 2026 The beloved musician and his band brought down the house at a 60th anniversary celebration of the hit LP "Whipped Cream & Other Delights."
Bay Area Golden Gate Bridge to close for July Fourth fireworks show By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 16, 2026 The location replaces a waterfront event along San Francisco's Embarcadero; Karl the Fog has yet to weigh in.
Bay Area University of California committee to consider bringing back SAT, ACT requirement in admissions By Michael Burke | EdSource | June 16, 2026 Committee will also investigate the possibility of using 11th grade Smarter Balanced scores.