Arts & Entertainment Movies: SF Greek film fest, ‘My Father’s Shadow,’ ‘Andre Is an Idiot’ By Anita Katz | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | March 9, 2026 Plus, a rundown of Oscars awards ceremony screenings at local cinemas.
Arts & Entertainment Country Joe McDonald, Bay Area rock icon and Woodstock anti-war singer, dies at 84 By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | March 9, 2026 Offspring of a radical leftist family and also a US military veteran, the well-known Berkeley resident was committed to justice and peace.
California Newsom picks a dogfight with Trump and RFK Jr. on public health By Angela Hart | KFF Health News | March 9, 2026 Federal cuts have sapped morale and left local health departments less prepared for outbreaks.
Arts & Entertainment Review: ‘Bridget’s Gambit’ a remarkable story of a pioneering California businesswoman By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | March 8, 2026 East Bay readers also will be intrigued by details of the family’s move to what is now Oakland.
Around Town Nominate a Piedmont Heritage Tree by March 20 By The City of Piedmont | March 6, 2026 Do you have a favorite tree in Piedmont’s parks and public spaces? Let the city know!
Bay Area Survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon By Diana Lambert | EdSource | March 6, 2026 Nearly half of California teachers plan to leave education in 10 years.
Bay Area Celebration for gold medallist Alysa Liu on March 12 By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 6, 2026 Liu won gold in both the women's singles and team ice skating events at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Education California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems: ‘The chatbot is outdated’ By Martin Romero | CalMatters | March 6, 2026 AI-powered chatbots intended to help students navigate admissions, financial aid and campus services struggle to consistently provide clear and accurate answers.
Environment Is California’s ski season deadlier than usual? Here’s why we don’t know By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | March 6, 2026 The state doesn't track resort injuries or deaths.
Arts & Entertainment Bay City Books: New books by NorCal authors from February-March 2026 By Linda Lenhoff, Bay City News | March 5, 2026 Books and poems on far-ranging topics including digital surveillance, Golden Gate Park, grief, motherhood, pain and more.