Arts & Entertainment Movies: SF IndieFest, Mostly British fest, ‘In Their Own Words,’ ‘Arco’ By Anita Katz | Bay City News | February 2, 2026 Quirky features, thoughtful documentaries, and a sweet animated fantasy are in theaters this month.
Arts & Entertainment SF street artist details the origin of Ongo By JL Odom | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | January 30, 2026 The Mission-based artist behind Ongo, who prefers to remain anonymous, is having fun with the project.
Technology ‘We’re basically pushers:’ Two California courtrooms hear how companies may have hooked kids on social media By Colin Lecher | CalMatters | January 30, 2026 Lawsuits in California federal and state court are unearthing documents that may be a tipping point into federal regulation.
health California state employees alarmed by demand to prove their citizenship By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | January 29, 2026 Public health agency leaders said in a memo that verification is necessary to receive federal funding.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Hearts in SF are back, Jacob Ming-Trent’s ‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life,’ and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | January 28, 2026 Plus, "Running After Shadows," Leonela Alejandro's SF debut, and pianist Chaeyoung Park.
News Study: 98% of teens have school cellphone bans, but majority don’t follow them By Lauren Wagner | The74 | January 28, 2026 New research shows that teens mostly support the policies — yet may not follow them.
Education Bachelor’s degrees at community colleges: Lawmakers say yes, UC and CSU say slow down By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | January 28, 2026 The latest bill would allow a south San Diego County community college to create up to four additional bachelor’s programs aimed at workforce needs.
Arts & Entertainment This week | PHS presents ‘Grease’ Jan. 29 to Feb. 1 By Amy Moorhead | January 27, 2026 Tickets on sale now.
Around Town Piedmont Beautification Foundation recognizes donors to annual holiday fundraising drive By Piedmont Beautification Foundation | January 27, 2026 The "Lights Up, Piedmont" celebration, along with other recent PBF initiatives, has raised over $200,000.
Food & Drink The Dish | Creamy Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and Spicy Sausage By Missy Ellis | January 27, 2026 A cozy, creamy rigatoni with sweet butternut squash and a kick of spicy sausage.