Education School Board student representative applications due this Friday By Exedra Staff | April 21, 2026 Open to currently enrolled 10th and 11th graders at PHS and Millenium High.
Education Why getting more California students into top UCs carries a big cost to taxpayers By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | April 21, 2026 The state has covered the loss of revenue from a reduction in non-resident students, who pay three times what in-state students pay.
Technology Websites break California privacy law at ‘industrial scale,’ survey finds By Colin Lecher | CalMatters | April 21, 2026 Fines to tech companies failing to comply with the law could result in billions of dollars in penalties.
Food & Drink The Dish | Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies By Barbara Giuffre | April 21, 2026 Easy, nostalgic oat cookies with a wholesome boost of fiber.
Arts & Entertainment An unscientific snapshot of the Bay Area performing arts scene in 2026 By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | April 20, 2026 Despite facing desperate financial situations, art groups — and the arts — won’t be going away, at least not entirely.
Bay Area Rideshare drivers sue Uber over being kicked off app in new challenge to California law By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | April 20, 2026 A new lawsuit alleges Uber is violating the state's rideshare law and shouldn't be allowed to say its drivers are independent contractors.
featured Caltrans completes I-80 work 7 hours ahead of schedule, avoids future weekend closure By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | April 20, 2026 Infrastructure good news: crews worked to rehabilitate nearly two miles of freeway.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: SF International film fest, ‘Steal This Story, Please!’ ‘Kontinental ’25,’ ‘Earth’s Greatest Enemy’ By Anita Katz | Bay City News | April 20, 2026 Dozens of features and documentaries from around the world land on festival screens later this week.
California Autonomous car use in California surges 500% since 2024 By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 20, 2026 Safety, governance, and opening autonomous vehicle access to minors were among the topics discussed at a recent technology conference in San Francisco.
Arts & Entertainment YPSO celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with the ‘America 250 Festival’ By Young People’s Symphony Orchestra (YPSO) | April 17, 2026 California’s oldest youth orchestra marks America’s 250th anniversary with a festival of American music on May 2 at First Church Berkeley.