Arts & Entertainment May 2025 author events: Isabel Allende, Susanna Kwan, Christopher Moore, Pat Murphy, Aimee Phan, Jemimah Wei and more By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | April 28, 2025 Historical novels, memoirs, science fiction and fantasy by acclaimed and emerging California and visiting writers are on the agenda for May.
Arts & Entertainment Port of Oakland’s free sunset harbor tours return for new season, with first cruise May 9 By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | April 28, 2025 The tours include live 90-minute narration that covers the Port’s history, environmental goals and its daily operations.
health How the state sent Californians’ personal health data to LinkedIn By Tomas Apodaca and Colin Lecher | CalMatters | April 28, 2025 The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign.
napa Charter jet company JSX to begin service to Napa County Airport starting this summer By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | April 26, 2025 JSX currently flies out of Concord and Oakland and allows customers to check in just 20 minutes before flight departure, among other perks.
Around Town 2nd Annual Putt Putt in the Park this Sunday, April 27 By Piedmont Recreation Department | April 25, 2025 Stretch your hamstrings, pull out your golf knickers and come out to this year's event, complete with prizes and live music by DJ Kev.
Arts & Entertainment Commentary: Can music save your mortal soul? That song in your heart may be good for the brain By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | April 25, 2025 More research shows listening to — and playing — music is good for aging brains.
construction How a high-tech water recycling facility is fueling Treasure Island’s sustainable future By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | April 25, 2025 The award-winning facility will recycle the island's wastewater -- without emitting any odor or discharging pollutants into the Bay.
Arts & Entertainment Bay Area wine enthusiasts can sip and swirl this Sunday at Taste of Yountville event By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | April 25, 2025 The Napa Valley event takes place this Sunday, April 27 with tickets starting at $175.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Acting Company’s ‘Comedy of Errors’ is a laugh riot at ACT By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | April 23, 2025 “The Comedy of Errors” continues in repertory with “Two Trains Running” through May 4 at ACT’s Toni Rembe Theater in San Francisco.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Bay Area Dance Week, Scottish Fiddlers, ‘Crumbs from the Table of Joy,’ ‘Shrek the Musical,’ Tangent Winds By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | April 23, 2025 National Dance Week isn't just performances. It's classes and participatory events for the Bay Area community to enjoy (for free).