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.
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.
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.
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.