California State tax on ultra-rich proposed by South Bay assemblyman By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | March 15, 2021 The plan mirrors national efforts by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and other members of Congress who earlier this month proposed the Ultra-Millionaire Tax.
Arts & Entertainment The SF artist known as Wobbly on teaching machines to sing By Lydia Sviatoslavsky | Bay City News Foundation | March 15, 2021 Jon Leidecker's latest album once again is built around mobile phones and toys with the concept of machine listening.
Arts & Entertainment Review: An Iranian couple takes the long road to divorce in ‘Wild Berries’ By Amelia Williams | Bay City News Foundation | March 15, 2021 Radio play is the first English-language adaptation in the United States of a work by acclaimed Iranian scholar and playwright Naghmeh Samini.
COVID-19 COVID-19 pandemic is speeding up rush to automate some jobs By Laurence Du Sault | March 12, 2021 Massive shift to online services may threaten Bay Area job recovery.
Around Town PRD offers Adult Tai Chi class for balance, fresh air By Jessica Pomey, Piedmont Recreation Department | March 12, 2021 Try this graceful form of exercise that's excellent for stress reduction, balance and general good health.
Around Town Rec Dept summer program registration starts April 7 By Jessica Pomey, Piedmont Recreation Department | March 12, 2021 Mark your calendars for Summer 2021 classes and camps: sports, science, arts, dance, drama and more
Arts & Entertainment In a year of zoom memorials, art exhibit makes space for grief By Anna Almendrala | Kaiser Health News | March 12, 2021 Grief has been compounded because families have been unable to publicly celebrate the lost lives with in-person memorials.
California Breweries, wineries, and distilleries can serve alcohol without meals By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | March 12, 2021 Under previous, stricter rules, businesses in this category were required to serve food alongside alcoholic beverages.
Books A former reporter lays out a fierce post-apocalyptic Bay Area in his latest novel By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | March 12, 2021 A fierce feud and philosophical deliberation feature in this novel about a dystopian California without technology.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: A nostalgic return to Zamunda and old favorites at the drive-in By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | March 12, 2021 Movie talent from the Bay Area and beyond in this week's selection of films to view from the comfort of home -- or the drive-in.