Arts & Entertainment Review: SF Opera kicks off summer season with charming ‘Barber of Seville’ By Caroline Crawford | Bay City News | June 2, 2026 The production is a revival of Spanish director Emilio Sagi’s 2013 high-energy staging.
Food & Drink The Drink | Lemon Drop Wedge Shots By Missy Ellis | June 2, 2026 Refreshing citrus lemon cocktail wedges.
Around Town Pickin’ with Rick | June 9 at PRD By Rick Schiller | Reader Submission | June 2, 2026 Enjoy an evening of casual music and conversation at the last get-together of the spring season.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: ‘Bleak Week,’ French film noir, and glacier stories in ‘Time and Water’ By Anita Katz | Bay City News | June 1, 2026 "Bleak Week" celebrates film with a flair for gloom, doom, and pessimism.
Bay Area School’s out, and kids get in free at San Francisco Zoo on weekdays this month By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | June 1, 2026 The free entry offer is for up to five children ages 11 and younger visiting with a paying adult.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Berkeley Rep’s musical ‘Lunchbox’ is charming, heartfelt, joyful By Jean Schiffman, Bay City News | May 29, 2026 Based on the 2013 film of the same name, it is, to put it simply, a must-see, writes Jean Schiffman.
California The form asked my permission to share my health data. Then it wouldn’t let me say no. By Alex Rosenblat | CalMatters | May 29, 2026 When modern check-in technology refuses to let a patient move forward without agreeing to the notice of privacy practices, is that legal?
Featured in Category Ask a Dog Trainer | The off-leash conversation nobody wants to have By Jess Rollins | Guidance Dog Training | May 29, 2026 Dogs need places to run around and play off leash, but sidewalks aren't one of them.
Education National teachers union president calls for screen bans, AI limits in schools By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | May 28, 2026 The plan includes prohibiting AI use by elementary students and chatbots for all students under 16 years of age.
Arts & Entertainment Hooked on Books: Au revoir, Stephen Colbert – and your lovely book club, too By Sue Gilmore | Bay City News | May 28, 2026 New books, author talks, and a farewell.