Featured in Category As AI ‘therapists’ dish out advice, California lawmakers try to set some limits By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | August 6, 2026 The bill is backed by professional associations that represent psychologists, therapists and counselors.
Bay Area Alameda County supervisors postpone $30 minimum wage measure until at least 2028 By Eric Urbach | Bay City News | August 5, 2026 The ballot measure would raise Alameda County’s minimum wage to $30 per hour in stages over the next decade in unincorporated parts of the county.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: San Jose Jazz, Wes Anderson tribute, ‘Turn of the Screw,’ Cabrillo Contemporary Music By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | August 5, 2026 Musical highlights around the Bay Area this weekend.
Arts & Entertainment Playwright Aaron Loeb takes on tech, power in SF Playhouse premiere ‘R.O.I.’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | August 5, 2026 Loeb at first was inspired by the Silicon Valley true story.
Food & Drink The Dish | Shucked Mexican Elote-Style Corn By Missy Ellis | August 4, 2026 Sweet summer corn is charred to perfection then slathered with a vibrant blend of lime-infused mayo crema.
Arts & Entertainment Review: West Edge Opera’s comic book ‘Rinaldo’ takes Handel on a wild ride By Caroline Crawford | Bay City News | August 4, 2026 Staged in Oakland with glorious singing and an over-the-top design concept, performances are on Aug 8 and 15 at the Scottish Rite Center.
Books Local Lit | August 2026 By Lou Fancher | August 4, 2026 Authors of poetry, fiction and non-fiction appear around the Bay Area this month.
California California budget clarifies teacher credentialing requirement, increases fee By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 4, 2026 Teacher candidates pursuing a single-subject credential must have a degree in a subject related to their credential.
Elections California begins enforcing new transparency rules for AI-generated online content By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | August 4, 2026 The implementation was timed to coincide with regulators in the EU and reflects close coordination between the two governments.
health California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | August 4, 2026 Two years ago, nearly every person in California qualified for health insurance, pushing the state’s insured rate to a record 95%. Now that progress is unravelling.