Technology California admits using high-risk AI — including systems it failed to report last year By Khari Johnson, CalMatters | June 15, 2026 State officials have found they are using six high-risk AI-like systems. One year ago, they reported using zero.
Education Kids increasingly turn to AI before adults for help with school and life, study finds By Vani Sanganeria, EdSource | June 13, 2026 Common Sense Media surveyed 1,200 children nationwide.
Technology California Legislature in standoff with DMV over sharing driver license data with other states By Khari Johnson and Wendy Fry | CalMatters | June 12, 2026 Opponents of the plan warned it could easily flag drivers who lack a Social Security number.
Lifestyle Happy trails: Highway 50 wagon train marks 77th year of Gold Rush reenactment By Annie Barker, Stocktonia | June 12, 2026 The trip took place from Kyburz to Fresh Pond on June 3.
Bay Area Microsoft breaks ground on San Jose data center campus to support AI demand By Joshua Olawuyi | Bay City News | June 12, 2026 The project will use 100% recycled water for cooling and renewable energy.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland Ballers to host sold-out World Cup watch party at Raimondi Park By Lloyd B. Davis | Bay City News | June 11, 2026 The U.S. team faces Paraguay in a group stage match this evening at 6 p.m.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Yerba Buena Gardens fest, Beaver Festival, Handel’s ‘Alcina,’ SF Symphony and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | June 10, 2026 Check out what's on tap around the Bay this weekend.
Around Town Piedmonter Adam Ray brings endurance racing to the East Bay By Damin Esper | June 9, 2026 The inaugural Bay Area 100 takes place this Saturday, starting at Memorial Stadium and finishing at Skyline High School.
Food & Drink The Dish | Bacon Croissant Brunch Casserole By Cass Caulfield | June 9, 2026 Crowd-pleaser that's easy on the chef's time and attention span.
College UC freshmen increasingly are not ready for college math. Some professors want to require the SAT again By Michael Burke | EdSource | June 9, 2026 Other faculty disagree and say the exams would only serve to benefit affluent students. UC stopped requiring the standardized exams in 2020.