Oakland art gallery devotes exhibit to weird, imaginary CD covers
If you’re an ’80s kid chances are you have certain CD covers burned into memory, similar to a…
A Bay Area guide to get the most from Pokemon Go Fest 2026: Global – The Mercury News
“Pokemon Go” turned 10 earlier this month, but the big celebration begins this weekend with global Go Fest.…
He claimed YouTube harmed his mental health, now he’s getting a settlement deal
YouTube reached a confidential settlement with a 15-year-old American who accused the Google-owned platform and other social media…
71-year-old Oakland grandmother is among finalists in national fitness competition
article Bette Vargas, 71, of Oakland is a fitness champion. She’s competing in the Ms. Health and Fitness…
Kaiser mental health professionals strike in California over AI concerns
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — About 2,400 Kaiser Permanente mental health professionals were striking Wednesday in Northern California over…
Social media firms head to court over harms to children’s mental health
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through deliberate design choices…
Kaiser labor talks stall, raising fears of another strike
Talks between Kaiser and a labor union representing health care workers ground to a halt late last week,…
Young rising Oakland rap artist among GRAMMY nominee contenders
article Jwalt holding his first top 100 charting plaque for his song “Love Myself.” (Jwalt) OAKLAND, Calif. –…
Sutter Health union workers authorize possible strike against healthcare staffing shortages
Workers for Sutter Health are gearing up for a strike, with union officials citing “bad faith bargaining” by…