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…
PG&E scales back capital spending after wildfire liability bill dies
OAKLAND — PG&E said Wednesday it will defer $2 billion in planned spending next year, a move the…
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…
Sam Altman testifies in Musk lawsuit
Altman says he was ‘completely caught off guard’ by his ouster in 2023 Altman is answering questions about…
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…
Dense tree barriers to cut air pollution are coming to West Oakland
Thick plantings of particulate-guzzling-and pollution blocking trees are coming to West Oakland next month. The Prescott Greening project…
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,…
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,…
Oakland Co. warns of measles exposure at Commerce Twp. emergency room
Oakland County officials on Tuesday confirmed a case of measles in a child, making it the county’s second…