HHealthcare Read More AI finds existing drugs that may extend survival for ALS patientsMarch 23, 2026 With the help of artificial intelligence, a coalition of Bay Area institutions identified 18 FDA-approved drugs that could…
FFitness Read More 71-year-old Oakland grandmother is among finalists in national fitness competitionMarch 20, 2026 article Bette Vargas, 71, of Oakland is a fitness champion. She’s competing in the Ms. Health and Fitness…
HHealthcare Read More Kaiser labor talks stall, raising fears of another strikeDecember 29, 2025 Talks between Kaiser and a labor union representing health care workers ground to a halt late last week,…
HHealthcare Read More California job-based health insurance costs outpace wages, inflationDecember 28, 2025 The cost of employer-sponsored health insurance in California rose at twice the pace of inflation over the past…
HHealthcare Read More Kaiser labor talks stall, raising fears of another strikeDecember 26, 2025 Talks between Kaiser and a labor union representing health care workers ground to a halt late last week,…
MMusic Read More Young rising Oakland rap artist among GRAMMY nominee contendersNovember 7, 2025 article Jwalt holding his first top 100 charting plaque for his song “Love Myself.” (Jwalt) OAKLAND, Calif. –…
HHealthcare Read More Sutter Health union workers authorize possible strike against healthcare staffing shortagesOctober 5, 2025 Workers for Sutter Health are gearing up for a strike, with union officials citing “bad faith bargaining” by…