UC and CSU researchers caution against blanket cellphone bans in schools – The Mercury News
As schools across California prepare to limit students’ cellphone use during the school day by July 2026, new…
15 cool shows and concerts to catch this weekend
From great concerts and operas to a parade honoring our four-legged friends (in costumes!), there is a lot…
California Faculty Association denies ‘blatant antisemitism’ claims by Jewish orgs – The Mercury News
The California Faculty Association rejected allegations of “blatant antisemitism” by Jewish organizations after the union asked political candidates…
As Trump targets SF, other Bay Area cities say no indication of National Guard deployment
President Donald Trump this week appeared to double down on sending the National Guard to San Francisco. But…
South Bay tech company, East Bay oil titan prep fresh job cutbacks
South Bay tech company Bill.com and East Bay energy giant Chevron have revealed plans for new rounds of…
7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, Oct. 17-19
From some exciting new restaurants to great concerts and shows, there is a lot of cool stuff to…
Health care premiums to rise barring budget deal
As the partial federal government shutdown reached its 20th day Monday, local Democrats in Congress aren’t backing down from…
Trump administration cuts billions from Bay Area projects amid government shutdown. Are they targeting Democrats? – Silicon Valley
A billion-dollar hydrogen energy plant that would have supplied clean energy to Silicon Valley, the Port of Oakland…
8 Bay Area trick-or-treat neighborhoods have abundant candy, wild decor
In our age of smartphones and anxious parents, it’s easy to feel nostalgic for the low-tech Halloweens of…
San Jose man wonders why his dog licks him but no one else
DEAR JOAN: Why does my dog lick me? He doesn’t do it all the time, but sometimes when…
8 Bay Area trick-or-treat neighborhoods have abundant candy, wild decor
In our age of smartphones and anxious parents, it’s easy to feel nostalgic for the low-tech Halloweens of…
New California laws aim to ease ongoing home insurance crisis
California has approved a package of new laws meant to stabilize the state’s faltering home insurance market and…