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…
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…
Meta agrees to pay US$17 billion to settle teen social media addiction case in US
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay US$17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms…
Too $hort has no plans to stop his rap voyage with new album
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At 60, Too $hort might have officially reached senior citizen status. Just don’t expect…
‘The Pigeon Came Up to Them Seeking Help’
Images of Oakland firefighters helping out a struggling pigeon seem to have charmed the internet. The odd…
Young falcon from Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning nest recovering after collision and lead exposure
Red, a young peregrine falcon that hatched in the nest on top of Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning this…
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.…
We asked Bay Area residents where they’d like to move. The answers surprised us
Have we all been sleeping on Pacifica? After spending the past year visiting under-the-radar Bay Area downtowns, I…
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…
How much money you need to live comfortably in California metros
Enjoying a nice, comfortable life in a major Californian city is now out of reach for most American…
South Bay job growth jumps, state gains a bit, Bay Area hiring is flat
The South Bay added more jobs than any other California metro area in May, extending an 11-month growth…
Volunteers haul 2,000 pounds of trash out of local waterbody in just 3 hours
A big team of volunteers aligned with one goal can accomplish more than you’d think. An Instagram Reel…