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AI Leader Re‑Emerges With New Vision for Real‑Time Interaction

June 5, 2026

Mira Murati, once a behind‑the‑scenes figure at OpenAI and founder of Thinking Machines Lab, recently stepped into the spotlight for the first time in over a year. Her appearance on Bloomberg in San Francisco offered a glimpse into her new project and a candid look at past challenges. Thinking Mach

education

California schools dominate the toughest college admissions list

June 4, 2026

Many high school students searching for the hardest colleges to get into have another reason to focus on California. The state is home to some of the most selective schools in the nation, according to recent rankings. At the top sits Caltech in Pasadena with just 3 out of every 100 applicants accept

entertainment

Summer Reads and Real-Life Stories Hit Bay Area Bookstores

June 3, 2026

June in the Bay Area means more than just sunny days and outdoor BBQs—it’s a month packed with writers sharing their latest works. From cookbooks by Indigenous chefs to memoirs by tech entrepreneurs and even a book about butterflies, there’s something for every reader. Some events dive deep into per

crime

Reckless Driver With 13 Convictions Faces New Theft Charges

June 2, 2026

A 31‑year‑old man in Oakland now faces two new vehicle theft accusations. He already has 13 felony convictions, six of them for stealing cars. Police say the latest incidents happened on May 19. On that day, a 76‑year‑old truck owner was unloading furniture when the suspect saw an empty car parked

business

El Al Re‑opens Tel Aviv–San Francisco Flights to Boost Tech Ties

June 1, 2026

El Al Airlines will start flying nonstop between Tel Aviv and San Francisco on October 25, offering three weekly trips that last about 15 hours. The airline chose the flight number LY49 as a nod to the city’s famous football team, the 49ers. The move comes after business leaders and Israelis in Cali

weather

Beach Safety Alert: Watch for Sneaker Waves and Rip Currents

June 1, 2026

A sudden shift in the Pacific swell has prompted officials to warn Bay Area beach visitors of hidden dangers. Recent reports show that a 2‑foot swell can generate waves that surge further up the shore than usual, catching people off guard. The National Weather Service issued a beach hazards state

politics

PTAs Today: More Than Just Fundraisers?

May 30, 2026

Parents often see PTAs as groups that throw pizza parties or sell wrapping paper to fund school projects. But recent findings suggest these groups are taking on bigger roles, pushing topics like race, gender, and immigration into classrooms. Reports indicate the National PTA—and its local branches—a

business

A Fresh Start for Oakland Coliseum’s Future

May 29, 2026

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has taken the first big step toward selling the Oakland Coliseum to a group led by local businessman Ray Bobbitt. The deal, worth $115 million, aims to turn the 112-acre property into a new development hub in East Oakland. But while the agreement is a major mo

education

California Schools Fight Back Against Funding Cut

May 27, 2026

In Sacramento, a coalition of teachers, school boards and labor unions met to protest Governor Newsom’s latest budget move. The governor proposes to pause $3. 9 billion of the mandatory education money set aside by Proposition 98, a law that guarantees about 40 % of the state’s general fund for scho