News across Alameda County
East Bay Express
Published September 22Black Bay Area artists rebuild cultural infrastructure
A map is drawn to lay claim to a place. This one is drawn to recover it: By walking ground that already belonged to someone and naming what survived the three-headed blaze of divestment, disorganization and gentrification. Not everything about fire is destruction. The native…
East Bay Express
Published September 22The Oakland we lost
In documentary photographer and filmmaker Ken Light’s new book, Soul City: Oakland, U.S.A., 120 black-and-white photographs tell the story of the people of West Oakland. Covering the years from 1974-1976 and viewed through the lens of 2026, the only thing more striking than what…
East Bay Express
Published September 22The wound, overthrown: Exploring AI psychotherapy
This is the second installment of a three-part series in which our writer delves into the depths of his psyche, guided by artificial intelligence. Read the previous installment here: Part 1, ‘AI: Final Weapon or Final Healer?’. The Wound Enthroned As I began writing this article,…
East Bay Express
Published September 22Social Eyes: Week of Sept. 24-30
This week's calendar picks feature 'Radium Stories,' Los Hermanos Mendoza, Bill Frisell & Harmony 5, Adam Klipple Quintet, Tony Corman's Morchestra, The Australian Ballet, Shreya Ghoshal, Erykah Badu, Social Distortion, and Thelma and the Sleaze.
East Bay Express
Published September 22Sol Bakery brings heart to Hayes Valley
Dissect one of Marisa Williams’ pains au chocolat. When torn apart, the gossamer layers of pastry dough are so delicate the morning sunlight filters through them. An angel’s wings are made from a similar substance. Her tarts are more robust and also stately, the toppings changing…
East Bay Express
Published September 22Free Will Astrology: Week of Sept. 23
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the practice of niwaki, Japanese gardeners shape trees so they look both natural and artfully composed. They prune and style the branches to dramatize the tree’s inherent character. Their goal is to collaborate. I recommend you experiment with a…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22Newsom Signs Addictive Social Media Law to Protect Kids
Newsom said California’s approach focuses on the features that can encourage excessive social media use rather than taking the broader step of banning teenagers from the platforms altogether. He contrasted the measure with restrictions adopted in Australia and Malaysia that…
Richmondside
Published September 22Top Dog opens latest location, plus a fresh option for sushi in Albany, and more openings
Top Dog opens latest location, plus a fresh option for sushi in Albany, and more openings A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22On Your November Ballot: Prop 38 Would Allocate $8.4 Billion to Immunology and Immunotherapy Funding
“Yes on 38”, with the tagline “Californians for Life-Saving Immunology Research and Cures,” is leading the campaign for the support side of the proposition. The post On Your November Ballot: Prop 38 Would Allocate $8.4 Billion to Immunology and Immunotherapy Funding first…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22Ask California: Golden State Releases New AI Chatbot
Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced the prototype as part of the state’s broader effort to use artificial intelligence to make government services easier to access. The launch follows his March 2026 executive order directing state agencies to responsibly implement generative AI while…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22Asm. Isaac Bryan’s Bill Banning California Police From ICE Side Jobs Reaches Newsom’s Desk
The legislation comes as ICE ramps up efforts to recruit law enforcement personnel under the Trump administration. Bryan said the federal agency is offering financial incentives to attract officers, raising concerns about the impact on local law enforcement agencies and the…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins’s Bill Would Pause Law Enforcement’s Use of Shock Gloves Pending Study
The device at the center of the debate is known as the G.L.O.V.E., an acronym for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement awarded a $16.7 million contract for 6,000 pairs of the gloves, which are designed to deliver an electric shock through…