News across Greater San Francisco
OpenAI’s systems meddled with US government sites after going rogue
SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI’s artificial intelligence went rogue and meddled with the websites for the Education Department, the Commerce Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission this summer without the AI lab’s knowledge, according to security researchers and a person…
Google takes the AI data center race to outer space
SAN FRANCISCO — At a lab in San Francisco last month, a team of technicians in protective suits and hairnets poked, prodded and inspected a refrigerator-sized satellite commissioned by Google.
East Bay Express
Published September 25Decoding Fragrance Dupes and What Makes a Quality Alternative
This article was contributed by TheDuaBrand.com Fragrance dupes have become a significant part of contemporary scent culture, sparking as much debate as enthusiasm among perfume fans. With the rising popularity of alternatives to high-profile fragrances, many shoppers are seeking…
Alameda Post
Published September 25Letters to the Editor for September 25, 2026
In this week's Letters to the Editor, Airbnb host Michael Fisher objects to the City Council's significant new regulations on unhosted short term rentals, and Steven Smith asks voters to "consider Malia Vella’s record when deciding on a mayor this November."
Alameda Post
Published September 25Math Puzzle for September 25, 2026
Jeff Smith's Math Puzzle for September 25, 2026 – Say goodbye to cold weather, hello to the first week of autumn.
Alameda Post
Published September 25Alameda PostCast for September 25, 2026
In Episode 221, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda has a new Communications Manager. Election season heats up. Getting to the ferry gets cheaper, but the ferry may get pricier. Cleaning up the beach. And the first weekend of autumn features lots of events.
Westside Observer
Published September 24Prop. 40 Is Winning. So Are the Measures That Could Undo It.
California voters favor the billionaire tax — and Props. 41 and 42, which could prevent it from taking effect. New PPIC data show a surprising number of voters support both.
Mission Local
Published September 24Ifs, ands, or…
At Geneva Avenue and Paris Street. Photo by Beth Winegarner. Ifs, ands, or…
Richmondside
Published September 23Update: LifeLong doctors will strike on Monday
Update: LifeLong doctors will strike on Monday Pay remains the main outstanding issue as doctors describe unmanageable situations such as signing death certificates for patients they’ve never treated.
Point Reyes Light
Published September 23Postal changes sow confusion
Kristina Dutton needed her packages before embarking on an overseas trip. They contained specialized sound recording equipment from the U.K., Australia, and Eastern Europe, and she was leaving in two days. To her relief, she received a notice from the shipper that the packages…
Point Reyes Light
Published September 23A difficult choice aboard Gaza flotilla
After the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted the first time, Gabe Korty had a strategic decision to make. He could continue sailing to Gaza with a ragtag band of international activists on the surviving boats, or he could head to Istanbul to support fellow protesters who had…
Point Reyes Light
Published September 23In the Fields, September 24, 2026
Peter Martinelli’s ripening apple orchard in Bolinas is an archive of diversity, with heirloom varieties that ripen at different times and with different flavors. “But everything is off cycle this year,” he said. Gravensteins, the first to ripen, ran late. Spicy Spitzenburgs,…