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East Bay Express
Published 22 hours agoAI founders explore psychedelic consciousness
When AI, math and physics researcher Alejandro Zarzuelo first arrived in the Bay Area from Spain, he joined friends he’d met online from similar circles. Naturally, they embarked on a four-day bender, one that included an LSD session. Zarzuelo had never tried it before, but if he…
East Bay Express
Published 23 hours agoClosing the wisdom gap: Exploring AI psychotherapy, part 3
This is the third and final installment of a three-part series in which our writer delves into the depths of his psyche, guided by artificial intelligence. Read Part One, ‘AI: Final Weapon or Final Healer?’ and Part Two, ‘The Wound, Overthrown.’ I used to read into “the future.”…
East Bay Express
Published September 29Free Will Astrology: Week of Sept. 30
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Orchids may lure pollinating insects with ingenious illusions rather than nectar. Some mimic the look or fragrance of other flowers. Others resemble female insects so convincingly that hopeful males unknowingly assist with pollination. From this, we…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 28Caribbean Nations Produce Action Plan Calling for UK Reparations Over Slavery
Caribbean nations are developing an action plan with legal options to press the United Kingdom for negotiations regarding slavery reparations. Officials at a recent conference indicated that regional leaders hope for targeted talks at upcoming Commonwealth and UN summits.…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 28Oakland Post: Week of September 23 – 29, 2026
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 23 - 29, 2026 The post Oakland Post: Week of September 23 – 29, 2026 first appeared on Post News Group .
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.
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 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 22OPINION: The New American Fear – From 9-11 to AI
The terrorists didn’t invent American racism, xenophobia or political paranoia. We shouldn’t give 19 hijackers that much credit. But after 9/11, America built an enormous security structure around fear. Surveillance expanded. Wars followed. Congress created the Department of…