News across Greater San Francisco
Point Reyes Light
Published 1 hour ago“Stones from the River” by Ursula Hegi
A couple of weeks ago I read that the author Ursula Hegi had died. I remembered reading her “Stones from the River” back in the 1990s—it was one of Oprah’s Book Club picks in 1997, which resulted in a position on the New York Times best seller list and a print run of two million…
Point Reyes Light
Published 1 hour agoNature Notebook, October 1, 2026
The sky will hopefully treat us to the sight of the Draconid meteor shower from Oct. 6 to 10, peaking on Friday, Oct. 9. Fog permitting, it may be easy to view for two reasons. It radiates from the constellation Draco, which is next to the Little Dipper, a constellation that is…
Town of Fairfax
Published 5 hours agoTown Newsletter | September 29, 2026
Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Artwalk Photos and Recap Tree Ordinance Updates Coming New Fairfax Ballot Box and Election Info Center Blvd. Vegetation Clearance Halloween Festivities and so much more! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent…
Mission Local
Published 6 hours agoHow do you handle it when San Francisco weather gets hot?
San Francisco has famously cool summers, but it does warm up and this is how residents deal with the heat. How do you handle it when San Francisco weather gets hot?
Richmond Review / Sunset Beacon
Published 18 hours agoLetter to the Editor: Why I am Not Following the Sierra Club Endorsements This November
State Sen. Scott Wiener, representing San Francisco, has worked overtime to weaken and limit the CEQA, a state law that requires state and local government agencies to analyze the potential environmental effects of proposed projects and to inform decision-makers and the public…
East Bay Express
Published 23 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 September 29Closing 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…
Contra Costa County Government
Published September 29"Inside Public Works" Special Report-2025 Highlights
Public Works is excited to announce the premiere of the sixth episode of our popular series, “Inside Public Works." This Special Report gives viewers an insider's look at the projects, programs & events completed in 2025 and is available on YouTube.
Mission Local
Published September 29Who is Tino Cuéllar, the ex-justice Anthropic trusts to coax the world into AI?
He was a California Supreme Court justice and Carnegie Endowment president. Now, Tino Cuéllar is Anthropic’s global face. Who is Tino Cuéllar, the ex-justice Anthropic trusts to coax the world into AI?