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#bay-area-berkeleyoakland

Fertile Ground last-chance shows * Oregon ArtsWatch

Colostomy Bag Buddies is a PG-13 puppet show with performances scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Maker Space, Portland.

Portland

Higher education

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Watch: A lively debate over the state of free speech at UC Berkeley

The Trump administration's actions have reignited debates on free speech and academic freedom at UC Berkeley.

fromTechCrunch

23 hours ago

Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026 | TechCrunch

Sessions featuring Howard Wright (Nvidia), Rob Chu (AWS), and Eric Benhamou (Benhamou Global Ventures) cut through the noise to examine where AI is genuinely deployed at scale and where the real risks lie.

London startup

Venture

20 hours ago

AI is igniting a love affair between Silicon Valley and the consulting industry

Consulting firms are increasingly partnering with AI startups to adapt to rapid technological changes in the industry.

Philosophy

fromThe Atlantic

Why Silicon Valley Is Turning to the Catholic Church

The Vatican and Silicon Valley engage in dialogues to address AI ethics, benefiting both parties in reputation and moral authority.

#oakland

East Bay (California)

fromABC7 San Francisco

Oakland nonprofit SoleSpace turns to community after key equipment stolen during break-in

A nonprofit in Oakland is recovering from a break-in that resulted in the theft of essential equipment for community workshops.

East Bay (California)

This week in Oakland: a Prescott Circus Theatre showcase, and Fairyland's 'Mad Tea Party'

West Oakland's Mexican American rap secret is out

Oakland's rap scene is diverse, yet bilingual Mexican American lyricists like Nán Fiero remain underrepresented despite the community's significant presence.

East Bay (California)

fromABC7 San Francisco

Oakland nonprofit SoleSpace turns to community after key equipment stolen during break-in

A nonprofit in Oakland is recovering from a break-in that resulted in the theft of essential equipment for community workshops.

East Bay (California)

This week in Oakland: a Prescott Circus Theatre showcase, and Fairyland's 'Mad Tea Party'

West Oakland's Mexican American rap secret is out

Oakland's rap scene is diverse, yet bilingual Mexican American lyricists like Nán Fiero remain underrepresented despite the community's significant presence.

more#oakland

fromTNW | Opinion

Business intelligence

How web intelligence is powering the next wave of AI Infrastructure

The web intelligence industry is evolving to support AI's growing demands for multimodal data processing, particularly in handling video content.

Relationships

fromTheZenParent

Why So Many Couples Sound Like They're Managing a Startup - TheZenParent

Modern relationships increasingly resemble workplace dynamics, focusing on efficiency and productivity rather than traditional expressions of love.

Donna's Chronicles, "If you haven't yet attended an event..." - San Francisco Bay Times

The Castro Theatre, restored with loving attention, now hosts a variety of community-appropriate events, showcasing its importance as a historic landmark.

NYC LGBT

Environment

fromFortune

Data centers are finding a surprising way to deploy batteries | Fortune

Data centers are increasingly pairing batteries with fossil fuels to ensure reliable power for AI operations.

Social justice

UC Berkeley strips all political art from trailblazing multicultural center

Right-wing politics in California have led to attacks on immigrant rights and affirmative action, prompting student activism for ethnic studies and community representation.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

"SOMA Nights" Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)

SOMA Nights aims to foster a sense of community by connecting residents and local businesses during the Folsom Streetscape Project which is putting multiple legacy businesses at risk of closing.

SOMA, SF

Startup companies

The AI gold rush is pulling workers into startups as layoffs and RTO push them out of corporate jobs

A significant rise in entrepreneurship is driven by AI advancements, return-to-office mandates, and a challenging job market.

Fundraising

Support Local: Join Brio's Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt - San Francisco Bay Times

Redirecting spending to local businesses strengthens community ties and supports local economies.

NYC music

Social Eyes: Week of April 23-29

Ruben Moreno blends Zydeco, Cajun, blues, and contemporary music, while The Tallis Scholars present an Easter-themed a cappella program.

Film

from48 hills

Screen Grabs: SFFILM Fest hits 69. Nice. - 48 hills

The San Francisco International Film Festival celebrates global cinema with diverse programming, marking its 69th year as the longest-running festival in the Western Hemisphere.

Board games

Silicon Valley real estate

Games of Berkeley has been on a roll for 46 years. What's its secret?

Games of Berkeley is a vibrant game shop that has been a community hub for nearly 50 years, adapting to various gaming trends.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley cities among top 10 best places to live in California - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County cities rank highly for quality of life and job market, but face significant housing affordability challenges.

fromSFGATE

The housing trend reinventing the California suburbs

Megan Keithly's experience reflects a growing trend where new homeowners prioritize living near working farms, engaging in activities like making homemade diaper cream from local ingredients.

Agriculture

SF food

From Mocktail to Mission: Drinking to a Greener San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Times

April is Earth Month, highlighting businesses like Mission Rock Resort that prioritize sustainability year-round and are certified by the San Francisco Green Business Program.

Scala

fromYouTube

Business4s: Bridging the gap between devs and the business [Scala Days 2025]

Scala is evolving to support business software that is both technically sound and relevant to real-world business needs.

Cannabis

Equity cannabis products in Oakland are getting their own special certification

Oakland launches a certification program for cannabis businesses founded by those impacted by the War on Drugs.

Media industry

fromAxios

5 days ago

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.

fromLos Angeles Times

At L.A. college campuses, Punjabi music is opening doors to heritage long kept closed

"I started hearing the themes inside [Punjabi] music - pride in language, resilience, and history, which helps to reconnect with my identity," Multani said.

Music production

Fashion & style

fromThe Bold Italic

#pleasant-hill-night-market

Every San Francisco fashion designer and seamstress I can vouch for

San Francisco has a vibrant fashion scene with talented designers and creators who deserve recognition and opportunities.

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.

more#pleasant-hill-night-market

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.

Marketing

fromInc

Startups Are Spending Six Figures to Show Up on College Campuses. How They're Winning Over Coeds

Companies are increasingly targeting college campuses for growth marketing, shifting budgets from social media to on-campus events and promotions.

Silicon Valley food

fromThe Mercury News

5 days ago

Bay Area Pizza Week offers 12 days of deals, new slices

Bay Area Pizza Week runs from April 22 to May 3, featuring special deals at over 75 restaurants across the region.

Around Berkeley: Earth Day music, Asian Night Market, 'wild and scenic' film festival

Berkeley's Sacred Music Fellowship hosts an interfaith Earth Day celebration featuring diverse music leaders and community jam sessions.

#stanford-university

fromThe Atlantic

Silicon Valley

The Stanford Inside Stanford

fromWIRED

Silicon Valley

At 'AI Coachella,' Stanford Students Line Up to Learn From Silicon Valley Royalty

Silicon Valley

fromThe Atlantic

The Stanford Inside Stanford

Stanford University fosters a unique environment where young entrepreneurs receive significant investment and mentorship from venture capitalists, shaping future tech leaders.

Silicon Valley

fromWIRED

At 'AI Coachella,' Stanford Students Line Up to Learn From Silicon Valley Royalty

Stanford's CS 153 course features prominent tech CEOs as guest lecturers, attracting significant student interest and sparking debate about its educational value.

more#stanford-university

Philosophy

fromWarpweftandway

CFP: 2026 NECCT at Bentley University

The 2026 Northeast Conference on Chinese Thought will be held at Bentley University on October 30-31, featuring keynote speaker Mercedes Valmisa.

SF LGBT

June 2: First Annual GGBA LGBTQ+ Business Expo and the Unveiling of a Refreshed GGBA Brand - San Francisco Bay Times

The Golden Gate Business Association is hosting its first LGBTQ+ Business Expo on June 2, 2026, alongside the Business of Pride celebration.

Higher education

fromSFGATE

California's quiet college war is about who gets a bachelor's degree

Community colleges in California are expanding bachelor's degree programs to provide affordable education for students traditionally excluded from four-year universities.

The Best Things To Do In San Fransisco This April, From Comedy Shows To An Art Bash

Late April in San Francisco offers cultural events like theater, art parties, and dining options for those with seasonal allergies.

Tales from the Fog: Free Music Night w/ Oceanography (Bazaar Cafe)

San Francisco's music scene features artists exploring themes of obscurity and emotional depth through their unique sounds.

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts starting April 14, 2026, featuring live music and food trucks.

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week.

NYC LGBT

fromBustle

The Best Things To Do In San Fransisco This April, From Comedy Shows To An Art Bash

Late April in San Francisco offers cultural events like theater, art parties, and dining options for those with seasonal allergies.

Tales from the Fog: Free Music Night w/ Oceanography (Bazaar Cafe)

San Francisco's music scene features artists exploring themes of obscurity and emotional depth through their unique sounds.

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts starting April 14, 2026, featuring live music and food trucks.

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week.

more#san-francisco

East Bay (California)

The Wire: Berkeley's California Theatre sold to Beverly Hills buyer

Berkeley Youth Alternatives received over $600,000 despite failing to complete key project parts aimed at reducing teen cannabis use.

from48 hills

BIG WEEK: Dahlia Sale, Shipyard Open Studios, Foglifter, GUSH fest, 'Broadway Baby'... - 48 hills

The Gush Dance Festival showcases local talent and explores enduring relationships in dance.

Film

fromKqed

Four Bay Area Artists Awarded $100,000 Rainin Grant | KQED

Duncan and Dunye are influential figures in the Bay Area arts scene, contributing to theater and film while supporting local communities.

Startup companies

fromFortune

Stephen and Ayesha Curry talk about the one habit that separates good business leaders from great ones | Fortune

Stephen and Ayesha Curry emphasize authenticity and listening as key leadership skills in their entrepreneurial and philanthropic ventures.

Education

Let kids create

Miss Faye Carol launched the School of the Getdown Youth Arts Camp to combat the school-to-prison pipeline for Oakland youth.

SF food

fromSFGATE

Exclusive: A local group is taking over all the bars at SF's struggling Saluhall

Saluhall food hall in San Francisco is revitalizing with Spirited Beverage Co. taking over its bars, aiming to create a welcoming community space.

fromsfist.com

BART to Host All-Ages 80s Prom This Summer at Rockridge Station

BART is hosting an all-ages 1980s-themed dance party at Rockridge Station on June 6, celebrating community and public transit.

fromsfist.com

Day Around the Bay: Tesla Signs New Leases In Fremont, San Jose

Tesla has leased properties in Fremont and San Jose for electric vehicle prep and delivery.

Silicon Valley food

fromThe Mercury News

1 week ago

7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, April 17-19

This weekend features concerts, a new series, and a light turkey meatball recipe, catering to diverse entertainment and culinary interests.

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates leaps and bounds of local scene - 48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates the region's diverse dance community with free classes and performances, promoting inclusivity and visibility in dance.

fromwww.7x7.com

Bay Area Dance Week Returns With More Than 150 Free Classes, Performances + Gatherings

Bay Area Dance Week showcases diverse dance styles through free events, engaging the community and encouraging participation in dance activities.

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.

from48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates leaps and bounds of local scene - 48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates the region's diverse dance community with free classes and performances, promoting inclusivity and visibility in dance.

fromwww.7x7.com

Bay Area Dance Week Returns With More Than 150 Free Classes, Performances + Gatherings

Bay Area Dance Week showcases diverse dance styles through free events, engaging the community and encouraging participation in dance activities.

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.

more#bay-area-dance-week

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities every first and third Friday until November 7, 2025.

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities every first and third Friday until November 7, 2025.

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities every first and third Friday until November 7, 2025.

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities every first and third Friday until November 7, 2025.

The first StrictlyVC of 2026 kicks off in a week in San Francisco | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC's San Francisco event on April 30 features speakers discussing AI, venture capital, and software development.

NYC music

Social Eyes: Week of April 9-15

Planet Booty and Dar Williams are performing in the East Bay, showcasing diverse musical styles and themes.

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.

more#ai-comedy

Silicon Valley

5 days ago

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.

Where to go locally for Bay Area Pizza Week

Bay Area Pizza Week celebrates pizza with special menus from April 22 to May 3 at various restaurants across the Bay Area.

1 week ago

Skyline High School excels at sending students to U.C. colleges

"Judging schools by raw admission rates alone can be misleading. Schools that enroll larger shares of students from high-income families and fewer students with disabilities, for example, tend to send more students to UC campuses regardless of school quality."

East Bay (California)

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week until October.

1 week ago

Social Eyes: Week of April 16-22

Scott Amendola's Anniversary Quartet celebrates ten years of The Back Room with a special performance featuring notable musicians.

fromThe Mercury News

7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend, April 10-12

A variety of entertainment options and dining experiences are available this weekend in the Bay Area.

3 weeks ago

UC Berkeley grads question whether to stay or struggle

Rising costs and gentrification challenge East Bay's status as a creative hub for new artists.

Music