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The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here and invite you to sign up for a weekly newsletter with the weekendโ€™s top choices for streaming movies and in-person events.

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Bay to Breakers: BART offering limited-stop early trains to serve runners, spectators

Bay to Breakers: BART offering limited-stop early trains to serve runners, spectators

by Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News May 13, 2026
Cantareย singersย feteย U.S. 250thย anniversary, call for freedomย in Lafayette concertย 

Cantareย singersย feteย U.S. 250thย anniversary, call for freedomย in Lafayette concertย 

by James Ambroff-Tahan, Bay City News May 12, 2026
Marin County’s Latino-owned businesses showcased in San Rafael marketplace event

Marin County’s Latino-owned businesses showcased in San Rafael marketplace event

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News May 12, 2026
Movies:ย Bruce Lee Day,ย โ€˜Omaha,โ€™ย โ€˜Blue Heron,โ€™ย โ€˜Marama,โ€™ โ€˜Two Womenโ€™ย 

Movies:ย Bruce Lee Day,ย โ€˜Omaha,โ€™ย โ€˜Blue Heron,โ€™ย โ€˜Marama,โ€™ โ€˜Two Womenโ€™ย 

by Anita Katz, Bay City News May 11, 2026May 11, 2026
Review:ย Alicia Keysโ€™ โ€˜Hellโ€™s Kitchenโ€™ย tour is on fire in San Franciscoย ย ย 

Review:ย Alicia Keysโ€™ โ€˜Hellโ€™s Kitchenโ€™ย tour is on fire in San Franciscoย ย ย 

by Leslie Katz, Bay City News May 8, 2026May 8, 2026
โ€˜Bay City Beatโ€™ radio show: May 8-10, 2026

โ€˜Bay City Beatโ€™ radio show: May 8-10, 2026

by Local News Matters May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Bay City Books

Bay City Books taps into our rich literary scene, bringing you recent releases, author interviews and recommendations. Turn the digital page with us to find your next read. Visit our Library Information Hub to find the the online resources, programming and events provided by your local public library, organized by where you live.

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Vanessa Huaโ€™s โ€˜Coyotelandโ€™ย explores what lurks behind the foliage in the East Bay suburbsย 

Vanessa Huaโ€™s โ€˜Coyotelandโ€™ย explores what lurks behind the foliage in the East Bay suburbsย 

by Linda Lenhoff, Bay City News May 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Walnut Creek Library Foundation’s Authors Gala brings together authors and readers to support libraries

Walnut Creek Library Foundation’s Authors Gala brings together authors and readers to support libraries

by Bay City News May 4, 2026May 5, 2026
AI-written books flood the market in eerie echo of Orwellโ€™s โ€˜novel-writing machinesโ€™

AI-written books flood the market in eerie echo of Orwellโ€™s โ€˜novel-writing machinesโ€™

by Laura Beers, for The Conversation April 30, 2026
Turning the page: Stockton downtown library retains Chavez name but will cover it over
Supported by Bay City News Foundation

Turning the page: Stockton downtown library retains Chavez name but will cover it over

Supported by Bay City News Foundation by Shaylee Navarro, Stocktonia April 30, 2026
Hooked on Books:ย Going literary in letter form is a well-traveled roadย 

Hooked on Books:ย Going literary in letter form is a well-traveled roadย 

by Sue Gilmore, Bay City News April 30, 2026
May 2026 author events:ย David Archuleta, Ellen Burstyn, Mary Cain, Lena Dunham, Nick Greene, Jeremy Lent, Lerone Martin, Amanda Rizkalla, Simon Rogers, Don Sainte-Johnn

May 2026 author events:ย David Archuleta, Ellen Burstyn, Mary Cain, Lena Dunham, Nick Greene, Jeremy Lent, Lerone Martin, Amanda Rizkalla, Simon Rogers, Don Sainte-Johnn

by Leslie Katz, Bay City News April 29, 2026April 30, 2026

Travel

When you need a little R&R or adventure, you donโ€™t need to travel far. The greater Bay Area and Northern California provide a rich tapestry of interesting places, iconic sightseeing and day trips for you and your family to explore.

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Santa Clara County resident monitored after deadly hantavirus outbreak tied to cruise

Santa Clara County resident monitored after deadly hantavirus outbreak tied to cruise

by Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News May 11, 2026
Alaska Airlines adds 3 seasonal nonstop routes from Sonoma County airport

Alaska Airlines adds 3 seasonal nonstop routes from Sonoma County airport

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News May 10, 2026
SFO union raises concerns about working conditions at supervisors meeting

SFO union raises concerns about working conditions at supervisors meeting

by Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News May 8, 2026
May Day rally by airport workers blocks traffic to SFO international terminal

May Day rally by airport workers blocks traffic to SFO international terminal

by Kiley Russell and Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News May 1, 2026
Oakland airport can keep new name under settlement agreement with San Francisco

Oakland airport can keep new name under settlement agreement with San Francisco

by Dan McMenamin, Bay City News April 28, 2026
Alaska Airlines starts direct service between Oakland and San Diego, with 4 flights daily

Alaska Airlines starts direct service between Oakland and San Diego, with 4 flights daily

by Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News April 23, 2026

Bay City Sketchbook

Over the last five years, Joe Dworetzky has drawn more than a thousand cartoons on a wide range of social and political topics. These galleries showcase some recent areas of interest from a creative perspective.

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Musk v. Altman โ€” Behind the scenes: How we chose to tell the story of tech titans’ trial

Musk v. Altman โ€” Behind the scenes: How we chose to tell the story of tech titans’ trial

by Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News May 13, 2026
Bay City Sketchbook: The march to madness

Bay City Sketchbook: The march to madness

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News January 1, 2026
Living Longer: The tarnished Golden Years โ€” with wisdom polished enough to see the con

Living Longer: The tarnished Golden Years โ€” with wisdom polished enough to see the con

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News September 26, 2025
Bay City Sketchbook: Celebrating July 4th

Bay City Sketchbook: Celebrating July 4th

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News July 4, 2025
The (second) first 100 days: A retrospective

The (second) first 100 days: A retrospective

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News April 30, 2025May 1, 2025
SF Story Fest: Local News Matters partners in event blending reporting, live performance

SF Story Fest: Local News Matters partners in event blending reporting, live performance

by Staff, Local News Matters April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

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