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Beat-down: In 1959, Allen Ginsberg penned a scathing reply to a mocking Chronicle review

by Eric Newton, for Local News Matters September 24, 2026September 23, 2026

Beat-down When the San Francisco Chronicle mocked a 1959 gathering of Beat poets, Allen Ginsberg ‘Howled’ back with a scathing reply By Eric Newton • Bay City News September 24, 2026 It was pounded out, narrow margins, pockmarked by angry edits, entire lines of black X-outs — the copy paper a pale ecru, sprawling side […]

Letters to Bill: Former Chronicle book editor corresponded with America’s great writers

by Eric Newton, for Local News Matters September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Fairfield-Suisun Unified students to be celebrated as published young authors

by Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

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How Dolly Parton’s love of books helped fuel Stockton’s early literacy program, Read to Me

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‘Listen in Marin’ radio show: June 22, 2026

by Local News Matters June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to families in Monterey and Marin counties

by Kelcie Lee, Bay City News June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Charlie Harris’ book Mendo explores Mendocino County’s pot boom and bust

by Lin Due, Bay City News June 13, 2026June 13, 2026

SF Public Library launches Summer Stride challenge with reading, events across city

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Bay Area Gen Z revives physical music formats over streaming platforms

by Padma Balaji, Mosaic April 19, 2026June 23, 2026

June ballot measure asks El Cerrito voters to write next chapter for the city’s aging library

by Christopher Laursen-Bailey, Contra Costa Youth Journalism April 19, 2026April 21, 2026

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