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California
fromTravel + Leisure
19 hours ago

9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local

California's coastline features diverse beach towns, each offering unique experiences from surfing to scenic views.
Silicon Valley food
fromTravel + Leisure
23 hours ago

I've Lived in California for 50 Years and This Is the Best City to Visit in Spring-With Farms, Vineyards, and Flowers

California's Central Valley offers stunning small towns and agricultural experiences, highlighted by the Almond Blossom Cruise and local farms.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
California
fromTravel + Leisure
19 hours ago

9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local

California's coastline features diverse beach towns, each offering unique experiences from surfing to scenic views.
Silicon Valley food
fromTravel + Leisure
23 hours ago

I've Lived in California for 50 Years and This Is the Best City to Visit in Spring-With Farms, Vineyards, and Flowers

California's Central Valley offers stunning small towns and agricultural experiences, highlighted by the Almond Blossom Cruise and local farms.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour ago

I quit tech, bought 22 acres, and didn't look at my computer for years until AI brought me back

Ryan Courtnage transitioned from managing a donation platform to hands-on homesteading, finding fulfillment in physical work and a break from corporate life.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
35 minutes ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
21 hours ago

The Remote Beach Town of Puerto Escondido Is Mexico's Best-kept Secret-With Sumptuous Hotels, a Vibrant Art Scene, and Incredible Beaches

Hurricane damage has enhanced the wave conditions at Zicatela Beach, attracting surfers to Puerto Escondido's powerful waves.
Remodel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour ago

She spent $100,000 on a tiny home in California. Now she rents it on Airbnb.

Tiny homes offer a creative, customizable living option and are popular in the vacation rental market.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
16 hours ago

Bay Area man bringing positivity to 'bike life'; hundreds of people expected at rideout in Hayward

A community effort in Hayward aims to promote peaceful biking among youth amidst recent negative incidents involving cyclists.
Software development
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.
#san-francisco
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
Mission District
fromThe Bold Italic
1 day ago

My Favorite Places to Eat Outside in the Mission and Castro, San Francisco

San Francisco's outdoor dining thrives despite limited weather, with neighborhoods like the Mission and Castro offering unique restaurant experiences.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
4 days ago

Discover ama and Cafe Sebastian: Culinary Innovation in SF

The reopening of the Transamerica Pyramid Center introduces innovative dining experiences with ama and Café Sebastian, redefining San Francisco's culinary landscape.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
Mission District
fromThe Bold Italic
1 day ago

My Favorite Places to Eat Outside in the Mission and Castro, San Francisco

San Francisco's outdoor dining thrives despite limited weather, with neighborhoods like the Mission and Castro offering unique restaurant experiences.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
4 days ago

Discover ama and Cafe Sebastian: Culinary Innovation in SF

The reopening of the Transamerica Pyramid Center introduces innovative dining experiences with ama and Café Sebastian, redefining San Francisco's culinary landscape.
#silicon-valley
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 day ago

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.
fromThe Nation
4 days ago
Silicon Valley

The Anti-Intellectualism of the Silicon Valley Elite

Silicon Valley's anti-intellectualism dismisses the value of deep intellectual work, impacting perceptions of music creation and higher education.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 day ago

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Anti-Intellectualism of the Silicon Valley Elite

Silicon Valley's anti-intellectualism dismisses the value of deep intellectual work, impacting perceptions of music creation and higher education.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromYahoo Travel
1 week ago

These Are The Best 'Third Place' Cities For Remote Workers, According To New Analysis

Cities with high cafe density and quality are essential for remote workers seeking balance and productivity.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromYahoo Travel
1 week ago

These Are The Best 'Third Place' Cities For Remote Workers, According To New Analysis

Cities with high cafe density and quality are essential for remote workers seeking balance and productivity.
Marketing
fromSfgate
1 day ago

Tips to create short-form video to reach new audiences

Creating short-form videos is essential for businesses to effectively reach audiences and drive growth.
Social media marketing
fromZDNET
1 day ago

How Flipboard's new Surf app lets you merge social feeds, YouTube, and RSS to escape the algorithm - finally

Flipboard Surf aims to create a customizable social network experience by integrating various content types without relying on algorithms.
#ai
Business
fromFortune
1 day ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
fromIndieWire
2 days ago
Music production

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Business
fromFortune
1 day ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Music production
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
#data-centers
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

Chasing the Second Season: Why Mammoth and June, CA, Peak in Spring - SnowBrains

California's Eastern Sierra offers a unique spring skiing experience with legendary snow conditions and diverse terrain at Mammoth and June Mountain.
Coffee
fromThe Infatuation
1 day ago

Java On Ocean - Review - Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Java On Ocean is a popular coffee shop in Ingleside, known for its reliable wifi and solid coffee, catering mainly to local students.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

You just have to immerse yourself in it. You should just constantly be building. That's what's going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology.
Education
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
fromPortland Monthly
1 day ago

Property Watch: Historic Tabor Storefront with Modern Apartment Above

Built in 1913, the building calls back to the city's early development, much like the commercial clusters just a block or few long that are nestled in so many neighborhoods.
Portland
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
Film
from48 hills
2 days ago

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company - 48 hills

Love can take unconventional forms, as seen in films featuring relationships with aliens, witches, and other offbeat characters.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why are designers, engineers, and product managers in a 'three-way standoff'?

The design job market is experiencing uncertainty as demand for product managers rises, raising concerns about the impact of AI on designer roles.
Books
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How American independent bookstores made a massive comeback

Independent bookstores have adapted and are thriving despite the rise of online shopping.
Wearables
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Finally, a wearable designed for women approaching menopause

A new wearable device called Peri helps women monitor perimenopause symptoms and lifestyle factors.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 days ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
Tech industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Marvell scales up networking to extend Nvidia AI ecosystem | Computer Weekly

Marvell Technology joins Nvidia AI ecosystem to enhance infrastructure development with a $2bn investment.
Toronto startup
fromFortune
3 days ago

Elon Musk's coterie of companies are getting more and more pushback from Democrats | Fortune

Elon Musk's companies face increasing pushback in Baltimore, including a lawsuit over AI risks and a withdrawal from a tunnel project proposal.
LA food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Where passion meets the plate: Inside San Francisco's Culinary Clash

Culinary Clash provides culinary students with real-world experience in a competitive restaurant environment.
fromFast Company
3 days ago

China is moving faster on next-gen tech. The U.S. is trying to keep up

In recent weeks, China approved the world's first commercial brain-computer interface medical device and unveiled a five-ton class electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that has already completed a public flight.
Science
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
3 days ago

"We are on pins and needles every day"

Trump's executive orders threaten federal funding for LGBTQ+ health organizations, creating uncertainty and anxiety for nonprofits serving transgender communities.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Games
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

AI-Powered Mystery Match Night "Someone in the Crowd" (SF)

An AI-powered matchmaking event focuses on creating real connections through intentional pairings and engaging activities.
San Jose Sharks
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

San Jose rolls out the welcome mat at Arena Green - San Jose Spotlight

Arena Green Park in San Jose has undergone significant renovations, making it ready for public use and community events.
US Elections
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

The Silicon Valley congressional race is getting ugly | TechCrunch

The CA-17 race is intensifying with Ro Khanna facing challenges from Ethan Agarwal, who has a controversial legal history.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
fromPycon
4 days ago
Python

Introducing the 8 Companies on Startup Row at PyCon US 2026

Startup Row at PyCon US 2026 showcases early-stage companies leveraging Python to address evolving challenges in AI, data, and developer tooling.
#apple
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
4 days ago

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

Apple launched the $600 MacBook Neo, which received positive reviews despite some tradeoffs in features and specifications.
Apple
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Apple at 50: The tech giant's best, worst, and weirdest ideas

Apple, founded in 1976, revolutionized personal computing with innovative products like the iPod, iPhone, and App Store, despite facing challenges and misfires.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

Endangered salmon returned to Northern California, then the money dried up

The state is ending support for salmon restoration efforts, jeopardizing the reintroduction of winter-run Chinook to ancestral waters.
Miami food
fromFortune
1 day ago

Travel guru Rick Steves is happy to pay more taxes | Fortune

Rick Steves supports Washington's new millionaires tax to promote shared prosperity and fund public services.
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

Hike, Climb, Slide + Admire the View on San Francisco's Most Iconic Hills

Mount Sutro and Telegraph Hill offer unique hiking experiences and historical significance in San Francisco.
Portland food
fromKqed
1 day ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
fromPortland Monthly
2 days ago

Seeing Things: Portland Shows & Events This Week, March 2026

Rowe and Garen Scribner's libretto takes its liberties, setting the action in a world where everything is green and an evil princess has ruled that nothing be eaten but peas.
Portland
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Flipboard's 'social websites' are a new spin on decentralized social media

Flipboard is launching 'social websites' to help publishers and creators engage with decentralized social media.
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Maximalist cocktails are arriving with a new Peninsula restaurant

Causwells is expanding to Menlo Park, introducing a new menu with 60% unique items, including craft cocktails and exclusive dishes.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Recently laid-off Oracle worker says AI is coming for jobs

Oracle laid off thousands of employees, attributing job losses to AI integration in large enterprises.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet for the Oregon Cascades Then Spring Warmth in the PNW - SnowBrains

A midweek storm brings significant snowfall to Oregon, transitioning to warmer, drier spring weather by the weekend.
Food & drink
fromThe Infatuation
5 days ago

The SF dining trends of 2026 so far. - San Francisco - The Infatuation

San Francisco's dining scene is embracing vinyl music, matcha trends, and new culinary experiences despite the winter months feeling slow.
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Photos: What symbols represent SoMa?

Nisha, who looked to be about 15 years old, drew a parol - a star-shaped lantern displayed during Christmas - and a Bahay kubo - a traditional Filipino-style house - with a small pencil, as she sat at a table of the Bayanihan Community Center in SoMa.
SOMA, SF
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Bay Area saw job gains in January, new report shows

The Bay Area added 15,000 jobs in January, contributing significantly to California's overall job growth.
#migration
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
3 days ago

Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they're turning 'welcomer cities' into the next big tech towns | Fortune

Younger workers are leaving San Francisco for more affordable 'welcomer cities' like Nashville and Orlando, seeking better work-life balance and job opportunities.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Miami, Like Austin Before It, Feels Pendulum Swing on Tech Migration

Many who moved to Miami or Austin during the pandemic have left due to high heat and lack of job opportunities.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
3 days ago

Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they're turning 'welcomer cities' into the next big tech towns | Fortune

Younger workers are leaving San Francisco for more affordable 'welcomer cities' like Nashville and Orlando, seeking better work-life balance and job opportunities.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Miami, Like Austin Before It, Feels Pendulum Swing on Tech Migration

Many who moved to Miami or Austin during the pandemic have left due to high heat and lack of job opportunities.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Marc Benioff unveils new version of Slackbot with AI capabilities, talks San Francisco's progress

Salesforce showcases AI-enhanced Slackbot, emphasizing productivity and the continued need for human interaction in sales.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
6 days ago

San Jose Welcomes Rowan's First California Studio to Santana Row

Rowan at Santana Row offers a safe, stylish ear piercing experience performed by licensed nurses, redefining the process for all ages.
California
fromAxios
2 days ago

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

California's National Parks Defied a Trend in 2025

For 2025, there was good news and bad news: overall, these areas were visited 323 million times over the course of the year. That's the good news; the bad news is that this figure was down ever so slightly - specifically, 2.7% - from a record-setting 2024.
Travel
Austin
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I've lived in San Francisco and Austin, and I want to move back to California. Here's what Texas is missing.

A career coach reflects on moving between San Francisco, Seattle, and Austin, finding San Francisco offered the best combination of career growth, diversity, and entrepreneurial culture despite high costs.
Portland food
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Hundreds of strangers flock to San Francisco beach to dig a really big hole

A community gathers to dig and later fill a large hole at Ocean Beach, fostering connection among diverse participants.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

Oregonians making music in Hawai'i * Oregon ArtsWatch

"I didn't know that I would have this kind of life when I graduated from conservatory. You take auditions and don't know where you are going to land."
Portland
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Silicon Valley's tech world takes center stage in state politics - San Jose Spotlight

In the 17th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Ro Khanna is facing a challenge from tech founder Ethan Agarwal, a fellow Democrat. Agarwal is an opponent of the ballot initiative to levy a one-time, 5% wealth tax on Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
Silicon Valley
Philosophy
fromTNW | Opinion
1 month ago

Opinion: The Sacred and the Silicon Valley

Pope Leo XIV instructed priests against using artificial intelligence to write homilies, asserting that AI cannot share faith and that human spiritual presence is irreplaceable in pastoral communication.
California
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

In-N-Out inches closer to national park visited by millions every year

In-N-Out is opening a new location in St. George, Utah, strategically positioned for travelers to Zion National Park.
Silicon Valley
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

This Bay Area City Was Named the Happiest Place in the U.S.-and It Has the Lowest Divorce Rates and Easy Outdoor Access

Fremont, California, is ranked as the happiest city in the U.S. due to high life satisfaction, financial stability, and strong community ties.
Portland
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Oregon City Is One of the Top Places to Live in the West

Beaverton, Oregon ranks as the second best place to live in the West for 2026, highlighting its environmental commitment and quality of life.
California
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This City Was Just Named the Most Livable in the U.S.-With Clean Air, Easy Outdoor Access, and Job Stability

Seattle ranks as the most liveable city in the U.S. and eighth globally, excelling in healthcare, quality of life, and disposable income across six evaluated metrics.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The real reason Silicon Valley's architecture is so boring

Silicon Valley's unprecedented wealth concentration has not produced iconic architecture like historical economic centers, instead featuring generic office parks that disappoint visitors seeking innovation's physical manifestation.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I moved from San Francisco to Miami. It's cheaper and I love the lifestyle, but I miss the professionalism of the Bay Area.

I had lived in the Bay Area longer than anywhere else, and I was ready for a reset. Something about the rhythm of Miami felt like the next chapter. More movement, more culture, more color. When COVID-19 hit, everything came to a standstill. Like many service-based businesses, the photography business that I had been running in SF since 2007 went to zero almost overnight. It was a big reset moment for me, and it was time for a change.
Travel
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

California back as world's 4th largest economy

California's economy reached an annualized $4.296 trillion in Q3 2025, reclaiming the world's fourth-largest economy spot by about $16 billion over Japan.
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