Mychal Threets cancels TED talk after mental health hospitalization
The former Bay Area librarian, who is known online as Mychal the Librarian, was scheduled to speak at…
Bay Area Asian mall adds boba tea chain, gluten-free crepes, craft ramen
The busy Pacific Pearl Shopping Center in Pleasanton has announced four new additions to its popular Asian strip…
River otter treated for brain swelling after Bay Area hit-and-run
A male river otter is recovering at a Northern California wildlife center after being struck by a vehicle and…
California ranks as nation’s 15th best business climate. Who’s No. 1? – The Mercury News
Nobody ever said California was an easy place to do business. Yet, even with all the grumbling about…
A Bay Area guide to get the most from Pokemon Go Fest 2026: Global – The Mercury News
“Pokemon Go” turned 10 earlier this month, but the big celebration begins this weekend with global Go Fest.…
California psychiatric hospitals close beds under new nursing staffing rules
Hospital executives in California say new staffing standards intended to make psychiatric hospitals safer for patients are having…
Alum Rock Counseling Center award has special meaning for Blanca Alvarado – The Mercury News
Blanca Alvarado is a legendary community leader in Santa Clara County, so she has received a number of…
Stanford’s noninvasive brain treatment for depression proves helpful – The Mercury News
Patient Valerie Zeko sits in the treatment room at Stanford University Brain Stimulation Lab in Palo Alto, California,…
Everything you need to know about how to use CARE Court
By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters Community members take brochures about local resources after listening to a panel discuss CARE…
I Cofounded a Remote Startup, and Now I’ll Only Hire in-Person Workers
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Claudio Fuentes, 31, who is the cofounder and COO…