California What impact will the pandemic have on early literacy? By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | August 20, 2021 Early literacy is foundational to transitioning from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" in later grades.
California California enacted a groundwater law 7 years ago. But wells are still drying up — and the threat is spreading By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | August 20, 2021 As drought worsens, there are few, if any, protections in place for California’s depleted groundwater.
Education Teens in California worry about COVID-19, grades, climate change, racial injustice By Megan Munce | Bay City News Foundation | August 20, 2021 Academic performance was the top concern, but was closely followed by worry about catching COVID-19, and wildfires and drought.
Bay Area Lingering wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for Saturday By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | August 20, 2021 Smoke is coming from fires elsewhere in Northern California and in Oregon and Washington.
California California Supreme Court throws out Orange County challenge to mask mandate By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 20, 2021 The state mask mandate requires all students and school staff to wear face coverings while inside.
California State tightens vaccine proof requirement for large events of 1000 or more By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | August 20, 2021 The new, stricter rules come into effect Sept. 20.
California California residents encouraged to review their voting rights ahead of recall By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | August 20, 2021 The election will be held on Sept 14, with all registered voters receiving a ballot in the mail.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Six dazzling characters to meet on film By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | August 20, 2021 Quirky, otherworldly, unorthodox, atmospheric -- this week's picks include characters and films you won't easily forget.
California School district extends deadline for high schoolers to convert letter grades By Exedra Staff | August 17, 2021 The new deadline to request grade format changes is August 27.
Bay Area Attorney General to open independent review of Oscar Grant killing By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | August 17, 2021 The investigation will focus on the role of former BART police Officer Anthony Pirone in Grant's death at the Fruitvale BART station in 2009.