Bay Area Attempts to ban books will face investigation by attorney general, Gov. Newsom warns By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | June 2, 2023 The warning comes amid a nationwide rise in book bans.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: WWII-era jazz, Meklit, Lily Dare, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | May 26, 2023 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.
California Enroll every ninth grader in a college course, says incoming California Community Colleges chancellor By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | May 23, 2023 A through-line of Christian’s career is the effort to bring college to the community, instead of waiting for students to show up.
Bay Area Newsom demands information from Florida regarding textbook revisions By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | May 23, 2023 Governor has also asked publishers whose books are under consideration for use in California whether they reflect Florida's new standards.
Bay Area UC Regents create first new college at UC Berkeley in 50 years By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | May 19, 2023 The College of Computing, Data Science and Society will teach computing, data science and statistics.
Bay Area Despite decades of calls to action, California community college students face roadblocks to transfer By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | May 19, 2023 UC and CSU leaders, faculty groups must join to fix a broken system, advocates say.
Bay Area Proposed state budget could make becoming a teacher easier By Diana Lambert and Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | May 19, 2023 State would train more teachers of English learners, pay teaching residents, and allow military spouses with out-of-state credentials to teach.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Black Venus’ at MoAD celebrates Black femininity, beauty By Hilda Scheib | Bay City News Foundation | May 16, 2023 Stunning exhibition is a visual critique of centuries-old stereotypes of Black women through the work of contemporary artists.
Around Town The Blotter | Police issue alert about robberies By Damin Esper + Exedra staff | May 9, 2023 Two strong-arm robberies left victims hospitalized with injuries.
Bay Area Rossmoor club teaches highs, lows of senior cannabis use By Tony Hicks | May 9, 2023 The retirement community's medical marijuana club, the Rossmoor Compassion Society, has met since 2011.