Oil transition puts California Democrats in a bind By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | January 28, 2022 As California transitions from fossil fuels, what happens to oil and gas workers?
California California EDD besieged with more fraud attempts By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | January 28, 2022 The Employment Development Department says it suspects 98% of the 27,000 medical providers associated with disability claims are fraudulent.
Featured in Category What the federal ‘No Surprises Act’ means in California By Bernard J. Wolfson | Kaiser Health News | January 28, 2022 A new federal law bridges gaps in California's protections against unexpected out-of-network bills.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Sundance docs and cinema classics By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | January 28, 2022 W. Kamau Bell's important Cosby film comes to Showtime, plus riveting documentaries and Berkeley film archive classics on the big screen.
Featured in Category Films from 3 Bay Area directors premiere to applause at Sundance By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | January 28, 2022 Sara Dosa, W. Kamau Bell, and Reid Davenport discuss their recent work.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Cartoon jazz, classical birds, and pandemic song By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | January 28, 2022 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.
Bay Area Oakland Unified pushes back vaccine mandate to the fall semester By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | January 27, 2022 The new deadline will match the state deadline for student COVID-19 vaccination.
California Mandatory kindergarten bill passes California Senate By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | January 27, 2022 An estimated 5% to 7% of students in the state do not enroll in kindergarten, according to the California Kindergarten Association.
Bay Area Reminder: Oakland’s vaccination requirement for indoor facilities begins Feb. 1 By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | January 25, 2022 Oakland joins neighboring cities and counties in requiring vaccination to eat in restaurants, use indoor recreation facilities.
Business & Finance What’s in the California paid sick leave deal for workers and businesses? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | January 25, 2022 Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders agree to restore California paid sick leave for COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know.