Bay Area Contra Costa supervisors declare COVID misinformation a public health crisis By Tony Hicks | Bay City News Foundation and Exedra Staff | October 12, 2021 The board approved the resolution unanimously, after several hours of public comment.
Arts & Entertainment OMCA’s ‘You Are Here’ shows how maps shape our reality By Matthew Byrne | Bay City News Foundation | October 12, 2021 The exhibition explores how, by the nature of their work, mapmakers are redactors — and heavy-handed ones at that.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland pays tribute to Black Panther Party’s legacy and longevity By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | October 12, 2021 Events marking 55 years since the party was founded in Oakland in 1966 will continue through October.
California New state law bans harassment at vaccination sites, but free speech concerns persist By Rachel Bluth | Kaiser Health News | October 12, 2021 New law aims to protect those getting any kind of vaccine.
Bay Area Fire weather warning from Sunday through Tuesday By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | October 8, 2021 Low humidity and wind gusts of more than 50 mph are forecast to create conditions conducive to wildfires.
Bay Area County to discuss funding for Howard Terminal ballpark later this month By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | October 8, 2021 The county has been asked to commit more than $350 million of projected future revenues to the project.
California A rare ecological gem is slicked with spilled oil — again By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | October 8, 2021 At least 90 species of shorebirds in a famed wetland area are the most devastating victims of the Huntington Beach oil spill.
California Governor’s council to focus on teaching California students about Holocaust By Diana Lambert | EdSource | October 8, 2021 The new group will host seminars, develop a speakers bureau, and identify teaching resources to combat antisemitism and bigotry.
Bay Area Anti-vaccine protesters step on to Pinole Valley High School campus, harass students By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | October 8, 2021 West Contra Costa Unified has approved a vaccine mandate for eligible students.
COVID-19 Pfizer wants U.S. to approve COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year olds By Diana Lambert | EdSource | October 8, 2021 The FDA will convene a panel of experts to debate the evidence on Oct. 26.