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.
COVID-19 Cities see green with new federal COVID relief dollars By Phil Galewitz | Kaiser Health News | October 8, 2021 Cities and counties have started spending the first tranche of $130 million in federal COVID relief money.
California California becomes first state to require ethnic studies in high school By John Fensterwald | EdSource | October 8, 2021 A year ago Newsom vetoed a nearly identical bill amid strenuous opposition to a draft model curriculum for not being sufficiently inclusive.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland Theater Project returns to live, indoor shows By Charles Lewis III | Bay City News Foundation | October 8, 2021 “Every Brilliant Thing” explores mental health and existentialism from the point of view of an unnamed narrator.