California Cars and trucks: How international climate promises compare to California’s mandates By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | November 12, 2021 Nations addressing climate change took on gasoline and diesel vehicles in pledges that mirror California’s mandates and plans.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Picks from three film fests this weekend By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | November 12, 2021 This week sees a flurry of film festivals sweeping into the Bay Area.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Dr. Jaz Sawyer, a Harriet Tubman opera and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | November 12, 2021 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.
COVID-19 Most Americans give schools high marks on COVID safety, poll shows By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | November 12, 2021 The Axios/Ipsos Coronavirus Index poll found political affiliation did not significantly alter the responses about schools and COVID.
Bay Area State, counties declare COVID booster jabs are open to all adults By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation and Exedra Staff | November 12, 2021 Several Bay Area public health agencies agreed that "vague" CDC guidelines about booster eligibility mean any eligible adult qualifies.
Bay Area Thanksgiving travel forecast to approach pre-pandemic levels By Kari Hulac | Bay City News Foundation | November 12, 2021 SFO and Oakland International anticipate higher volumes of passenger traffic.
California Tahoe resorts prepare to open but Thanksgiving skiing seems unlikely By Kari Hulac | Bay City News Foundation | November 12, 2021 Mild temperatures and dry weather hamper snowmaking efforts.
Bay Area San Francisco district attorney recall election to go ahead By Daniel Montes | Bay City News | November 9, 2021 Chesa Boudin will face a recall in June 2022
Lifestyle Are people lying more since the rise of social media and smartphones? By David Markowitz Assistant Professor of Social Media Data Analytics, University of Oregon | The Conversation | November 9, 2021 Social psychologists and communication scholars have the data, and the answer may surprise you.
covid What’s the difference between PCR and antigen tests? A molecular biologist explains By Nathaniel Hafer Assistant Professor, Program in Molecular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School | The Conversation | November 9, 2021 Each test plays a role in detecting the novel coronavirus and helping prevent its spread.