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.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Mill Valley Film Fest shines on the big screen By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | October 8, 2021 Five top picks from the always impressive Marin Co. film festival.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Dance and books on film, theater, and an opera celebration By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | October 8, 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.
Arts & Entertainment Litquake comes rumbling back after a year online By Lydia Sviatoslavsky | Bay City News Foundation | October 8, 2021 The famed celebration of books and writing craft runs through Oct. 23