Bay Area Hot days, cool nights, and a wildfire smoke warning this weekend By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | October 1, 2021 Air quality will worsen as the weekend begins.
Food & Drink Coffee bean prices have doubled in the past year and may double again – what’s going on? By Jonathan Morris Professor of History, University of Hertfordshire | The Conversation | October 1, 2021 International Coffee Day is celebrated on Oct. 1, but this year has been a mixed bag for farmers and producers.
Bay Area Fourth graders and their families can attend 19 state parks with free pass By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | October 1, 2021 Research shows that kids ages 9-11 are developmentally more receptive to engaging with nature and the environment.
California Anticipating an increase in student misbehavior, California releases new discipline guidelines By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | October 1, 2021 The new guidelines complete a series of reforms of discipline in K-12 schools over the past several years.
Bay Area Will Biden’s reconciliation bill transform early childhood education? By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | October 1, 2021 Many families in California struggle to cover the cost of childcare.
Bay Area Ballpark strike averted: Giants’ concession workers approve new contract By Daniel Montes | Bay City News | October 1, 2021 The deal includes pay increases and a lower threshold for healthcare eligibility.
Bay Area California college students head overseas again — in limited numbers By Larry Gordon | EdSource | October 1, 2021 Programs in Western Europe and South Korea reopen, but other regions, such as China and Latin America, are off-limits due to pandemic concerns.
Bay Area UC Regents approve housing project at People’s Park in Berkeley By Michael Burke | EdSource | October 1, 2021 Two groups are suing the university over the project.
California State expands COVID-19 vaccine mandate to senior care facility, in-home care workers By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | October 1, 2021 The new requirement takes effect Nov 30.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Hardly Strictly, Mozart vs. Salieri, and Brandi Carlile By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | October 1, 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.