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.
California School boards besieged by protestors want police protection By Diana Lambert | EdSource | October 1, 2021 People are lashing out on a variety of topics, but opposition to COVID mitigation measures tops the list, one official said.