Bay Area More working Californians slipped into poverty as pandemic aid expired By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | October 27, 2023 California’s poverty rate climbed and its working poor grew this spring, says the Public Policy Institute of California.
Education A shortage of teachers for computer science classes puts California near the bottom of a national instruction ranking By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | October 27, 2023 Only 40% of California high schools offer computer science classes. A new law aims to make it easier to certify computer science teachers.
commentary Effects of college isolation are surfacing for California’s young professionals By Julie Lynem | CalMatters | October 26, 2023 If colleges and companies don’t pay more attention, there could be economic consequences.
Bay Area Two state agencies ground Cruise driverless cars for public safety By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | October 24, 2023 The DMV and the California Public Utilities Commission have suspended the licenses for Cruise’s driverless cars.
Arts & Entertainment This jigsaw company promotes artists, community, puzzle fun By Gina Gotsill | Bay City News Foundation | October 24, 2023 The fledgling Oakland Puzzle Company is on a mission to support local artists and manufacturing.
Bay Area Why tiny homes will remain part of California’s homelessness equation for years By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | October 19, 2023 How far they go in solving homelessness is a contentious question.
Education California student test scores change little from last year’s low By Carolyn Jones and Erica Yee | EdSource | October 18, 2023 Despite an influx of money to counter learning loss during the pandemic, English language arts and math test scores remain low.
health Is California’s ‘groundbreaking’ mental health insurance do-over working? By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | October 17, 2023 A 2020 law expanded the number of mental health conditions insurers must cover.
Bay Area Do some of Newsom’s recent vetoes play into his national political ambitions? By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | October 16, 2023 Gov. Newsom vetoed bills to outlaw caste discrimination and to consider gender affirmation in child custody cases.
Bay Area Petition drive begins for recall of district attorney By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | October 13, 2023 If the recall organizers gather enough signatures by the March deadline, a special election would be held in June next year.