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Bay Area

Parents who switched to alternative schools amid pandemic are sticking with it

By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | September 15, 2023

Public school enrollment in California fell over the decade prior to the pandemic and is expect to continue to decline over the next 10 years, too.

Bay Area

Gavin Newsom’s mental health plan is going to voters. Here’s what you need to know

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 15, 2023

Some of an existing special tax that funds mental health services would be redirected to pay for housing for homeless people with mental illnesses.

Bay Area

From films to counseling — how California is spending $90 million to fight hate

By Felicia Mello | CalMatters | September 15, 2023

Hate crimes were up 20% in California in 2022, with those against transgender, Muslim, and Black people increasing especially sharply.

Housing

That’s a wrap for California Legislature

By Lynn La | CalMatters | September 15, 2023

Labor groups win big this year.

Arts & Entertainment

Pass the Remote: Bay Area figures shine in ‘A Haunting in Venice,’ ‘I Went to the Dance’

By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | September 14, 2023

A new Branagh feature, a musical documentary, and a cult schlocky horror flick.

Bay Area

Amid a COVID wave, health officials recommend renewing vaccines

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News Foundation | September 14, 2023

Statewide, case numbers have been steadily growing since the end of June.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: SF Opera’s ‘Il Trovatore,’ free concert at McLaren Park and more

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | September 14, 2023

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.

Bay Area

The Blotter | Armed robbery, carjacking, burglary

By Damin Esper and Exedra Staff | September 12, 2023

OPD, CHP, and Piedmont Police work together to make arrest in Grand Avenue carjacking.

Bay Area

Alameda County DA Pamela Price to speak at hybrid town hall meeting on Sept. 13

By Sarah Royce | Reader submission | September 12, 2023

The event is sponsored by Faith in Action East Bay and the Interfaith Coalition for Justice in our Jails.

health

A $25 minimum wage is in sight for California health care workers under new legislative deal

By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | September 12, 2023

How soon these employees may see the $25 hourly wage floor depends on where they work.