Bay Area Cal State’s new chancellor is inheriting a system in turmoil By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | July 12, 2023 Mildred García says she's up for the challenge of leading the California State University system at a unique time of turmoil and challenge.
around town A piping hot weekend lies ahead for some in the Bay Area By Exedra Staff and Bay City News | July 11, 2023 Piedmont is expected to escape triple-digit highs but an excessive heat watch will be in effect for much of the region.
Bay Area More sick days and family leave? California lawmakers push to improve work-life balance By Rya Jetha | CalMatters | July 11, 2023 Opponents argue the bill will put a strain on small businesses.
Bay Area Should universities share athletics revenue with players? California bill sparks backlash. By Ryan Loyola | CalMatters | July 10, 2023 Some opponents say the fund would draw money away from less lucrative sports like gymnastics and swimming.
Bay Area California’s struggling child care providers negotiate big bump in pay By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | July 4, 2023 Child care providers are hailing it as a milestone for a long-underpaid workforce dominated by women of color.
Bay Area Weather West | Heatwave impacts will be amplified by recent cool weather & holiday weekend (read: fireworks) By Exedra Staff via Weather West blog | June 30, 2023 The Exedra's favorite climate scientist tells us what to expect weatherwise in early July.
Arts & Entertainment ‘The Tudors’ exhibition highlights dynasty’s artistic legacy By Hilda Scheib | Bay City News Foundation | June 30, 2023 Beauty, splendor, and propaganda from 500 years ago at the Legion of Honor through Sept. 24.
Bay Area Will California’s largest pensions, CalPERS and CalSTRS, divest from fossil fuels? By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | June 30, 2023 Climate activists and some lawmakers say shedding about $15 billion of fossil fuel holdings would reduce oil and gas companies’ political power.
Education Cal State proposes regular tuition hikes to forestall budget gap By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | June 30, 2023 Annual increases would begin in fall 2024 and would be the first tuition hike for more than a decade.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Two new works by top Oakland filmmakers By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | June 30, 2023 Peter Nicks' "Anthem" and Boots Riley's "'I'm a Virgo'" are available to stream now.