Bay Area Proposed state budget could make becoming a teacher easier By Diana Lambert and Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | May 19, 2023 State would train more teachers of English learners, pay teaching residents, and allow military spouses with out-of-state credentials to teach.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Rent Check,’ evokes anxieties and dreams of growing up in the Bay By Amelia Williams | Bay City News Foundation | May 19, 2023 The series premiering on YouTube this week reconciles the outsider’s impression of the Bay with those that live it every day.
Bay Area Legislative Survivor: Which big California bills were shelved in ‘suspense file?’ By Alexei Koseff and Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | May 18, 2023 Bills on abortion access, climate and homelessness were among those that made the chopping block in the Legislature's twice-yearly exercise.
Arts & Entertainment Miles of fun: Bay to Breakers welcomes everyone to the party By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | May 16, 2023 On your marks! The Bay Area's lively race (and roving street party) returns this weekend.
Bay Area Gov. Newsom revises funding downward for TK-12, community colleges in 2023-24 By John Fensterwald | EdSource | May 16, 2023 Governor would pare back one-time funding by $2 billion for schools while preserving promised 8.2% cost-of-living adjustment.
Bay Area Oakland students return to classroom Tuesday after week-plus strike By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | May 15, 2023 Tentative agreement gives most teachers a 15.5% salary bump.
Housing California is losing population and building new houses By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 15, 2023 There are now more homes per person than there have been since at least 1991.
Bay Area Newsom’s budget keeps promised funding bumps for UC and CSU By Michael Burke and Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | May 12, 2023 There's a caveat: campuses are being asked to borrow money for housing projects.
budget Balancing act: Newsom’s plan to cover California’s ballooning budget deficit By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | May 12, 2023 Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan relies on more borrowing and doesn’t include asks for child care and public transit.
California California debates extending PTSD coverage to more first responders By Annie Sciacca | KFF Health News | May 12, 2023 A state Senate bill would extend workers’ compensation coverage of post-traumatic stress injuries for firefighters and police officers. But a separate bill to cover paramedics and EMTs is unlikely to be heard.