homelessness Domestic violence shelters, a guardrail against homelessness, face steep funding cuts By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | December 20, 2023 Oakland-based shelter is among hundreds scrambling to stay afloat.
Around Town In the news | No enhancements for accused in fatal shooting of security guard By Exedra Staff | December 19, 2023 Kevin Nishita died following a robbery and assault in downtown Oakland last year.
Bay Area Nursing students are turning to private universities as state colleges struggle to meet demand By Christopher Buchanan and Jacqueline Munis | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 Private universities charge up to seven times the tuition of public schools for a bachelor’s degree, but nurses say their starting salaries are worth the cost.
Bay Area California approves rules that turn sewage into drinking water By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 It’s not really “toilet-to-tap” -- due to the cost, the water will likely be limited to large suppliers.
homelessness Year in review: California homelessness worsens even as housing bills pass By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 The Legislature passed more affordable housing laws but home prices and rents are still increasing.
Bay Area ‘You have a crisis out there’: Newsom scolds counties over delays in mental health law By Kristen Hwang and Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 The new conservatorship law goes into effect in 2024, but counties can defer implementation until 2026.
ballot Nine candidates jump in as Alameda County’s Keith Carson bows out of supervisor race By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News Foundation | December 19, 2023 Two Piedmonters, Chris Moore and Lorrel Plimier, are among that number.
Bay Area Startup professional soccer team to partner with St. Mary’s College By Tony Hicks | Bay City News Foundation | December 19, 2023 The Town FC is planning a 2024 launch.
Bay Area More kids skipping kindergarten post-pandemic By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | December 18, 2023 Many parents feel their children aren’t ready for kindergarten, after the pandemic disrupted their ability to socialize and learn skills.
Bay Area Health care patients punished by paperwork By Lynn La | CalMatters | December 18, 2023 From CalMatters' regional reporters: Paperwork snares low-income health coverage, a recall attempt in the East Bay, and rural water access woes