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.
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
around town Shop Local | The Exedra’s holiday shopping guide, Grand/Lake edition By Exedra Staff | December 15, 2023 Unique clothing, handmade art, and some of the Bay's tastiest food and drink gift ideas.
Bay Area The first Spare the Air alert of season is here By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | December 15, 2023 No wood burning allowed while the alert is in effect, Friday through Sunday.
Bay Area Annual Audubon winter bird count relies on volunteers scanning the skies By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | December 15, 2023 The Oakland bird count took place on Sunday.
berkeley Land surveying begins at People’s Park as construction awaits CA Supreme Court nod By Grace Marion | Bay City News | December 14, 2023 Approval for UC Berkeley's plans to build student housing on the site have seesawed through the courts and California Legislature.
Bay Area Chabot Space & Science hosts meteor gazing in the wee hours By Exedra Staff | December 12, 2023 The Geminids meteor showers are back.
Housing These Californians live in affordable housing. Why did their rent skyrocket? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | December 11, 2023 California’s rent cap doesn’t apply to low-income housing, which has its own rules.