crime Ex-SJ professor sentenced to over 5 years in prison for ‘arson spree’ amid 2021 Dixie Fire By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 5, 2024 Gary Maynard, 49, has a PhD in sociology and taught criminology at Sonoma State and Santa Clara universities.
California California becomes latest state to try capping health care spending By Bernard J. Wolfson | KFF Health News | June 5, 2024 California’s new Office of Health Care Affordability faces a herculean task in its plan to slow runaway health care spending.
Bay Area After year-long closure, Hwy 1 at Paul’s Slide in Big Sur expected to reopen by mid-July By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 4, 2024 But the full length of Highway 1 is not yet open.
Bay Area Alameda County to honor women veterans on June 12 By Exedra Staff | June 4, 2024 The free Women Veterans Recognition Day event is a first for the county.
Bay Area Bay Area could see extreme heat this week. Here’s how you can play it cool and stay safe By Janis Mara | Bay City News | June 4, 2024 Drink lots of water, wear light clothing and hats; also avoid sugar, alcohol, caffeine and high-protein foods.
Bay Area Complex weather pattern to bring notable early-season heatwave across West By Daniel Swain | Weather West | May 31, 2024 Weather wonk Daniel Swain explains what we can expect in June -- heat in most places, but likely relief for the Bay Area in the form of fog.
analysis Future of Stinson Beach at risk: Marin County examines options to combat rising sea levels By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 30, 2024 In recent years, Stinson has experienced more frequent flooding from several atmospheric rivers and storm surges.
climate change Scorching schoolyards: California groups want more trees, less asphalt at schools By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | May 30, 2024 Schoolyards are hot and getting hotter; and the time to dedicate more funding to green schoolyards is now.
Bay Area Commentary | Rising autism rates in California elementary schools demand evidence-based practices By Jenine Catudio | EdSource | May 28, 2024 Recent CDC data reveals that 1 in 22 four-year-old children in California are on the autism spectrum, significantly surpassing the national average.
Bay Area Judge considers arguments over whether SF obligated to sweep homeless encampments By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | May 28, 2024 Plaintiffs argued the city was allowing a “public nuisance” to be created on its streets.