California How does a school district go broke with $1.1B in revenues? When it spends $1.3B By Chad Aldeman | The74million.org | May 27, 2024 Budget problems have been exacerbated by, among other things, large salary increases agreed to last year in an effort to avert a strike.
Youth Bill to require age verification to visit porn sites pits child safety, free speech advocates By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | May 26, 2024 Bi-partisan lawmakers work together, but "Free Speech Coalition," a porn industry trade group says the law would hurt their business.
California As Black college enrollment declines, study suggests stronger family and community ties By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | May 26, 2024 A recent study shows the graduation rate of Black males from Oakland Unified is among the lowest in the country.
Bay Area Earth-themed names picked for 4 falcons atop UC Berkeley’s Campanile bell tower By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | May 25, 2024 The names were chosen through a naming contest that garnered nearly 4,000 votes.
children Tick talk: East Bay park district warns visitors to beware of tiny blood-suckers while hiking By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 25, 2024 Warm weather months are prime time for ticks along Bay Area hills and grasslands.
Bay Area San Francisco parks rank high among cities, but equity needs work — ParkScore report By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 24, 2024 Every year, the national nonprofit Trust for Public Land evaluates the public park systems of the 100 most populous U.S. cities.
public safety California Highway Patrol plans maximum enforcement during Memorial Day weekend By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 24, 2024 The California Highway Patrol is launching a statewide maximum enforcement period beginning at 6 p.m. Friday until 11:59 p.m. Monday.
Technology How California and the EU work together to regulate artificial intelligence By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | May 24, 2024 The EU opened an office in San Francisco in 2022 and dispatched a tech envoy to better communicate about laws and regulations around AI.
Bay Area Oakland reaches deal to sell its stake in the Coliseum to Black-owned investment group By Bay City News | May 24, 2024 Officials say funds from the sale will help the city cope with its projected $177 million budget deficit, and avoid cuts to city departments, including police services.
homelessness Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes for homeless Californians. A year later, none have opened By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | May 23, 2024 Only about 150 have even been purchased.