health Health care in California: How the state made almost everyone eligible for coverage By Shaanth Nanguneri and Arfa Momin | CalMatters | September 4, 2024 California has used the Affordable Care Act to make health insurance available to almost every resident.
Bay Area Spare the Air alert issued for Tuesday-Wednesday due to warming trend in Bay Area By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | September 2, 2024 High temps and light winds combined with vehicle exhaust will lead to smog.
Bay Area Aggressive yellow fever mosquito moves up to Contra Costa County from Southern California By Pete Young | Bay City News | September 2, 2024 The district is asking for reports of encounters with the mosquito -- it has white stripes on its back and legs and typically bites around the legs and ankles.
Bay Area Alameda County jurors begin receiving $100 more daily, higher mileage reimbursements By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | September 2, 2024 The 2022 Jury Pilot Program was created to find out if increased financial benefits lead to more participation and diversity of juries.
Bay Area Marin County adds Narcan vending machines for International Overdose Awareness Day By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 31, 2024 The vending machines are available in at least seven locations countywide in places like fire stations, county buildings and community centers.
Technology California emergency alerts warn you about fires and extreme weather. How to sign up in your county By Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett | CalMatters | August 30, 2024 A recent FEMA survey found that only a third of people are signed up -- use this resource to find your county’s emergency alert sign-up page.
Bay Area Shop ’til you’re dropped: Hapless shoplifter picks wrong place and time for foiled caper By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 30, 2024 “Shop With a Cop” day yields big returns.
California ‘Liberated’ ethnic studies courses challenged amid allegations of antisemitism By John Fensterwald | EdSource | August 30, 2024 At issue is whether or not the Brown Act was violated in creating the curriculum for this SoCal district.
Bay Area Oakland Ballers ‘truly overwhelmed’ as fan ownership surpasses $1M in investments By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | August 29, 2024 The round will close when the team hits the $1.235 million limit and investments are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bay Area 1 in 6 CHP jobs are vacant — despite historic raises and Newsom’s hiring campaign By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | August 29, 2024 In 2019, just 5% of CHP positions were unfilled.