Education California community college enrollment is up, but one group of students lags behind By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | September 27, 2023 Students between the ages of 20 and 30 are lagging behind other groups.
Books With Newsom’s signature, bill to thwart book-banning in schools becomes law By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 26, 2023 Because the bill was passed with an urgency provision, it took effect on its signing.
California Massive Kaiser Permanente strike looms as talks head to the wire By Bernard J. Wolfson | KFF Health News | September 25, 2023 If no deal is reached, a walkout by about 75,000 KP workers in five states could disrupt care.
gavin newsom Will Gavin Newsom sign bill giving unemployment benefits to striking workers? By Felicia Mello | CalMatters | September 25, 2023 A union-backed bill awaits the governor’s signature. Businesses say it’ll cost too much.
Around Town More smoke — and then showers? By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | September 22, 2023 Signs of AQI improvement after a hazy week.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Inspiring ‘26.2 to Life’ charts San Quentin running team, plus Pacino, Streep, Scorsese By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | September 22, 2023 Award-winning documentary follows men training for an annual marathon inside the prison that requires a brutal 105 laps around the yard.
Bay Area Alameda County declares state of emergency over homelessness By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | September 22, 2023 The resolution unlocks additional resources and funding opportunities.
Bay Area 2024 state ballot will determine if school parcel taxes can pass by majority vote By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 22, 2023 A recent court decision that permits some parcel taxes by majority vote is in jeopardy.
health California sues crisis pregnancy centers over ‘abortion pill reversal’ claims By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 22, 2023 California Attorney General Rob Bonta says the claims are false advertising that misleads vulnerable patients.
crime After Oakland PD-US Marshals collab, council wants more help from FBI amid crime surge By Katy St. Clair and Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News Foundation | September 22, 2023 According to Oakland police’s latest report, the city’s total crimes have risen approximately 28 percent from last year.