California Legislature kicks off with Gaza protest By Lynn La | CalMatters | January 4, 2024 A protest by Jewish groups called for California taxpayer money to be put toward state priorities instead of U.S. military aid to Israel.
Education This community college has 1 full-time Black faculty member out of 165. Why campuses struggle with diversity By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | January 4, 2024 Faculty diversity has increased slightly over the past 15 years but progress is slow.
California Sierra snowpack shows sharp reversal from same time last year, stands at 25% of normal By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | January 3, 2024 This weekend's coming storm obscures the bigger picture -- our snow season is shortening.
Featured in Category Headed to Tahoe? Winter storm warning in effect through Wed. night By Exedra Staff | January 2, 2024 Plus: Another High Surf Advisory for the coast.
Education A ‘pocket of hope’: This California school district made a difference on Black students’ scores By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 2, 2024 Emeryville's public school district took a targeted approach, including paying teachers extra to stay after school and tutor students.
Bay Area Introducing the Golden Chanterelle, our new state mushroom By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | January 1, 2024 Foragers prize the enormous mushroom, which is the largest chanterelle in the world.
climate change Climate change and flooding hit home in California By Rachel Becker and Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 1, 2024 The state takes more action on climate change in rules and legislation as drought is replaced by flooding.
Housing New housing laws aimed to streamline building process take effect in 2024 By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | January 1, 2024 Opponents of proposed housing projects will find it harder to use the California Environmental Quality Act to delay projects.
health Vasectomies and birth control just got cheaper in California By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | January 1, 2024 A new law eliminates out-of-pocket charges for birth control for millions of Californians.
Bay Area New statewide speed camera pilot aims to curtail traffic deaths By Lynn La | CalMatters | December 29, 2023 Oakland is one of six cities in the state that will test cameras to catch speeding drivers.