California Blue power: Will ocean waves be California’s new source of clean energy? By Julie Cart | CalMatters | December 1, 2023 So far, only a few small demonstration projects off the West Coast have harnessed the power of waves and tides.
California California pharmacies quit flavoring kids’ medication as new state rules take effect By Shreya Agrawal | CalMatters | December 1, 2023 Medicines that are commonly flavored include flu syrups, like Tamiflu, and various antibiotic prescriptions, including amoxicillin and Augmentin.
Bay Area Pay for Cal State presidents has grown at nearly twice the rate as pay for lecturers By Elizabeth Wilson and Hugo Rios | CalMatters | December 1, 2023 Faculty are preparing to strike in early December and the system is raising tuition.
Bay Area Oakland Ballers, the new baseball team in town, promise to never leave By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | November 28, 2023 The B's will play home games at Laney College baseball field.
Bay Area A proposal to alter the county’s recall rules could impact efforts to oust DA Pamela Price By Joshua Picazo | Bay City News | November 28, 2023 Supervisors approved putting the proposed changes to voters in March next year.
California Back pain? Bum knee? Be prepared to wait for a physical therapist By Mark Kreidler | KFF Health News | November 28, 2023 Physical therapists left the field en masse during the COVID-19 pandemic, even as demand from aging baby boomers skyrocketed.
California ‘Everybody in this community has a gun’: How Oakland lost its grip on gun violence By Samantha Young | KFF Health News | November 28, 2023 A few years ago, Oakland won national acclaim for slashing gun-related crimes. Now it's facing a new wave of violent crime.
Bay Area BART bidding farewell to paper tickets after more than 50 years, switches to Clipper-only By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | November 27, 2023 The change took effect Nov 30 as BART rolled out new fare gates that won’t accept the old paper/magstripe tickets.
California CA Legislature shake-up on public safety By Lynn La | CalMatters | November 27, 2023 Los Angeles Democrat Reggie Jones-Sawyer will be replaced as chairperson before he terms out next year.
Bay Area Eviction cases across California have reached — or even surpassed — pre-pandemic levels By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | November 26, 2023 Some blame moratoria for “creating a culture” of permitting the nonpayment of rent even for tenants who were working and had income.