Bay Area California’s polluted communities could miss out on billions under state’s flawed system By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 23, 2024 The state’s environmental tool skews which communities are designated as disadvantaged, researchers say.
Bay Area CTA-sponsored legislation would remove one of state’s last required tests for teachers By Diana Lambert | EdSource | February 23, 2024 Legislators behind proposal say it will reduce barriers to entering teaching careers amid a statewide shortage.
Housing Promises for a new city in Solano County, from roads to water, are worth hundreds of millions — if they’re binding By Levi Sumagaysay and Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 22, 2024 Legal experts and elected officials are skeptical of California Forever's guarantees.
Bay Area Narcan at California colleges: Are students getting overdose medication? By Li Khan | CalMatters | February 22, 2024 The law requires it but not all campuses comply.
Bay Area Antisemitic public commenter threatens Walnut Creek city council By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | February 21, 2024 Walnut Creek was the first of many Bay Area cities last year to stop using phone-in and Zoom public comments because of a spate of antisemitic callers.
Oakland Graffiti at Lake Merritt investigated as possible hate crime By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News Foundation | February 21, 2024 Oakland police said the graffiti was connected to the conflict in the Middle East.
Bay Area Property-poor districts demand fairer funding for school facilities By John Fensterwald | EdSource | February 21, 2024 Advocates are pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators over a school bond for the November ballot.
California California lawmakers face a ballooning budget deficit By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | February 20, 2024 A $73 billion in 2024-25 shortfall puts more pressure on legislators and the governor to find savings.
California How many bills in the 2024 California Legislature? By Lynn La | CalMatters | February 20, 2024 AI, daylight savings, reparations, and environmental laws are among the issues legislators want to bring to the floor.
Bay Area Colleges overlook the potential of students who didn’t finish their degree, study says By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | February 20, 2024 Abandoning potential "comebackers" has major implications, not just for them, but also for the state’s economy, says California Competes.