California A blood test that screens for cancer: Does it do more harm than good? By Mark Kreidler | KFF Health News | August 11, 2023 But many cancer researchers, wary of overtesting, argue it’s premature to prescribe the Galleri test widely.
Housing Making borrowing easier: Amendment to state constitution could unlock billions of dollars for California housing By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | August 10, 2023 An effort to lower the approval threshold for municipal bond measures would drastically alter the landscape for local government housing projects.
Education Goodbye hotdogs, hello vegan masala: California’s school lunches are going gourmet By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | August 10, 2023 With an influx of state and federal money, some school districts are revamping kitchens and training staff to provide freshly made, healthy meals.
parcel tax Appeals court upholds parcel taxes based on square footage with a ceiling By John Fensterwald | EdSource | August 10, 2023 The decision for Alameda Unified gives school districts and community colleges statewide more latitude to design a parcel tax.
Bay Area UC admits more California residents for fall 2023 By Michael Burke | EdSource | August 8, 2023 UC Santa Cruz saw the largest increase in California resident admissions.
Bay Area Boy paralyzed during freeway shooting faces long recovery; donors contribute almost $1M By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | August 8, 2023 8-year-old Asa appears in a family photo posted on his GoFundMe page.
Arts & Entertainment How California’s ‘hot labor summer’ broke down wealth, class barriers By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | August 8, 2023 It’s too soon to say if the inter-union activity will get employers to bargain.
Bay Area Does California provide enough food aid for the hungry? By Lynn La | CalMatters | August 8, 2023 But why does a state with so much food and that spends so much on food aid have so many residents still going hungry?
Arts & Entertainment College students with Hollywood dreams see industry strikes as key to livable careers By Ryan Loyola | CalMatters | August 7, 2023 As workers demand fair compensation and regulation over the use of artificial intelligence, college students hoping to break into the entertainment industry are caught up in the historic moment.
Education How many Cal State employees are accused of sexual harassment? Here’s why it’s hard to know By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | August 7, 2023 Inconsistent data collection makes it difficult to determine a reliable number, two reports conclude.