California Covered California to cut patient costs after Democratic lawmakers win funding from Gov. Newsom By Angela Hart | KFF Health News | July 27, 2023 Some patients will see lower bills for hospital deductibles, appointment copays, and prescription drugs.
Bay Area Transferring from California community colleges? It’s a tough road, EdSource survey finds By Ashley A. Smith and Michael Burke | EdSource | July 25, 2023 More than half of students who responded said they found it difficult to know which courses they needed to transfer.
Arts & Entertainment Behind the scenes: California’s new arts education plans By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | July 25, 2023 Many arts advocates believe the myriad challenges of launching a new program will almost certainly pay off in higher student engagement.
Bay Area UPDATE: 2 roadway gunfights in 2 days in Oakland By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | July 25, 2023 Piedmont police apprehended a suspect in Tuesday incident on Wildwood Avenue.
California The hidden cost of California’s hot workplaces: 20,000 job injuries a year By Nicole Foy | CalMatters | July 25, 2023 A workers comp study says one day above 100 degrees can cause 15% more accidents, costing workers and employers millions.
California ‘A lifesaving tool’: California’s new mental health crisis line sees a surge in calls By Anabel Sosa | CalMatters | July 25, 2023 Since the "988" line launched a year ago, crisis centers have received more than 280,000 calls, twice as many as any other state.
health How California is fighting meth with gift cards By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | July 24, 2023 An experimental new program targets methamphetamine addiction by rewarding patients for negative drug tests.
California Chino Valley school board kicks out State Superintendent Tony Thurmond from meeting By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | July 21, 2023 Thurmond said he was invited by students to join them as they spoke out against a district policy targeting transgender students.
Housing ‘Prohousing’ powerhouses: Bay Area locales recognized for efforts to add new residences By Charles Ayitay | Bay City News | July 21, 2023 Designated “prohousing” communities can get funding and other resources through a state grant program to speed up housing production.
Housing Some of California’s ‘cheapest’ cities have seen the biggest rent hikes By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | July 21, 2023 A surge in new inland residents that began in the pandemic has upended local housing markets.