Bay Area Alameda County declares state of emergency over homelessness By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | September 22, 2023 The resolution unlocks additional resources and funding opportunities.
Bay Area 2024 state ballot will determine if school parcel taxes can pass by majority vote By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 22, 2023 A recent court decision that permits some parcel taxes by majority vote is in jeopardy.
health California sues crisis pregnancy centers over ‘abortion pill reversal’ claims By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 22, 2023 California Attorney General Rob Bonta says the claims are false advertising that misleads vulnerable patients.
crime After Oakland PD-US Marshals collab, council wants more help from FBI amid crime surge By Katy St. Clair and Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News Foundation | September 22, 2023 According to Oakland police’s latest report, the city’s total crimes have risen approximately 28 percent from last year.
climate change Legal fights over California’s homeless camps expand By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | September 22, 2023 Municipal leaders are contesting a string of federal court rulings that restrict encampment sweeps.
California More college campuses leveraging the outdoors to support student mental health By Noah Lyons | EdSource | September 22, 2023 Mental health practitioners say a dose of sunlight-derived vitamin D can help students dealing with stress, mental health issues.
California California officials seek ‘CARE’ without coercion By April Dembosky KQED/KFF Health News | September 22, 2023 New mental health courts launch this fall.
wildfires Can this plan fix California’s insurance crisis? What you need to know By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 21, 2023 Insurers would return to wildfire zones, but would have an easier path to rate increases.
Bay Area Wildfire smoke, poor air quality to linger through Friday By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | September 21, 2023 Air quality remains in the orange band, "unhealthy for sensitive groups."
Bay Area Wildfire smoke sparks air quality advisory, PUSD sports cancelled By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | September 19, 2023 Hazy skies forecast to continue through Wednesday.