Bay Area Bay Area could see extreme heat this week. Here’s how you can play it cool and stay safe By Janis Mara | Bay City News | June 4, 2024 Drink lots of water, wear light clothing and hats; also avoid sugar, alcohol, caffeine and high-protein foods.
Bay Area Complex weather pattern to bring notable early-season heatwave across West By Daniel Swain | Weather West | May 31, 2024 Weather wonk Daniel Swain explains what we can expect in June -- heat in most places, but likely relief for the Bay Area in the form of fog.
analysis Future of Stinson Beach at risk: Marin County examines options to combat rising sea levels By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 30, 2024 In recent years, Stinson has experienced more frequent flooding from several atmospheric rivers and storm surges.
climate change Scorching schoolyards: California groups want more trees, less asphalt at schools By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | May 30, 2024 Schoolyards are hot and getting hotter; and the time to dedicate more funding to green schoolyards is now.
Bay Area Commentary | Rising autism rates in California elementary schools demand evidence-based practices By Jenine Catudio | EdSource | May 28, 2024 Recent CDC data reveals that 1 in 22 four-year-old children in California are on the autism spectrum, significantly surpassing the national average.
Bay Area Judge considers arguments over whether SF obligated to sweep homeless encampments By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | May 28, 2024 Plaintiffs argued the city was allowing a “public nuisance” to be created on its streets.
California How does a school district go broke with $1.1B in revenues? When it spends $1.3B By Chad Aldeman | The74million.org | May 27, 2024 Budget problems have been exacerbated by, among other things, large salary increases agreed to last year in an effort to avert a strike.
Youth Bill to require age verification to visit porn sites pits child safety, free speech advocates By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | May 26, 2024 Bi-partisan lawmakers work together, but "Free Speech Coalition," a porn industry trade group says the law would hurt their business.
California As Black college enrollment declines, study suggests stronger family and community ties By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | May 26, 2024 A recent study shows the graduation rate of Black males from Oakland Unified is among the lowest in the country.
Bay Area Earth-themed names picked for 4 falcons atop UC Berkeley’s Campanile bell tower By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | May 25, 2024 The names were chosen through a naming contest that garnered nearly 4,000 votes.