California Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs By Jim Robbins | KFF Health News | April 24, 2024 6PPD-q, a byproduct of tire use, is in regulators’ crosshairs after it was found to be killing fish.
Books Why knowledge matters for literacy: A conversation with Natalie Wexler By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | April 24, 2024 Science of reading expert explains why teaching kids background knowledge, from science to history, is vital if you want them to become deep readers.
Bay Area Dozens of death penalty cases under review for racial bias in jury selection By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 23, 2024 The cases under review date back to 1977.
homelessness Supreme Court weighs upending homeless protections By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | April 22, 2024 A case before the court could give cities in California and beyond greater authority to crack down on homeless encampments.
California Sharp divisions over how California’s aspiring teachers will learn how to teach reading By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 22, 2024 Critics condemn the accreditation of a teacher preparation program they say ignores important new standards for teaching reading.
Bay Area Toot toot! BART to run legacy fleet for final trip on Saturday By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | April 19, 2024 Last chance to soak up the nostalgia of the old cars' squeaks, whines, and (in some cases) fabric upholstery.
energy A plan to change your utility rates is dividing California environmentalists. Here’s why By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 19, 2024 The state’s largest power providers could slap most customers with a new fixed charge.
California USC students march in protest of decision to cancel valedictorian’s speech By Michael Burke | EdSource | April 19, 2024 USC's decision to cancel the commencement speech of a Muslim valedictorian has caused an uproar and divided its campus.
Bay Area Citing trademark infringement, San Francisco sues Oakland airport over name change plan By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News Foundation | April 19, 2024 The proposed airport name change in Oakland is not yet official.
Bay Area Why are Black Californians leaving the state? By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | April 19, 2024 Researchers cite the impacts of gentrification and high housing costs.