Business & Finance California’s fast food workers are getting a raise. But the labor-industry truce is fraying By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 4, 2024 Republicans want to scrap the law, accusing Gov. Gavin Newsom of corruption in dealings with a Panera Bread franchisee who is a major campaign donor.
California California pushes to expand the universe of abortion care providers By Laurie Udesky | KFF Health News | March 4, 2024 A new law allows trained physician assistants to perform first-trimester abortions without the presence of a supervising doctor.
Bay Area How could teacher residencies reshape arts education in California? By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | March 4, 2024 Advocates want to expand alternate pathways for TK-12 teachers.
Bay Area Civil rights complaint charges Berkeley Unified tolerates antisemitism By John Fensterwald | EdSource | March 1, 2024 "In the absence of action by BUSD, students continue to bully their Jewish and Israeli peers based on their Jewish ancestry," the complaint stated.
Bay Area Exedra Interview | Keith Carson, District 5 Alameda County Supervisor By Damin Esper | March 1, 2024 With retirement on the horizon, Carson reflects on the job he's held for more than 30 years.
Oakland Oakland Police Commission names new chief candidates, mayor skips public vetting forum By Exedra Staff and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 1, 2024 National search yields new candidates.
Bay Area Why California election workers are returning after COVID and conspiracy theories By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | March 1, 2024 They had to get through the pandemic, election denial and suspicious envelopes.
Bay Area Can drought-plagued California capture more of its unused urban water runoff? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | March 1, 2024 California ranks ninth nationwide among states with the most estimated urban runoff.
California California takes up White House call to toughen gun storage rules By Samantha Young | Kaiser Family Foundation Health News | February 29, 2024 State lawmakers are weighing legislation that would require gun owners to keep their firearms locked up most of the time, a move advocated by the Biden administration.
Bay Area California legislature asked again to ban legacy admissions in private colleges and universities By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | February 28, 2024 Similar 2019 bill failed over fears that denying Cal Grants would hurt low income students.