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.
children Tick talk: East Bay park district warns visitors to beware of tiny blood-suckers while hiking By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 25, 2024 Warm weather months are prime time for ticks along Bay Area hills and grasslands.
Bay Area San Francisco parks rank high among cities, but equity needs work — ParkScore report By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 24, 2024 Every year, the national nonprofit Trust for Public Land evaluates the public park systems of the 100 most populous U.S. cities.
public safety California Highway Patrol plans maximum enforcement during Memorial Day weekend By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 24, 2024 The California Highway Patrol is launching a statewide maximum enforcement period beginning at 6 p.m. Friday until 11:59 p.m. Monday.