Bay Area Bill would add regulations for ride-share companies that take students to school By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | July 14, 2023 Drivers for HopSkipDrive and other rideshare services would have to meet the same safety standards as bus drivers under SB 88.
Education Got milk in school? Farmers fight health advocates for a return to the creamy ‘whole’ variety By Phil Galewitz | Kaiser Health News | July 13, 2023 Schools haven't served whole milk for over a decade, yet the 3.25% fat milk is still the most common type sold in the United States.
Bay Area More sick days and family leave? California lawmakers push to improve work-life balance By Rya Jetha | CalMatters | July 11, 2023 Opponents argue the bill will put a strain on small businesses.
Bay Area California’s struggling child care providers negotiate big bump in pay By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | July 4, 2023 Child care providers are hailing it as a milestone for a long-underpaid workforce dominated by women of color.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: SF Mime Troupe, Terrie Odabi, Julia Bullock, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | June 30, 2023 The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.
Arts & Entertainment ‘The Tudors’ exhibition highlights dynasty’s artistic legacy By Hilda Scheib | Bay City News Foundation | June 30, 2023 Beauty, splendor, and propaganda from 500 years ago at the Legion of Honor through Sept. 24.
Around Town Troop 1 scouts offering burgers and more after the July Fourth parade By Piedmont Troop 1 | Reader Submission | June 30, 2023 Juicy beef burgers, cheeseburgers, and Impossible burgers will again be available for purchase this year.
Family & Kids E-cigs are still flooding the US, addicting teens with higher nicotine doses By Liz Szabo | KFF Health News | June 26, 2023 The FDA, Justice Department, and White House have failed to act as vapes with kid-friendly flavors proliferate.
Arts & Entertainment Abigail Munn and Circus Bella go ‘Bananas’ in 2023 By Leslie Katz | Bay City News Foundation | June 15, 2023 The colorful troupe's free outdoor performances return to Bay Area parks from mid-June to mid-July.
California Legislature to pass its own budget this week to buy time to negotiate with Newsom By John Fensterwald | EdSource | June 13, 2023 Still on the table: where to make cuts and how much more to spend for child care.