Bay Area California’s reparations task force could face uphill battle in legislature By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | April 11, 2023 Few assemblymembers have pledged support for monetary reparations for the descendants of formerly enslaved people, and public response is split.
California Gov. Newsom wanted California to cut ties with Walgreens — then federal law got in the way By Samantha Young | Kaiser Health News | April 7, 2023 Federal rules make it difficult for the state to unwind its Medicaid prescription drug agreement, which paid Walgreens $1.5 billion last year.
Business & Finance Life with Money | Which education saving plan makes the most sense for your family? By Nate Levinson | Park Piedmont Advisors | April 6, 2023 [SPONSORED] Aside from all the “stuff” involved with child-rearing, the cost of education can also loom large. Fortunately, there are ways to plan for it.
Business & Finance State child welfare agencies under fire for pocketing foster kids’ Social Security money By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | April 6, 2023 A California grandmother fights to retrieve $30,000 taken by San Diego County from her grandchildren’s survivor benefits.
Arts & Entertainment Bay City Books: New books from Bay Area authors By Meg Waite Clayton | Bay City News Foundation | April 3, 2023 Dogs, climate activism, ethical investment, and more from regional authors.
California GOP lawmaker calls for tracking homeless spending, working with Democrats on mental health By Angela Hart | Kaiser Health News | March 30, 2023 State Sen. Roger Niello wants to know whether taxpayers are getting their money’s worth before spending more.
Business & Finance Life with Money | Making sense of recent bank failures By Nick Levinson | Park Piedmont Advisors | March 30, 2023 [SPONSORED] Some context and insight help make sense of the head-spinning economic news these last few weeks.
Bay Area California sees boost in student applications for college financial aid By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 27, 2023 New state law pushes numbers up, following a decline triggered by the pandemic.
Business & Finance Life with Money | What Do the Young People in Your Life Need to Know About Money? By Tom Levinson | Park Piedmont Advisors | March 24, 2023 [SPONSORED] Many adults prefer to avoid money conversations, but the next generation is surprisingly interested – even eager – to talk about it.
Bay Area CalPERS to pay $800 million settlement over claims it misled retirees on costs of long-term care insurance By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | March 20, 2023 Retired California government workers will get tens of thousands of dollars if they give up their long-term care insurance.