Books Bill to mandate ‘science of reading’ in California classrooms dies By Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, and Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | April 11, 2024 A bill to mandate use of the method will not advance in the face of teachers union opposition.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Free Cabanijazz at Oakland Museum, ‘Hangmen,’ Hiromi, Steven Isserlis, ‘Cunning Little Vixen’ By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | April 10, 2024 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.
Family & Kids East Bay Regional Parks celebrates 90th anniversary at Ardenwood’s Annual Sheep Shearing Day By East Bay Regional Parks | April 9, 2024 Family fun: Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a special 90th anniversary presentation at 11:15 a.m.
gavin newsom California fails to track its homelessness spending, outcomes, says new audit By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | April 9, 2024 There’s so little data available, it’s impossible to even tell if several of California’s largest homelessness programs are working.
Arts & Entertainment At ACT, funny Kristina Wong sews her way to fame during COVID By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News Foundation | April 9, 2024 The hilarious, incisive "Sweatshop Overlord" was also nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Silent Film and Ocean Film festivals offer fine fare By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | April 9, 2024 Both events are in San Francisco this month.
Around Town Camp Augusta hosts unique women’s retreat May 1-3 By Reader Submission | Rebecca Posmentier | April 9, 2024 Moms, grandmas, daughters are invited to connect with one another and experience the joys of this special camp.
business Oakland airport’s proposed renaming won’t fly with SFO; city attorney threatens lawsuit By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | April 9, 2024 A dispute over a name threatens to pit the Port of Oakland and San Francisco against each other in litigation.
Bay Area They work 80 hours a week for low pay. Now, California’s early-career doctors are joining unions By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 8, 2024 Medical residents have a grueling job, typically working 60 to 80 hours a week.
California Attacks on emergency room workers prompt debate over tougher penalties By Sejal Parekh | KFF Health News | April 5, 2024 Proposed law would increase penalties for attacks on ER workers to match those levied for assaults on EMTs.