energy Legislators unveil measure to ask voters for $1 billion offshore wind bond By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 8, 2024 The funds would help ports expand to handle giant wind turbines and other equipment.
health California wants to cap your medical bills. Guess who’s pushing back. By Ana B. Ibarra | February 8, 2024 A new state agency is proposing a target that’s among the most aggressive in the country.
Business & Finance California plans to use AI to answer your tax questions By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | February 8, 2024 The state of California calls it an opportunity; risk assessments are forthcoming.
California Bill would make ‘science of reading’ mandatory in California schools By John Fensterwald | EdSource | February 7, 2024 Pointing to dismal test scores, veteran lawmaker and a coalition of advocacy groups introduce AB 2222.
Arts & Entertainment Two new openings and a farewell at San Francisco Ballet By James Ambroff-Tahan | Bay City News Foundation | February 6, 2024 Company bids adieu to principal dancer Yuan Yuan Tan, premieres works by British icons Ashton and MacMillan.
health Newsom asked for a bill to legalize psychedelic therapy. Lawmakers move to give him one By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | February 6, 2024 California could follow Oregon in authorizing the use of psychedelics in therapeutic settings.
Bay Area Students, faculty, staff distrust state college systems’ handling of Title IX cases By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | February 6, 2024 A California Assembly report cites significant deficiencies in the handling of sexual harassment and discrimination complaints.
Bay Area FAFSA delays are leaving students in limbo. California campuses don’t expect help By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | February 5, 2024 California colleges remain skeptical of the U.S. Department of Education's plans to help campuses struggling with FAFSA delays.
Bay Area Now 3 years in, how is California’s Master Plan for Aging faring? By Susan Nash | Bay City News Foundation | February 5, 2024 By 2030, one in four Californians will be age 60 or over.
Bay Area Should California government jobs require a college degree? By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | February 2, 2024 State leaders differ about the right approach to rethinking state rules.