California ‘A lifesaving tool’: California’s new mental health crisis line sees a surge in calls By Anabel Sosa | CalMatters | July 25, 2023 Since the "988" line launched a year ago, crisis centers have received more than 280,000 calls, twice as many as any other state.
Featured in Category New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | July 25, 2023 Nearly 40% of Americans 60 and older are obese.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: New operas, Mads Tolling, ‘Kinky Boots’ By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | July 21, 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 UC Berkeley goes Hollywood in biopic about atom bomb creator By Dania Kalaji | Bay City News Foundation | July 21, 2023 A number of scenes for the new film "Oppenheimer" were shot on UC Berkeley’s campus, where Oppenheimer taught physics.
California Chino Valley school board kicks out State Superintendent Tony Thurmond from meeting By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | July 21, 2023 Thurmond said he was invited by students to join them as they spoke out against a district policy targeting transgender students.
Arts & Entertainment Local with Lisa | Introducing the Stern Grove Festival By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | GrubbCo | July 21, 2023 [SPONSORED VIDEO] Local realtor hosts San Francisco's oldest music festival
California Industry groups vie in Sacramento for share of $11 billion in new Medicaid money By Angela Hart and Samantha Young | KFF Health News | July 21, 2023 Most of the money is earmarked for higher payments to doctors, hospitals, and other providers but details have yet to be worked out.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Jewish film fest; new films span somber to frothy By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | July 20, 2023 The 43rd San Francisco Jewish Film Festival runs July 20 through Aug. 6 and includes screenings in Oakland at the Piedmont.
Bay Area University of California opposes bill aimed at simplifying transfer process By Michael Burke | EdSource | July 20, 2023 UC officials argue many students would arrive underprepared because associate degree requirements don't always match UC prerequisites.
Arts & Entertainment How I learned to stop worrying and love the doll By Carol Hay | The Conversation | July 18, 2023 A feminist philosopher’s journey back to Barbie. Director Greta Gerwig's movie "Barbie" premieres this week.