California In California’s youth justice system, many high schoolers graduate with elementary-level reading skills By Betty Márquez Rosales and Daniel J. Willis | EdSource | June 6, 2023 A shift of incarcerated youth from state to county facilities is putting a spotlight on their education.
California The new payday loans? California moves to regulate cash advance apps By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | June 5, 2023 Businesses often known as earned wage access companies offer services similar to payday loans, but don’t have the same regulations.
California California confronts threat of ‘tranq’ as overdose crisis rages By Brian Rinker | KFF Health News | June 5, 2023 The powerful animal sedative xylazine extends the strong yet short-lived fentanyl high and has appeared in overdose cases in San Francisco.
California Media literacy would be required for California K-12 students under new bill By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | June 5, 2023 New curriculum would address misinformation and cyberbullying, among other online hazards.
health How exercise helps seniors avoid one of the biggest health risks of aging By Evan Papa, for The Conversation | June 2, 2023 Falls reflect age-related changes occurring under the surface and happen to about 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65.
Featured in Category Local with Lisa | Alkali Rye & Mikami Vineyards By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | The GrubbCo | June 2, 2023 [SPONSORED VIDEO] As AAPI month comes to a close, GrubbCo realtor Lisa Chan Carnazzo explores two Asian-owned businesses.
health California’s digital privacy battle: It’s police vs. civil libertarians, with an abortion twist By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | June 2, 2023 A ban on “reverse search warrants” would prevent tech companies from disclosing identities of individuals based their phone and internet history.
Education California Legislature beats deadline on key bills By Lynn La | CalMatters | June 2, 2023 A handful of intriguing bills that didn’t pass may resurface because their authors aren’t giving up.
Bay Area Attempts to ban books will face investigation by attorney general, Gov. Newsom warns By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | June 2, 2023 The warning comes amid a nationwide rise in book bans.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Wide variety packs SF DocFest at Roxie and virtually By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | June 1, 2023 The annual event, running June 1-11, includes in-person screenings, many with live Q&A's, as well as films available for online viewing.