Business & Finance Got COVID from a loved one who was at work? Their employer owes you nothing, California court rules By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | July 11, 2023 State supreme court leery of setting unwieldy precedent with workers’ comp payout to a Bay Area woman who sued her husband's employer.
Uncategorized Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir hosts Golden Gate Festival this week By Exedra Staff | July 11, 2023 There's still time to attend free concerts this week in Berkeley and Oakland.
Books Bill opposing textbook bans moves through Senate Education Committee By Diana Lambert | EdSource | July 11, 2023 Districts could face financial penalties if they don’t provide books and materials that accurately reflect the diversity of the state’s students.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Hurricane Diane’ fuses classics, climate change, comedy By Leslie Katz | Bay City New Foundation | July 11, 2023 Berkeley's Aurora Theater makes the utmost of a pithy, witty, provocative script.
around town A piping hot weekend lies ahead for some in the Bay Area By Exedra Staff and Bay City News | July 11, 2023 Piedmont is expected to escape triple-digit highs but an excessive heat watch will be in effect for much of the region.
Bay Area More sick days and family leave? California lawmakers push to improve work-life balance By Rya Jetha | CalMatters | July 11, 2023 Opponents argue the bill will put a strain on small businesses.
gavin newsom California built a safety net for undocumented immigrants. Now deficits could leave some behind By Jeanne Kuang and Nicole Foy | CalMatters | July 11, 2023 State budget woes translate to more gaps in California’s safety net for undocumented immigrants.
Education Who is a first-generation college student? California colleges, universities can’t agree. By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | July 10, 2023 The term refers to the education level of a student's parents, a key predictor of that student’s success in school.
Bay Area Should universities share athletics revenue with players? California bill sparks backlash. By Ryan Loyola | CalMatters | July 10, 2023 Some opponents say the fund would draw money away from less lucrative sports like gymnastics and swimming.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Original indies for a great summer lineup By Anita Katz | Bay City News Foundation | July 5, 2023 Alternatives to the comic-book adaptations and action sequels dominating summer movie screens.