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.
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.
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.
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.
Lifestyle The Dish | Annie’s Amazing Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts By Ellen Wilson | July 5, 2023 Lemon, sherry and butter make for a crowd-pleasing favorite that's been beloved for generations -- and can be prepared ahead.
Bay Area California’s struggling child care providers negotiate big bump in pay By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | July 4, 2023 Child care providers are hailing it as a milestone for a long-underpaid workforce dominated by women of color.
Uncategorized Misinformation obscures standards guiding gender-affirming care for trans youth By Helen Santoro | KFF Health News | July 3, 2023 Much of the confusion is over puberty blockers, drugs that have been used for decades for children who enter puberty too early.
Arts & Entertainment Local Lit | July’s top tips for book lovers By Lou Fancher | June 30, 2023 Classic text and more of the written word performed by Cal Shakes, Berkeley's Actors Ensemble, Freight and Salvage and others.