gavin newsom California may change its mental health funding. Why that might cut some services. By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 3, 2023 Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to shift more money to housing severely mentally ill homeless people.
Arts & Entertainment Notes & Words raises $1.5 million for UCSF Benioff Children’s hospitals By Notes & Words | March 31, 2023 The annual fundraiser was hosted by Ben Fong-Torres and featured Grammy Award-winning musician Alanis Morissette.
Bay Area 49ers look to bring 2026 Super Bowl back to the Bay By Loan-Anh Pham | San Jose Spotlight | March 31, 2023 The team last hosted the Super Bowl in 2016.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Dance Downtown in SF, Berkeley Symphony, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | March 30, 2023 There's no shortage of dance, art, and music offerings up and down the Bay Area in April.
Education Extra pay could lure experienced teachers to poorer schools. Why California won’t do it. By Joe Hong and Erica Yee | CalMatters | March 30, 2023 Throughout the state, schools with the highest rates of low-income students have fewer experienced teachers.
California GOP lawmaker calls for tracking homeless spending, working with Democrats on mental health By Angela Hart | Kaiser Health News | March 30, 2023 State Sen. Roger Niello wants to know whether taxpayers are getting their money’s worth before spending more.
Bay Area California high schools are adding hundreds of ethnic studies classes. Are teachers prepared? By Megan Tagami | CalMatters | March 30, 2023 Should ethnic studies instruction require a special credential, or do districts need more flexibility to ensure teaching slots are filled?
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: SFFILM fest showcases local talent By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | March 30, 2023 Tickets are selling out fast for many screenings.
Education Social media has some significant upsides for teenage girls, survey finds By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | March 30, 2023 Girls use social media to connect with friends and find resources, but many say they spend too much time online.
Nonprofit Local with Lisa | March Mingle By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | GrubbCo | March 30, 2023 [SPONSORED] Largest fundraiser for Piedmont Middle School supports activities and clubs.