Bay Area ‘All we want is revenge’: How social media fuels gun violence among teens By Liz Szabo | KFF Health News | August 25, 2023 When posts that call out rivals go viral, fueled by “likes” and comments, the danger is hard to contain.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: ‘Fremont,’ ‘Bottoms,’ ‘Valley of Exile’ By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | August 24, 2023 Cinequest wraps up and two new features with East Bay connections open.
Around Town Still space in Rec Dept classes beginning Sept. 5 By Piedmont Recreation Department | August 24, 2023 Register now for art, cooking, tennis, ultimate frisbee, STEM, golf, outdoor sports play and more.
Elections Why a Colorado ambulance company wants to limit California taxes By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 24, 2023 American Medical Response has poured more than $3 million into a November 2024 initiative to raise requirements for levying taxes and fees.
College Gen Z’s declining college interest persists — even among middle schoolers By Joshua Bay | the74million.org | August 24, 2023 Pandemic-era trend continues to grow, pointing to the need for colleges to rethink their outreach strategies for students born between 1997 and 2012.
Arts & Entertainment Cirque du Soleil’s dreamy, thrilling ‘Corteo’ By Leslie Katz | Bay City News Foundation | August 22, 2023 The extravaganza displays the Montreal contemporary circus giant’s impeccable trademarks.
Bay Area New fountain at Lake Merritt takes aim at algae By Charles Ayitay | Bay City News | August 22, 2023 A 2022 algal bloom killed thousands of fish in the lake.
Bay Area Affordable housing for teachers breaks ground in Palo Alto By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 22, 2023 Teachers and school employees from districts in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties will be eligible to rent units in the new complex.
Bay Area Assembly bill would sidestep lawsuit over student dorm construction at People’s Park By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | August 22, 2023 The bill would eliminate the requirement to consider noise as an environmental pollutant when new housing is constructed.
Around Town Spend Tuesday evenings ‘Pickin’ with Rick’ By Exedra Staff | August 22, 2023 Enjoy a casual evening of guitar playing and conversation with resident Rick Schiller every second Tuesday at 801 Magnolia starting September 12.