Bay Area No California salmon: Fishery to be shut down this year By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | March 15, 2023 The salmon industry, worth about half a billion dollars, is devastated after drought and decades of water diversions and development.
Education California’s promise to build more student housing hits setbacks By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 15, 2023 Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to delay funds for dorms because of the state’s budget deficit.
Bay Area The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: A one-off calamity, or sign of more trouble for California? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 14, 2023 Depositors began withdrawing money just as the bank’s investments began to tank.
Around Town Piedmont Food Fest Early Bird packages now available By Roger Tsai | Piedmont Food Fest | March 14, 2023 If you’ve been eager to check out what’s coming to Piedmont Food Fest this April 23, the wait is over!
Bay Area He’s filed more than 2,000 disability lawsuits in California. This case could set precedent By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | March 14, 2023 He couldn’t find a parking spot for his specialized van at a San Diego lobster shop. The lawsuit that followed is a test of how California upholds disabled rights.
Bay Area Advocates propose an alternative to refocus budget on Black students By Emma Gallegos, John Fensterwald, and Daniel J. Willis | EdSource | March 14, 2023 The alternative to Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan would focus additional state funding directly on Black student achievement.
Bay Area Court upholds California Prop. 22 in big win for gig firms like Lyft and Uber By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | March 13, 2023 An appeals court ruled Monday in favor of companies that want to classify some workers as independent contractors.
Arts & Entertainment Hula premiere respectfully spins new twist on tradition By Georgia Rowe | Bay City News Foundation | March 13, 2023 Berkeley-based Māhealani Uchiyama has taught the art and culture of Hawaiian dance for 30 years.
Business & Finance Is your company complying with California’s new pay transparency law? Here’s how to find out By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | March 13, 2023 CalMatters answers which companies need to post pay ranges in job openings, who can ask for their current pay scale, and more.
Featured in Category Newsom proposes ‘literacy road map’ based on ‘science of reading’; will districts follow or ignore it? By John Fensterwald | EdSource | March 13, 2023 Instructional guide would emphasize decoding skills as well as comprehension. But under local control, districts can ignore it.