California How a journalism class in Compton boosts students’ English skills By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | July 28, 2022 Students learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills by interviewing and writing articles in this six-week summer class.
Bay Area State cautions ‘rage rooms’ may deliver unwanted release By Robert Lewis | CalMatters | July 26, 2022 Stress relief or toxic exposure? Environmental officials are worried operators may not know about safety regulations around hazardous chemicals.
California Newsom calls for more aggressive climate action By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | July 26, 2022 Governor's call comes as wildfires burn across California.
Arts & Entertainment Judy Juanita’s newest book explores the changing Black experience in Oakland By Olivia Green | Bay City News Foundation | July 26, 2022 The short story collection “The High Price of Freeways” is co-winner of the Tartt First Fiction Award.
Oakland Port of Oakland back in business after week of protests by truckers over state’s gig law By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | July 26, 2022 Last week’s protests slowed the international movement of goods such as medical supplies, car parts and livestock, according to the port.
Arts & Entertainment Bay City Books: New Books from Bay Area Authors – July 2022 By Meg Waite Clayton | Bay City News Foundation | July 22, 2022 New books from San Francisco Bay Area authors, listed by release date.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Bay Area talent aplenty at SF Jewish Film Festival By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | July 22, 2022 PTR plucks a few gems out to entice you from a well-stocked program that’ll run from Thursday through Aug. 7.
Arts & Entertainment Art + Soul returns to Oakland for its 20th year this Saturday By Janis Mara | Bay City News Foundation | July 22, 2022 The festival covers five blocks in downtown Oakland and is free this year.
Bay Area Food trucks: A taco, falafel, and banh mi walk into Bay Area inflation By Rya Jetha | Bay City News Foundation | July 22, 2022 Food trucks, a quintessential part of Bay Area dining, are feeling the pinch of inflation and are raising prices to survive.
Bay Area Want to vote on raising California’s minimum wage? Judge says not until 2024 By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | July 22, 2022 Proponents of voter initiative want to raise the state's minimum wage to $18 an hour but missed a key deadline to qualify for November's election.