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Dozens of Bay Area drinking water systems failing to meet safety, affordability standards

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News Foundation | May 9, 2022

The challenges facing many of the state’s drinking water delivery systems have been exacerbated by the drought.

health

Should health insurers cover the cost of fertility treatment?

By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | May 9, 2022

Infertility treatment can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Now Oakland legislators are debating whether to mandate coverage.

Around Town

Third annual Piedmont Art Walk takes place this Saturday

By Lou Fancher | May 6, 2022

Community-wide event is an opportunity for neighbors and friends to discover the talent that exists throughout the city.

Arts & Entertainment

Best of the fest: 5 picks at the Bay Area Book Festival

By Sue Gilmore | Bay City News Foundation | May 6, 2022

This weekend's festival in Berkeley includes a Booker Prize winner, a "cli-fi" panel, and a conversation about birds and bird life.

Arts & Entertainment

Pass the Remote: Stars new and old at DocLands, silent film fest

By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | May 6, 2022

San Francisco's celebration of silent film returns for its 25th year, while DocLands in San Rafael marks its sixth run.

Arts & Entertainment

YPSO spring concert May 14

By YPSO | May 6, 2022

The Young People's Symphony Orchestra performs in Berkeley before heading to Europe this summer.

Bay Area

How much is that big doggie in the (shelter) window?

By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News Foundation | May 6, 2022

Oakland's animal shelter and others around the state are seeing an increase in large dogs coming in.

COVID-19

Bill advances to let California teens get vaccinated without parental consent

By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | May 6, 2022

San Francisco Sen. Scott Wiener proposal has generated contention from some Californians.

California

Can a monthly injection be the key to curbing addiction? These experts say yes

By Jenny Gold | Kaiser Health News | May 6, 2022

In California, where overdose deaths are on the rise, administering anti-addiction medication as a monthly injection holds tremendous potential.

Arts & Entertainment

18 ways to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

By Amelia Williams | Bay City News Foundation | May 5, 2022

In the Bay Area and beyond, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have endured a lot this year. Here are some ways to celebrate and support AAPI heritage.