Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: ‘Swan’ song at SF Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | April 29, 2022 The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.
California California’s youngest children need more mental health support, advocates say By Elizabeth Aguilera | CalMatters | April 29, 2022 The mental health of children under 5 has typically been overlooked when it comes to state funding.
Bay Area Another gas rebate plan — but little action By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | April 29, 2022 A group of California lawmakers has another gas rebate plan amid budget negotiations with Newsom, but suspending the gas tax may be a no-go.
Bay Area EBMUD declares ‘stage 2’ drought emergency, reinstates penalties for excessive water use By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | April 28, 2022 The utility wants to cut water use by 10 percent compared with 2020.
Bay Area Will California sidestep federal ‘work first’ welfare rules? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | April 28, 2022 California is trying to make its cash assistance program more flexible for low-income parents.
health Medical malpractice deal could replace ballot measure, still raise monetary awards By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 27, 2022 The doctor’s lobby, advocacy groups and legislative leaders announce a California medical malpractice deal to keep a measure off the ballot.
Arts & Entertainment In the Artist’s Studio | Brian Judd By Katie Korotzer | April 26, 2022 Judd, who took up painting during the pandemic, is one of over 30 artists showing in the upcoming Piedmont Art Walk on May 7.
Featured in Category On Olmsted’s anniversary, Mountain View Cemetery says it will extend public hours By Exedra Staff | April 26, 2022 The grounds will now be open three days a week -- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Around Town This weekend at the PCA: 20th century American music, improv comedy By Lou Fancher | April 26, 2022 Friday night features the Diluvian String Quartet, and on Saturday Second City-trained Piedmonter Brian Molyneaux takes the stage.
Bay Area Letter grades on way out? Why some University of California departments may use alternatives By Michael Burke | EdSource | April 26, 2022 Changes are especially being considered for first-year students to help them get acclimated to college.