health Lawmakers weaken California nursing homes bill — sponsors yank their support By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | June 22, 2022 Critics say a weakened licensing bill would let the worst operators thrive, but other advocates insisted it was still a step in the right direction.
Bay Area California Prop. 13’s ‘unjust legacy’ detailed in critical study By John Fensterwald | EdSource | June 22, 2022 Study recommends no specific fix to 1978 property tax limit initiative but cites many reasons to consider reforms.
Bay Area Marin County board considers plan to acquire 110 acres on Easton Point for preservation By Rebecca Smith | Bay City News Foundation | June 21, 2022 The site is home to several species of rare native plants and animals, some not found outside the Tiburon peninsula.
Arts & Entertainment At the Asian Art Museum: Carlos Villa sought to decolonize art world By Rya Jetha | Bay City News Foundation | June 21, 2022 The curated collection of the iconic artist's work is the first major exhibition of the work of a Filipino American artist at an American museum.
Bay Area California’s next cannabis battle may be coming to a city near you By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | June 21, 2022 Some California cannabis companies are going directly to voters to get around local officials opposed to dispensaries.
Bay Area Assembly leader: Gas rebates likely ‘before October’ By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | June 21, 2022 Relief will likely not come before the gas excise tax set to begin July 1 that will increase prices at the pump by nearly 3 cents per gallon.
Bay Area Campuses looking to offer housing for students and their children By Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource | June 21, 2022 Students in need of year-round, stable housing face particular challenges when deciding which school to attend.
Bay Area The politics of public swimming at the College of Marin By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News Foundation | June 20, 2022 A nonprofit swim club for children raises equity questions about how swim time is allocated among community groups.
Bay Area New teaching pre-K through 3rd grade credential to require literacy training focus By John Fensterwald | EdSource | June 17, 2022 State commission hopes new credential will help attract thousands of teachers for transitional kindergarten; literacy advocates press for strong literacy standards.
Around Town PHS student wins 2nd place in international art competition By Laura Blank | Reader Submission | June 17, 2022 Anne Jumper is a rising senior at Piedmont High School.