Bay Area Most Californians say economic inequality is getting worse, new survey shows By Melissa Montalvo | CalMatters | November 11, 2021 Seven in 10 Californians say the gap between rich and poor is getting larger, according to a statewide survey.
Arts & Entertainment Bay City Books: New Books from Bay Area Authors – November 2021 By Meg Waite Clayton | Bay City News Foundation | November 10, 2021 Friendship, wonder, adversity, and power feature in this month's books by local authors.
Around Town Rec Department Winter/Spring activity guide now available online By Piedmont Recreation Department | November 9, 2021 Online registration for residents starts Tues, Nov 16.
Arts & Entertainment PMS performances of ANNIE JR extended to this weekend By Amy Moorhead, PMS/PHS/MHS Musical Theater | November 9, 2021 Two additional showtimes have been added: Sat, Nov 13 at 7:00 pm and Sun, Nov 14 at 2:00 pm.
Around Town In the Artist’s Studio | ‘A Boundless Moment’ at the Piedmont Center for the Arts By Katie Korotzer | November 9, 2021 Two years after a Robert Frost poem inspired four East Bay artists to plan a group show, their COVID-delayed moment has at last arrived; opening on Dec 4.
Lifestyle Are people lying more since the rise of social media and smartphones? By David Markowitz Assistant Professor of Social Media Data Analytics, University of Oregon | The Conversation | November 9, 2021 Social psychologists and communication scholars have the data, and the answer may surprise you.
covid What’s the difference between PCR and antigen tests? A molecular biologist explains By Nathaniel Hafer Assistant Professor, Program in Molecular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School | The Conversation | November 9, 2021 Each test plays a role in detecting the novel coronavirus and helping prevent its spread.
California ‘Somebody should speak about this’: Judge shares his own mental health struggles By Mark Kreidler | Kaiser Health News | November 9, 2021 Tim Fall, a sitting judge in California’s Yolo County, says depression and anxiety shouldn’t disqualify candidates from any profession.
Bay Area SAT and ACT slip in priority among California high school students By Larry Gordon | EdSource | November 9, 2021 California's public universities won't consider SAT and ACT scores, but some students still take tests for scholarships and placement.
Bay Area The ‘absolutely essential’ role of Black counselors on campus By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | November 8, 2021 Black counselors can play a key role in ensuring Black students are placed in college prep classes and get mental health services.