California Direct primary care, with a touch of Robin Hood By Bernard J. Wolfson | Kaiser Health News | October 26, 2021 This Modesto clinic combines concierge medicine with charity care.
Around Town Dress Best for Less for last minute Halloween decorating, costume needs By Dress Best for Less | October 26, 2021 Decor and bargains galore: costumes now two for $5; ALSO: don't miss this weekend's bag sale -- Saturday from 10-12.
California Can you teach reading on Zoom? By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | October 26, 2021 High-tech literacy projects emerged out of the pandemic as a way to ensure young students stay on track as they learn to read.
Arts & Entertainment Angélique Kidjo put her own spin on a classic Talking Heads album By Georgia Rowe | Bay City News Foundation | October 25, 2021 The celebrated Beninese musician and composer returns to Zellerbach on Friday.
Bay Area California community colleges unable to justify placing students in remedial classes, study finds By Michael Burke | EdSource | October 25, 2021 A new study finds unnecessary remedial classes exacerbate educational inequities.
Around Town Cancer League preps for the return of the Holly Ball By Jenna Caldwell | October 22, 2021 Canceled last year due to COVID, the charity event will once again be held in person at the Claremont Country Club in December.
College Equity proves elusive in gifted programs, research shows By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | October 22, 2021 Long-standing achievement differences on standardized tests play a role, but bias toward Black students by white teachers does, too.
Arts & Entertainment In The Artist’s Studio | East Bay Open Studios 2021 By Katie Korotzer | October 22, 2021 Stop by the studio of Piedmonters Irene Nelson and Chris Harvey on Nov 6 and 7.
Arts & Entertainment Alameda County Fair makes rare October visit By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | October 22, 2021 The summertime event was delayed by COVID-19, and organizers are embracing the spirit of fall -- and Halloween.
Education Pressure mounts on UC system to reach agreement with lecturer workforce as strikes and class cancellations loom By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | October 21, 2021 The UC workforce has a churn problem as about a quarter of the system’s 6,000 lecturers don’t return annually.