California Bay Area legislator’s bill would make California a safe haven for transgender children and their families By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News Foundation | May 9, 2022 SB 107 would prohibit other states from subpoenaing medical records to punish families seeking gender affirmative care.
Bay Area 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.