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.
Bay Area Achoo! 5 essential reads for pollen season By Jennifer Weeks | The Conversation | April 26, 2022 The latest on protecting pollinators while coping with related allergies.
California Tech titans want the richest Californians to pay for pandemic preparedness By Angela Hart | Kaiser Health News | April 26, 2022 The proposed tax would help rebuild the state's crumbling public health infrastructure and try to head off another pandemic, advocates say.