Bay Area ‘Literally saving lives’: Tiny homes shelter county’s homeless By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | September 21, 2021 The new homes have a bed, kitchenette, bathroom, and dining area.
Bay Area Shine on, shine on Harvest Moon By Ray Saint Germain | Bay City News | September 21, 2021 The full moon closest to the fall equinox is named for the bright moonlight it provided farmers harvesting summer crops.
Bay Area Au pairs’ health coverage gaps could be fixed with ACA By Bryce Covert | Kaiser Health News | September 21, 2021 Au pairs are eligible to enroll in comprehensive coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces and likely qualify for premium subsidies.
Bay Area California Community Colleges seek $100 million in tech upgrades, in part to tighten security after bot attacks By Michael Burke | EdSource | September 21, 2021 In the East Bay, Peralta Community College District acknowledged that about $179,000 in aid was distributed to fictitious students.
Bay Area Unemployment rate stagnant: Why many Californians aren’t back at work By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | September 20, 2021 Women have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic, as has the low-paying childcare sector.
Education Secondary bell schedule survey deadline is Monday at noon By Piedmont Unified School District | September 17, 2021 Under a California law passed in 2019, high school and middle school schedules must shift to a later start from 2022.
California Newsom administration opposes major changes to Cal Grants, calling them too costly By Michael Burke | EdSource | September 17, 2021 The governor has until Oct. 10 to decide whether to sign bill passed unanimously by the Legislature.
COVID-19 Scientists examine kids’ unique immune systems as more fall victim to COVID By Liz Szabo | Kaiser Health News | September 17, 2021 For much of the pandemic, doctors could only guess why children’s immune systems were so much more successful at rebuffing the coronavirus.
Featured in Category Tonight: Noted sociologist and author to discuss raising teens in age of anxiety and distraction By Lou Fancher | September 17, 2021 On Sept 28 via Zoom, the Education Speaker Series hosts Christine Carter, PhD, from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.
Around Town First annual Piedmont Oktoberfest set for Oct. 17 By Piedmont Boosters | September 17, 2021 Brews, brats, music and more to be featured at inaugural event to benefit Piedmont athletics. Due to COVID restrictions, tickets are limited.