California California’s community colleges move to require ethnic studies for all students By Michael Burke | EdSource | May 25, 2021 Local college districts will refine the details of each college's ethnic studies course offerings.
COVID-19 Pandemic leads doctors to rethink unnecessary treatment By Bruce Alpert | Kaiser Health News | May 25, 2021 Covid-caused delays in medical treatments and surgeries are producing data for health care providers to take another look at what’s needed and what isn’t.
COVID-19 How parents can prepare kids for first grade post-pandemic By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | May 25, 2021 With distance learning struggles, it’s likely children might need to play catch-up this summer before heading into first grade in the fall.
Arts & Entertainment Bay Area authors among nominees for venerable California awards By Sue Gilmore | Bay City News Foundation | May 24, 2021 Winners of the Commonwealth Club's California Books Award's gold and silver medals, awarded in six categories, will be announced in July.
Bay Area Median earnings up in Bay Area due to rising earnings for low-skilled workers By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | May 24, 2021 The increase in median earnings during the 2015-2019 period came after 15 years of flat or declining earnings.
Business & Finance California’s unemployment paradox: openings and joblessness By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | May 24, 2021 In some areas the jobless rate is increasing, yet the state has also only regained 48 percent of jobs lost during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Tips for older adults to regain their game after a cooped-up year By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | May 24, 2021 Experts offer advice on how to address issues such as muscle weakness, poor nutrition, disrupted sleep, anxiety and social isolation.
Arts & Entertainment OMCA to reopen with a members preview, then a free general access weekend By Exedra Staff | May 21, 2021 Mark your calendars for June 11-13 (members) and then free access to the public on June 18-20.
Around Town Popular Piedmont Ave restaurant closes its doors for dinner By Exedra Staff | May 21, 2021 But Homestead owners Liz and Fred Sassen say they'll keep their lunch operation going.
Featured in Category In a pandemic pivot, this musician looked to gardening boom to foster healthier eating By Chandra Thomas Whitfield | Kaiser Health News | May 21, 2021 Edible gardens are good for health, empowerment, and community say Black horticultural entrepreneurs at the forefront of a growing movement.