Wellness Why the ‘Good Death’ is having its moment: Candid conversations are reshaping life’s end By Laura M. Holson | Stanford Center on Longevity | April 24, 2026 From death doulas to death cafés, people are finding new ways to face mortality with openness.
Bay Area Gen Z reports more negativity about AI, flat usage in survey By Kate Rix | EdSource | April 14, 2026 Even frequent users say they are less excited about AI tools than they were a year ago.
health Can medical malpractice lawsuits protect LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy? This California lawmaker thinks so By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 13, 2026 Medical and mental health organizations condemn conversion therapy, which is rooted in the now-debunked theory that homosexuality is a mental illness.
Bay Area California kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worse By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 3, 2026 Most of the severe declines happened in rural areas, although urban counties like San Francisco and Los Angeles also saw decreases.
Education LGBTQ youth say school feels more hostile due to political climate By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | April 3, 2026 Student respondents said schools need to support them in concrete ways.
California ‘I was hooked’: California lawmakers target gambling addiction in youth By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | March 20, 2026 From loot boxes to sports predictions, boys are betting — and losing — online.
Bay Area At SF Zoo, horse therapy offers connection, calm during Neurodiversity Celebration Week By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | March 17, 2026 Horse therapy programs help create opportunities for gathering, safety, love, and calm.
Bay Area Seeking more help for students in crisis, Cal State weighs options for after-hours mental health care By Amy DiPierro | EdSource | March 17, 2026 University officials say improving overnight care is a must, citing thousands of after-hours crisis calls.
Featured in Category $30,000 Dress Best for Less donation for PUSD Wellness Center By Wellness Center Support Committee | March 13, 2026 The gift, which will fully offset the cost of a WC counselor for next year, was announced at a parent panel discussion on student wellness and academic stress.
Technology Sutter Health’s new robotic surgical systems in SF aim to speed patient recovery By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | March 11, 2026 The technology will enable surgeons to operate with greater precision and improve post-surgery recovery times.