Bay Area Book bans on pace to set new record, new data shows By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | September 20, 2022 Library professionals documented 1,651 titles that were targeted in the first eight months of 2022.
climate change Newsom’s California economic forecast: veto message edition By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 20, 2022 "It is important to remain disciplined," the governor said.
guns Inside the team pioneering California’s red flag law By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | September 19, 2022 San Diego’s program shows how advocates hope gun violence restraining orders can be used to prevent tragedy.
COVID-19 California lifts vaccine mandate for school staff By Diana Lambert | EdSource | September 15, 2022 The decision aligns with state and federal guidance. Most Californians have been vaccinated against the virus.
Bay Area California launches website with reproductive care information By Heather Allen | Bay City News Foundation | September 13, 2022 The new website hosts a collection of resources for people interested in learning about abortion in California.
Education Problems plague California school district data system, putting funding at risk By Joe Hong | CalMatters | September 13, 2022 An update to the CALPADS system in the spring resulted in thousands of errors.
Arts & Entertainment Acclaimed debut shows how vulnerable Black girls are By Amelia Williams | Bay City News Foundation | September 9, 2022 'Nightcrawling' is a New York Times bestseller, an Oprah’s Book Club pick, and part of the 2022 Booker Prize Longlist.
Bay Area Why does California face a shortage of mental health workers? By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | September 8, 2022 Experts explain how California got here – and where we may be headed.
Bay Area Bill that would expand school health clinics faces opposition from anti-abortion groups By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | September 7, 2022 On-campus health clinics may boost attendance, reduce discipline rates and lower health costs, research shows.
health Vaccines for teens without parental consent? Not this year, as bill is pulled By Elizabeth Aguilera | CalMatters | September 1, 2022 Some legislators saw the bill as an “overreach” that undermined parental decisions.