COVID-19 Bill advances to let California teens get vaccinated without parental consent By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | May 6, 2022 San Francisco Sen. Scott Wiener proposal has generated contention from some Californians.
Bay Area Ukrainian students arriving in California find warm welcome at schools By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | May 3, 2022 At least 60,000 Ukrainian immigrants live in California, the second-highest population in the U.S.
Bay Area Science for all ages at open-air exhibit this weekend By Exedra Staff | April 25, 2022 A program of interactive and entertaining science activities is on offer at the Lawrence Hall of Science.
Around Town News from Piedmont Rec Department By Piedmont Recreation Department | April 15, 2022 PRD is hiring; last call for Session III, seeking Teen Sidekicks, pickleball clinics & more
COVID-19 Poor mental health lingers for adolescents, but positive school connections can help, CDC data shows By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | April 1, 2022 The data is based on a nationwide survey of high school students from January to June 2021.
California Is crackdown on social media for kids too late? By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | March 18, 2022 “Kids aren’t addicted to their phones. They’re addicted to their friends,” said one researcher.
California Bill would create refuge in California for people fleeing anti-transgender laws in other states By Daniel Montes | Bay City News | March 18, 2022 Out-of-state judgements to remove trans children from their parents based on their access to gender-affirming health care would be rejected.
health When children suffer: California to funnel billions into mental health overhaul By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | March 17, 2022 The Newsom administration plans to spend $4.4 billion addressing mental health needs among young people. But will it come soon enough?
Bay Area What people get wrong about first-generation college students By Itzel Luna | CalMatters | March 8, 2022 The CalMatters College Journalism Network spoke with first-generation college students across the state about the challenges they face on campus.
Around Town Scouts BSA hosts troop open houses March 14 – 22 By Braeden Turner | March 7, 2022 Piedmont Scouting invites all youths fifth grade and older to meet a troop and learn more.