California ‘Are you going to keep me safe?’ hospital workers sound alarm on rising violence By Bram Sable-Smith and Andy Miller | Kaiser Health News | October 11, 2021 Tensions from an exhausting pandemic are exacerbating the workplace violence hospital workers routinely face.
city Tracking COVID in Piedmont | Oct. 8 By Exedra Staff | October 8, 2021 Uptick in cases continues; Bay Area counties release criteria for when indoor mask requirements can be lifted but the move does not apply to schools.
Bay Area Anti-vaccine protesters step on to Pinole Valley High School campus, harass students By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | October 8, 2021 West Contra Costa Unified has approved a vaccine mandate for eligible students.
COVID-19 Pfizer wants U.S. to approve COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year olds By Diana Lambert | EdSource | October 8, 2021 The FDA will convene a panel of experts to debate the evidence on Oct. 26.
COVID-19 Cities see green with new federal COVID relief dollars By Phil Galewitz | Kaiser Health News | October 8, 2021 Cities and counties have started spending the first tranche of $130 million in federal COVID relief money.
Bay Area Bay Area health officers announce criteria to ease indoor mask rules By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation and Exedra Staff | October 7, 2021 Health officials said mask rules have helped prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
health State health department blasted over nursing home oversight By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | October 6, 2021 Health officials blame staffing shortages, turnover, training and pandemic pressures as lawmakers demanded action on 'bad actors.'
Education One loophole remains in student COVID-19 vaccination mandate By Joe Hong | CalMatters | October 6, 2021 A key lawmaker says he may push legislation to eliminate the personal belief exemption for students and staff in the state's schools.
City Tracking COVID in Piedmont | Oct. 5 By Exedra Staff | October 5, 2021 A handful of new cases reported over the weekend.
Bay Area Fewer than 4% of California students opted for independent study this year, data shows By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | October 5, 2021 Only two students in Piedmont Unified, or 0.09% of the student population, opted for independent study, according to state data.