California More Californians are dying at home. Another COVID ‘new normal’? By Phillip Reese | Kaiser Health News | January 26, 2023 The recent upsurge in at-home deaths started in 2020, the first year of the pandemic, and the rate has continued to climb.
Cal University of California planning to expand outreach at 65 California community colleges By Michael Burke | EdSource | January 20, 2023 The 65 community colleges range across all regions of the state and include six in the Bay Area.
COVID-19 What older Americans need to know about taking Paxlovid By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | January 18, 2023 Older adults represent nearly 90% of US deaths from covid-19 in recent months, and experts say this effective therapy is underprescribed for them.
Bay Area California schools, community colleges to face slight drop in funding, first in a decade By John Fensterwald | EdSource | January 10, 2023 Schools fare better than other areas, including climate change, transportation, and housing.
California Behavioral telehealth loses momentum without a regulatory boost By Darius Tahir | Kaiser Health News | January 10, 2023 Flexible treatment options spurred by the pandemic made medications classified as controlled substances more accessible to patients.
California Orange Unified’s conservative majority fires superintendent with a day’s notice By John Fensterwald | EdSource | January 6, 2023 Orange Unified is the second district in the county to fire its leader over the winter break.
COVID-19 Federal government to ship free at-home COVID tests again this season By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | December 20, 2022 All households are eligible for four tests.
Bay Area Why California is among last states not screening children for dyslexia By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | December 20, 2022 The California Teachers Association has been one of the strongest opponents of dyslexia screening.
Bay Area Holy Names University cites rising costs, lower enrollment in decision to close By Tony Hicks | Bay City News Foundation | December 20, 2022 Students will be able to complete degrees in progress at Dominican University.
Bay Area Bay Area health officials urge protection against winter respiratory viruses By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | December 16, 2022 The Bay Area is seeing a substantial uptick in COVID-19 cases right now.