California Newsom offers a compromise to protect indoor workers from heat By Samantha Young | KFF Health News | April 19, 2024 Revised standards may not become law in time for summer’s intensifying heat.
California California moves a step closer to eliminating one of the state’s last teacher assessments By Diana Lambert | EdSource | April 19, 2024 Proposed legislation passed the Senate Education Committee.
California California makes strides toward universal preschool access By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | April 18, 2024 California now serves 38% of the state’s 4-year-olds and 9% of 3-year-olds in state-funded preschool, according to a new report.
City City Council receives crime and pool oversight committee reports at April meeting By Rae Wymer | April 16, 2024 Council also approved a conditional use permit for a new beauty salon on Grand Avenue.
Around Town The Blotter | Man arrested in stolen van By Damin Esper | April 16, 2024 Suspect allegedly found with meth, stolen passports.
Around Town PRD hosts Pop-up Putt-Putt & Picnic in the Park this Sunday, April 21 By Piedmont Recreation Department | April 16, 2024 Community-made miniature golf course opens at noon and the after-party fun continues throughout the afternoon.
California Schools largely unprepared to address AI manipulation of student photos By Lasherica Thornton | EdSource | April 16, 2024 Experts told reporters that AI-generated sexual harassment and bullying could be occurring on most school campuses.
homelessness Democrats kill California homeless camp ban, again By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | April 16, 2024 The bipartisan bill would have imposed penalties for camping within 500 feet of a school, open space, or major transit stop.
Bay Area Recall vote for District Attorney Pamela Price can go ahead By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News Foundation | April 16, 2024 Nearly 50,000 signatures gathered in recall petition effort were disqualified, but the 73,195 threshold of valid signatures was met.
climate change Vital climate tool or license to pollute? The battle over California’s first carbon capture project By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | April 16, 2024 A project to capture carbon from an oilfield and power plant has divided rural communities.