Bay Area Bill would let therapists and social workers decide when to confine mentally ill Californians By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | January 30, 2024 In California, it’s usually police who confine mentally ill people for involuntary 72-hour holds so they can be evaluated and treated.
Bay Area Gavin Newsom raised millions for his mental health ballot measure. His opponents have $1,000 By Kristen Hwang and Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | January 30, 2024 Hospitals, unions, and tribes have made big donations to the campaign for Proposition 1.
featured Drawing on video games, educators land on unlikely idea: ‘playful assessment’ By Greg Toppo | The 74 | January 30, 2024 Advocates hope to someday make tests more personalized and, in many ways, indistinguishable from games.
Bay Area California lawmakers, raising fears of political violence, want to shield their properties By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | January 29, 2024 Critics say leaving property information off disclosure forms could conceal potential conflicts of interest.
Housing Approaching Bay Area deadline a ‘test case’ for California’s housing crisis By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | January 26, 2024 On Jan. 31, dozens of cities and counties are expected to complete zoning changes promised in housing element plans.
California Preparing to hang up the car keys as we age By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | January 26, 2024 "The more people look ahead, the more choice and control they can have," says one expert.
City Letter to the Editor | Measure F addresses growing public safety needs By Michael Henn | January 26, 2024 Given its proximity to urban areas, enhanced public safety services are critical for Piedmont, writes longtime resident Michael Henn.
Around Town AC Transit postpones bus service redesign By Bay City News | January 26, 2024 The comprehensive project includes reconfiguring public bus routes in Piedmont.
Bay Area UC moves to ban political statements from its websites by faculty and others By Michael Burke | EdSource | January 26, 2024 Vote to consider limits has been postponed to March.
climate change What’s happened since California cut home solar payments? Demand has plunged 80% By Julie Cart | CalMatters | January 26, 2024 Experts worry that the steep decline could stall the state’s battle against climate change.