Bay Area High stakes: Inside the multimillion-dollar battle for gambling rights in California By Ryan Sabalow and Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | March 27, 2024 Pending legislation would let California’s tribes sue their competitors, private card clubs.
City The Blotter | Van burglarized, $15,000 worth of tools taken By Damin Esper | March 26, 2024 More stolen vehicles; also pedestrian hit by car.
Health Matters A quick, cheap gene test could save hundreds of cancer patient lives each year By Arthur Allen | KFF Health News | March 26, 2024 The FDA and some oncologists have resisted efforts to require testing.
California Bill would expand nursing bachelor’s degrees to California community colleges By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 26, 2024 A similar effort failed 10 years ago. Meanwhile, nursing shortages have continued.
Education California extends student financial aid deadline By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 After a federal financial aid glitch, students will have more time to apply for state aid.
Bay Area Why California Democrats are divided on retail theft bill By Lynn La | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 Some say it would unfairly target shoppers, while others say jobs are at stake.
Housing California insurance market ‘in chaos,’ says former insurance chief. Can the new chief fix it? By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 Commissioner Ricardo Lara's efforts include new regulations favored by the industry.
Education Smet reflects on his tenure as Piedmont athletic director By Damin Esper | March 22, 2024 Led Piedmont High for almost four years.
Bay Area Oakland has a new chief of police By Dan McMenamin and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 22, 2024 Mitchell was formerly chief of police in Lubbock, Texas.
Bay Area Needle pain is a big problem for kids. One California doctor has a plan. By April Dembosky KQED/KFF Health News | March 22, 2024 The pain and trauma from repeated needle sticks leads some kids to hold on to needle phobia into adulthood.