commentary Effects of college isolation are surfacing for California’s young professionals By Julie Lynem | CalMatters | October 26, 2023 If colleges and companies don’t pay more attention, there could be economic consequences.
election Once critical of ‘ballot harvesting,’ California Republicans see it as key to electoral victory By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | October 25, 2023 The state GOP is expanding its efforts to collect mail ballots to boost turnout.
Education PUSD continues work on Title IX compliance but there’s more to be done By Damin Esper | October 24, 2023 Facilities access, team funding remain points of inequity.
crime The Blotter | Driver in stolen vehicle rams police car; custom van stolen By Exedra Staff | October 24, 2023 "Crombiemobile" was stolen from owner's driveway late Saturday night.
Business & Finance Why Gavin Newsom is going to China By Lynn La | CalMatters | October 24, 2023 The visit will be the second major international trip of Newsom’s governorship.
Arts & Entertainment California, 32 other states sue Meta over alleged harm to children By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 24, 2023 The suit claims Meta "has profoundly altered the psychological and social realities of a generation of young Americans."
Bay Area Two state agencies ground Cruise driverless cars for public safety By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | October 24, 2023 The DMV and the California Public Utilities Commission have suspended the licenses for Cruise’s driverless cars.
City California’s reality check: Take one step today to ready yourself for whatever nature has in store By Piedmont Fire Chief Dave Brannigan | October 24, 2023 Piedmont Fire Chief Dave Brannigan urges community members to sign up for emergency notifications at ACAlert.org.
California Cal State graduation rates remain flat for second consecutive year By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | October 23, 2023 Equity gaps in graduation persist for Black and low-income students.
City The Blotter | Suspect flees after firing gun into air on Lake Avenue By Damin Esper | October 20, 2023 Also: pants-less trespasser at Witter detained and arrested; DUI suspect resists arrest.