City Piedmont police department posts April Cop on the Block schedule By Exedra Staff | March 29, 2024 Get to know your local police officers at one of these casual meet-ups around town. Last gathering this month is April 28 on La Salle at 9:30 a.m.
Bay Area Oakland’s new police chief highlights his priorities By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Chief Floyd Mitchell spoke at an introductory meeting on Wednesday.
City CHP, Flock Safety to install cameras throughout Oakland, East Bay including on highways By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Some 290 cameras will be installed on Oakland streets and 190 on East Bay freeways.
Health Matters The burden of getting medical care can exhaust older patients By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | March 29, 2024 The health care system’s demands often do not match older adults’ capacities.
Featured in Category With more women drinking themselves sick, federal health agencies are taking notice By Lauren Sausser | KFF Health News | March 29, 2024 Women are expected to account for 43% of all costs associated with alcohol-related liver disease by 2040, up from 29% in 2022.
education Nearly all school parcel taxes pass, mixed results for school bonds in March election By John Fensterwald | EdSource | March 29, 2024 California voters passed two-thirds of school facilities bonds on the ballot this month – less than the historical average for a primary election.
Bay Area Major Oakland employers put $10 million into new downtown security program By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Blue Shield, Clorox, Kaiser, and PG&E will work with local police and the city to improve security.
Bay Area Cal State extends general education requirements for transfers to first-time freshmen By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 29, 2024 Faculty and students opposed new rules that cut requirements in arts, humanities, and self-development.
Bay Area Bay Area health officials issue measles warning By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Most cases are linked to international travel and found in children who have not received the MMR vaccine.
Bay Area Which fast food workers will get paid more in California? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 28, 2024 The state is still working out who will benefit from the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that starts Monday.