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Elections

Laphonza Butler skips the U.S. Senate race: What you need to know

By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | October 19, 2023
Butler says she can better serve the state by focusing on key issues, not a campaign.
homelessness

Why tiny homes will remain part of California’s homelessness equation for years

By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | October 19, 2023
How far they go in solving homelessness is a contentious question.
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Once hailed as a drought fix, California moves to restrict synthetic turf over health concerns

By Shreya Agrawal | CalMatters | October 19, 2023
California cities can ban synthetic turf under a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. He rejected a bill to ban PFAS in fake lawns.
Education

California student test scores change little from last year’s low

By Carolyn Jones and Erica Yee | EdSource | October 18, 2023
Despite an influx of money to counter learning loss during the pandemic, English language arts and math test scores remain low.
City

City Council votes to extend parcel tax renewal from 4 to 12 years

By Sam Richards | October 17, 2023
The Municipal Services Special Tax makes up 7% of the city's total revenue. Also at Monday's meeting: new city clerk appointed; pool construction update.
Around Town

PRD building partnerships, programs to serve neurodiverse kids

By Exedra Staff | October 17, 2023
Teen Sidekick program enlists Piedmont teens to serve as "buddies" in clinics and camps.
health

Is California’s ‘groundbreaking’ mental health insurance do-over working?

By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | October 17, 2023
A 2020 law expanded the number of mental health conditions insurers must cover.
Taxes

Who’s winning the U.S. Senate money race?

By Lynn La | CalMatters | October 17, 2023
The top three Democratic candidates have distanced themselves from corporate giving.
California

Credentialing commission could change the way California tests teachers

By Diana Lambert | EdSource | October 17, 2023
A $25.6 million contract with Pearson is expiring, providing an opportunity to rethink how the state's teachers are tested.
Bay Area

Do some of Newsom’s recent vetoes play into his national political ambitions?

By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | October 16, 2023
Gov. Newsom vetoed bills to outlaw caste discrimination and to consider gender affirmation in child custody cases.
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