Bay Area ‘You have a crisis out there’: Newsom scolds counties over delays in mental health law By Kristen Hwang and Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 The new conservatorship law goes into effect in 2024, but counties can defer implementation until 2026.
Bay Area Startup professional soccer team to partner with St. Mary’s College By Tony Hicks | Bay City News Foundation | December 19, 2023 The Town FC is planning a 2024 launch.
Bay Area More kids skipping kindergarten post-pandemic By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | December 18, 2023 Many parents feel their children aren’t ready for kindergarten, after the pandemic disrupted their ability to socialize and learn skills.
Featured in Category Eat, drink and be scary: How celebrating with alcohol can affect how you parent your kids By Bridget Freisthler, for The Conversation | Local News Matters | December 18, 2023 Drinking while parenting is common during holidays when festivities include children.
Bay Area Health care patients punished by paperwork By Lynn La | CalMatters | December 18, 2023 From CalMatters' regional reporters: Paperwork snares low-income health coverage, a recall attempt in the East Bay, and rural water access woes
gavin newsom California looks to the health system to sustain mental health funds in schools By Monica Velez | EdSource | December 18, 2023 As the need for more mental health services climbs, administrators and experts are turning to the health system to meet budget gaps.
California California School Dashboard released for the first time since 2019 By Emma Gallegos, Zaidee Stavely, and Daniel J. Willis | EdSource | December 15, 2023 New state dashboard shows PUSD has a problem with chronic absenteeism.
City District 5 Supervisor Keith Carson’s surprise decision to not run for reelection prompts flurry of candidates By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | December 15, 2023 Two Piedmonters, Lorrel Plimier and Chris Moore, are among the candidates vying for Carson's seat.
Bay Area The first Spare the Air alert of season is here By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | December 15, 2023 No wood burning allowed while the alert is in effect, Friday through Sunday.
Bay Area Land surveying begins at People’s Park as construction awaits CA Supreme Court nod By Grace Marion | Bay City News | December 14, 2023 Approval for UC Berkeley's plans to build student housing on the site have seesawed through the courts and California Legislature.