California Promising better, cheaper care, Kaiser Permanente’s national expansion faces wide skepticism By Harris Meyer | KFF Health News | August 17, 2023 With a $5 billion commitment to a new unit called Risant Health, there are questions about the benefit to current KP customers and employees.
Books Why there’s more to the science of reading than phonics By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | August 17, 2023 Many significant obstacles lie ahead before a transformation in American reading instruction is likely to take root, literacy experts say.
City The Blotter | Four accused of assaulting 74-year-old By Damin Esper | August 15, 2023 Victim says he was followed by two vehicles.
Elections Pamela Price opponents take next steps in recall effort By Bay City News | August 15, 2023 Notice of intent to circulate a recall petition was filed Tuesday with the AC Registrar of Voters.
California Can teachers be legally liable if district policy requires they break the law? By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 15, 2023 Policies requiring staff to report transgender students to parents could violate anti-discrimination laws, students’ rights to privacy, Title IX protections, and the state education code.
City Piedmont community pool photo update By Exedra Staff, photos courtesy of the City of Piedmont | August 15, 2023 Something new every week at the aquatic complex construction site.
climate change In controversial vote, state extends phase-out of SoCal natural gas plants through 2026 By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | August 15, 2023 Three plants in Long Beach, Huntington Beach, and Oxnard will be kept in reserve despite a state mandate to switch to clean energy by 2045.
COVID-19 ‘It’s here to stay’: Experts weigh in on the state of COVID-19 and the new EG.5 variant By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News Foundation | August 15, 2023 COVID cases are rising once again due to the emergence of a new variant, EG.5.
Bay Area Why California wildfires are getting worse By Lynn La | CalMatters | August 15, 2023 A new interactive dashboard features current and historical information about wildfires in California.
Uncategorized California water agency under investigation for discriminating against tribes, people of color By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | August 14, 2023 A coalition alleges California has failed to protect water quality in the Bay-Delta. The EPA is investigating.