Education AI, other education technology can infringe on rights of disabled, LGBTQ students, report warns By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | September 26, 2023 Civil rights groups called for federal guidance on how to protect student rights in the technology arena.
City Concerned about crime trends? City invites residents to three public safety meetings By City of Piedmont | September 25, 2023 In addition to the upcoming Oct 5 Public Safety Committee meeting, the city will host a town hall on Wednesday, Sept 27.
California Massive Kaiser Permanente strike looms as talks head to the wire By Bernard J. Wolfson | KFF Health News | September 25, 2023 If no deal is reached, a walkout by about 75,000 KP workers in five states could disrupt care.
Bay Area Alameda County declares state of emergency over homelessness By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | September 22, 2023 The resolution unlocks additional resources and funding opportunities.
Bay Area 2024 state ballot will determine if school parcel taxes can pass by majority vote By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 22, 2023 A recent court decision that permits some parcel taxes by majority vote is in jeopardy.
health California sues crisis pregnancy centers over ‘abortion pill reversal’ claims By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 22, 2023 California Attorney General Rob Bonta says the claims are false advertising that misleads vulnerable patients.
climate change Legal fights over California’s homeless camps expand By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | September 22, 2023 Municipal leaders are contesting a string of federal court rulings that restrict encampment sweeps.
crime After Oakland PD-US Marshals collab, council wants more help from FBI amid crime surge By Katy St. Clair and Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News Foundation | September 22, 2023 According to Oakland police’s latest report, the city’s total crimes have risen approximately 28 percent from last year.
Featured in Category EBRPD Roberts Pool open for preview after yearlong upgrade By East Bay Regional Park District | September 22, 2023 Roberts Pool will fully reopen for the swim season in 2024.
California More college campuses leveraging the outdoors to support student mental health By Noah Lyons | EdSource | September 22, 2023 Mental health practitioners say a dose of sunlight-derived vitamin D can help students dealing with stress, mental health issues.