COVID-19 The many ways the Legislature wants to change California’s constitution By Lynn La | CalMatters | June 6, 2023 Since California adopted its constitution in 1879, it has been amended more than 500 times.
City UPDATE: Witter Field renovation begins June 6 By Exedra Staff | June 6, 2023 Note the following correction: El Cerrito parking closures will be on the odd numbered side of the street; and the field will be closed at least through November.
California In California’s youth justice system, many high schoolers graduate with elementary-level reading skills By Betty Márquez Rosales and Daniel J. Willis | EdSource | June 6, 2023 A shift of incarcerated youth from state to county facilities is putting a spotlight on their education.
Housing How the ‘builder’s remedy’ law has helped developers build more homes, faster By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | June 5, 2023 A new interpretation of a 1990 law gives homebuilders leverage over California cities and their zoning codes.
California The new payday loans? California moves to regulate cash advance apps By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | June 5, 2023 Businesses often known as earned wage access companies offer services similar to payday loans, but don’t have the same regulations.
California California confronts threat of ‘tranq’ as overdose crisis rages By Brian Rinker | KFF Health News | June 5, 2023 The powerful animal sedative xylazine extends the strong yet short-lived fentanyl high and has appeared in overdose cases in San Francisco.
California Media literacy would be required for California K-12 students under new bill By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | June 5, 2023 New curriculum would address misinformation and cyberbullying, among other online hazards.
City City Council to hold public budget hearings in June By City of Piedmont | June 2, 2023 Review committee endorses budget; encourages more work on long-term infrastructure needs; next public meeting is June 20.
health How exercise helps seniors avoid one of the biggest health risks of aging By Evan Papa, for The Conversation | June 2, 2023 Falls reflect age-related changes occurring under the surface and happen to about 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65.
health California’s digital privacy battle: It’s police vs. civil libertarians, with an abortion twist By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | June 2, 2023 A ban on “reverse search warrants” would prevent tech companies from disclosing identities of individuals based their phone and internet history.