wildfires Drones, satellites and AI: How California fights its unpredictable wildfires with analytics By Julie Cart | CalMatters | July 14, 2023 With climate change warming average overnight temperatures and intensifying droughts, past models predicting fire behavior have become unreliable.
seniors Demand for California caregivers is rising, but their pay isn’t. Lawmakers hope to change that. By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | July 14, 2023 Two bills to improve pay and safety could benefit elderly Californians facing a caregiver shortage.
California Excessive drinking during the pandemic increased alcoholic liver disease death rates By Phillip Reese | July 14, 2023 The number of Californians dying from alcoholic liver disease rose dramatically in the last decade, sped by the pandemic.
homelessness L.A.’s new homeless solution clears camps but struggles to house people By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | July 14, 2023 The SoCal city is grappling with the state’s largest population of unhoused residents.
Bay Area Bill would add regulations for ride-share companies that take students to school By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | July 14, 2023 Drivers for HopSkipDrive and other rideshare services would have to meet the same safety standards as bus drivers under SB 88.
Education Got milk in school? Farmers fight health advocates for a return to the creamy ‘whole’ variety By Phil Galewitz | Kaiser Health News | July 13, 2023 Schools haven't served whole milk for over a decade, yet the 3.25% fat milk is still the most common type sold in the United States.
California State Board of Education passes new California math framework By John Fensterwald | EdSource | July 13, 2023 Unanimous approval follows hours of comments by a public split over accelerating algebra.
Bay Area Cal State’s new chancellor is inheriting a system in turmoil By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | July 12, 2023 Mildred García says she's up for the challenge of leading the California State University system at a unique time of turmoil and challenge.
Around Town The Blotter | Loaded gun recovered after foot chase By Damin Esper | July 11, 2023 Suspect leads police through neighborhood around Beach Elementary. Also, multiple burglaries and vehicle incidents.
Business & Finance Got COVID from a loved one who was at work? Their employer owes you nothing, California court rules By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | July 11, 2023 State supreme court leery of setting unwieldy precedent with workers’ comp payout to a Bay Area woman who sued her husband's employer.