homelessness Why Juneteenth isn’t a full CA state holiday — yet By Lynn La | CalMatters | June 20, 2023 Monday's federal holiday was not an official state holiday in California.
Health Matters Dementia can take a toll on financial health, as some families learn the hard way By Sarah Boden, WESA | KFF Health News | June 20, 2023 Research reveals financial troubles can be both an early sign and a painful symptom of cognitive decline.
Around Town A lively DIY farewell to the Oakland Athletics By Brigid Gaffikin | June 16, 2023 A bittersweet 2-1 win for the Oakland Athletics capped an electrifying night.
health Why ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ will be California’s next abortion battleground By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | June 16, 2023 Regulating the centers, which offer misleading advice about abortion and contraception, could be legally risky, say lawmakers.
Bay Area California’s plan to change literacy instruction advances By Diana Lambert | EdSource | June 15, 2023 Commission outlines timeline to implement new literacy standards and design new teacher assessment.
Bay Area Four things California can do as home insurers retreat By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | June 15, 2023 Two major insurance providers are no longer selling new policies, but smaller firms remain.
City City sends corrected information on building permit application fee increases By Piedmont Planning & Building | June 15, 2023 Fees will increase 4.9% on July 1, 2023, not the 1% reported in last week's newsletter.
Arts & Entertainment Abigail Munn and Circus Bella go ‘Bananas’ in 2023 By Leslie Katz | Bay City News Foundation | June 15, 2023 The colorful troupe's free outdoor performances return to Bay Area parks from mid-June to mid-July.
City Schoolmates Survey: City seeking input on afterschool care programs By Piedmont Recreation Department | June 15, 2023 Online survey open through June 19.
Bay Area It’s complicated: California professors bring AI into the classroom, even as cheating debate continues By Rocky Walker | CalMatters | June 15, 2023 Assignments seek to convey the benefits of AI as a research tool while acknowledging its limitations and propensity for error.