Education Lawmakers want to strip $400 million from new college-and-career program for public schools By Mikhail Zinshteyn | June 9, 2023 California created the $500 million program last year to help prepare students for careers.
climate change California ranchers intentionally violated an emergency water order. Now lawmakers want to triple the fines By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | June 9, 2023 Even if fines had reached $10,000 a day, “I’m not so sure we wouldn’t have done it again,” one rancher says.
Bay Area As pandemic assistance ends, California food banks are being flooded by families seeking help By Rya Jetha | CalMatters | June 9, 2023 Several bills to boost CalFresh are before the Legislature, but the state budget deficit may get in the way.
California 5 things to know about Gov. Newsom’s bid to change the US Constitution By Ben Christopher and Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | June 8, 2023 The proposal for a 28th amendment to address gun violence models some of California's gun laws but face an uphill battle in a national arena.
California A small world: How caste discrimination came to California By Sameea Kamal and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | June 8, 2023 A bill to ban caste discrimination in California brings a global conflict to the Legislature.
Featured in Category Number of new California teacher credentials declines after 7 years of increases By Diana Lambert | EdSource | June 8, 2023 Elementary schools, which primarily employ teachers with multiple-subject teaching credentials, may feel the shortage the most.
City The Blotter | Bicyclist found with suspected meth By Damin Esper | June 6, 2023 Plus: PPD announces "Cop on the Block," a series of community outreach programs to take place on El Cerrito, Estates and Greenbank.
Around Town Piedmont’s trees are the gifts that keep on giving, says city parks manager By Sam Richards | June 6, 2023 Nancy Kent shares how new interactive software will help track and maintain Piedmont's urban forest.
Around Town Letter to the Editor | Pickleball brings community together in new ways By Neal S. Dickler, MD | June 6, 2023 Intergenerational play is what sets the sport apart, says Neal S. Dickler, MD.
City City budget a mix of optimism and concern for anticipated longterm costs By Sam Richards | June 6, 2023 Council directs staff to explore how to pay for what are expected to be significant facilities needs.