Bay Area California reparations task force to recommend ‘down payments’ for slavery, racism By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | May 1, 2023 The reparations task force meets Saturday at Mills College at Northeastern University in Oakland.
Bay Area Lawmakers want more social media regulation. Here are the legal hurdles they could face By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | May 1, 2023 A proposal to hold social media companies legally responsible for addicting kids to their platforms could run afoul of federal law and the U.S. Constitution.
Bay Area California’s next housing crackdown could force cities to plan more homeless shelters By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | May 1, 2023 California cities of every size lack shelter beds for the state’s growing homeless population.
Bay Area As fentanyl deaths climb, bill would require drug education in schools By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | May 1, 2023 Currently, drug education is optional in California K-12 schools, despite surge in overdoses and deaths.
City Photos | City caps a week of tree appreciation with Arbor Day celebration By Photos by Julie Reichle | April 28, 2023 2023 Heritage Tree nominators recognized on April 27.
City Help the city create a plan for electrifying Piedmont’s residential buildings By City of Piedmont | April 28, 2023 The city is looking for community members to serve on a task force.
City Have an ADU? Take a short survey By City of Piedmont | April 28, 2023 City asks for confirmation of property details to help with police and fire department emergency response.
Bay Area In a worldwide first, California phases out diesel trucks By Nadia Lopez | CalMatters | April 28, 2023 Truckers predict chaos, while communities near ports, freeways celebrate cleaner air.
Health Matters How to grow your social network as you age By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | April 28, 2023 As your circle of close friends shrinks, there are ways to rebuild — but not replace — the social network you had when you were younger.
California Newsom slaps down Senate Democrats’ tax hike By Lynn La | CalMatters | April 27, 2023 Raising taxes is a heavy lift, requiring a two-thirds vote of both houses of the Legislature.