Bay Area Transferring from California community colleges? It’s a tough road, EdSource survey finds By Ashley A. Smith and Michael Burke | EdSource | July 25, 2023 More than half of students who responded said they found it difficult to know which courses they needed to transfer.
Around Town Space available in PRD STEAM camps next week By Piedmont Recreation Department | July 25, 2023 It's not too late to enroll for the final summer session that runs July 31 - Aug. 4.
Arts & Entertainment Behind the scenes: California’s new arts education plans By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | July 25, 2023 Many arts advocates believe the myriad challenges of launching a new program will almost certainly pay off in higher student engagement.
Bay Area UPDATE: 2 roadway gunfights in 2 days in Oakland By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | July 25, 2023 Piedmont police apprehended a suspect in Tuesday incident on Wildwood Avenue.
California ‘A lifesaving tool’: California’s new mental health crisis line sees a surge in calls By Anabel Sosa | CalMatters | July 25, 2023 Since the "988" line launched a year ago, crisis centers have received more than 280,000 calls, twice as many as any other state.
California The hidden cost of California’s hot workplaces: 20,000 job injuries a year By Nicole Foy | CalMatters | July 25, 2023 A workers comp study says one day above 100 degrees can cause 15% more accidents, costing workers and employers millions.
Featured in Category New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | July 25, 2023 Nearly 40% of Americans 60 and older are obese.
health How California is fighting meth with gift cards By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | July 24, 2023 An experimental new program targets methamphetamine addiction by rewarding patients for negative drug tests.
Arts & Entertainment UC Berkeley goes Hollywood in biopic about atom bomb creator By Dania Kalaji | Bay City News Foundation | July 21, 2023 A number of scenes for the new film "Oppenheimer" were shot on UC Berkeley’s campus, where Oppenheimer taught physics.
California Chino Valley school board kicks out State Superintendent Tony Thurmond from meeting By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | July 21, 2023 Thurmond said he was invited by students to join them as they spoke out against a district policy targeting transgender students.