Education A student sent a swastika to a Jewish lawmaker’s daughter. The response led to his new bill By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | April 16, 2024 Will the bill run afoul of recent reforms to make schools less punitive?
California California health workers may face rude awakening with $25 minimum wage law By Don Thompson | KFF Health News | April 16, 2024 Some experts are skeptical, however, that the new law will have negative effects.
California California’s universities navigate unprecedented FAFSA mistakes and delays By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | April 16, 2024 California faces more difficulties than other states in the unprecedented delays in students learning about their financial aid.
business Oakland airport name change may encounter turbulence after commission’s tentative OK By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | April 15, 2024 Opinions are divided -- those in favor emphasize the positive economic benefits for Oakland; those opposed argue it diminishes the city's identity.
health Why tortillas sold in California may be forced to add a new ingredient By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | April 15, 2024 California could extend the FDA's mandate to add folic acid to enriched bread to tortillas and foods made with corn masa flour.
City Piedmont firefighters halt house fire on Blair, saving two homes By City of Piedmont | April 12, 2024 Oakland and Berkeley Fire Departments provided mutual aid; the cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
City City Council to discuss FY2024-25 budget at April 15 workshop By City of Piedmont | April 12, 2024 On the agenda: Revenue projections for the coming year, existing service costs, high priority capital projects, and other noteworthy funding requests.
Bay Area Oakland Ballers add three players after open tryout, including first woman signed by MLB By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | April 12, 2024 The Ballers now have 31 players under contract going into spring training.
Books Bill to mandate ‘science of reading’ in California classrooms dies By Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, and Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | April 11, 2024 A bill to mandate use of the method will not advance in the face of teachers union opposition.