California California confronts threat of ‘tranq’ as overdose crisis rages By Brian Rinker | KFF Health News | June 5, 2023 The powerful animal sedative xylazine extends the strong yet short-lived fentanyl high and has appeared in overdose cases in San Francisco.
California Media literacy would be required for California K-12 students under new bill By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | June 5, 2023 New curriculum would address misinformation and cyberbullying, among other online hazards.
City City Council to hold public budget hearings in June By City of Piedmont | June 2, 2023 Review committee endorses budget; encourages more work on long-term infrastructure needs; next public meeting is June 20.
health How exercise helps seniors avoid one of the biggest health risks of aging By Evan Papa, for The Conversation | June 2, 2023 Falls reflect age-related changes occurring under the surface and happen to about 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65.
health California’s digital privacy battle: It’s police vs. civil libertarians, with an abortion twist By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | June 2, 2023 A ban on “reverse search warrants” would prevent tech companies from disclosing identities of individuals based their phone and internet history.
Education California Legislature beats deadline on key bills By Lynn La | CalMatters | June 2, 2023 A handful of intriguing bills that didn’t pass may resurface because their authors aren’t giving up.
Bay Area Attempts to ban books will face investigation by attorney general, Gov. Newsom warns By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | June 2, 2023 The warning comes amid a nationwide rise in book bans.
California California private colleges fear affirmative action ban as Supreme Court prepares to rule By Itzel Luna | CalMatters | June 1, 2023 College administrators are revamping admissions and doing more high school outreach to counter the potential impact on campus diversity.
Bay Area UC Botanical Garden in a sprint to renovate leaky Japanese Pool By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | May 31, 2023 The pool is home to two species of newt and is more than 80 years old.
Housing Tax on short-term rentals like Airbnb could fund California affordable housing By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | May 31, 2023 The proposal has revived the debate over Airbnb and its role in the housing crisis.