We’re in a Drought, and Everyone Needs to Save Water
California, in the midst of what has been called its worst drought in 1,200 years, is one of many places around the world suffering from water shortages....
21
May
17
May
College Corps Will Help Students Who Help Others
A new state-funded program aims to engage California's undergraduate students in service in their communities while offsetting some financial costs....
15
May
Water Use Up Statewide Despite Ongoing Drought
Though California remains in a severe years-long drought, people in the state are not adjusting their water use accordingly....
11
May
California Offers $10k to College Students for a Year of Public Service
California college students could earn $10,000 for their education in exchange for public service in climate action, K-12 education or COVID-19 recovery....
25
Apr
California Health Officials Call for Older Adults to Stay Vaccinated, Rejoin Their Communities
Isolation can be harmful to older people, but the pandemic made it necessary. Now, seniors are being told to socialize again — if they're vaccinated....
21
Apr
Urban Tilth Executive Director Named to State Food and Agricultural Board
Doria Robinson will bring an urban farming perspective to the state Food and Agricultural Board, which she was appointed to Tuesday....
09
Apr
Status Update on Bay Area COVID-19 Developments
Asymptomatic people are not longer expected to isolate after COVID-19 exposure. Plus: coronavirus case and death counts from around the Bay Area....
08
Apr
California Black Media Brings New Lens to Sacramento Shootings
An editor and reporter for California Black Media discussed the April 3 Sacramento mass shooting and how the Black community has responded....
31
Mar
SB 911, Which Creates $50 Million Fund to Support Independent Media, Passes Through Key Committee in California Senate
Senate Bill 911, which would establish the California Board for the Funding of Public Interest Media, is sponsored by Contra Costa state Sen. Steve Glazer....
29
Mar
Sen. Padilla Is Optimistic About Judge Jackson’s ‘Significant Moment’ in American History
Alex Padilla, California's first Latino senator, said Ketanji Brown, a Black woman, would "bring a much-needed perspective to the Supreme Court," if confirmed....
25
Mar
In-Person Schooling, Vaccinations & Community Support Are Critical for Kids
Children generally are safer from the negative health effects of COVID-19, but they have suffered the consequences of the pandemic in many ways....
21
Mar
Ask the DMV: Let the DMV Simplify Your Wedding Season
Ahead of wedding season, the California Department of Motor Vehicles shares information on name and address changes and the REAL ID card....
20
Mar
Want Vulnerable Californians to Have Healthier Pregnancies? Doulas Say the State Must Pay Up.
Doulas provide support before, during and after birth. The state offered $450 flat to cover their services for low-income pregnant Californians....
07
Mar
Advocates in California Fight for Reproductive Freedom
Reproductive freedom is under scrutiny from conservative legislators across the country. A barrage of anti-abortion legislation could threaten Roe v. Wade....
01
Mar
Contra Costa Lifts COVID Restrictions Along With California
Contra Costa County is seeing a drop in COVID-19 cases and trying to decrease traffic deaths, both of which were discussed Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors....
