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Higher education
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

California's quiet college war is about who gets a bachelor's degree

Community colleges in California are expanding bachelor's degree programs to provide affordable education for students traditionally excluded from four-year universities.
SF parents
fromKqed
1 day ago

A Los Angeles Woman Was Lost. An Ambitious Mental Health Program Gave Her a Sense of Purpose | KQED

Poon's life was marked by trauma, homelessness, and mental illness after losing her daughter to the foster care system.
Healthcare
fromKqed
2 days ago

Medi-Cal Cuts Are Coming. Contra Costa County Is Bracing for Impact | KQED

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cut $900 billion to $1 trillion from Medicaid over the next decade.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

Donna's Chronicles, "If you haven't yet attended an event..." - San Francisco Bay Times

The Castro Theatre, restored with loving attention, now hosts a variety of community-appropriate events, showcasing its importance as a historic landmark.
NYC LGBT
Cancer
fromThesanjoseblog
1 day ago

Community Steps Up in San Jose for PanCAN PurpleStride Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer

San Jose hosts PanCAN PurpleStride to raise funds and awareness for pancreatic cancer, featuring a walk and personal stories from survivors.
#california
fromKqed
1 day ago
California

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago
Education

California is leading national preschool expansion, but quality lags, report says

California's preschool expansion has increased enrollment but needs to improve the quality of early education programs.
California
fromKqed
1 day ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California is leading national preschool expansion, but quality lags, report says

California's preschool expansion has increased enrollment but needs to improve the quality of early education programs.
Fundraising
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

Olga Talamante: The Impact of Service - San Francisco Bay Times

Philanthropy begins with small, everyday actions that show care and acknowledgment towards others, shaping lives in meaningful ways.
#immigration-enforcement
fromKqed
2 days ago
Social justice

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
SF parents

Calif. school official says child deportations would help overcrowding

A school board member suggested that deporting undocumented children would improve student-to-teacher ratios and education quality for American and legal immigrant students.
Social justice
fromKqed
2 days ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Calif. school official says child deportations would help overcrowding

A school board member suggested that deporting undocumented children would improve student-to-teacher ratios and education quality for American and legal immigrant students.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Library board members refused to ban a book about a trans boy. The county fired them all. - LGBTQ Nation

Dismissal of library trustees in Asheboro raises concerns about political influence on library content and the future of LGBTQ+-inclusive literature.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 weeks ago

Spring Into Growth With New Programs and Partnerships - San Francisco Bay Times

The Golden Gate Business Association is expanding its programming to support the LGBTQ+ business community through education and networking opportunities.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Library board members refused to ban a book about a trans boy. The county fired them all. - LGBTQ Nation

Dismissal of library trustees in Asheboro raises concerns about political influence on library content and the future of LGBTQ+-inclusive literature.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 weeks ago

Spring Into Growth With New Programs and Partnerships - San Francisco Bay Times

The Golden Gate Business Association is expanding its programming to support the LGBTQ+ business community through education and networking opportunities.
#san-francisco
fromBustle
2 days ago
NYC LGBT

The Best Things To Do In San Fransisco This April, From Comedy Shows To An Art Bash

Late April in San Francisco offers cultural events like theater, art parties, and dining options for those with seasonal allergies.
fromMission Local
5 days ago
Healthcare

S.F. health dept. plans to cut managers, clinics and more. Here's what you need to know.

San Francisco's Department of Public Health plans to cut $40 million from its budget, impacting staff positions and service provider contracts.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

S.F. Board of Supervisors is too deferential to Mayor Lurie, Supervisor Melgar says

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors shows excessive deference to the mayor, impacting legislative effectiveness and collaboration.
SF music
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Tales from the Fog: Free Music Night w/ Oceanography (Bazaar Cafe)

San Francisco's music scene features artists exploring themes of obscurity and emotional depth through their unique sounds.
NYC LGBT
fromBustle
2 days ago

The Best Things To Do In San Fransisco This April, From Comedy Shows To An Art Bash

Late April in San Francisco offers cultural events like theater, art parties, and dining options for those with seasonal allergies.
Healthcare
fromMission Local
5 days ago

S.F. health dept. plans to cut managers, clinics and more. Here's what you need to know.

San Francisco's Department of Public Health plans to cut $40 million from its budget, impacting staff positions and service provider contracts.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. to lay off 'community ambassadors,' including those assisting Marshall Elementary

Community ambassadors have been vital for local safety and support, but their jobs are being eliminated despite previous commitments to keep them.
Education
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should Algebra 1 be offered to all 8th grade students?

The San Francisco school board will offer Algebra 1 as an elective for all eighth graders after community support and a study showed previous removal was ineffective.
Public health
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

50 homeless patients at Children's Hospital will get placed in housing

A new program provides housing support for low-income families of children in cardiac care at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
4 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week Returns With More Than 150 Free Classes, Performances + Gatherings

Bay Area Dance Week showcases diverse dance styles through free events, engaging the community and encouraging participation in dance activities.
Board games
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

Games of Berkeley has been on a roll for 46 years. What's its secret?

Games of Berkeley is a vibrant game shop that has been a community hub for nearly 50 years, adapting to various gaming trends.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
Books
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

SF library book checked out before the 1906 earthquake is finally returned

A soot-stained copy of Bret Harte's poetry, lost since the 1906 earthquake, was rediscovered in the Mechanics' Institute library.
Film
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Librarians on Film: Clips + Commentary (SF Main Library)

Librarians are depicted in various ways in cinema, showcasing both stereotypes and positive representations through selected film scenes.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF's Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros Celebration (2026)

Community festival promotes literacy and joy for all ages with free resources, entertainment, and activities.
Mission District
fromsf.streetsblog.org
3 days ago

Advocates Celebrate Milestone in Signature Gathering for Transit Funding Measures - Streetsblog San Francisco

Transit advocates have gathered over 46,300 signatures for funding measures, but still need more to qualify for the November ballot.
Mission District
fromKqed
3 days ago

California Escalates Pressure on Half Moon Bay to Approve Farmworker Housing | KQED

Half Moon Bay faces pressure to approve a delayed affordable housing project for farmworkers after a mass shooting incident.
#oakland
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Kaiser Has Plans For Big New Hospital at Geary and Divis

The new 14-story Kaiser hospital, which would rise across Geary Boulevard from the existing one, would have an expanded emergency room, 300 private in-patient beds, and about 623,000 total square feet.
Mission District
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Oakland library commission takes first step in renaming Cesar E. Chavez Branch

Lawmakers are considering renaming locations named after César Chávez following serious sexual assault allegations against him.
Arts
fromMission Local
1 month ago

After MCCLA's closure, S.F. cultural centers say City Hall is finally listening

Cautious optimism emerges for SOMArts despite recent funding cuts and instability in city arts funding.
Fundraising
fromEpicenter NYC
1 month ago

How three Brooklyn moms are helping kids build their own home libraries - Epicenter NYC

Brooklyn Book Bodega has provided over 260,000 children and families with access to books and events promoting a love of reading.
Film
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The ultimate entertainment budget hack: Your local library

Local libraries offer free access to books, ebooks, DVDs, and audiobooks as a cost-effective alternative to expensive movie tickets and streaming services.
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

We're working with Oakland students to deepen our schools coverage

Oaklandside launched a student reporting fellowship mentoring 12 Oakland high schoolers to explore and report on issues affecting their schools and community.
Books
fromwww.7x7.com
1 month ago

13 New Books by Local Authors to Break for This Spring

Three new books explore pivotal moments in cultural history: a 1960s San Francisco novel about reproductive rights, a contemporary suburban thriller involving a Chinese American family, and Rolling Stone Magazine's counterculture origins in 1967.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

New Campbell Library set to open on May 9 after construction delays

Construction of the two-story building at 77 Harrison Ave. is complete, as is the landscaping. The interior finishing work is wrapping up, and library staff are starting to move in brand-new furniture, books and equipment. The library's opening was delayed after the City of Campbell was awarded a $500,000 grant from Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) to build an all-electric facility after plans for the new library had already been approved.
East Bay real estate
California
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Library Lines: Four Contra Costa branches to close doors for renovations

Four county-owned Contra Costa libraries will close temporarily for extensive infrastructure and accessibility upgrades over the next two years.
Remodel
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Multnomah County Retrofits Its Libraries for the People

The renovated Albina Library transforms from a historic building into a multipurpose community hub offering ESL classes, maker spaces, teen areas, and cultural programming beyond traditional book lending.
San Jose Sharks
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Photos: Sharks' players promote reading at elementary school in San Jose

San Jose Sharks players and Canadian Olympic hockey medalist Rebecca Johnston visited an elementary school to promote literacy through reading and student engagement.
#youth-violence
Education
fromMission Local
1 month ago

In a Bayview warehouse, kids scour dozens of shelves for 5 free books

The Children's Book Project provides free books to low-income students through warehouse field trips and has distributed over 3.4 million books across California since 1992.
Food & drink
fromKqed
2 months ago

For 56 Years, This Berkeley Food Pantry Built a Community. Now It's Shutting Down | KQED

A long-running community food pantry is closing, removing a unique mutual-support resource relied on by volunteers, clients, and local residents.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

East Bay elementary school parents fight to save Spanish duel immersion program

Mt. Diablo Unified School District plans to phase out Walnut Creek's only Spanish dual immersion program at Bancroft Elementary and relocate it to Woodside Elementary in Concord over five years.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

Giving Back to the Communities That Support Us - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco Dykes on Bikes partnered with local groups to deliver toys, meals, and outreach supplies, supporting Bay Area residents experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Can AI help make homeless Bay Area residents healthier?

Akido Labs, a Los Angeles-based health care technology company that runs clinics and street medicine teams in California, plans to start using its AI model on homeless and housing insecure patients in the Bay Area next month. The program generates questions for outreach workers to ask patients and then suggests diagnoses, medical tests and even medication, which a human doctor then signs off on remotely.
Public health
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

New Campbell Library set to open on May 9 after construction delays

The Santa Clara County Library District will open the new Campbell Library on May 9, featuring a 24,000-square-foot all-electric facility with community spaces and natural lighting.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Antioch's Campanil Theatre requests donations to stay open through 2026

With ticket revenue not providing enough to fund the theater's operation, it has sought donations from multiple sources, including a recent push from individual donors through the theater's "Keep the Arts Alive in Antioch" campaign. The theater hopes to receive $50,000 from donors to continue operations through this year. Audience members can choose one of 640 seats, including wheelchair and companion seating, spread among three floors.
Arts
Books
fromLos Angeles Times
32 years ago

New Central Library Succeeds as Urban Crossroads for L.A.

The Central Library's public reception contradicts critical reviews, with visitors responding positively to the Pfeiffer design and its urban contribution to downtown Los Angeles.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Berkeley teen helps fund children's library for families in Turkey displaced by 2023 earthquake

A 14-year-old donated toys and books to earthquake- and conflict-affected children in Izmir, sparking a community-run children's library that will become a permanent space.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Contra Costa County tax measure goes to the voters

Contra Costa County supervisors approved a 0.625% sales tax measure for the June ballot to raise $150 million annually, citing health system funding threats from federal cuts, despite criticism over overstated budget deficit claims in campaign messaging.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Culture Makers: Keeping Oakland's literary scene strong

The Oaklandside hosts Culture Makers live event on March 19 featuring Oakland authors Jasmine Guillory and Carolina Ixta, plus publisher J.K. Fowler discussing creative work and community.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: Pacific School of Religion dedicates new library

The building, designed by Walter Ratcliff, Jr. was declared one of the most beautiful and chaste buildings in the Bay region according to the Berkeley Daily Gazette. Heavenward pointing in its Gothic lines, the architecture, said Dr. Swartz (President of the PSR) was of the most inspiring character. Final plans call for a central tower as the crowning feature of the architectural scheme.
California
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Millions in budget cuts for West Contra Costa schools stir concerns for students, staff, families

West Contra Costa Unified will implement major budget cuts, including staffing reductions, school mergers, and borrowing reserves to address a projected $127 million three-year deficit.
Education
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Millions in budget cuts for West Contra Costa schools stir concerns for students, staff, families

West Contra Costa Unified will cut millions, merge middle schools, end the K–8 model, and use reserves and retiree funds to address a $127 million deficit.
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

San Mateo County considering a new tax to pay for childcare

A proposed half-cent county sales tax would raise $114 million annually to subsidize childcare costs and expand the childcare workforce in San Mateo County.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Nonprofit serves 10,000 free meals to college students

A Milpitas-based nonprofit has provided over 10,000 free nutritious meals to community college students and aims to serve 1 million meals annually by 2030.
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