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State scientists approved a historic contract. Will other state workers follow their lead?
After the state’s first public sector strike and affiliating with the UAW, scientists who work across the state approved a contract with several new provisions and raises for all members.
Sea lions continue to wash ashore amid toxic algae bloom
An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change. Stress has always been part of the job for Dr. Cara Field. But lately, it's been bordering on frantic. "I'm going to start look at some of our patients and assess their neurologic responses," she said. For the last three weeks, Field, the Director of Conservation Medicine at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, has been in a race against the clock treating dozens of sea lions that have...
California looks to build more teacher housing to boost recruitment, retention
Efforts to build affordable housing for teachers in California are gaining steam as the state’s cost of living rises and schools look for ways to recruit and retain staff within their communities. Earlier this month, for instance, Jefferson Elementary School District, a K-8 district in San Mateo County, announced...
Dog, backpack found after owner disappears into California wilderness
SONORA, Calif. - One week ago, Michael Moore obtained a wilderness permit intending to head towards Powell Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness. The following day, his dog was found unattended, and two days later, his backpack was found; but he remains unseen. Authorities are searching for the 71-year-old after trekking...
New Resentencing Practicum Among a Slate of Fascinating, Varied Fall Course Offerings
Berkeley Law’s smorgasbord of fall courses includes some innovative new dishes for students with interests ranging from criminal justice reform to California climate policy to international equality. Drawing on both expert lecturers — often highly-skilled and experienced practitioners — and the school’s powerhouse full-time faculty, these courses complement the...
Professor Osagie K. Obasogie’s ‘Legacies of Eugenics’ Project
In this episode, host Gwyneth Shaw talks to Professor Osagie K. Obasogie, a professor of law and bioethics and the only UC Berkeley faculty member to hold an appointment at both our law school and our School of Public Health, including the Joint Medical Program with UC San Francisco. As a sociologist of law and medicine, Obasogie’s research combines doctrinal scholarship with empirical methods and novel theoretical approaches to understand the ways race is central to how the institutions of law and medicine operate.
Chaos rules on final play of preseason for 49ers and Raiders
It will be a highlight, although in the end,\ nothing happened. The San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders closed the preseason on Friday in a 24-24 tie. The final play was memorable. The description of the wildness:. 2nd & 10 at SF 45. (0:03 – 4th) (Shotgun) T.Mordecai pass...
CSU, UC schools establish new encampment and protest rules
New rules limiting student protests on California’s college campuses are taking effect as students return for the start of a new school year. We talk to two EdSource reporters about their reporting on the changes. Then, Escondido is seeing a rise in juvenile gang violence. We hear what’s behind...
San Leandro tech startup to sell drones the size of several cars, flying 600 miles at a time
These days, the mention of a “drone” might bring to mind the small, buzzy cameras that hover high in the air, capturing images and footage of the world below. Manal Habib, the San Leandro-based founder of aviation startup MightyFly, thinks about autonomous aircrafts with a broader imagination. And she hopes her eventual customers do, too.
The Central Valley restaurants celebrating Pistachio Week
FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) – Restaurants across the Central Valley will be offering pistachio-inspired menu items as part of the third annual Pistachio Week. The campaign starts on Aug. 25 and ends Sept. 1. The campaign is a partnership between several Central Valley restaurants and the American Pistachio Growers. The...
Love’s opens 16th California travel stop featuring 111 parking spots, dog park
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Love’s has announced the opening of its 16th travel stop in California featuring 111 parking spots for professional drivers, a dog park and numerous other amenities. According to a media release, the new travel stop is located off Highway 99 and Taft Highway in...
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