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WEBSep 27, 2021 · Incarceration and justice reform’s ripple effects continue to be felt heavily in our society. Our prison news coverage delves into the complex issues surrounding the penal system, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and reforms that impact the lives of those behind bars and the communities they return to- including reporting by prison journalist Steve Brooks, who was selected to ...
Housing & Homelessness - Local News Matters
WEBHousing & Homelessness. Construction work progresses at 401 S. El Dorado St. in Stockton, Calif., on Nov. 23, 2022. A groundbreaking ceremony at the site in June 2022 launched the construction of at least 30 affordable housing units for unhoused people living with mental illness. (Harika Maddala/ Bay City News / Catchlight Local)
‘Something went wrong’: State rethinks who will get $470M for …
WEB1 day ago · IN JUNE 2022, the California Legislature decided to invest a half billion dollars into the Golden State Pathways Program, a career and college preparation program that Gov. Gavin Newsom called a “game-changer” for high school students. But two years later, frustration is rising among school leaders who have begun another school year without the promised funding.
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WEBJun 30, 2022 · Once homeless themselves, volunteers can relate to subjects of Stockton count. Supported by Bay City News Foundation by Victoria Franco, Bay City News February 6, 2022. Latest Stockton News Stockton is one of the most racially diverse large cities in America, with many untold stories on issues that matter. With support.
Interactive news map by Bay Area News Collective shows what’s …
WEBSep 27, 2021 · Interactive news map by Bay Area News Collective shows what’s happening. by Staff, Bay City News September 27, 2021. These maps were generated as part of a geotagging experiment that was developed for Bay Area News Collective, a collaborative project with Bloom Labs and seven local newsrooms in the San Francisco Bay Area. These maps will help ...
California’s maternity care crisis is worsening as Newsom decides …
WEB1 day ago · Nationwide at least 267 hospitals closed labor and delivery between 2011 and 2021, representing about 5% of the country’s hospitals.. The trend has drawn attention from lawmakers and health advocates who have asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation intended to help the state intervene when a hospital is struggling to …
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WEBYeah, right. He’s been a sports writer, sports editor, editorial writer, features editor, arts and entertainment editor, online news producer and for many years a film reviewer/journalist, including author of Pass the Remote on Local News Matters. He adores the vibrant, dynamic energy of the Bay Area arts and entertainment scene.
California’s new public service crisis: What happens to democracy …
WEB4 days ago · THE TYPICAL WAY local elections work is that prospective candidates gather signatures of people who “nominate” them to run for office. Their nomination documents are then filed at the local county clerk’s office, where they are counted and certified, and the certified candidate is then placed on the ballot.
Inside/Out - Local News Matters
WEBSep 4, 2024 · The Media Center at San Quentin. Inside the confines of the country’s first prison newsroom, incarcerated journalists find voice in stories that break barriers and challenge perceptions from the inside out. Founded in 1940, San Quentin News’ storied history marks decades of dedication to uncovering truth behind bars.
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WEBWho are you? We are a dedicated group of professional journalists who care about quality news in the greater Bay Area and Northern California. Veteran journalist Katherine Ann Rowlands serves as CEO and president of Bay City …