Bay Area With one California recycling bill already dead, will this be the year the state tackles its waste crisis? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | February 7, 2020 With wide agreement that the current system is not working, there is new focus is on curbing single use packaging.
Bay Area California lawmakers have refused to restrict flavored vaping — is that about to change? By Elizabeth Aguilera | CalMatters | February 7, 2020 California is behind some other states and the Trump administration when it comes to barring flavored tobacco, e-cigarettes and cannabis vape products. This year the calculation may be different.
High School Piedmont boys basketball falls at Bishop O’Dowd By By Damin Esper | February 6, 2020 Dragons win rematch after epic first meeting
Bay Area What happens if California takes over PG&E? By Judy Lin | CalMatters | February 5, 2020 Newsom has threatened a public takeover if big changes aren't made at California's largest investor-owned utility.
Schools School District seeks substitute teachers By Piedmont Unified School District | February 4, 2020 California has a teacher shortage, and in turn, a shortage of subs. All districts in Alameda and Contra Costa County are facing shortfalls.
Bay Area Travis Air Force Base will house coronavirus patients By Kathleen Kirkwood & Kiley Russell | Local News Matters | February 4, 2020 This is one of four federal installations to house travelers placed in quarantine.
Crime & Safety Third suspect charged in Montclair laptop death case By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | February 4, 2020 Police believe this suspect grabbed the victim's laptop and then kicked him out of the getaway car while the driver accelerated.
City Campaign for City Parcel Tax, Measure T, kicks off with letter from Mayor By Exedra Staff | February 4, 2020 Voters will be asked to approve Measure T in March, a renewal of the basic parcel tax which helps fund city services.
High School Piedmont boys basketball wins two more By By Damin Esper | February 4, 2020 Highlanders beat Mt Eden, Head-Royce
High School Piedmont girls basketball beats Mt. Eden By By Damin Esper | February 4, 2020 Highlanders break game open in second half