Arts & Entertainment High-stakes trial over Instagram and Facebook’s impact on children opens in Oakland By Thomas Peele | EdSource | August 18, 2026 Meta faces similar upcoming litigation in other states.
California A canceled grant program deemed ‘discriminatory’ by Trump spurs cuts at California colleges By Michael Burke | EdSource | August 18, 2026 Support services for STEM students and community college transfers face axe after federal cuts.
California The state says he stole millions from California seniors. Courts missed warning signs for years By Byrhonda Lyons | CalMatters | August 18, 2026 A CalMatters investigation found that many of the safeguards designed to protect against fiduciary abuse have been abandoned or ignored.
Education Teens use AI for academic support even though they see the dangers, survey finds By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | August 18, 2026 Roughly 7 in 10 teens use AI for academic support, according to Common Sense Media.
Around Town Learn about Piedmont Community Service Crew! By Jaden Jones | Piedmont Community Service Crew | August 17, 2026 PCSC will host its annual informational and social event on August 23.
Around Town Fundraiser | PHS football car wash By Varsity Team Parent Volunteers | reader submission | August 14, 2026 Team fundraiser this Sunday runs from 11 am to 4 pm.
Bay Area California recruits teens to help advise on state’s AI and technology decisions By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource and Exedra Staff | August 12, 2026 Nominate a student to the newly launched California Teen Tech Council.
City The Blotter | Porch pirate pilfers packages By Damin Esper | August 11, 2026 The two packages reported stolen were worth an estimated $175.
Education States’ special education complaints are up by almost 50%, survey says By EdSource Staff | August 11, 2026 Anyone, including parents and community members, can file a written state complaint, which triggers a state-led investigation.
Bay Area Oakland Unified officials miss deadline to place parcel tax on ballot By EdSource Staff | August 11, 2026 A renewal of the parcel tax would have extended current educator, school, and services funding.